I enjoyed taking part in a charity static bike ride in Parliament to raise money for the Poppy Appeal. I cycled 3.2km in 5 minutes as part of the event being hosted by the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) which aimed to get parliamentarians collectively cycling for 12 hours straight. I must admit I was apprehensive going into the ride having heard talk of other MPs training for weeks - and some were clearly in it to win it! More than 70 MPs are expected to take part throughout the day and I was pleased to still be in the top ten by late afternoon.
The money raised from the bike ride will help the Royal British Legion provide lifelong support for the armed forces community. The Poppy Appeal has the prestigious position of being the only charity to fundraise in Parliament.
The Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) is a registered charity dedicated to promoting mutual understanding between Parliament, business, industry and commerce for the public benefit. This is achieved by encouraging dialogue between legislators and wealth generators from all sectors of business.
Nick Maher, CEO of the IPT added,
“I am extremely grateful to Nigel and everyone else who took time out of their busy schedule to take part in the bike ride. The support we received from staff and members of both Houses was fantastic and I know the money raised will go far in supporting those who need it most.”