Hi Guys,
Great news! We have a new member of our riding team.
Richard Bushnell has been my friend forever, since the days of wearing little grey tracksuits and attending our local Beavers (do whatever you like with that statement!). He is an inspirational person and I am so happy that he is joining our team.
Richard and I know each other inside out. Together we have climbed mountains, kayaked over white water rapids, walked 50 miles in under 24 hours and abseiled down the White Cliffs of Dover.
The problem is that all of those things happened in the 90's - so this new challenge for the both of us has been a very long time in coming around.
In 2000, Richard had a very serious ski-ing accident and after waking from a coma was told that he would probably never walk again. I am sure he wont mind me telling you that he pretty much told the "expert" doctors where to go, and from that moment it was his mission to prove them wrong. He was in a very bad way, but they didn't know him like I know him. The rest of the story is really his to tell you, and to be honest I could never do it justice. All I can say is that Richard is an inspiration. His life has moved on from the accident in a way that is beyond a miracle. He is super fit, super healthy and will destroy all of us with his drive and desire to get to Cornwall first.
From my point of view, Richard joining our team has a huge significance. We have always been a strong team, especially when the going gets tough, and this challenge is going to be really tough. Knowing that Richard will be there has bought Watergate Bay a whole lot closer.
Welcome to the team buddy!
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