Five Logistics UK employees completed an epic 225 mile bike ride from York Minster to Westminster Abbey on Saturday (7 September), and were able to sooth any saddle sores with the most satisfying relief treatment – the knowledge that they had raised almost £3,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The team left York Minster on Thursday 5 September and arrived at Westminster Abbey at noon on Saturday, 7 September after overnight stops at Newark and Flitwick.

Ian Dunn, Strategic Development Manager at Logistics UK said, “During our ride, we have had to contend with sore legs, punctures and, surprisingly for a British summer, sunburn, but our struggles pale into insignificance when you think about people suffering from cancer. The sad reality is that one in two people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime so it has been an honour to raise some funds for Macmillan. Without contributions, Macmillan will not be able to provide the amazing support for cancer sufferers and their families that it does, and I would like to thank everyone who has made a donation.”

Dawsongroup Vans Ltd provided an electric van for the Logistics UK support team and Logistics UK Director of Operations, Chris Lipscomb said, “We are so grateful for the use of such a fantastic vehicle to support our riders, and are really proud of the team and the effort they have put in. And I would like to thank everyone that we met en route for their words of encouragement, cheers and donations. We set out to surpass the £3,000 Logistics UK raised for Macmillan on a previous sponsored bike ride in 2022, so to raise almost £3,500 so far is incredible.”

To team is still accepting donations and to make a contribution please click here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/logistics-uk-bike-ride-2024

THE TEAM

RIDERS
Mark Jones – National Training Instructor
Tim Hyde – Head of Retail Operations
Ian Dunn – Strategic Development Manager
Craig Foulkes – Full Stack Developer
Martin Candish – Head of Compliance Information and Member Advice Centre

SUPPORT TEAM
Chris Lipscomb – Director of Operations
Al Richardson – Head of Membership and Affinities

Logistics UK is one of the UK’s leading business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With decarbonisation, Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods. For more information about the organisation and its work, please visit logistics.org.uk