James takes on Chelsea Show trek
The manager of Sidmouth Garden Centre met his “nemesis” on Four Elms Hill as he helped tow a planted wheelbarrow - made by Sidmouth College students - on an epic cycle ride from Devon to Chelsea Flower Show.
James Trevett joined Alan Murdoch, director of Fermoy’s Garden Centre in Newton Abbot - who enlisted the help of gardening enthusiasts across the country to peddle a specially-adapted tandem the 247 miles for charity.
James was almost defeated by the hilly leg from the Devon County Show to Sidmouth.
He said: “It hurt. I almost passed out at nine miles and I apologise for holding up the traffic.
“There was a lot of support keeping us going, and it was all for a good cause.”
You may also want to watch:
Alan said James was a good cycling companion and “gave his all”.
“However he really met his nemesis on Four Elms Hill. We had to get the oxygen out for him,” he joked.
Most Read
- 1 Stuart Hughes retains Sidmouth county council seat
- 2 Jess Bailey secures a seat at Devon County Council
- 3 Reid family follow in the footsteps of Sir Captain Tom
- 4 Tributes paid to GP who dedicated 36 years to Sid Valley patients
- 5 Sidmouth candidates looking for your vote at the County Council elections
- 6 Otter Valley candidates get ready for County Council elections
- 7 Hopes high that half marathon will be an annual event
- 8 Demand for properties in Sidmouth is high as South West becomes more desirable
- 9 Three Barbaras and a dog move in at Lockyer Lodge
- 10 Initial details revealed for this year's week-long Folk Festival
The total journey, which culminated at Chelsea on Monday, raised more than �10,000 for charities that promote gardening as therapy, including Green Fingers and Gardening Leave.
