Geoff Smailes

Geoff has been accused by some of spending more time in the mountains than the office. Certainly not built for cycling but after various tendon and joint injuries ruled out endurance hiking or running, Velo is the only way!

He has to find a sufficiently challenging expedition or adventure each year to ensure that some fitness training occurs through fear of failure.  It started with a two day run and mountain bike across Scotland several years ago, followed by a few Ocean triathlons & the Scottish Islands Peak race.  Last year was the Haute Route ski tour and a cycle ride up the 21 bends of Alp d'Huez (pictured - in pain!)

But above & beyond the clear benefits of training, the camaraderie of being part of a great team of people working together to get everyone over the Pyrenees will be fantastic.

"This time though, it's more than just about the challenge and a way for us to remember Cameron, who also loved the outdoors and energised all those around him with his enthusiasm for nature.  With the work being done by the Cameron Bespolka Trust, we can help perpetuate that enthusiasm."