So far Kevin Meyers has received the most press coverage for the race,
appearing in the following publications in the U.K:
Here and Now - March 2007 - ‘Cornish adventurer seeks support.’
Western Morning News - 6 March 2007 - ‘Kevin to race in Gobi Desert.’
B2B magazine - March 2007 - ‘Support for pioneering challenge.’
BBC Spotlight - 28 February – Interview with Dave Gibbons – to be aired.
Westcountry ITV - 15 February – TV feature with Kathy Wilshere.
Atlantic FM - 15 February – interview on the The Full Cornish Breakfast with Jane Friggins & Dean Moore.
West Briton - 15 February - ‘Perranporth man in Gobi Desert ‘blokart’ race.’
Truro Packet - 14 February - ‘Sailing gokarts to race in desert.’
Cornish Guardian - 14 February - ‘Kevin takes UK hopes to Gobi desert.’
Above image, Kevin talks to Spotlight news about the race on his favourite local beach for practising Blokarting. Since the media interst in the race, we have been negotiating with television production companies over the possibility of making a documentary of the trip.
The race has even made Ulaanbaatar’s very own ‘The Daily News.’ Could anyone tranlate is for us??
Having returned from the trip Kevin was asked to speak about his experiences
at the Cornwall Sports Awards.
Organiser Natasha Sandoe was excited to have him join the evening
" Its great for us, the sports awards cover all sports taking part in Cornwall but it normally focusses on football and rugby, its great to show people that there are other sports going on out there and people doing exciting things in their field."
More information on the evening here >
