Chamber team completes 100-mile cycle challenge
A team of Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce members took to the streets of the capital to complete the 100-mile RideLondon cycle race in aid of the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST).
Those who completed the ride included Sutton Chamber president Phil Arkinstall, Clive Poole from X2 Workspaces and Brian Davies from UKST, which is the Chamber 's charity of the year.
Riders from Henwood Court Financial Planning and Quilter Cheviot also took part.
Collectively, the team has already raised around £2,000 for the life-saving charity which is to raise awareness and encourage early diagnosis.
The RideLondon event got under way from Victoria Embankment, with riders doing the 100-mile route riding towards Braintree before returning to the capital, finishing at Tower Bridge.
Phil Arkinstall, who is also the CEO of video production firm Ark Media, said: “I 'm delighted to have taken part in the RideLondon 100-mile bike ride in London and Essex.
“Along with Chamber member Clive Poole and committee member Brian Davies, who is also from our chosen charity the UK Sepsis Trust, we completed the race.
“All funds raised go to the UK Sepsis Trust to raise awareness of this terrible condition.
“Later in the year, I will be taking part in the Great North Run on behalf of our chosen charity and if any members wish to take part then please reach out. ”
UKST 's fundraising manager Brian Davies became involved with the charity after his daughter developed and was treated for sepsis at just nine weeks old back in 2014.
He said: “42 riders represented the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST) in Ride London 100, with a strong contingent from Sutton Coldfield.
"It was fantastic to see several local business leaders supporting the charity and raising valuable funds and vital awareness.
"This is particularly poignant in our 10th anniversary year, in the town where our small national charity was founded.
“A huge thank you to the riders from Ark Media, X2 Workspaces, Henwood Court Financial Planning and Quilter Cheviot who took part.
“Five of the eight local riders supporting UKST were Old Veseyans, so thank you to Bishop Vesey 's Grammar School and the Vesey community for their continued support of the charity. ”
UKST has fundraising places at some of the biggest active challenges throughout the UK.
For more information contact Brian at [email protected]
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Pedal power: Phil Arkinstall and Brian Davies