Youtuber’s Eight-Hour Roller Coaster Marathon For Men’s Health

A popular YouTuber has announced he plans to ride an iconic British roller coaster in an attempt to raise awareness for male testicular cancer.

Scott will ride Blackpool Pleasure Beach‘s iconic 213ft tall (235ft from sea level) Big One roller coaster as he attempts to do his part to raise awareness after first being diagnosed with the illness himself at the age of 26.

Your Experience Guide’s Scott Bickerton, 36 will take on the challenge this coming Monday 21st July 2025 alongside friend Stephen Curwen, 37.

The pair will attempt the gruelling challenge of riding Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s 1994 Arrow Dynamics Hyper Coaster as many times as possible all day (a full 8-hour period taking place between park opening at 10AM and closing at 6PM).

Their attempt will also mark 10 years since Scott was first diagnosed with testicular cancer and what better way to mark the occasion than by attempting an eight hour Big One challenge aboard Pleasure Beach Resort’s world-famous roller coaster?

Scott was first diagnosed back in 2015 and later found out that the cancer had spread to his kidneys, neck and right lung.

The cancer’s progression meant he needed four operations – two of which were life-threatening specialist surgeries – and nine weeks of intense chemotherapy.

Now, he’s keen to “do his bit” to encourage other men to look after their health, and raise money for testicular cancer charity The OddBalls Foundation.

Speaking about his upcoming challenge, Scott Bickerton of Your Experience Guide said;

“I’m still here to share my cancer story, but at times I wasn’t sure I’d beat it. 10 years later I’m ready to do my bit to spread awareness about this awful illness in collaboration with Pleasure Beach Resort and The OddBalls Foundation.”

“Using my YouTube platform I intend to spread awareness about testicular cancer by taking on an all-day rollercoaster challenge. My YouTube audience is over 60 per cent male with a keen interest in rollercoaster and theme park videos, so this is the perfect opportunity for me to raise awareness about testicular cancer to an appropriate audience.”

Scott’s mission is already achieving one of its aims – to encourage men to open up about their health. Since posting the fundraiser to the Your Experience Guide Facebook page a few days ago it has been inundated with comments, including some from men also affected by cancer.

Mark Haworth commented;

“[I’m] another one who joined the club in 2007. Guys, it’s always important to check yourself and if you find something unusual, go to the docs.”

And Christopher Ames posted;

“Coming from someone that has had a couple of big health scares in my lifetime (cancer included as well as a brain tumour) I can’t stress enough the need to be aware of your body and any changes that may take place. If you notice anything no matter how small then go to a doctor. It could save your life!”

Mark Grant added;

“Well done guys. I too have had the dreaded testicular cancer and it was horrible as I was only in my early 20s at the time!”

Testicular is one of the most common types of cancer in young men and if caught early can be treated.

The OddBalls Foundation is a UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of testicular cancer through education, school talks, and free resources to encourage regular self-checking. Information and resources will be available at Pleasure Beach Resort on the day of Scott’s challenge.

Want to support Scott in his aim to raise awareness? You can do so by donating to his official JustGiving page HERE.