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Myles Edwards

GEF Founder

Nobody motivates like Myles! As an ex-Scottish 1500 metre title holder turned marathon runner, Myles understands what its like to leave everything on the track. He’s also had plenty experience supporting long-distance cycle fundraisers from both van and saddle. As the charity lead, Myles is passionate about helping any fundraising volunteer go the whole distance. If he drives your support vehicle he’s guaranteed to provide endless encouragement, pour your water, feed you sweets and tell bad jokes. He knows the road well!

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Kayleigh Paterson Donald

You’re 200 miles in and you’re grinding your way up another steep climb…….and there at the top is Kayleigh, your group’s champion, waiting with a cowbell and a song! As a lead co-ordinator with GEF, Kayleigh knows exactly what needs to be done. She’ll not only get you through the ride, she’ll make sure you get your cycling top, your dinner, accomodation- pretty much anything and everything really!

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Mat Northcroft

EVENT FOUNDER

Mat has invented and completed many ambitious distance challenges either to raise money for GEF or to fulfil his own curiosity and sense of adventure. With a jovial and laid back nature, it can sometimes surprise people that he has painstakingly planned every mile, segment and rest stop with great detail and attention. Nobody knows the road better and he’ll be there to support his group with boundless enthusiasm, a wealth of experience and a van full of pies. All fuel is good fuel!