Organised by Challenge Adventure Charities (which was founded by our chairman Stuart Mason Elliott), this year’s ride starts on 28th September at Arras and ends 3 days and 550 miles later in Alsace.
We have 3 teams consisting of a total of 12 employees taking part this year.
As a first-timer to the annual challenge and as the only female entrant from Elliotts, HR Advisor Lyn Rickman said, “I’d never cycled much before this, but I like to set myself new challenges. Matt Adlington has been brilliant and got me used to my new road bike and how to use the gears. Now I’m cycling 4 times a week – 2 shorter rides of 10-15 miles and 2 longer ones.
“I’m great on the flats but I’m dreading the hills – however I’m very determined. Hopefully I can encourage more women to sign up next year!”
The rest of the Elliotts line up consists of: Tom Elliott (Managing Director), Stuart Mason Elliott (Chairman), Matt Adlington (Sales Manager), Andrew Drummond (Engineered Wood Product Manager), Steven Webber (Operations Manager), Ed Butcher (Insulation & Drylining Product Manager), Sam Bull (Sales – Bricks), Steve Thomas (Sales Rep – Bishop’s Waltham), Chris Brierley (Roofing Specialist), Ben Stone (Branch Manager – Christchurch) and Lewis Channer (Sales).
Half of the money raised on the cycling challenge goes to the nominated charities of the organisers. This year that is British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK.
The other half goes to a charity of the teams’ choice, so our Elliotts riders are pedalling for Jo’s Trust, as recently voted for as our charity of the year by staff.
Jo’s Trust works hard to make cervical cancer a thing of the past through their research and support they provide to women. Our Tools & Fixings Product Manager, Ted Tugwell is a huge support of the charity in memory of his wife
You can find out more about the challenge itself on the Team Elliotts JustGiving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Elliotts-Builders-Merchant
The team are aiming to raise £5000 so any donations would be greatly received by both the team and charities involved.
Keep an eye on our Twitter and Facebook for updates in the lead up to the challenge and during the ride itself.
Good luck to the team from all at Elliotts!
