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We've decided to grow our sideburns, squeeze into the Lycra (some squeezing more than others) and get on our bikes to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats. 

That's nearly 1000 miles over ten days starting at Land's End in the South West of England, a quick nip into South Wales, up through the heart of England, riding through our home town (we expect you to be cheering us on as we “speed past”), then up to Scotland and onwards to the finishing line at John O’Groats!

We are doing this for a very good cause...

In 2006, Dave's brother, Colin Roy was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and sadly passed away in 2010 at the age of 44. He was survived by his wife Caroline.

Colin was well respected amongst his friends and work colleagues and had a very successful career in accountancy after passing his degrees at Sheffield University.

He had a very keen interest in rambling, fell walking and cycling and kept very active for as long as his illness allowed.

Darren's Girlfriend, Emma, also lost her grandfather John Murphy to the disease on 7th September 2003 after being diagnosed 12 months previous.

John was a keen sportsman; he had a passion for football and rugby, supporting both the local teams, and even captained England Schoolboys football team in his younger days.

He was a generous, hardworking family man.  He set up the family electrician business in Standish and continued to work after being diagnosed until he was physically no longer able to.  His two sons Damien and Stephen run the business today in John’s name.

Our ride is in tribute to Colin and John’s memory.

MND is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the upper and lower motor neurones. Degeneration of the motor neurones leads to weakness and wasting of muscles, causing increasing loss of mobility in the limbs, and difficulties with speech, swallowing and breathing.  

The Motor Neurone Disease Association is the only national organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland dedicated to the support of people with MND and those who care for them. Their mission is to fund and promote research to bring about an end to MND. Until then we will do all that we can to enable everyone with MND to receive the best care, achieve the highest quality of life possible, and die with dignity. Their vision, and ours, is of a world free of MND

The disease can affect anyone at any time, so you never know when somebody like you might need the support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.  So please dig deep and donate now!

Thank you :)