TEAM BECK COMPLETES THE ‘HALOW 250 PERFECT 10’ THREE DAY CHARITY BIKE RIDE

10.05.23
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Last week BECK’s Group Managing Director, Dan Herron and Pre Contracts Manager Steve Coles, took on the intimidating challenge of the 2023 HALOW 250 bike ride.  The HALOW Project, challenged 125 riders to cycle 250 miles from London to France in just 48 hours of pedalling.  This year saw the tenth and final year of the event.

BECK is proud to have paid the entry fees for Dan and Steve.  Plus sponsor their incredible efforts to support a charity doing exceptional work for young adults with learning difficulties.  Steve speaks about their experience, including the highs and lows, from the tough but exhilarating charity event.

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What is your cycling history?

“I’ve been riding bikes since I was four years old and raced mountain bikes from the ages of 10 to 13.  I’ve always mountain biked recreationally and owned several different bikes including trials bikes, downhill bikes, mountain bikes and BMX’s.  I stopped briefly when I went to college and university but picked it up again in my early 20’s, when I began road cycling. I even went on a cycling holiday to the alps following the Tour De France and rode some of the climbs.  Now I also get back on my bike for the BECK charity challenge each year.”

Did you suffer from any problems or injuries along the way?

“Luckily, we didn’t suffer any injuries or crashes on the ride.  Dan had an issue with his tubeless front tyre on day one, which meant we had to stop a few times.  However, the event is supported by bike mechanics on motorcycles, so we were able to stop and get some additional tubeless tire sealant. He applied it at the side of the road and were off again.”

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