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Mersey Ferries Challenged to an Unusual Race
| Published: 19th October 2011 13:44 |
Steven Rittey from Manchester likes endurance challenges.
This year he has ridden from Dublin to Galway in a day - 152 miles; completed the 53 mile Goodwood Roller Marathon; undertook the Coast to Coast in a day (Hull to Southport); and cycled from Manchester to Portsmouth in 2 days.
His latest challenge was to race the Mersey Ferry along the Manchester Ship Canal from Salford Quays to Pier Head in Liverpool on Sunday 16th October 2011. Steven normally does these challenges "just because they are there" but because of the local nature of this one he has decided to raise funds for Clatterbridge Your Cancer Centre, Merseytravel's Charity of the Year.
Steven was waved off by the passengers and crew of the ferry from Salford Quays at 10am and arrived at the Pier Head just behind the boat covering a distance of 56 miles.
Steven said "I really enjoyed the run and am happy that I have raised some money for charity. I will try again next year with a more direct route."
Passengers on board the ferry donated an amazing £246 for Merseytravel's staff charity Clatterbridge Your Cancer Centre, which brings the total raised so far this year to just under £16,000. Merseytravel staff are currently in the process of voting for their chosen Charity of the Year for 2012.
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