The Freight Transport Association organised a 14-day cycle ride around the UK in June to raise funds and awareness for Transaid and its Professional Driver Training Project, which is helping to save lives on Africa’s roads. The challenge raised an amazing amount of over £58,000!
The challenge was led led by the FTA President Stewart Oades, who cycled around the UK, accompanied through each FTA region by a local team.
The challenge started and finished at the FTA headquarters in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, and cyclists travelled through England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland and covered an impressive total of around 750 miles in two weeks, averaging just over 50 miles a day.
FTA supports Transaid in its vital work by providing technical skills and expertise for its transport projects, as well as helping to raise funds through its annual membership renewal scheme. Smashing amount of £58,000 will help Transaid to develop its projects further and save even more lives!
The FTA has produced a short video showcasing the FTA Cycle Challenge, it can be viewed on youtube here
To find out more or sponsor one of the teams click here
To read Stewart Oades' experiences during the course of the cycle, please click here
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