A REDDITCH man is hoping to raise as much cash as possible as he embarks on a cycle ride from Glasgow to London.

Rob Hill, who works for Corps Security, along with a team, is set to complete a seven-day bike ride named Le Tour de Corps 2023 to raise money for Combat Stress, a charity for veterans’ mental health.

In 2013 a team of Corps colleagues cycled from Stevenage via London and Cardiff and ended in Glasgow seven days later.

Ten years on with a team comprising some of the original riders, a selection of Corps colleagues and a representative from Combat Stress will take on the challenge again. 

The epic challenge begins in Glasgow on April 23 and will stop at all Corps Security officers on the route, coming through Redditch after passing the Birmingham office on April 26.

Redditch Advertiser: Rob Hill.Rob Hill. (Image: Corps Security.)

The route will involve nearly 10,000m of climbing as it winds through the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, and the Brecon Beacons.

The ride will culminate in Farringdon, London on April 29.

The team will be cheered on arrival and departure at each of Corps’ offices on the route by charity employees, security officers and a dressed officer salute as they continue their journey.

Andy Topp, sales and marketing director at Corps Security said: "Exactly ten years on from the original Tour de Corps, we are delighted to be taking on the challenge once again, this time raising money to support the mental health and wellbeing of veterans through Combat Stress.

“Every penny we raise will make a difference to veterans, their families and loved ones, helping them to reintegrate into society following their service to our country.

"From everyone at Corps Security, we thank you for your support." 

To donate visit the team’s fundraising page: https://events.combatstress.org.uk/fundraisers/tourdecorps2023.