An intrepid team of six say they are nearing the start line for a gruelling charity challenge with a mixture of nerves and excitement.
Matthew Gilbert, Craig Salisbury, Gavin Rogers, Kyle Harvey, Mark Roberts and Joshua Land are set to skateboard coast-to-coast from south to north Wales on an 250-mile journey on September 1. They will be joined by inspirational driver Jenny RawsonThe team, called ‘The Unskateables’ will make their way from Barry Island to Anglesey to raise funds for Nightingale House Hospice, from Wrexham, Flintshire to Oswestry and Whitchurch.
The challenge will take the team through the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, along the fabulous Welsh coastline and into Eryri National Park. They will be skateboarding day and night.They will take it in turns to skateboard with a member of the group following behind on a safety bike to protect the skateboarder from traffic and help navigate. The team will also be followed by a van.
"It gave us a chance to iron out any problems we might have and so we had a really productive few hours, going from Llangollen to Bala.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Stephen Welsh Celtic faces extended spell out as Brendan Rodgers handed blowThe centre-back was handed a new deal that will see him stay with the champions until at least 2027, but it could be another two months until the youngster is back in action.
Læs mere »
Stephen Welsh out for at least 2 months amid mounting Celtic defensive crisisThe 23-year-old suffered angle ligament damage and is set to be sidelined for at least two months.
Læs mere »
Brendan Rodgers' Celtic return was key to defender's new contract decisionStephen Welsh has penned a deal keeping him at the Scottish champions until 2027
Læs mere »
FREE STREAM: Watch Welsh Fire vs London Spirit in The Hundred on Sky Sports' digital platformsAll 34 womens matches and selected mens matches in 2023 edition of The Hundred will be streamed on Sky Sports digital platforms; season concludes with Finals Day at Lords on Sunday August 27
Læs mere »