From Doncaster to Majorca – 700 Miles for ESG!

This April, six incredible lads are taking on a 700-mile cycling challenge from Doncaster to Majorca to raise money for ESG Medical Ltd—a business that provides paramedic-led medical support at outdoor sporting events. Their mission? To raise funds for a new ambulance, ensuring ESG can continue delivering essential medical care when and where it’s needed most.

The Route:

April 24th – Setting off from Doncaster to Portsmouth (250 miles)

⛴ Ferry to Spain

Bilbao to Barcelona (450 miles)

⛴ Ferry to Majorca

Why This Matters:

For us, this challenge is personal.

Back in September 2021, Martin Maltby—better known as Mojo to the cycling world—was taking part in an open water swimming event at Lake Derwentwater in the Lake District when he became unwell and started dropping back from the group. A nearby safety boat pulled him from the water and took him to shore, where Debbie from ESG Medical was waiting.

Despite Mojo insisting he was fine and planning to stay for the weekend before heading to Doncaster RI, Debbie knew something wasn’t right and insisted he go straight to Carlisle Hospital. That decision saved his life.

Mojo was assessed in Carlisle before being urgently transferred to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough, where he underwent a double heart bypass. Thanks to ESG’s quick thinking, he has since made a full recovery and is back doing what he loves—touring Europe solo on his bike and making the most of every ride.

Our Challenge—A Thank You to ESG

As Mojo’s friends of 45 years, this ride is our way of saying thank you to Debbie and ESG Medical for ensuring he got the urgent care he desperately needed.

Now, we’re taking on 700 miles of tough terrain to help ESG get the new ambulance they need. Let’s help them reach their goal!

ESG specialises in providing Paramedic led medical cover to sporting events across the UK. We are looking to buy a new Ambulance to improve the level of clinical care delivered at these events. Having our medical team at the event means competitors get immediate treatment from our team which is crucial. It also puts less pressure on Mountain Rescue and local Emergency NHS ambulances, should there be a competitor needing medical help.