Members of The Furniture Makers’ Company are taking themselves to new heights this summer as a group are planning to cycle up ‘the Giant of Provence’, Mont Ventoux, in order to raise money for the charity.

Nine people have signed up to the challenge, which is being organised by Hayden Davies, Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company, and taking place on Thursday 13 September.

The relay challenge will see the team collectively cycle all three routes of the 6,273 ft mountain, which has been part of the Tour de France 15 times, with riders able to tackle between one and all of the ascents.

The riders signed up so far are: Hayden Davies, Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company; 

All of the cyclists have set themselves a target to raise a minimum of £500 each for The Furniture Makers’ Company. 

Hayden Davies, Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company, said: “There is no escaping the iconic Mont Ventoux when in Provence. The ‘Giant of Provence’, as it is known by the Tour de France competitors, dominates the skyline for miles around. It represents one of those iconic cycling challenges that every cyclist dreams of conquering one day. The Furniture Makers' team is aiming to ascend not one but all three routes to the top in one day, cycling from dawn until dusk, in order to raise funds for our charity. I hope to encourage each and every one of our members to sponsor the team, who are all not just funding their own costs but have bravely committed to raising an additional £500 each.”