The Team 

An undertaking of this size and complexity would not be possible alone. Therefore I am incredibly grateful to the team who have made this possible.

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I’m Jenny and I’m Luke’s mother, as well as working as a GP in Bristol. We brought up our two boys John and Luke to value fitness and outdoor activity among other things, and in recent years Luke has taken this to another level. So Luke’s Bristol2Beijing plans came as no surprise and I am supporting him all the way.

Life turned upside down for us after Luke’s diagnosis. His attitude and determination have inspired me to make the most of each day. I am focussed on helping Luke to realise his vision and put out his message to the world.

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I’m Jeremy, and I met Luke only after his life was turned upside down and we had both begun studying at the University of Oxford in Autumn 2018. His passion for a full and thriving life is clear in everyday acts, and I have found it magnetic and inspiring. Prior to my master’s degree studies with Luke I spent 15 years in green buildings, renewable energy, and sustainable cities while based in Washington DC and New York.

I have several people in my personal and professional life who have struggled with cancer and I am overjoyed to be part of Luke’s support team as he shares his inspiring message and story with the world. I am helping with communications, fundraising, strategy, and other things here and there. Luke has already taken me running all over Spain and the Netherlands and has motivated me to maintain my fitness and eat more healthily. Now it’s my turn to help Luke fulfill his dream while amplifying his story and maximising his impact!

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Hi, I’m Kira, one of Luke’s cousins. I’m currently teaching English in Spain, after studying a languages degree at Durham University, and I’m really enjoying following Luke’s adventure. I share his passion for travelling and discovering new cultures and meeting new people, and as well as helping organise things in the Bristol2Beijing team, I hope to join him on bits of his journey, although I’ll have to get practising as my main exercise currently involves dancing, hiking, and building human towers (muixeranga), so rather different to cycling!

I run the social media for Bristol2Beijing to make sure that this impressive ride is as big a success as it can be, enabling Luke’s message to be spread far and wide to inspire many many people to get out, be active and make the most of every opportunity.

My name is Liz and I’m one of Luke’s godparents. I work as an archivist at the Royal Horticultural Society and live in Epsom, happily equidistant between Heathrow and Gatwick, so over the years Luke has passed through regularly en route to and from various adventures. Luke’s Mum Jenny and I completed Land’s End to John O’Groats on our bikes in 1981, and more recently, as a result of Luke’s example, I took up cycling again and after a few months of training, joined him for a few days on the first leg of the Bristol2Beijing expedition.

 I act as secretary for the B2B team and liaise with anyone wanting to join on the back of the tandem. Logistically there are inherent difficulties in arranging for people to join a moving target, but so far it has proved possible and many people have hopped on the back for varying lengths of time. Do get in touch if you’d like to find out more about joining Luke on the expedition.

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I’m Philip and a proud godparent to Luke. I’ve been inspired by Luke to upgrade to a lovely road bike, and am thoroughly enjoying riding more than ever before.

I look after the finances for the Bristol2Beijing team and help manage this website.

Professionally, I left a large IT company after 32 years in November 2018, and joined the South East Coast Ambulance Service. I now work as front-line ambulance crew, and am on a journey to become a paramedic.

Hi, I’m Tom.  As soon as I heard about Luke’s story and expedition I wanted to get involved. I’m here to both help Luke achieve his goals and to impact and inspire other people to make positive lifestyle choices.

I’ve had a diverse career to date, working at sea, in government, and in private business. I’m a wearer of many hats and will be helping Luke and the team on a broad range of tasks.

I’m Tristram and a fellow CanLiver. I was inspired by Luke’s journey after listening to his mum, Jenny, on BBC radio. I was planning to join Luke on his ride through Europe until the pandemic got in the way. Instead I’ve joined Luke’s support crew from home.

Until 2019 I was a secondary school Headteacher. Like Luke and so many others I’ve had a battle with Cancer. I’m currently in remission and enjoying life cycling, surfing, mountain biking, mountaineering…living!

We are also very grateful to past members of the team who each contributed hugely to the success of this expedition, namely:

  • Amée

  • Arthur

  • Georgia

  • Jamie

  • Kate

  • Mark