Towbars
owker Ribble Valley supply and fit high-quality Witter and Westfalia tow bars for all makes and models (subject to availability).
BMW of the Week
Discover our BMW of the Week: A BMW 740i M Sport | Donington Grey | Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
GPS Vehicle Tracker
Protect your vehicle with Bowker. Bowker Motor Group are offering a range of vehicle trackers offering another level of protection for you and your vehicle. …
Bowker Grand Tour
With our Bowker Grand Tour, take advantage of current promotions on all UK stock of K1600 GT LE SE SPORT and K16 BAGGER, whilst stocks last.
Joe Francis Acheives P5 at Donington Park
With the return of the Hoghton Sprint, two Bowker Motorrad riders took to their BMW S 1000 RRs for the 1/8 mile Sprint.
Ex-Demonstrator Models Now Available
We’re replacing our demo fleet at Bowker Motorrad. All bikes are available for immediate delivery.
BMW Points
Discover our BMW of the Week: A BMW M330i M Sport Pro Pack Auto Saloon| Black Sapphire | Monthly Rentals from £477 with £2,861.04 Initial Rental.
Hoghton Tower Sprint
With the return of the Hoghton Sprint, two Bowker Motorrad riders took to their BMW S 1000 RRs for the 1/8 mile Sprint.
Bowker BMW: Mobility Scooter Competition
Bowker BMW are running a competition with the first prize donated by Modern Mobility in Clitheroe and Blackburn.
Get the Heritage Look
Their look is as distinctive as those who wear them. Their character as striking as you: The BMW Motorrad Heritage collection is much more than functional clothing – it combines the spirit of the casual old days with modern technologies.
Lancashire Rescue Dog Leads MINI Retailer’s National Crusade for Social Video Glory
A Lancashire rescue dog is leading a North West car retailer’s national crusade to produce and share the best video in the country on social …
Become A Convert
If you’ve never driven a convertible, you need to check out the BMW 4 Series, a sleek open-top four-seater that has power and pace.
Bowker and Ciceley Partner for Motorsport Glory
Bowker BMW and Ciceley Motorsport reveal their first partnership in the pursuit of national motorsport glory.
Bowker Motorrad Donates Engine to Preston’s College Thanks to Shannon’s Quick Thinking
A Bowker Motorrad apprentice has negotiated a deal to donate a motorcycle engine to Preston’s College Motorcycle engineering department.
Bike of the Week
– BMW R 1250 GS TE
– £263 Per Month
– 7.9% APR Representative
– Immediate Delivery
British Touring Car Championship Race Reports
Following Bowker BMW’s partnership with Ciceley Motorsport’s British Touring Car Championship Team – Car Gods Racing, we want to keep you updated with race reports.
Motorsport Wear Offer
With the British Super Bike season well underway, we are offering 25% off* all full priced items within our Motorsport Collection.
Bowker MINI Partner With Cuckoo Gin
Bowker MINI are proud to announce that we have partnered up with the wonderful people at Brindle Distillery.
Based at Holmes Farm in Brindle, the award-winning distillery, known for the name ‘Cuckoo GIN’ are dedicated to the future and strive to be sustainable.
MINI Charging
MINI Charging is your gateway to one of the worlds largest charging Networks. You will have access to a range of providers, using just one RFID card or via a mobile app.
Plug-in Hybrid Explained
Our Product Genius’ get asked a lot about plug-in hybrids. Read all their answers and insights.
BMW i4 M50
The BMW i4 M50 the most powerful variant available in the first all-electric Gran Coupé.
BMW Charging
BMW Charging is the all-round solution for charging your BMW. Products and services from BMW Charging provide you with numerous tailor-made offers for charging at home and at public charging stations.
BMW Demo Tour at Bowker Motorrad
Welcome to our BMW 2021 Make Life a Ride Retailer Demo Tour at Bowker Motorrad on Saturday 10th July.
The MINI Hatch is Auto Trader’s Most Fun Car to Drive.
The MINI Hatch has been awarded ‘Most Fun Car to Drive’ at the 2021 Auto Trader New Car Awards.
Combining Exclusivity With LANX Shoes
Bowker BMW have partnered with LANX Shoes and Godhead Coffee to combine exclusivity. With customised features and handcrafted details, BMW M cars, including the new M4 Competition Coupé become the most unique luxury high-performance cars.
Living with the BMW i3
Interested in making the switch to an all-electric BMW? Here’s a real-life account from a BMW i3 driver. Heath talks about the switch from a combustion engine to electric, his initial ‘range anxiety’, fuel bill savings and the My BMW App being an essential companion for any BMW driver.
2021 BTCC Partnership
Bowker BMW are proud to announce their partnership with Ciceley Motorsport’s BTCC team – Car Gods Racing.
Heritage Offers
Celebrating iconic styles and models of the past, you can relive the rich and successful history of BMW Motorrad in a modern day package.
A Goodyear To Upgrade
– A pair of Dunlop tyres from just £299
– Price includes fitting
– Exclusive offers
Bowker Motorrad team up with PR Racing for another season
Bowker Motorrad are pleased to join the PR Racing team for a fifth consecutive year as a Team Partner.
Earth Day 2021
In honour of Earth Day 2021, we are celebrating the BMW i3.
– Zero Emissions
– Sustainable Materials
– Electric Performance
COVID-19 Update
At Bowker Motor Group we are closely monitoring the developments of COVID-19 and the impact this is having on our business, employees, customers and partners.
COVID-19 Update
At Bowker Motor Group we are closely monitoring the developments of COVID-19 and the impact this is having on our business, employees, customers and partners.
COVID-19 Update
From Monday 12th April, our Centre is fully open for Sales and Aftersales, in line with Government guidance. We have enhanced safety measures in place to keep both you and our team protected at all times
COVID-19 Important Group Update
At Bowker Motor Group we are closely monitoring the developments of COVID-19 and the impact this is having on our business, employees, customers and partners.
The New MINI App
Maximise your MINI experience with the new MINI App. Thanks to its array of clever features, you can plan journeys more easily than ever before.
The MINI Electric Pacesetter inspired by John Cooper Works.
The first electric MINI as a FIA Formula E Safety Car. The MINI Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW is the new Safety Car for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race series.
Make the switch to MINI Electric.
A lot of MINI Electric is what you know and love about the MINI Hatch already. Its iconic design and legendary responsive handling. The innovative …
Go Electric With The Motability Scheme
A charging solution for electric vehicle customers We know that many Motability customers are interested in electric vehicles but are concerned with charging them. So, …
International Women’s Day.
Bowker Motor Group is proud to employ many women who have helped to lead us through these uncertain times. To celebrate International Women’s Day we challenged them to share their proudest achievement and offer some advice in the spirit of equality and a better future.
MINI Clubman & Countryman Shadow Edition
Introducing the new MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition. Exclusive on Cooper and Cooper S variants in Deep Laguna Blue.
BMW Kick Off 2021 By Scooping What Car? Awards.
The BMW 3 Series, 4 Series and 5 Series were all recognised, as were the BMW X5 and X6, with a further nine awards for a range of models across the Best Buy categories, where MINI also snapped up two awards.
MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition
Introducing the new MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition. Exclusive on Cooper and Cooper S variants in Deep Laguna Blue.
COVID-19 Update
At Bowker Motor Group we are closely monitoring the developments of COVID-19 and the impact this is having on our business, employees, customers and partners.
MINI Convertible wins Carbuyer’s Best Convertible 2021.
The MINI Convertible has won Best Convertible at the annual Carbuyer Best Car Awards 2020, marking its fourth consecutive win in this category.
MINI Vision Urbanaut. Make it your space.
Discover the MINI Vision Urbanaut – an all-new interpretation of a vision of space. This digital vision vehicle offers more interior space and versatility than ever before, but still on a minimal footprint.
The BMW iX.
The vision becomes reality, as the BMW Vision iNEXT becomes the BMW iX. A year before its market launch at the end of 2021, the BMW Group is providing a first look ahead to the future BMW iX, which is currently still in the series development phase.
Bowker MINI Halloween Drive Out Route
Looking for some spooktacular Halloween fun? At Bowker MINI, we’ve got just the answer! Download our driving route and create your own Bowker MINI Halloween Drive Out!
Accrington Woman Wins Mobility Scooter Prize
An Accrington woman has won a new mobility scooter in a prize draw. More than 400 Motability customers entered a prize draw organised by Bowker …
The new BMW 128ti
Launching November 2020, the famed ‘ti’ badge returns to the BMW range in the shape of the new BMW 128ti.
Team up with BMW.
We’re launching a competition looking for true creatives to help us launch the all-new BMW 4 Series.
The new BMW M3 Competition Saloon and BMW M4 Competition Coupé
Bowker Motor Group is proud to have partnered with Blackburn Rugby Club to sponsor their Summer rugby camp – the first to be held at the club since the Coronavirus lockdown.
THE BMW M 1000 RR
Racing like no other. The M RR is the first M model from BMW Motorrad. Its genes come directly from professional racing.
Rugby Camp Success for Blackburn Youngsters
Bowker Motor Group is proud to have partnered with Blackburn Rugby Club to sponsor their Summer rugby camp – the first to be held at the club since the Coronavirus lockdown.
Talk Business at Bowker
At Bowker, we understand business can be tough which is why we’re here to help with any questions you have relating to company cars.
Talk Business at Bowker
At Bowker, we understand business can be tough which is why we’re here to help with any questions you have relating to company cars.
BMW Group aims for 7 million electrified drives on the road by 2030
BMW Group sustainability goals aim at putting more than seven million vehicles with electrified drive systems on the road worldwide by 2030.
The BMW iX3
Introducing the first-ever BMW ix3. BMW’s first fully electric-powered BMW X model.
MINI WINS AUTO TRADER’S ‘MOST LOVED BRAND’ 2020
MINI has been awarded “Most Loved Brand” at the 2020 Auto Trader New Car Awards.
Bowker MINI introduce mail order service for MINI Genuine Parts
The health and safety of our customers a priority and we are pleased to be providing a mail order service for MINI Genuine Parts.
The X6. Take Centre Stage.
The BMW X6 is a beast; a fearless performer with attitude, aggression and style.
Introducing the new BMW X1 xDrive25e & BMW X2 xDrive25e.
A highly efficient electric drive and a latest-generation lithium-ion battery enable an electrically powered range of up to 35 miles in the two new plug-in …
Now that’s what I Call Bowker Christmas Videos
We’ve outrun jet fighters, ended up in orbit, let children take over the dealership and received visitations through magic tins of beans. Here, we take …
Ninth Bowker MINI Halloween Drive Out is Spooky Success
A big Bowker thank you to everyone who took part in the Bowker MINI Halloween Drive Out this year. On Sunday 27th October, more than …
Peter’s Back on Four Wheels at Bowker MINI in Preston
The Bowker MINI Centre on the docks in Preston has a new manager. 55-year old Peter Turner from Wigan is a familiar face at Bowker. …
World Stage Awaits for Blackburn Golfer
A former Clitheroe Grammar School student has won through to the world final of a prestigious amateur golf tournament. 21 year-old Louis Barrett, from Wilpshire, …
New Motorrad Models Announced at EICMA 2019
Tuesday 5 November 2019 – three all-new BMW Motorrad models have made their hotly-anticipated debut at the internationally-significant ‘EICMA 2019’ motor show in Milan. CHASE …
MEET THE NEW MINI ELECTRIC
It’s great to get special treatment. Which is why we’re offering you and a guest the chance to feast your eyes on our first electric …
Bowker MINI Halloween Drive Out 2019
Join us on Sunday 27th October 2019 at 10am for our ever anticipated annual Bowker MINI Halloween Drive Out! All MINI owners, family and friends …
Andrew is Motability Specialist of the Year
Andrew Holden, who works at Bowker BMW and MINI in Blackburn, has been honoured as the best Motability specialist in the country.
Live Magazines day out with the PHEV MINI Countryman
Live Magazines Paul Agnew was intrigued by the new PHEV MINI Countryman. We sent him out in our demonstrator model for a MINI PHEV Adventure. …
Be Part of the Future….Now.
The electric car is set to go far … We’re talking about the future of motoring here and, as usual, BMW leads the way. The …
World Final for Preston Amateur Golfer
A Lancashire golfer has become the first competitor from the county to represent the UK at the final of world’s largest amateur golf competition in …
WLTP – What Does it Mean?
From September 2018, all cars must have been homologated under the new WLTP (Worldwide Hamonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) test cycle which is designed to …
Our Electrifying Partnership
Award-winning Lancashire luxury restaurant and hotel, Northcote, has taken delivery of a new hybrid electric BMW from Bowker Motor Group. The new BMW 2 Series …
Lancashire Motor Group Managers Take On Burnley 10K Challenge
Seven members of the management team at Bowker Motor Group are in training to take part in this year’s Asda Foundation Burnley 10K. Bowker BMW, …
GOING THE EXTRA MILE
Do you claim a car allowance? Whatever your budget and lifestyle, Bowker can help choose the best option for you, writes Victoria Bamber. Affordable, luxurious, stylish, practical, …
Bowker BMW in Preston Crowned ‘BMW Sales Retailer of the Year’ 2017
Bowker BMW in Preston has been crowned ”BMW Sales Retailer of the Year” at the 2017 Retailer Awards.
Bowker Blackburn BMW Open Weekend
Bowker Blackburn Dedicates Refurbished BMW Centre Re-opening to Amateur Rugby Unsung Heroes. Three Blackburn Rugby Club volunteer coaches have officially reopened the newly-refurbished Bowker BMW …
Bowker BMW named Aftersales Retailer of the Year at National Awards
Bowker BMW on Trident Park in Blackburn has been crowned BMW UK Aftersales Retailer of the Year.
Blackburn Car Executive is Motability Specialist of the Year
Andy Holden, our Blackburn-based Sales Executive, has been named Motability Specialist of the Year.
Bowker Boss raises money for Burnley FC in the Community with 10K Run
Group Managing Director, Chris Eccles, personally raised £390 for Burnley FC in the Community.
MINI ELECTRIC UNVEILED AT OXFORD AS BRAND TURNS 60.
BE ONE OF THE FIRST IN LINE. PRE-ORDER NOW > https://bit.ly/MINIElectricPreOrder MINI has today unveiled the new MINI Electric at the Oxford plant, the home …
Celebrating 60 Years of an Icon.
The MINI 60 Years Edition. On 26 August 1959, British Motor Corporation (BMC) proudly revealed a car that captured the imagination of the world and …
ACCIDENT? IT’S YOUR CALL.
MINI mishap? Bumped BMW? It’s your call where you send your car to for repair and Bowker have it covered, as Matthew Parkinson explains. Until …
WLTP – What Does it Mean?
From September 2018, all cars must have been homologated under the new WLTP (Worldwide Hamonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) test cycle which is designed to …
Burnley 10K Success Raises Over £1,000 for Charity.
The management team at Bowker Motor Group has raised over £1,000 for Burnley FC in the Community at this year’s Asda Foundation Burnley 10K running …
1499 LIMITED EDITION CARS.
1499 MINUTES TO GET BEHIND THE WHEEL. ACT FAST. Soon we’ll be giving you the chance to book a test drive in the MINI 1499 …
BMW Group announces next step in electrification strategy.
Flexible vehicle architecture to enable electrification of every model series Fully electric MINI confirmed as MINI 3 door variant Electric drivetrain Made in Germany, integrated …
Special Delivery for Little Mix.
Bowker Blackburn MINI surprised the Little Mix star, Jade Thirlwall’s mother, on Christmas morning by delivering a brand new grey MINI Cooper Hatch! Little Mix’s tour manager …
Lancashire MINI Centres Back North West Adventurer’s Historic ‘Italian Job’ Cycle Challenge.
Two Lancashire MINI centres have backed a North West cycling adventurer’s bid to become the first person in history to complete the Giro D’Italia on …
The safest in servicing…
When it comes to the upkeep of your car, servicing plays a vital role. Make sure you’re signed up to a servicing programme you can …
Bowker Bike Night with Mackenzie & Hodgson.
Niall Mackenzie and Neil Hodgson brought comedy, behind the scenes gossip and hilarious stories of old to Bowker Motorrad on Tuesday 20th August 2019. Over …
Baron Von Grumble Tour 2019.
Join us for a UK premiere! The first ever Baron Von Grumble Tour is coming to Bowker Motorrad. Join us on Wednesday 27th March for …
Blood Bike Bonus as Riders Raise Over £1,000.
Bowker Motorrad has raised over £1,000 for North West Blood Bikes from a Seasonal Social attended by over 100 local riders. The fundraising raffle offered …
BMW R 1250 GS Launch – Saturday 13th October.
The latest evolution of the GS success story – the new BMW R 1250 GS! Discover a new generation of the iconic Boxer engine with …
2018 PR Racing BSB Team Confirmed.
Czech contender Jakub Smrz will return to the British Superbike Championship grid in 2018 with the PR Racing LLoyd & Jones Bowker Motorrad BMW team, …
Bowker Motorrad Backs Myerscough Motorcycle Courses.
A Preston motorcycle dealership has donated a 1200cc boxer engine to test motorsport students technical skills on real life engineering. Bowker Motorrad on the docks …
Lancashire Motorcycle Dealership Confirms First British Superbike Team Partnership.
Bowker Motorrad in Preston has confirmed its first-ever partnership with a British Superbike Championship racing team. Bowker Motorrad will partner with PR Racing for the …
Motorrad Lancashire Attack Sponsorship.
Sponsorship Boost For New Lancashire Youth Football Team Determined to Make Bawling Touchline Parents a Thing of the Past A new Lancashire youth football team …
BMW Motorrad R 5 Hommage. The Essence of Beauty and Simplicity. Custom meets heritage at the Concors.
Munich/Cernobbio. 80 years ago, BMW presented the BMW R 5 to the international public – an exciting new technological development that was to influence motorcycle …
BMW MOTORRAD UK AND TAS RACING ANNOUNCE FIVE-RIDER TYCO BMW RACING TEAM.
The team will contest British Superbikes, Superstock 1000 and International Road Races including the North West 200, Isle of Man TT and the Ulster GP …
Bowker Ribble Valley – Prestige Car Passion in Lancashire
Michael Smallbone from Live Ribble Valley Magazine visits one of the region’s most prestigious car showrooms, where he spots a magnificent ultra-rare Lotus Exige. With blossom on …
Bowker Blackburn – 10th Anniversary Event
It’s our 10th anniversary We invite you to our family fun weekend on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 May 2016 as we celebrate our BMW and MINI …
New extensive range of BMW M Performance Parts for the new BMW M2 Coupé.
The BMW M2 Coupé has an extensive range of M Performance Parts designed to make your drive as exhilarting as possible.
10 MILLIONTH MINI BUILT AS BRAND CELEBRATES 60TH YEAR
As MINI continues to celebrate its 60th anniversary, the brand has achieved a new feat as the ten millionth MINI produced globally since 1959 rolled off …
Warden Construction Appointed to Build Porsche Centre Preston
Lancashire-based Bowker Motor Group has appointed Preston-based Warden Construction Limited to build the new 43,000 square feet Porsche Centre in the city. Demolition began on …
Structural Work Begins on New Porsche Centre
Bowker Motor Group has celebrated the start of installation of the steel which will form the main structure for the new Porsche Centre Preston. The …
MINI ELECTRIC UNVEILED AT OXFORD AS BRAND TURNS 60
MINI has today unveiled the new MINI Electric at the Oxford plant, the home of the brand where the very first Mini was built 60 …
Lancashire Car Dealer Group Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
53-year old Andrew Gee from Wigan has been appointed into the new role for both Bowker Motor Group and Bowker Transport (WH Bowker Ltd). It is …
WTLP- What Does It Mean?
Since 1992, the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) has been used to determine the fuel emissions and consumption values of vehicles. From September 2018, there …
Bowker Motor Group Agrees New AFC Fylde Mill Farm Stadium Stand Partnership
Bowker Motor Group has agreed a two-year corporate partnership extension with AFC Fylde. The partnership will see the Lancashire-based automotive retailer continue the sponsorship of …
Bowker Motor Group is keeping Community moving
Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is pleased to announce that Bowker Motor Group will become the charity’s official vehicle supplier for the next two …
Preston Community Radio Station Unveils New Breakfast Show Sponsor
Community radio station City Beat 103.2 FM in Preston has confirmed a deal with a Lancashire motor group to sponsor its breakfast show. Bowker Motor …
Burnley 10K Success Raises Over £1,000 for Charity
The management team at Bowker Motor Group has raised over £1,000 for Burnley FC in the Community at this year’s Asda Foundation Burnley 10K running …
Bowker Motor Group to Open New Porsche Centre Preston
Porsche Cars GB Limited has appointed Bowker Motor Group to operate its new Lancashire Centre. The family-owned motor group now plans to build a new …
Lancashire Motorcycle Dealership Confirms First British Superbike Team Partnership
Bowker Motorrad in Preston has confirmed its first-ever partnership with a British Superbike Championship racing team. Bowker Motorrad will partner with PR Racing for the …
W H BOWKER LTD ACQUIRES OPERATIONS FROM POTTER LOGISTICS LTD
International and UK logistics specialist W H Bowker Ltd has announced that it is acquiring the warehousing and transport operations at five sites belonging to …
Porsche Centre Preston Planning Permission Approved
Bowker Motor Group has received planning permission to build a new 43,000 square feet Porsche Centre in Preston. Preston City Council approved plans for the …
Stewart Registers 30 Years Service with Blackburn BMW Centre With an Eye on the Future
A Blackburn BMW centre service manager has celebrated a 30 year employment milestone. Stewart Rose joined Bowker BMW – now on Trident Park in Blackburn …
RIbble Valley Business Awards Sponsor
Bowker Motor Group are delighted to be a category sponsor for the Ribble Valley Business Awards 2015. There will be 16 award categories, celebrating and …
AFC Fylde Reveals First Mill Farm Stadium Stand Partnership
AFC Fylde have revealed their first corporate partnership at the club’s new ground Mill Farm in Wesham. The agreement with Preston-based Bowker Motor Group will …
Bowker Harley-Davidson® – Turning Dreams into Reality.
After 8 years of establishing the Harley-Davidson® business in Preston, we were determined to make a very successful business even more so by creating the …
RIBBLE VALLEY RIDE CYCLE SPORTIVE – SUNDAY 14 JUNE 2015
Fabulous, challenging routes – 25, 60 & 100 miles Electronic Chip Timing Lots of food, much of it home-baked Supporting worthwhile charities Bowker Motor Group …
The Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards – Sponsor Announcement
Bowker Motor Group are delighted to announce our support of the Bright Spark award at the inaugural Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards. The black tie event takes place on Thursday April …
Rusty Rally 2015 – The Two Paulos
Paul Rowley (Rowland Homes) and Paul Bowker (Bowker Motor Group) will soon be heading off on a whistle stop tour of europe in a £500 …
2015 Harley-Davidson® Model Launch Night
An evening of rock music and good food was accompanied by the release of the all new 2015 Harley-Davidson® models. Around 150 were in attendance …
WHEELS IN MOTION
Bowker Motor Group has gone from strength to strength with their recent expansions into new markets and investment to their flagship dealerships – and it …
Bowker Motor Group Confirms Further Preston Expansion
Lancashire motor group Bowker has revealed more expansion plans with the confirmed purchase of land adjacent to its docklands BMWand MINI centres in Preston. The Preston docklands …
Bowker Motor Group Begins Building New Preston Docklands HQ After Planning Approved
Lancashire motor group Bowker will begin building a new group headquarters and motorcycle dealership – after Preston City Council approved plans for a six-figure transformation …
Preston Car Dealership Reveals £750,000 Expansion Plans
Bowker BMW on the docks in Preston has revealed plans to expand the dealership. The proposed two-phase development will cost £750,000 and initially see the …
Bowker has been shortlisted for the 2014 AM Awards!
Bowker Motor Group has been shortlisted for two awards at the prestigious AM Awards. Highlighting the company’s continued success, Bowker is a finalist in the …
Bowker BMW are pleased to present the BMW i8
The BMW i8 is the second model to be launched from BMW i. It is the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group and …
Blackburn Car Dealership Celebrates Record Breaking £16 million First Quarter
Bowker BMW in Blackburn has confirmed its highest-ever first quarter turnover in history. Over 500 cars were sold from the motor group’s BMW, MINI and …
Running a marathon is a daunting task in itself but imagine being faced with two marathons in just one week
Phil Curwen of Bowker Blackburn Car Centre has challenged himself with running the Paris Marathon followed by the London Marathon the following weekend. Being a …