RAAM 8-Person

Phil Hedley, Simon Taylor, David Forrester, Charles Richardson, Peter Loft and Andrew Bright all rode exceptionally well. They arrived in Annapolis at 1:10pm. The team from Great Britain averaged 16.11mph over 7 days, 19 hours and 33 minutes.

They supported five charities, each with a personal meaning to each of the riders.

Cancer Research UK – Worlds’ leading independent organization dedicated to cancer research. – David
Forrester, Charles Richardson supported that.

Lothian Autistic Society – Provides accessible high quality autism-specific support services in Edinburgh Midlothian and West Lothian for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition and their families. – Phil Hedley supported that.

Alstrom Syndrome UK – Provides support for those affected by Alstrom Syndrome, their carers and professionals working with them. – Peter Loft supported that.

Scottish Motor Neurone Disease – Provides care, support, information and research into motor neurone disease. MND is a neurodegenerative condition leading to paralysis of the limbs and inability to swallow amongst other sympotoms. Average lifespan after diagnosis is 14 months.
There is no known cause or cure. Operates almost entirely upon voluntary donations. – Andrew Bright supported that.

Help for Heroes – Provides practical direct support to those servicemen and women wounded in the line of duty in the current conflicts of Iraq and Afghanistan. – Simon Taylor supported that.

Congratulations Caledonian Chain Gang and Well done! You can be proud of your efforts.