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Challenge was very tough but worth all the miles

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June 27, 2025

Perth businessman Gordon Wilson is back behind his desk after completing a gruelling charity cycle challenge in memory of Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir.

- GORDON BANNERMAN

Challenge was very tough but worth all the miles

The Carbon Financial managing director signed up to pedal 555 miles over five days from Belfast to Dublin for the My Name '5 Doddie Foundation, which is seeking a scientific breakthrough for Motor Neurone Disease.

Gordon (56) is no stranger to the cause, having completed a previous Rugby World Cup challenge organised by Doddie's international teammate Kenny Logan.

This time the volunteers, including Scottish football legend and one-time St Johnstone star Ally McCoist, delivered the match ball for the British and Irish Lions Australia tour warm-up defeat by Argentina.

And their efforts surpassed the £555,555 target that was in their sights.

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