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From 20th – 22nd May 2008, an intrepid band of Bluefinians (usually office based technology consultants) took part in a 3-day cycle ride from Liverpool to London, with the aim of raising £5000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The team consisted of 8 cyclists and one support driver – Helen Fenton, Dan Hawker, Andrew Brown, Tony Harper, Jan Van Ansem, Gabriel Matesanz, Peter Conway, Andy Wilson, and Nick Heath for support.

Together tackled a gruelling 265 mile journey, starting at Bluefin's Liverpool office and finishing at Bluefin's office in Kew, London. The designated route took them from Liverpool, down to Shrewsbury, towards Oxford, and into London on the Western approach.

Quotes from the team prior to the bike ride

 
Nick Heath:

I have been engaged in a punishing training schedule with the Bluefin S-Max Support Vehicle for over two weeks. Initially practising with short drives of about 5 miles, I have now completed a 75 mile run along similar roads to those we will be using in May. I’m now quietly confident of outpacing the others come the main event. In further preparation in the coming weeks, I will be checking out the inventory in the first aid kit, learning to use the sat-nav, testing the 12V cool box and watching the cycling on Channel 4.

Helen Fenton:

I'm cycling Liverpool to Kew to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of my father, Alan, who died last year. I wish that my parents could have had the support of a Macmillan nurse last year. And that's why I'm working hard to raise every penny we can for Macmillan.
Dan Hawker:
I'm doing the ride to prove to myself I can do it! And to raise some money for a great cause.
Andrew Brown:
I have been involved with several organised charity fundraising events for Bluefin, but this is by far the most challenging!
 Tony Harper:
On 20th May I will be swapping the pushchair for a pushbike and be joining the Bluefin office to office charity bike ride.” When asked about the trip I said "what yeah ok I'll do it." It was only later that I realised just how far Liverpool to Kew is!
Jan van Ansem: 
As the 'Cycling Dutchman' in the Bluefin team I welcome any event that raises the profile of cycling. I truly believe that many more people could benefit from cycling, and that it should be considered as a good alternative for local transport.
Peter Conway:
As a keen cyclist this is a great opportunity to raise money for Macmillan in memory of my Dad who died recently from bladder cancer.
Andy Wilson:
One of our friends has recently been diagnosed with cancer which has sadly pushed the work organisations like Macmillan to forefront of our thoughts.
Gabriel Matesanz:

I think raising money for a Charity like MacMillan is a worth while motive. I’d also like to show my boys the importance of helping other people and justify all the hours daddy spent on top of that stupid bike dressed like a robot and not playing with them.
Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. As well as pushing for better cancer care, they offer practical, emotional, social, medical and financial support for those affected by cancer. Macmillan nurses meet with people as soon as possible after a cancer diagnosis, and help patients for as long as needed.


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