Team JMC’s Andrew Burgess and Jason Miles took part in the Mary Townley Challenge last weekend and for a welcome change, the weather was quite pleasant. 200 or so riders set off from Waterfoot in Rossendale, many of whom had never ridden the distance that lay before them.

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Andrew finished 11th and recorded a personal best time (4 hours 35 mins) in spite of a torn rear tyre and Jason, tackling the event in the middle of a 2am start training ride, finished in 4th place (4 hours 23 mins) and was a contender for the “Most damage done to a post-race cake spread, ever” award.

All proceeds from the event went to Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue, who also organised and marshalled on the day. Well done them!