70 Wild Miles : A Charity Triathlon
In aid of CLIC Sargent - Caring for Children with Cancer
70 Wild Miles is a triathlon consisting of a 47 mile cycle, 10 mile canoe and a 13 mile run.
It is not a race as such, the real purpose is to help in the fight against Cancer.
70 Wild Miles supports CLIC Sargent (Caring for Children with Cancer), who receive every penny raised from sponsorship.
On the 9th of June 2 teams from HRH took part and completed the Scottish 70 Wild Miles Triathlon.
The course starts from the White Corries Ski Centre in Glencoe and runs through beautiful Scottish scenery.
The End! The two HRH teams after finishing.
(from the left) Grant Huitson, Geoff Knight,
Scott Harrison, Malcolm Gall, Calum Bain,
Ross Robertson
Between them, each team, called "The Rockafellas" and "The Royal Family" :
- cycled the 47 miles up and down the hills at Glencoe
- paddled 10 miles against the tide on Loch Etive
- and ran a half marathon up and down even more hills!
Scott Harrison of "The Royal Family" Team and Ross Robertson of "The Rockafellas" team
The Royal Family Team
- Cycle - Calum Bain
- Canoe - Geoff Knight
- Run - Scott Harrison
Big Smiles from The Royal Family Team
(from the left) Calum Bain, Geoff Knight,
Scott Harrison
The Rockafellas Team
- Cycle - Grant Huitson
- Canoe - Malcolm Gall
- Run - Ross Robertson
The Rockafella Team - Happy to Finish
(from the left) Malcolm Gall, Grant Huitson,
Ross Robertson
Both teams did extremely well and appreciated being cheered on by HRH Managing Director, Dave Harrison and Sales Director, Dawood Khan.
Wet Feet - Preparing for the canoe event
The HRH teams raised almost £3000 for CLIC Sargent.
CLIC is the UK's leading children's cancer charity, supporting children, young people and their families through cancer every step of the way.
Ross in the home stretch of the half marathon
The 70 Wild Miles Triathlon has been an annual event since 1989 and has raised over £500,000 for charity since it began.
Cycling is Thirsty Work!
Calum at the finish of the cycling event.
Getting in on the act!
Managing Director, Dave Harrison, shows how he manages the paddle...
....but he seems to have lost the canoe and the water!
No Canoe!
Dave Harrison paddles up the main road.
A great weekend was had by all. Everyone is looking forward to returning next year to beat our times and raise even more money for a great cause.
Caring for children and young people with cancer and their families - in hospital and the community
Find out more about CLIC Sargent
Interested in taking part next year? Or helping out? Or just going to watch?
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