A team of 38 cyclists from Bristol Airport has successfully completed a 180-mile charity bike ride from Tenby to Bristol Airport, raising £110,000 for Children’s Hospice South West. The ride, held on 10 and 11 September, marked the airport's largest-ever charity challenge.

The cyclists, including members of the airport's executive team, tackled a diverse route featuring scenic countryside, coastal paths, roads, and gravel tracks. A significant moment of the journey was a stop at Charlton Farm in Wraxall, where the team met with the hospice staff before continuing to the finish line at Bristol Airport.

In a show of solidarity, colleagues at the airport's terminal cycled the equivalent distance on exercise bikes, with passengers and visitors joining in to support the fundraising effort. The funds raised will aid the hospice in providing care and support for children with life-limiting conditions across the South West.

Paul Courtney, Director of Fundraising at Children’s Hospice South West, expressed gratitude, stating, “We are so grateful to every member of the Airport’s cycle challenge team and all those that helped them achieve such an incredible total!”

Andrew Goodenough, Infrastructure Director at Bristol Airport, praised the participants, saying, “The dedication shown by our colleagues and business partners throughout this challenge has been truly inspiring.”

The event was supported by numerous companies and organisations, contributing to the record-breaking fundraising total.

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