The Mont Ventoux Challenge sees our team of 11 cycle 640 miles across France from Ouistreham to Mont Ventoux over 4 days. The final day of the challenge on 5th October, will be the ascent of Mont Ventoux, with an average gradient of 7.15%!
7 out of the 11 riders are taking part in the Challenge Adventure Charities ride for the first time, including Southampton Assistant Branch Manager, Dan Coombes.
“The team has done some tough training rides across Hampshire over the last few months in preparation for the challenge”, says Dan.
“But the thought of raising money for a local cause has kept us motivated and now we’re all looking forward to getting over to France!”
Tom Elliott, Managing Director of Elliotts, said “At 640 miles, this ride will be one of the most physically demanding that we’ve undertaken, but we have a fantastic team who are up for the challenge.
Team Elliotts are hoping to raise £10,000 for charity this year. Half will go to our staff-nominated Charity of the Year, Naomi’s House and Jacksplace. The other half of this will go to charities nominated by event organisers, Challenge Adventure Charities (Cancer Research UK and The British Heart Foundation).
Naomi’s House and Jacksplace provides expert care to children and young adults with life limiting and life-threatening illnesses across the South East of England. The hospice relies on fundraising as less than 10% of their funding comes from the government.
Show your support
A JustGiving page has been set up with any donations being greatly received by the team.
To donate and keep up-to-date with the teams training, head to the Team Elliotts 2019 fundraising page.
