Land's End to John o' Groats Cycle Challenge: An overview of the support provided and a qualitative appraisal of its impact

Thomas, Gavin ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4662-1588, Cook, Matthew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6293-7566, Duncan, Benedict, Bevins, Joe, Corbett, Mark and Warren, M. (2020) Land's End to John o' Groats Cycle Challenge: An overview of the support provided and a qualitative appraisal of its impact. The Sport and Exercise Scientist (63). pp. 20-21. ISSN 1754-3444

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Abstract

Cycling the entire length of the UK from Land's End to John o'Groats is a popular endurance challenge. This article documents the support provided to Mark Warren, a 50-year-old male cyclist, from 9 months (November 2018-July 2019) prior to the solo challenge (24th July). The target our athlete had set himself was to complete the 1,000+ mile cycle in 11 days. Our team comprised two physiologists (Gavin Thomas and Dr Ben Duncan), a nutritionist (Dr Matthew Cook), three technicians (Dr Mark Corbett, Joe Bevins and Matt Davies) and two research students (Meg Price and Elliot Maslen). We also provide a unique documentation of the athlete’s (Mark) reflection of the scientific support implemented.

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