Nobody motivates like Myles! As a former Scottish 1500 champion turned marathon runner Myles knows what its like to suffer on the track! A founding member and director at GEF, Myles has supported numerous cycling challenges over the years. Always positive and always there to help make things happen Myles will be on hand with water, food, encouragement and some fairly dodgy jokes.

You’re 200 miles in and beginning to fade, you crest yet another leg-burning climb and there’s Kayleigh- with a cowbell or a song (or both). A key co-ordinator for GEF, Kayleigh will not only ensure her group is fully supported and encouraged, she will also sort you out with your cycling top, accommodation, pies, beers, meals and souveneirs.

Mat is the instigator of many a mad cycle challenge and has, over the years, completed some weird and wonderful distance challenges (sometimes for GEF, sometimes out of curiosity). While jovial, relaxed and encouraging, Mat does meticulously plan and test out his ideas. He’s also known on Strava for his bakery -based saddle shots. He’ll be there to lead a team with his invaluable route knowledge, experience and a van full of pies. All fuel is good fuel.

Andy is a popular and familiar character in local cycling circles and is never far away from any Aberdeenshire group or event. Andy loves a good idea and has amassed miles of cycling experience in a range of formats. Having loved riding last year’s event has volunteered his services to support you on your adventure.

100% reliable and exactly what you need for an event like this. Having spent years officiating at top level football, nothing will phaze him. Cool, composed and supportive, he’ll keep you on track. You begin to doubt the GPX- Alastair is there at the next junction pointing the way. You get to the next checkpoint, Alastair is there with a smile and a bootfull of food and water. Another returning volunteer from the 2025 ride, his commitment, experience and enthusiasm will help get you through.