Adventuring Duo Attempt Edinburgh to London Non-Stop Rickshaw Ride

Submitted by edg on Tue, 29 Sep '09 7.10am

Adventuring partners TV Presenter Ben Fogle and Olympic Athlete James Cracknell are taking on a new challenge in aid of charity The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA).

Ben and James will attempt the ‘Ride of Britain', a 450 mile, 60 hour non-stop rickshaw journey from Edinburgh to London, to raise money for SSAFA.

The two will set off from Edinburgh Castle at 8am on Saturday 3rd October in an attempt to arrive in time for the ‘Pride of Britain' Awards Ceremony in London on Monday 5th October.