by Vikki Finney | 8th Feb 2021 | News
The children of a ‘devoted mum’ from Crediton who died suddenly have presented a cheque in her memory to the Devon Freewheelers. Mum-of-two Donna Midgley, aged 44, died in hospital from a pulmonary embolism and heart attack in 2020. Donna’s son, 10-year-old...
by Vikki Finney | 4th Feb 2021 | News
A plucky team of rowers taking on the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in aid of the Devon Freewheelers have crossed the finish line after 50 days at sea. The four-strong Force Genesis, who set off on the 3,000-mile row on December 12, 2020, were welcomed back as...
by Vikki Finney | 29th Jan 2021 | News
Sympathy for the wife of a Devon Freewheeler Blood Biker raised almost £500 for the charity when volunteer Stephen Nash shaved off his winter beard in return for donations. Married for 30 years Tracey Nash, aged 57, joked divorce had been avoided by a whisker after...
by Vikki Finney | 25th Jan 2021 | News
An intrepid team of rowers who are days away from crossing the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge finish line in aid of the Devon Freewheelers are keen to raise £10,000 before they reach dry land. The four-strong Force Genesis, who set off on the 3,000-mile row...
by Vikki Finney | 20th Jan 2021 | News
A trio of challenges in memory of a much-loved ‘petrol-head’ dad who died from Covid-19 will raise funds for the Devon Freewheelers. Mum-of-three Kelly Lawson, aged 42, of St Leonards, in Exeter, is gearing up for a busy spring when she tackles her...
by Vikki Finney | 5th Jan 2021 | News
The halfway mark is in sight for a team of intrepid rowers who have been identified by experts as ‘sometimes the best in the fleet’ as they tackle a 3,000-mile Atlantic Ocean challenge in aid of the Devon Freewheelers. The four-strong Force Genesis has around 1,500...