Gus McKechnie

A little bit about Gus..

Whilst travelling onboard a Red Funnel Ferry you might notice someone on a mission to cycle on a stationary bike the distance twice around the equator and raise thousands of pounds for charity in the process.  Gus is performing this astounding feat in memory of his father, mother and brother. His brother died in 2003 from Haemachromatosis and his father died in 2003 from a seperate cause.  Gus has already completed a number of physical challenges in their memory.

Just after he graduated with an Msc in Management Science his mother died from ovarian cancer.  It was this that prompted him to continue his fundraising on the multi-ton soapboxes that are the Red Funnel car ferries. He has a form of cerebal palsy.  In September 2009 he trialled for the Paralympic GB team, watch this space for updates!
On his journey twice around the virtual world Gus hopes to raise thousands of pounds for charity, help and inspire.

Gus breaks World Record for Children in Need

Gus with Staff from Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferries completed a 24 hour stint of fundraising for Children in Need on Friday 18 November 2011, where Gus successfully broke the World Record for a 24 hour row, on a rowing machine, in the LTA (using leg, trunk and arms) disability category, with a truly outstanding distance of 153,683 metres.

Watch an exclusive interview with Gus moments before he broke the record.

Gus's 2012 Events & Challenges

• Currently on-going 50,000 miles on a stationary bike! Make a Donation...