What an unforgettable 24 hours! On the 29th & 30th of January, our incredible Firstcom Europe team rallied together for an endurance challenge like no other – a full 24‑hour Peloton and treadmill takeover in support of Bolton Wanderers in the Community. And what a phenomenal success it turned out to be!
From no‑sleep warriors powering through the night, to fancy dress heroes bringing the energy, to supporters cheering us on from start to finish… this event showcased exactly what makes our culture so special: team spirit, resilience, and a whole lot of fun.
Our 24‑Hour Heroes
A huge congratulations to every single person who took part – whether you cycled, ran, dressed up, donated, or stayed behind to help.
Fancy Dress Icons
Bringing the fun, colour, and pure commitment:
- Charlie Curtis — Scooby Doo
- Joe Lees — Traffic Cone
- Barnes Clutterbuck — Baywatch Lifeguard
- Gaynor Jarvis & her girls — Group fancy dress brilliance
Performance Highlights
The numbers from the day were absolutely staggering:
- Total Distance Covered:
Over 1,500 miles on the Peloton
Over 50 miles on the treadmill - One‑Hour Distance Records:
Anthony Wild – 20.25 miles (male)
Leah Wilkinson – 19.00 miles (female) - Overall Mileage Machine:
Christian – 135 miles, 9 hours on the bike, plus 1 hour on the treadmill - The Centurions:
Barnes, Jack, and Christian – for breaking the 100‑mile barrier.
Fundraising Success
We’re beyond proud to share that we’ve raised over 260% of our fundraising target so far in support of Bolton Wanderers in the Community – an incredible testament to the generosity of our team, families, friends, partners, and supporters.
It’s not too late to donate. You can still support the cause through our JustGiving page here.
A Word from CEO Christian
“What an amazing 24 hours again, massive thank you to all the people that helped organise, took part, donated, brought family in, and supported. To Barnes, Jack, Mat W who rode through the night – that was special and surreal. Carly and Anthony for their much‑needed energy at 3am and 5am.
Lana for all she did in planning, especially conducting the video interviews at midnight when she really did have somewhere to be.
Can’t wait for the next challenge! Well done everyone – I am very proud of everyone who contributed in any way at all.”
Same time next year?
If the passion, laughs, sore legs, and sense of achievement are anything to go by… we think the answer is a resounding yes.
Thank you again to everyone who made this event extraordinary. Roll on 2027!
