I wonder if Premier Inn, has been approached for sponsorship of Steve - all you can eat breakfasts etc? That would be pretty good...
Steve's Feb 14 post. https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=88252.msg1813419#msg1813419
What about JD Wetherspoon.
I sent this to their Customer Relations Dept.
Dear Sirs
You may not be aware that one of our AudaxUK cyclists, Steven Abraham, is 6weeks into an attempt at the World Record for cycling in a calendar year. The record of 75,065miles was set in 1939 by Tommy Godwin. Steven is ahead of Tommy’s schedule. If you go to Steven’s website “oneyeartimetrial”, all will be explained. Fundamentally, Steven, having given up his job, is relying on sponsorship; many have supported with equipment and donations. Within AudaxUK, many of his cycling friends have set up Standing Orders to help fund his year.
Within cycling, I and many Audax colleagues regularly use JD Wetherspoon as a source of excellent well-priced sustenance. Steven is aware of many branches and I know he is using them to fuel his journey. As a further means of sponsorship, we are invited to meet Steven en route and ‘buy’ his food. Of course that relies on knowing where he is routed and catching him – not an easy task, although his live tracker helps.
Steven is at a point in his attempt when the media is beginning to appreciate his determination. As a favourite eating venue, I was wondering if Wetherspoon’s would consider supporting/sponsoring Steven. The publicity payback would be considerable and I can assure you that AudaxUK riders would provide continuing custom, in recognition of your support of Steven.
I ask that you contact Steven’s support team should you wish to help in this endeavour.
Regards
Stephen Poulton, Cheltenham, Tel No
Perhaps they never sent it to the MD.
Anyone with a better input to JDW. Worth a serious punt?