Wayne Clarke, an air traffic control officer, is embarking on a 3,225-mile bike ride in memory of his friend who died from prostate cancer. He aims to raise funds for a prostate cancer charity and will be riding to every National Air Traffic Service (NATS) airport control tower across the UK and Gibraltar.
A Scots biker is gearing up for an epic 3, 225-mile challenge to raise funds for a prostate cancer charity in memory of his friend who died following a battle with the " silent killer ".
As reported by Aberdeen Live, he said: “When Alan took ill, I asked him what was on his bucket list, and he said he'd never been on the back of a bike. So, I took him out around Rothiemurchus, up to the ski centre at Cairngorm, and he really enjoyed it. "Our is not just aimed at people to go and get checked out. We're also trying to raise awareness of the impact on families and the partners of those affected.
The bikers are aiming to finish their ride back in the UK, at NATS' corporate headquarters in Whiteley, Hampshire, on 30 April. And while they are hoping for good weather the team are "expecting to get wet" - especially on long stretches of up to 700 miles.
Scots Biker 3 225-Mile Challenge Prostate Cancer Charity Memory Friend Silent Killer Wayne Clarke Air Traffic Control Officer Aberdeen Airport Alan Early Retirement Stage Four Prostate Cancer Inverurie National Air Traffic Service NATS Airport Control Tower Gibraltar
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