Ben hits road for heroes.ACTION men Ben Fogle Ben Fogle (born 3 November 1973) is a British television presenter who is one of the few people to build a successful career after being a reality show participant. Biography and James Cracknell James Cracknell, OBE (born 5 May 1972) is an English rowing champion and double Olympic gold medallist. Rowing biography He began rowing whilst attending Kingston Grammar School and rowed at the Junior World Championships in 1989 and 1990 — winning a gold medal in revealed their latest fundraising challenge yesterday - a 450-mile rickshaw marathon. They plan to cycle nonstop from Edinburgh to London to help wounded war heroes. The daring duo, who have rowed the Atlantic and trekked to the North Pole North Pole, northern end of the earth's axis, lat. 90°N. It is distinguished from the north magnetic pole. U.S. explorer Robert E. Peary is traditionally credited as being the first to reach (1909) the North Pole. In 1926, Richard E. , aim to complete the trip in 60 hours. They will start from Edinburgh Castle early on Saturday and finish at the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards at London's Grosvenor House the following Monday. TV presenter Ben, 35, dreamed up the Ride of Britain challenge to raise money for SSAFA Forces Help, who support servicemen and women and their families. Tricycle It will be the first time that anyone has tried to cycle the distance non-stop in a rickshaw - a large tricycle with a passenger seat at the back. Ben and Olympic rower James will also have to sleep and eat in the confines of the vehicle, taking it in turns to cycle the gruelling route. Ben said: "We're determined to complete this challenge. We're looking forward to raising lots of money." You can donate by visiting www.rideofbritain.org.uk or call 08451300975 or post cheques payable to SSAFA Forces Help to their office at 19 Queen Elizabeth Street, London SE1 2LP. CAPTION(S): RICKSHAW: Ben Fogle |
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