Swindon independent estate agents Castles Residential Sales & Lettings is to host a 12-hour static cycling challenge to raise money for The Salvation Army and support local GB triathlete Kev Tonner.
Kev, who will compete at the 2015 Geneva ETU Triathlon European Championships, will take part in the challenge at Castle’s Commercial Road office on Tuesday, along with top cycle time trialist and cycling consultant to Etape Suisse, Nick Lowe.
They will be joined by Swindon business figures including Sara Tye, who owns Swindon-based PR firm redheadpr, MLL Print managing director Mark Puffett, Dom Machell, group leader and independent distributor for Telecom Plus PLCover, and Jeremy Morcumb, owner of Mortgage Advice Bureau Swindon.
Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre is donating one of its bikes for the day as well as one of its team to help the riders.
Castles founder and managing director Mark Noble, pictured, said: “We’re thrilled to be hosting this static bike ride at our office. The Salvation Army transforms the lives of thousands here in Swindon, across the UK and throughout the world.
“It’s also great to do our bit for our local athletes. Kev Tonner is an incredible triathlete who trains and competes at the highest level. We’re also delighted that many of Swindon’s top business people will be involved in what will be a fantastic day.
The charity ride starts at 8am.