Man v Bike - Coast to Coast

Coast to Coast Challenge
Looe Pioneer, Sean Baker took on a team of cyclists from his work place, Aggregate Industries’ South West offices, They cycled from Ilfracombe to Tamar Bridge (92 miles) whilst Sean ran from Boscastle to Tamar Bridge (32 miles).  Sean completed this remarkable feat in just 5 hours and 48 minutes, but was pipped to the post by the cyclist who had arrived just minutes earlier. The cyclists included Jeremy Budd from Ottery St Mary, Simon Wycherley from Bournemouth, Alan Edwards from Newton St Cyres, John Edwards from Luxylan, and Cris Maunder from Plymouth. They took on the challenge to raise awareness and funds for fighting prostate cancer; you can still support them at Aggregate industries south west coast to coast challenge just giving.

​Cornwall at the Celtic Trail Championships
At the same time Jo Robinson and Sally Crabb were competing in the Interceltic Trail Running Championships, representing Cornwall. They travelled to Brittany for the 17 mile event with Jo finishing 28th and Sally 69th in a field of near 100 runners. A huge honour for the Pioneers.
Plymouth Half Marathon

Plymouth Half Marathon
On Sunday a team of 12 travelled to Plymouth for the half marathon. In glorious sun Mark Deacon led the team home in 1 hour 25 with the Gibsons fighting it out for second place with Mrs Mandy Gibson beating husband Phil. Ali Catnach, Christian Boyce, Jon Jones, Di Foster, Graham Foster, Kim Tolfrey, Julie Gregory, Brendan Leeds and Lynne Overd completed the team.

Imerys Marathon and Half Marathon
Further west three Pioneers visited the lunar landscape of English China Clay, Imerys. Mark Grassam completed the half marathon in 1hour and 52 minutes whilst Emma Staff was 4th lady home overall in the full marathon, finishing in 4 hours and 4 minutes, an incredible time on a hugely challenging and undulating course. Bryan Maywood finished the marathon in 5 hours and 25 minutes.