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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Duo take on Top Gear-style old car Alps challenge
Two men are set for a Top Gear-style challenge when they drive an old banger across the Alps for charity. Ashley Brough was tasked with buying a car for £1,000 or less, so he could take part in the Rusty Rally organised by young people's charity The Outward Bound Trust. He and friend Wayne Murcott, from Shenstone, Staffordshire, will be one of 10 teams on the four-day tour, which will take the convoy through France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany and Austria. Mr Brough, from Uttoxeter, told BBC Radio Stoke he had decided to take on a 25-year-old Mercedes diesel estate car, which "smelled like someone had died in it" when he got it, "I've been using a lot of air fresheners," he said. "My wife calls it a hearse. It was pretty ropey, I'll be honest with you, but I think that's the beauty of the challenge." The adventure begins in Annecy, France on Wednesday, with Mr Brough and Mr Murcott driving under the team name "Les Knobbies". As part of preparations, the vehicle has been checked over by local dealership Angus MacKinnon and Mr Brough said that while he was a "little bit worried", he was confident he would not have a brake or tyre failure. "It's going to be bittersweet, because in one half of my mind I'm going to be worried to death that were going to be breaking down," he said. "On the other hand, it's going to be the most stunning scenery that I'll be taking in." Mr Brough, who chairs The Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire, has already raised more than £10,000 for The Outward Bound Trust so far, with the event as a whole aiming to raise £100,000. The charity runs outdoor adventures and courses for young people with the aim of encouraging them to get out of their comfort zone. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Man completes 10 marathons in 10 days Three brothers take tiny bus on epic journey Charity ride collects 8,000 eggs for children Annual Stephen Sutton ride out for cancer charity The Outward Bound Trust
BBC News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Staffordshire duo in Top Gear-style old car Alps challenge
Two men are set for a Top Gear-style challenge when they drive an old banger across the Alps for Brough was tasked with buying a car for £1,000 or less, so he could take part in the Rusty Rally organised by young people's charity The Outward Bound and friend Wayne Murcott, from Shenstone, Staffordshire, will be one of 10 teams on the four-day tour, which will take the convoy through France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany and Brough, from Uttoxeter, told BBC Radio Stoke he had decided to take on a 25-year-old Mercedes diesel estate car, which "smelled like someone had died in it" when he got it, "I've been using a lot of air fresheners," he said."My wife calls it a hearse. It was pretty ropey, I'll be honest with you, but I think that's the beauty of the challenge." 'Stunning scenery' The adventure begins in Annecy, France on Wednesday, with Mr Brough and Mr Murcott driving under the team name "Les Knobbies".As part of preparations, the vehicle has been checked over by local dealership Angus MacKinnon and Mr Brough said that while he was a "little bit worried", he was confident he would not have a brake or tyre failure."It's going to be bittersweet, because in one half of my mind I'm going to be worried to death that were going to be breaking down," he said."On the other hand, it's going to be the most stunning scenery that I'll be taking in." Mr Brough, who chairs The Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire, has already raised more than £10,000 for The Outward Bound Trust so far, with the event as a whole aiming to raise £100, charity runs outdoor adventures and courses for young people with the aim of encouraging them to get out of their comfort zone. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rescued rowers in second attempt to cross Pacific
Two women are due to launch a second attempt to row across the Pacific Ocean later, weeks after having to turn back when their boat broke. Miriam Payne, 25, from Market Weighton in East Yorkshire, and Jess Rowe, 28, from Hampshire, initially set off from Peru on Tuesday 8 April. But they had to be rescued about 350 miles from the coast of Lima, after a wave caused "catastrophic damage" to their rudder. The pair, who call their team "Seas the Day", said they now faced a "race against time" to resume the 8,000-mile (12,875km) journey to Australia before the start of cyclone season. Miss Payne said: "We're just absolutely determined to make it happen. We just want to get back out there again." Following the breakdown, it took eight days for a Peruvian sailor, Alec Hughes, to tow the rowing boat back to Lima. A set of specialist replacement rudders were crafted by a boat yard in Norfolk and flown out to the team. This time, they will take four spare rudders with them on the boat. Miss Rowe said they had been "totally blown away" by the help they had received. The non-stop, unsupported voyage is expected to take six months. "Who knew you'd miss rowing, two hours on, two hours off," Miss Payne said. "We are so lucky that we do have the opportunity to have a second try," Miss Rowe added. The rowers are taking on the challenge to raise money for the Outward Bound Trust, a UK charity that aims to teach children lifelong skills through adventure. The pair previously told the BBC that they met in Antigua at the finish line of the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge, in February 2023. On that occasion, Miss Payne set a record time in her solo row, while Miss Rowe completed the challenge in a team of four. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Seas the Day Boatbuilder helps rowers restart Pacific challenge Non-stop ocean row halted after heavy storm damage Rowing duo to set off on Pacific Ocean challenge
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rescued rowers in second attempt to cross Pacific
Two women are due to launch a second attempt to row across the Pacific Ocean later, weeks after having to turn back when their boat broke. Miriam Payne, 25, from Market Weighton in East Yorkshire, and Jess Rowe, 28, from Hampshire, initially set off from Peru on Tuesday 8 April. But they had to be rescued about 350 miles from the coast of Lima, after a wave caused "catastrophic damage" to their rudder. The pair, who call their team "Seas the Day", said they now faced a "race against time" to resume the 8,000-mile (12,875km) journey to Australia before the start of cyclone season. Miss Payne said: "We're just absolutely determined to make it happen. We just want to get back out there again." Following the breakdown, it took eight days for a Peruvian sailor, Alec Hughes, to tow the rowing boat back to Lima. A set of specialist replacement rudders were crafted by a boat yard in Norfolk and flown out to the team. This time, they will take four spare rudders with them on the boat. Miss Rowe said they had been "totally blown away" by the help they had received. The non-stop, unsupported voyage is expected to take six months. "Who knew you'd miss rowing, two hours on, two hours off," Miss Payne said. "We are so lucky that we do have the opportunity to have a second try," Miss Rowe added. The rowers are taking on the challenge to raise money for the Outward Bound Trust, a UK charity that aims to teach children lifelong skills through adventure. The pair previously told the BBC that they met in Antigua at the finish line of the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge, in February 2023. On that occasion, Miss Payne set a record time in her solo row, while Miss Rowe completed the challenge in a team of four. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Seas the Day Boatbuilder helps rowers restart Pacific challenge Non-stop ocean row halted after heavy storm damage Rowing duo to set off on Pacific Ocean challenge
BBC News
05-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Rescued British rowers in second attempt to cross Pacific Ocean
Two women are due to launch a second attempt to row across the Pacific Ocean later, weeks after having to turn back when their boat Payne, 25, from Market Weighton in East Yorkshire, and Jess Rowe, 28, from Hampshire, initially set off from Peru on Tuesday 8 they had to be rescued about 350 miles from the coast of Lima, after a wave caused "catastrophic damage" to their pair, who call their team "Seas the Day", said they now faced a "race against time" to resume the 8,000-mile (12,875km) journey to Australia before the start of cyclone season. Miss Payne said: "We're just absolutely determined to make it happen. We just want to get back out there again."Following the breakdown, it took eight days for a Peruvian sailor, Alec Hughes, to tow the rowing boat back to Lima. A set of specialist replacement rudders were crafted by a boat yard in Norfolk and flown out to the team. This time, they will take four spare rudders with them on the boat. Miss Rowe said they had been "totally blown away" by the help they had received. The non-stop, unsupported voyage is expected to take six months."Who knew you'd miss rowing, two hours on, two hours off," Miss Payne said. "We are so lucky that we do have the opportunity to have a second try," Miss Rowe rowers are taking on the challenge to raise money for the Outward Bound Trust, a UK charity that aims to teach children lifelong skills through adventure. The pair previously told the BBC that they met in Antigua at the finish line of the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge, in February 2023. On that occasion, Miss Payne set a record time in her solo row, while Miss Rowe completed the challenge in a team of to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
