What is it?
A team of 6 policemen from the Wirral
(5 Riders and 1 Support Driver from Heswall Police Station)
will push themselves to the limit in October attempting to ride from London to Paris,
a distance of approximately 465 Kms in just 4 days.

What is the route?
The team of 5 plus a support van & driver will leave Monday 3rd October 2011 and head off of the 85 mile route to Dover for an evening crossing to Calais. Starting out again at 7am the following morning, the team will continue on the remainder of the 220 mls over 3 days through Arras and Compiegne to reach the Eiffel Tower.

When is it?
3rd October 2011 – 6th October 2011

Who is on the team?
Riders - Graham Parker (Sergeant), Mark Joynson (Constable), Derek Murphy (Con), Neil Kennedy (Con), Mark Broderick (Con).
Support Driver – Steve Johnston (Special Constable).

All officers are based at Heswall Police Station.

Why are they doing it?
Heswall Police Station celebrates its Centenary Anniversary in 2011 and the community-based police officers are keen to promote this by raising monies for the community in which they serve. The Montse Benitez Foundation links in perfectly with this event. The Foundation, formed by the former Liverpool Football Club manager’s wife aims to support charities on Wirral and Merseyside, which is where they themselves have chosen to live permanently.

Charities which will benefit from the Foundation include:
The Lily Centre
Barnston Riding for the Disabled
Snowdrop Appeal
Olly Appeal
Holidays for Children
Hoylake Cottage

How you can help
Can your company consider sponsorship and enjoy the publicity benefits, which the policemen will enjoy in the Merseyside region. Regional press and radio are sure to follow this team, when Rafa and Montse send them on their journey and welcome them back.


For further information contact the organiser, Graham Parker on 07971 555757 or work voicemail 0151 777 2358.