On June 1st 2017, myself and my colleague Andrew Tindall in conjunction with some friends and family

team completing full ride:

Dave Blowers
Gregg Easteal
Nuno Vilao
Stuart Hopper
Sebastian

team cycling last leg Cambridge to Colchester

Chris Bentley
Paul Heale
Chris Oliver
Maria Charlton
Paul Cunningham

will embark on a 229 mile bicycle ride from Shrewsbury to Colchester. This is my weekly commute between my home and office. The trip will be done over 2.5 days and will be completed in 3 stages.

Stage 1: June 1st - Shrewsbury to Loughborough - 87 miles
Stage 2 June 2nd - Loughborough to Cambridge - 91 miles
Stage 3 June 3rd - Cambridge to Colchester - 51 miles

The purpose of the ride is to support and help raise funds for AutoRaise

About AutoRaise:

AutoRaise the Vehicle Repair industry’s charity, is committed to reversing the skills shortage. We work together with Repairers, Training Providers, Colleges, Schools, Work Providers and the Industry Supply Chain to present the Vehicle Repair industry to young people as a genuine alternative to other employment opportunities, further education or university. AutoRaise promotes a range of Apprenticeship paths to bring new blood into the industry today, ensuring the qualified talent of tomorrow.
Drawing on our strategic relationships with vehicle repairers and diverse youth career channels, we aim to engage and encourage young people between the ages of 13 and 24 into vehicle repair and, ultimately, present the sector as a dynamic and attractive environment to work in. We provide unrivalled support for employers and potential candidates to ensure that both parties maximise their opportunities and that Apprentices are nurtured to achieve a valued position in the future of our industry.