meet the team
Steve Prescott MBE aka "Precky"
Steve´s last challenge was the St Helens 10k run back in May so training for the End-To-End Extreme had to wait until the run was out of the way. Click here to read more about Steve and the Foundation he inspirationally fronts.
Why are you involved?
"...because Martin (Foundation Secretary) told me to!! Another bright idea! Ha!"
Sponsor Steve at
Neil Harmon aka "Chateaux"
Neil, who played professional RL for Warrington, Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield, doesn´t class himself as a competent cyclist. He´ll also be taking on the three peaks for the first time but does say the nearest challenge he´s done to this was a Coast to Coast bike ride.
Why are you involved?
"Always up for a challenge and Steve said it was a sponsored bike pub crawl!!"
Sponsor Neil at
Paul Sculthorpe aka "Scully"
Paul Stevens aka "Stevo"
Paul is an ex pro who has played for Wigan, London, Rochdale and Swinton and this is his first SPF challenge. Paul is a competent cyclist who is out most weekends.
Why are you involved?
"To give myself a goal to train for and raise money for a fantastic cause."
Sponsor Paul at
Steve Hall
Steve is a former St Helens and London Broncos rugby league player and is no stranger to SPF events having taken part in the rigorous "Carnegie Challenge" back in 2009. Steve confidently boasts he has no concerns about the "End-To-End Extreme" and is relishing the challenge.
Sponsor Steve at
Paul Barrow
James Ogden
James works for Engage Mutual and manages the Super League sponsorship. Inspired by Steve, James was keen to get involved with one of the challenges but worries he might have picked the wrong one as he hasn´t been on a bicycle since his teens.
Why are you involved?
"To push myself and do something I´m really proud of. I love how the Foundation is keen to inspire people to take up challenges, as well as the raising of vital funds for two great causes."
Sponsor James at
Paul Horridge aka "Porridge"
Paul also works at Engage Mutual and is a Web Developer. Paul is a keen mountain biker and hopes that will transfer well when he takes to the roads of Britain.
Why are you involved?
"To raise money for two good causes and while at it...to push myself both physically and mentally on this epic challenge. Given that the challenge is Team-based I´m looking forward to fun times getting to know some great people."
Sponsor Paul at
Nigel Johnson
Nigel is a business man with several companies based both locally and in Manchester. A keen and competent cyclist who´s biggest challenge to date has been to cycle from Portugal, through Spain and into France, where he rode all the major mountains that have been covered on the Tour de France and finally finishing in Geneva.
Why are you involved?
"I´m always keen to undertake a new challenge both mentally and physically, with this challenge I can also help benefit people at a time in their lives when they need it most.."
Sponsor Nigel at
Richard Blowman
Steve White aka "Whitey" or obviously "Racing Snake Numero Uno"
Steve is a Trustee of the Steve Prescott Foundation and has been involved virtually from the start. He´s been involved in all the major events so far and last year as a team cycled Lands End to John O´Groats in ten days raising over £11,000 for the SPF.
Why are you involved?
"After LEJOG last year I vowed never again and here we are 13 months later, this time fitter but 150 miles further plus the 3 peaks. It´s a great way to keep fit and raise £1,000´s for an amazing cause."
Sponsor Steve at
Chris Joynt
Andy Connor
Andy has played rugby league for Fulham, Thatto Heath and St Helens ´A´ team and End-To-End Extreme is his first SPF challenge. Giving himself every chance to make the challenge as easy as possible; Andy probably has the most expensive bike in the group!!! When asked what´s his biggest concern about the whole challenge, Andy simply answered "Jon Neil"!
Why are you involved?
"To fulfil an ambition. To do something for others less fortunate than me."
Sponsor Andy at
Steve Gavin
Why are you involved?
"I´m simply doing the challenge to test myself and help Christies fight cancer"
Sponsor Steve at
Darren Roberts
Why are you involved?
"Always wanted a once in a lifetime extreme physical challenge plus I´ve supported SPF previously and would like to do more."
Sponsor Darren at
Gary Brennand
"It is always an honour to be involved with the Steve Prescott Foundation and being part of this challenge will be no different. Although it will be incredibly tough and a struggle at times, going through it with Prekky will be inspiration enough to complete this unique and somewhat mad challenge...........bring it on!"
Sponsor Gary at
Support crew
An essential part of the team is the fantastic support crew which includes Martin Blondel, John Parry, Hughie Denning and John Denning.
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