Car technicians complete mammouth bike ride for charity

Three body shop specialists from Nottingham Volkswagen have completed one of their hardest life challenges after cycling 85 miles for charity.

Richard Dorito, 33, along with his work colleagues Lee Warnes, 38, and Daniel Boyle, 26, all from Nottingham, cycled from Loughborough to Skegness on Saturday 15th May to raise funds for Bone Cancer Research.

The cycling trio joined 200 other cyclists on the day and managed to complete the journey in an exhausting nine hours, collectively raising over £1,000 for the charity.

Richard said: “We were inspired to complete the challenge after a friend’s son died of bone cancer. It is such a devastating illness we all felt we wanted to do something to help raise awareness for the charity.

“It was an amazing experience, a tough day mentally and physically but it was worth the effort knowing that the money raised would help fund research into the causes and treatment of bone cancer.

“It is with thanks to the team at Nottingham Volkswagen that we were able to raise as much as we did. Everyone really got behind us.”

Around 500 cases of primary bone cancer is diagnosed in the UK each year.

Brand manager at Nottingham Volkswagen, Declan Oglesby said: “Richard, Lee and Daniel trained hard to complete this challenge and have all done exceptionally well.”

PEDAL POWER FOR CHISWICK SALES MANAGER

A Chiswick-based sales manager is relying on pedal power to take him to the beach in the annual London to Brighton bike ride.

Brett Wiggins has the backing of his employer, Chiswick Volkswagen, and is hoping to raise about £1,000 for the British Heart Foundation.

The 29-year-old has only recently taking up cycling, after injuries brought a premature end to his athletics career, but regularly clocks up over 100 miles in the saddle every week.

He said: “I’ve been training hard and have set myself high standards and a time to reach Brighton in.

“I’m really enjoying cycling and can’t wait to test myself in the ‘London Marathon’ for cyclists.”

Brett is part of a quartet of riders who’ll be among 27,000 people starting the 54-mile journey at Clapham Common on 21st June at 8am.

He’s hoping to reach Brighton in less than four hours in what is his first officially timed bike event.

Chiswick Volkswagen’s brand manager, Shaun Kirby, said: “Brett is very enthusiastic about cycling and he has the support of everyone at Chiswick Volkswagen.

“We’ve organised a collection at the retailer and hope customers can also help increase the total money raised.”

To help Brett reach his target of £1,000 simply call in to Chiswick Volkswagen on King Street, Hammersmith or go to www.justgiving.co.uk/brettwiggins

Released on behalf of Chiswick Volkswagen by Connect PR. For more information contact Richard Knowles on 01902 714 957 or richard@connect-group.com