Really?

[Firstpeke]

Found this when browsing Scottish News pages....

https://www.northern-times.co.uk/ne...ity-motorbike-challenge-due-to-end-at-317127/

Apparently it is reported:

If successful, Mr Ransome could be the first person in the UK to complete a SaddleSore 1000 - a challenge that sees motorcyclists ride 1000 miles in less than 24 hours.

The also seem to miss out the word "safe" in another line of the report regarding the IBA!

Do you think someone should contact them and tell them they may be somewhat erroneous in their statement?

 

[~Martin~]

One for our press officer to deal with methinks. Do we have a press officer?

 

[Firstpeke]

Probably called "Phil".....

 

[EddyC]

I feel somewhat offended by that utter nonsense in that so called "report" and politely send her my thoughts about that.
I hope I succeeded in educating her a bit.
Ed..

 

[JohnR]

The report now appears to have been edited to exclude the claim "Mr Ransome could be the first person in the UK to complete a SaddleSore 1000" but still no mention of 'safe'

 

[Ahamay]

So What? Let him have his five minutes of attention, not his fault the writer embellished it the bottom line is selling news paper's.

 

[JohnR]

Not knocking Mr Ransome, assuming he is submitting the ride for IBA verification it's a fine achievement and Macmillan Cancer Support is a very worthwhile cause, we wish him all the best in his efforts. Any news on Mr Ransome successfully completing the challenge?

 

[Firstpeke]

It's under "Damian's Saddlesore Adventures" on our FB page..... so yes he appears to have made it!

 

[JohnR]

I see that now

Lands Ends

St Davids

Edinburgh

Fort William

John o'Groats, 1072 miles, 23h 51m, £3000+ for Macmillan Cancer Support
Well done Damian Ransome
Happy days

 

[JohnR]

...and of course welcome to Insanity.