29/03/09 : Observer Sport Monthly
Simon Bayliff, Jules Bartlett, Carlyle Jenkins and Andy Pocock - a collective of adventure racers known as Team Helmut have recently returned from competing in the Yukon Arctic Ultra, considered the most extreme endurance race in the world. For six days, the entrants haul their own equipment on sleds ("pulks") through the Canadian Arctic, covering a race distance of 320 miles in temperatures of -30C. Observer Sport Monthly attained exclusive access to their expedition diaries. Read their full story below:
Read More02/02/09 : Training Footage
Training Footage
Click on the link below to view our latest training footage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oCrO0Y0zKI
Read More03/02/09 : BBC London TV News Footage
Click on the link below to see River & Mercantile Team Helmut on BBC News London Tonight:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7868042.stm
16/01/09 : Nokia donate to Breast Cancer Care
January 16th 2009:
River and Mercantile Team Helmut are pleased to annouce that Nokia have kindly donated £5,000 towards Breast Cancer Care
Read More19/01/09 : Men’s Health Article - Cool Runnings
Cool runnings : London lads make marathon Arctic trek for charity
Any marathon runner will tell you that by the time you’ve crossed the finishing line, your body is screaming at you to stop this madness and sit down somewhere quiet. So imagine running the distance of 12 and-a-half marathons in six days – and just to make it more interesting, throw in -30º temperatures for good measure.
Read More22/01/09 : Daily Mail - Super Agent Prepares for Arctic
The original super-agent: Bayliff preparing to take part in the world’s most gruelling race
By Matt Lawton
Last updated at 3:27 PM on 22nd January 2009
Comments (2) Add to My Stories Thanks, for the most part, to Eric Hall, football agents have a certain image. They have long been considered the fat cats of the game, with their fat cigars, flash cars and their seven-figure commission fees.
03/01/09 : Southern Daily Echo Article
New Forest adventurer prepares for the Yukon Arctic Ultra race
10:53am Tuesday 13th January 2009
By Sally Churchward:
JULIAN Bartlett isn’t just expecting the Yukon Arctic Ultra – in which he will be attempting to cover 515km in six days at minus 25 degrees centigrade – to be tough.
He’s hoping it will be.
Limited Edition Breast Cancer Buffs for Sale
Breast Cancer Care and River and Mercantile Team Helmut are delighted to offer these limited edition Buffs - an innovation in multi-functional headwear. We have two types, this lighter Original Buff and the Polar Buff. 100% of the profits from the sale of this item will come directly to Breast Cancer Care.
Read More29/12/08 : Liverpool Echo : Press Article
Am I tough enough for Arctic test?
Dec 30 2008 by Helen Hunt, Liverpool Echo
A MERSEYSIDE man is attempting the toughest foot race in the world.
Andy Pocock, 33, of Wallasey, along with three other team-mates, is trying to complete the Yukon Arctic Ultra – said to be the most extreme endurance experience in the world.
BBC London Radio Interview : Listen Here
River and Mercantile Team Helmut were live on BBC London Radio.
Click here to listen to their live interview with DJ Steve Bunce
http://teamhelmut.com/media/BBCLondon_interview.m4a
15/12/08 : Sweden Training Camp
River and Mercantile Team Helmut recently returned from a weeks intensive Arctic Training in Northern Sweden, in Porjus high in the Arctic Circle
Read More10/12/08 : Chelsea FC Fans donate £3828
River and Mercantile Team Helmut are thrilled to annouce that the Fans at Chelsea Football Club have kindly conbtributed £3828 towards Breast Cancer Care.
Read More28/11/08 : PROFEET become an Official Supporter
Profeet have kindly supplied River and Mercantile Team Helmut with specialist running shoes for this years Yukon Arctic Ultra Marathon race.
Read More24/11/08 : Financial News Press Cutting
Financial News Article: 24 November 2008
River & Mercantile Sponsor Adventure racing team for the Yukon Arctic Ultra.
07/11/08 : The Hearld: The Icemen Cometh
The Icemen Cometh:
Aussie joins British trio to tackle gruelling 550km Arctic marathon
Extract from Sydney Herald: Sunday Nov 7th 2008
01/12/08 : VANGO become an Official Supporter
River and Mercantile Team Helmut are delighted to announce that Vango, owned & distributed by AMG Group Ltd, are supporting the team with a wide range of essential kit, ranging from cargo bags, sleeping mats, cooking stoves, trekking poles & Wayfarer food. Stephen Newlands, MD of AMG Group Ltd, didn’t hesitate for a moment when approached for his support of River and Mercantile Team Helmut.
Read More25/10/08 : Cold Chamber Training at Nottingham Trent University
Read More12/11/08 : River & Mercantile beomes Main Sponsors
TEAM HELMUT SPONSORED BY RIVER & MERCANTILE YUKON ARCTIC ULTRA 2009
Team Helmut are very pleased to announce that River & Mercantile Asset Management have agreed to be the main sponsor for their 2009 Yukon Challenge.
Read More30/10/08: Live BBC London Radio Interview
Team Helmut were thrilled to be invited onto BBC London Radio 94.9 FM last night (30th October 2008) for a live interview with DJ Steve Bunce.
Read More28/09/08 : The Tyre Pulling Starts!
Team Helmut start specific Yukon Arctic Ultra training, pulling tyres around Richmond Park
Read More10/09/08 : Jay Carter’s generous pledge
Mr. Jay Carter, a long term friend of Team Helmut since Loughborough University has kindly pledged a more than generous amount towards our intended target of £50,000. Team Helmut are thrilled to receive Jay’s kind donation.
Read More20/08/08 : Mountain Hardwear Official Apparel Partner
Mountain Hardwear today agreed to provide Team Helmut with essential equipment for the Yukon Arctic Ultra.
Read More18/08/08 : Buff becomes an Official Partner
Team Helmut happy to announce Buff Wear partnership.
Read More16/08/08 : Fortress Fund Donate £10,000 to become Main Sponsor
Fortress Fund donate £10,000 towards Breast Cancer Care.
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