How A Teacher Became A Team Captain To Ride 800 Miles For My Name’ Is Doddy

Описание: The Stirling Business Podcast
Recorded at - Studio King Street - https://studiokingstreet.com/
Produced by Johnston Media - https://johnstonmediapodcasts.co.uk/
Hosted by Neil Munday - Studio King Street, Stirling
Guest - Pauline Elizabeth
Captain, Dawn Patrol Riders for My Name’5 Doddie.


A fresh start can change a life, but turning that energy into a movement can change many. We sit down with Pauline Elizabeth—teacher, endurance athlete, and team captain of the Dawn Patrol Riders—to unpack the Doddy800: an 800-mile effort from Melrose to Dublin raising funds for My Name’ Is Doddy and motor neurone disease research. What begins as a story about a name change becomes a blueprint for how community, sport, and purpose fuse into real impact.

Pauline traces her route from business director back to the classroom, and from casual runs in Dollar to Ironman finishes with the Dollar Tri Twits. Along the way, we explore the practical magic of group momentum: 5 a.m. city roll-outs, relay pacing to hold 14 mph, and the unsung heroes in the sweeper van keeping bikes rolling over four demanding days. The itinerary is ambitious—Melrose to Leeds to Cheltenham, a night freight ferry from Pembroke to Rosslare, then a final push to Dublin’s Aviva Stadium—and every mile is tied to a clear target: £27,000 for this new team, with youth-led crews aiming even higher.

Beyond the ride, the heart of this episode is community. We shine a light on grassroots fundraising tactics, from turbo sessions outside the local deli to pub quizzes led by 22-year-old rider Struan Yearsley. We also share the team’s school outreach, delivering a Doddy Cape education pack focused on kindness, generosity, and civic action—small steps that form future fundraisers and leaders. And if you’re in Leeds, there’s an open call for accommodation to help seven riders and their support crew rest between stages.

If you care about endurance sport, charity rides, or the fight against MND, this conversation brings tangible details and real emotion—tears at finish lines, laughter on the road, and a throughline of relentless hope. Tap to listen, donate via the Dawn Patrol Riders JustGiving page, and share this story with someone who inspires you to go the extra mile. If the episode moved you, subscribe, leave a review, and help us keep the momentum rolling.

0:15
Welcome And Episode Setup
1:03
Pauline’s Name And Fresh Start
2:59
From Business Director Back To Teaching
4:28
Dollar Connections And Rugby Thread
5:36
Finding Triathlon And The Dollar Tri Twits
7:49
Ironman Journeys And Cycling Camaraderie
8:55
Host’s Ride Across Britain Experience
9:46
First Doddy Ride And Grassroots Fundraising
11:32
Building Teams And Youth Involvement
13:36
Targets, Riders, And The 800-Mile Challenge
14:52
Doddy Aid And The Triple Crown Route
15:47
The Four-Day Plan And Emotional Finish
17:06
Mechanics, Support Vans, And Strategy
18:23
How To Donate And School Engagement
21:50
Closing Thanks And Donation Push