2016

2016 marked the founding of the Blue Marine Foundation’s (BLUE’s) inaugural ride from London to Monaco. BLUE’s long-standing partner Winch Design proposed the idea of organising a cycle ride from London to Monaco to raise awareness and funds for BLUE. No one could have predicted how successful the event would be when it finally took place in the autumn of 2016. Thanks to all the cyclists and donors, a staggering £250,000 was raised for BLUE’s projects in the Aeolians and Ascension.

‘Knowing that this ride is more than just a ride makes all the hard work (and the fun too) so worthwhile.’
Billy Swizzle, cyclist

Twenty-four members of Winch Design took part. From Blue, Craig Davies, Simon Harding, Felix Higgins-Stockden and Lauren Nelson did Day One of the ride. Poppy Wetherill and Rory Moore did Day Ten pedalling into Monaco. Sara-Jane Skinner valiantly volunteered to ride the whole ten days.