Stuart Bayne of NGK has completed his marathon charity ride through New Zealand.

Stuart had planned a 2100km+ ride to raise funds for the Down’s Syndrome Association, but had to alter his route after two recent major Earthquakes which struck north of Christchurch. His revied route saw him set off from Bluff at the southern tip of New Zealand on December 4, travelling through the South Island and crossing Cook Strait on a ferry before continuing through the North Island, ending at Cape Reinga, the northern-most part of the country, on December 22.

After the marathon ride he said, “My bike and legs are still in surprisingly good shape, but I have had an A+E drama, when swept off my cycle last week by a passing truck on the detour road due to the recent earthquake. Bit of drama and a sore knee otherwise all tickety boo!”
Stuart last year completed an 1100-kilometre sponsored cycle ride through Europe to raise more than £17,000 for DSA and is confident he has raised even more money this year.

Ignition specialist NGK Spark Plugs were once again main sponsors of his charity ride with a number of NGK customers, colleagues and friends also pledging funds.

Marko Wowczyna, Automotive Director, NGK Spark Plugs said, “On behalf of everyone at NGK and his friends and colleagues from within the industry I would like to congratulate Stuart on his magnificent effort to raise money for this fantastic charity.”

Anyone wishing to support Stuart on his marathon ride can email him at stuart.bayne@ngk.co.uk Alternatively you can copy the link below into your browser to make a donation http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/StuartBayne