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MIKE

The brains behind the operation.  A (young) veteran of charity, sport and adventures, he founded the charity in his native Wales before relocating to Norway. Amongst his talents are minibus driving, map drawing, 20 questions & wind predicting

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RON

Chairman of the Board of World At Play, Ron organises the ride with Mike.  From the original recce to supporting the ride as a support driver, and riding it as a fundraiser Ron has been fundamental to the ride's success to date. Ron brings good cheer and vague weather reports.

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LEO

A ride leader on every ride.  Strong on the flat, and a demon descender Leo comes into his own offering support and encouragement up the mountain stage, also masking the fact he is terrible at climbing.  His unrivalled faffing means you'll never be the last to be ready.

  

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WILL

A ride leader on the 2016, 17 and 19 rides, and the team's resident mountain goat.  A conqueror of mountains across Europe and one of the best porridge makers in the Western World, he also offers riders all important sartorial advice to ensure you look the part.

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WILL

A ride leader on the 2015 ride, the ultimate all rounder, strong up hills, down dales, and along the flat.  Will has ridden some of the most difficult rides in UK and Europe, his experience is invaluable.  He rides with the strength of 10 men, and eats and drinks with the appetite of 100, local establishments are forewarned well in advance of his attendance.

 

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ARE EVEN

Off-Road support in 2015, we are yet to find anything Are Even can't do.  His local Norwegian knowledge and unsurpassed practical skills are legendary. 

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PETTER

Off-bike support in 2016, like Are Even a local Norwegian keen to help our riders enjoy exploring his country.  A lover of bikes, an excellent mechanic he also managed to set the fastest time on the mountain stage.

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JAN

Off-bike support in 2019, after conquering the ride in 2017. Another local Norwegian his logistical nous is a vital cog in the well-oiled machine, and nothing is too much trouble!

DAVE

Like Jan, completed the ride in 2017 (cheered on by his daughter) and graduated to off-bike support in 2019. Widely regarded as one of the kindest and most considerate people to have ever set foot in Sognefjord.

2019 riders

2019 riders

2017 Riders

2017 Riders

2016 Riders

2016 Riders

2015 Riders

2015 Riders