swcomms take part in successful Tomahawk Tour

South West Communications Group (swcomms) played a major role in the recent Tomahawk Tour to help raise money for the Exeter Foundation and Exeter Youth Rugby.

The company's managing director Harry Langley helped organise the 300-mile event and two swcomms' employees, Dave Maskell and Timm Sharples, were among the nine volunteer riders.

The team took four days to cycle around the borders of Devon. The ride began at Sandy Park and followed the coastal route to Plymouth. Day two took the cyclists along the Tamar River to Barnstable while day three saw the team cross Exmoor and into Ilminster.

The last day started at 6.30am with the team riding into Exmouth for 11am where they were met by Exeter Youth Rugby members and their families to cycle the Exe Estuary Trail to the club's new base at Oil Mill Lane.

Langley, who also drove the support car containing extra fluids, spares and medical equipment, said: "Assuming all pledges are paid, we have achieved our aim of raising £10,000 to be split between the two causes. 

"We also had a lot of fun along the way amid what must be some of the most beautiful rural and coastal areas of the UK. It was great to be greeted by all the children when we reached Exmouth and to enjoy the party at Oil Mill Lane when we arrived."

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