Approaching Half Way for the Epic Tri Fundraising Challenge

Rob Howard / 21.04.2011

Bruce Duncan and Anthony Emmet are now approaching the half way mark on the Epic Tri, an attempt to complete the Bob Graham Round, followed by a Lands End to John O’Groats cycle ride, and finishing off with the Devises to Westminster canoe race on the Thames. They’ve now successfully completed the Bog Graham Round, and have almost ridden the length of Scotland, so are well on their way to reaching Land’s End . Their target is to arrive at the Land’s End Good Friday night, giving them just 12 hours to get to the start line of the DW.

As they approach the half-way mark their fundraising is at the same point. They hope to raise £25,000 for Cancer Research UK and with Gift Aid contributions they have now passed £12,800. It’s a considerable sum, but there is still along way to go and still time for anyone inspired by their efforts to donate. This can be done online through <a href="#" onClick="javascript:newsitewindow('http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=theepictri')" class="main">Just Giving</a> and any rise in the total will give Bruce and Anthony a boost as they dig deep to try and complete this unique challenge.

The pair have had some good fortune with the weather, which is as good as could possibly be hoped for in April. Both LEJOG and the Bob Graham round are more often attempted near mid-summer for longer daylight hours and hopefully better weather, but with the date of the DW race fixed at Easter they had no choice in the schedule. But the weather gods have smiled on a good cause and the headwinds, rain and cloud which could have made the challenge so much harder have not been a factor.

The challenge is also supported by a large group of racers, friends, colleagues and professionals, who are experts in support and are providing their time to keep the challenge on the road. This includes runners who accompanied the pair on the Bob Graham, physios, mechanics, drivers, cooks etc, and many companies who have sponsored them with services and equipment. It’s a big team effort.