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Kirkby Stephen, Gb

Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Never stopping learning, taking on challenges and seizing opportunities... since the pandemic ripped through the tourism and hospitality sectors (let alone all else), I've created additional businesses. S-Cape Travel UK provides self-guided walking and cycling holidays across the UK, predominantly white-labelled for tour operators internationally. Plus self-guided cycling holidays directly to the consumer under our UK Bike Tours brand.

Kirkby Stephen

The market leader in providing packages and support services to be doing the famous Coast to Coast Way - on foot or by bike. Easing the way for thousands of people from around the world each year undertaking this beautiful challenge.The Coast to Coast Walk is a long distance trail, originally devised by Alfred Wainwright, across three of England's most magnificent National Parks. Starting at St Bees on Cumbria's west coast, the trail crosses the Lake District with its spectacular… Show more The market leader in providing packages and support services to be doing the famous Coast to Coast Way - on foot or by bike. Easing the way for thousands of people from around the world each year undertaking this beautiful challenge.The Coast to Coast Walk is a long distance trail, originally devised by Alfred Wainwright, across three of England's most magnificent National Parks. Starting at St Bees on Cumbria's west coast, the trail crosses the Lake District with its spectacular mountain scenery before crossing the Pennines and winding its way on through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales to Richmond then up on to the rugged and tranquil North Yorkshire Moors. The trail comes to an end after 192 miles at the lovely old fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay on Yorkshire's east coast.We have devised various routes for cyclists to enjoy the same beautiful countryside in a Coast to Coast Crossing from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Options exist for either a challenging mountain bike crossing with some particularly demanding stages in the Lake District, or a more gentle tarmac crossing for road bikers - taking advantage of the minor road network. Show less

Bamber Bridge, Lancashire

of the business. Initially established as a single-person business operating from an office at home I have developed the business to the extent that we now have 9 employees, a wider bank of freelance staff and an annual turnover of £1m. Small Business of the Year 2010/11 at the Lancashire Red Rose Business Awards. This was won against strong opposition and reflects the growth of the business in a very competitive market and recognises the high quality of the service we provide. Events we… Show more of the business. Initially established as a single-person business operating from an office at home I have developed the business to the extent that we now have 9 employees, a wider bank of freelance staff and an annual turnover of £1m. Small Business of the Year 2010/11 at the Lancashire Red Rose Business Awards. This was won against strong opposition and reflects the growth of the business in a very competitive market and recognises the high quality of the service we provide. Events we have organised such as Pedal for Scotland and Ride with Brad have won (and been shortlisted for) numerous awards including Grand Prix award at UK Event Awards, Event of the Year at NOEA and Best Sports Event at Scottish Event Awards. As a business we've also been shortlisted for Agency of the Year at 2014 UK Event Awards, Employer of the Year at 2015 Red Rose Awards and Micro-Business of the Year at the 2014 BIBA's.As Managing Director I have significant experience in business strategy, handling personnel, major project management, financial management, dealing with contractors and suppliers, Health & Safety legislation, and marketing. The business operates across the events field with three main strands of Project Management, Consultancy and Bespoke Own Events. Recent highlights include the Harrogate Big Bike Bash a 3 day festival celebrating one year on from Grand Depart, the design and delivery of the event management operation for the Tour de Yorkshire stage 2 start, Tour de France in North Yorkshire working alongside our partners in North Yorkshire County Council, Craven District Council, Richmondshire District Council and Harrogate Borough Council. Current projects include Great Manchester Cycle, Great Northern Event Expos, London to Brighton Night Ride, Go Cycling programme for W Yorkshire, London to Brighton Night Ride, Pedal for Scotland, Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool Bike Ride and Night of Neon. Show less

I set-up the company in December 2002. Clients include:-• Sir Bradley Wiggins – Ride with Brad SportiveNorth Yorkshire County Council - Tour de France 2014Craven District Council - Grand Depart Spectator HubHarrogate Borough Council - Grand Depart Spectator Hub • Team Sky – Team launch in London• Nova International – Great Manchester Cycle • Cycling Scotland – Pedal for Scotland • British Cycling – British Cyclo Sportive & National Road Race… Show more I set-up the company in December 2002. Clients include:-• Sir Bradley Wiggins – Ride with Brad SportiveNorth Yorkshire County Council - Tour de France 2014Craven District Council - Grand Depart Spectator HubHarrogate Borough Council - Grand Depart Spectator Hub • Team Sky – Team launch in London• Nova International – Great Manchester Cycle • Cycling Scotland – Pedal for Scotland • British Cycling – British Cyclo Sportive & National Road Race Championships • British Heart Foundation – London to Brighton & Manchester to Blackpool Night Rides,• Asthma UK – Beach to Beach Bike Ride• Right to Play – Edinburgh to London Bike Ride & Brussels to London Bike Ride• The Christie Hospital – Night of Neon Walk in Salford Quays• Kent County Council - 2007 Tour de France,• Mersey Travel – Under and Over the Mersey • Bradford City Council – Bradford City Run • Lancashire County Council – Cycle Promotion Roadshows,• Cumbria County Council – Major Sporting Event Strategy and Action Plan,• Borough of Pendle – Pendle Business Awards Evening & Pendle Cycle Festival,• Ribble Valley Borough Council – Clitheroe Cycling Grand Prix,• BBC Radio Lancashire – Paris to Blackpool Cycle Ride for Children in Need • BBC Radio Lincolnshire – Neustadt, Germany To Lincoln Cycle Ride for Children in Need • Nottinghamshire County Council – Great Notts Bike Ride• South Lakeland District Council – Go Cycle Festival • Fife Council & Sustrans – Make your Move Kirkcaldy • Blackpool Council – The Big Blackpool Bike Bash!Work done on Tour de France 2007 was recognised with a Commendation from the Metropolitan Police. Pedal for Scotland has won Best Sports Event at the UK Sports Event Awards and Best Scottish Sports Event and Best Event Management at the Event Scotland Awards Ceremony amongst nine awards it has one whilst we have been organising the event and the company itself was successful in achieving Lancashire’s Small Business of the Year Award for 2010/11. Show less

Delivered a range of sports events for clients around the north-west following a move back to the north-west

Sports Science

Activities and Societies: Triathlon, Running, Cycling

A Bsc (Hons), Sports Science

Emergency Planning Office Safety at Festivals and Events. Common Purpose (Matrix Programme, Merseyside 2002)