OK,
Rearrange as you wish:- Head, parapet, above, get shot down, attempt, no harm, fear of failure, at least we tried, success and all that.
I have no background in PR but do have one as a business development manager. Its not that different with a new client with several competitors going in with a similar pitch.
I have also been involved in PR for a CTC local DA and cycling campaign group in the past. (That can be mind numbingly difficult banging on editors doors etc although I did get on the BBC on a couple of occasions).
Yes, I am sure that Whitbread (Premier) or Travelodge are inundated with requests, but this is a little different to your typical LEJOG request.
I am sure Steve's team are busy enough with their own lives and organising things for Steve, but I will offer to volunteer to give it a go if it has not been attempted before, if you will accept me.
I am so impressed by Steve's fortitude and determination, the very least I can offer is a bit of my time.
So there you go....PM me if the team are interested in me having a go. And no I cant guarantee success; it may have already been attempted, but if it makes the record attempt even marginally more attainable, then I am prepared to give it a go. Tommy Godwin's record was also said to be unattainable/unbeatable.
Just don't shoot me if it gets nowhere but at least I can say I tried, rather than just watching on a laptop screen
Ian.
(Long time Audax member).