2017 marked the year that Open Challenge Coordinators Sarah and Matt took on the London to Paris cycle as members of the DA crew.

We cut their whirlwind experiences down to give you a glimpse behind the scenes of this iconic ride.

Dreaming of warmer climates?

Due to recent weather conditions our offices are inaccessible by car, therefore there are minimal staff manning the office. We do appreciate the irony! It's not often we get scuppered by the weather but the roads to the office are not safe enough to drive on. Some of the team have battled some serious snow to walk in and keep up the adventure. In the meantime, if you're longing for adventure in a warmer climate, have a look at these amazing trips!

IT'S NOT UNUSUAL THAT OUR PARTICIPANTS MAKE FRIENDS FOR LIFE ON OUR CHALLENGES. IT'S A LITTLE MORE UNUSUAL THAT PEOPLE FIND THEIR FUTURE PARTNER!

This was the case for Katie and Jamie who met on our Kilimanjaro trek in 2011. We asked them a few questions about their trip, their romance and what they're up to now.

We caught up with one of our 2017 adventurers to hear all about her Land's End to John O'Groats challenge. Read our interview with Anna-Rose Charleton below; we're sure it'll bring a smile to your face and inspire you to get out there and do something to test your limits! 

We sent our very own Charity Account Manager Harry out to trek The Great Wall of China with our client Macmillan. Here's what he had to say about the challenge...

Happy New Year! Adventure awaits... we're here to tempt you with some amazing trips!