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The Team

Peter Thomas Peter Thomas
United Kingdom
Date of Birth 24 Feb 1964
1.82m 66kg

GIST Patient, 4 year survivor, Life Long Sportsman.Father of 2; Social Cyclist

John Hebert John Hebert
United States
Date of Birth 25 Jun 57
1.70m 76kg

Friend, Life Long Sportsman. Cycled from Maine to California in 1979; Runner; Father of 1

Ewie Rust Ewie Rust
South Africa
Date of Birth 12 Jun 1957
1.55m 55kg

Friend, Life Long Sportsman. 3 x Comrades Ultra marathons; 4 x 2 Oceans marathons; Runner; Father of 2

Wayne Thomas Wayne Thomas
Belgium
Date of Birth 19 Apr 1960
1.93m 131kg

Brother, Father of 2

Peter Campbell Peter Campbell
United Kingdom
Date of Birth 08 Dec 1965
1.80m 90kg

Friend, Father of 2, Cycled London to Brighton x 3; Surfer

Debbie Mockler-Hebert Debbie Mockler-Hebert
United States
Date of Birth 14 Mar 1961
1.75m 63kg

Friend, Life Long Sports Woman, Kayaking; Cross country skiing; Century (in Miles) Cyclist; Mother of 1

Iain McMillan Iain McMillan
United Kingdom
Date of Birth 24 Oct 1961
Height 5' 8" 14 Stone

Scottish, Father of one 13 yr old daughter, big sports fan, road cyclist for last 4 years.

Chris Visagie Chris Visagie
South Africa
Date of Birth 30 November 1955
1.76m 76kg

Friend, Life Long Sportsman. 8 x Argus Cycle Tours, 5 x Jock of the Bushveld Cycle Tours,Father of 2

Bob Murray Robert Murray
United States
Date of Birth 26 Oct 1948
1.90m 75kg

Friend, Life Long Sportsman, Experienced Cyclist Long distance cycling; Sea kayaking; Cross country skiing; Mountain hiking; Father of 2

Jin Asada Jin Asada
London

Friend, Joined ride from Yatton for three days

Andy Gregory Andy Gregory
Standard Life - Stockport

Friend, Joined ride at Ludlow for two days, navigated team into and out of Stockport

Kevin Metchear Kevin Metchear
Standard Life - Stockport

Friend, Joined ride at Ludlow for the ride into Stockport, providing team with a fresh pair of legs

Dave Hughes Dave Hughes
London

Friend
Support, Route Master, Mentor. Dave and his wife Jenny mapped our route. Without him we would have been lost in more ways than one. Kept his cool when the going got tough, the team was very sad to see him go (though as always had provided a replacement in Karin).

Roxie and Jax Roxie and Jax
South Africa

Family
Support, sweepers, physio and music providers. Without the support team we would not have made it, seriously !! You rock.

Karin Scott Karin Scott
London

Friend
Support and Route Master. Karin joined on the second day and soon proved to be an invaluable member of the team, lifting spirits and organising brilliant lunches amongst other duties (navigation, fund raising, etc.). Forever known as Poppie.

Roxie and Jax Mandy Blanks
Standard Life - London

Friend
Support, Marketing, Organiser of note. Mandy provide valuable marketing and logistics support, including accomodation. Another vital member of the crew.