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18th Jun 2009 Kingpins Tour de France
In June 2009, 2 amateur cyclists from Berkshire and Hampshire will take on the ultimate cycling challenge as they attempt to ride the 3,500km (2,174 miles) route of the Tour de France - the world's toughest endurance race which attracts the very best professional athletes. READ THE LATEST BLOG The team are raising funds which will enable 4 Cancer to provide respite opportunities to cancer patients and their families at a Mediterranean resort or to enjoy sailing days in the UK. In addition, the team will be providing a grant to the Oxford Cancer Centre.
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...over the course of the Tour de France, a professional rider will lose approx. 10lbs in weight, the amateur riders will lose a lot more!
...they will consume 8000Kcal per day or the same as 34 Big Macs
...they will pedal approx. 1 million revolutions
...they will drink 150 litres or 260 pints of fluid
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In order to achieve this, the riders have been preparing for 9 months, taking part in a number of UK cycle races.Starting on Saturday 27th June the riders will be in the saddle for 21 days and will be riding over 3,500km (2,174 miles) covering the route one week before the actual professional tour riders. The RidersRichard Mayon-White is the Director of a small group of companies, including Wilderness Expertise and Sentinel Consulting, offering training, personal development and operational consultancy.
Richard has completed the RAID Pyrenees cycle challenge, ridden le Ventoux and la Marmote. He completed the 2005 Trans Atlantic Rowing race with his now wife Liz.Richard Groome is the co-founder of Sail 4 Cancer and Director of 4 Cancer. Beside his voluntary work, Richard is employed by the IT Services organization, 2e2, where he manages the relationship with Vodafone and Lloyds Banking Group. Richard completed the RAID Pyrenees in 2007 and the 2008 L’Etape du Tour. The Support TeamHenrietta Aitken - PR, Fleishman Hillard
Mike Rimmer - Launch Event Manager, Rampage Events Management
Sally Dutson – Team doctor
James Savoury – Support driver
Aaran Eede - Physical Training Instructor
Sandrine Wallace - Project Manager
Cathy Jenkins - PR
Mark Moreve, Thomas Savoury - TV and Still photograhy
Andy Colquhoun, Peter Trotman, Jonathan Cox - Vehicle preparation Sponsors & SupportersOur 2 riders will currently be riding British bikes manufactured in Doncaster by Planet X, and they will be using High 5 sports drinks and Endura clothing. The team have received sponsorship from Training Expertise, who provide integrated training programmes for people operating in outdoor or wilderness environments. Hamilton Rentals have also kindly donated a Sony Z1 TV camera to assist with the production of a documentary. The team have also received several significant donations from individuals. Thank you very much to these companies for their support! 
How can YOU help?- Get involved - The team is looking for individuals to help with the fundraising - for each £5 donated you will receive an entry into a prize draw for a Neilson Active Holiday. Anyone donating £20 or more will also receive a Bike 4 Cancer T-Shirt (whilst stocks last)
You can also make an online donation by clicking the 'donation' button below or buy a team shirt at www.4cancer.org. - Get your company involved - The team is still looking for corporate sponsors to help with the operational costs.
Please contact Richard Groome rgroome@sail4cancer.org. PR and marketing opportunities will be provided for all corporate partners.
Thank you very much in advance for your support and good luck to our 2 riders! For further information:
Email: click here
Web: www.sail4cancer.org
Tel: +44 (0)845 408 1849
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