Tayler and Fletcher’s 100 mile ride

Jessica Bates BSc and Edward Bagnall FRICS, colleagues at Tayler and Fletcher in Stow-on-the-Wold took part in the Ride London 100 mile sportive in July raising £5,000 for their nominated charities.

Setting off from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park the route took them through London, Richmond Park and on to the lanes of rural Surrey. The first test came at Newlands Corner after 45 miles. The major ascent of Leith Hill was at mile 56, followed by Box Hill at mile 72. They went on via Oxshott and Esher to the outskirts of London, into Putney crossing the Thames, along the Embankment through Trafalgar Square and along the Mall to the finish line.

Jessica said, “I was delighted to ride for Bone Cancer Research Trust in memory of a school friend, Claudia. It was a very memorable day for so many reasons – the support and enthusiasm of the crowds on the streets as well as the support of friends and family towards BCRT.’

Edward who had taken part in the three previous Ride London 100 sportives and was riding for Bloodwise, the Leukaemia and Lymphoma charity said, “Once again this was an unforgettable day. With the cycle to the start, the delays during the 100 miles and the cycle through the London traffic back to the hotel I did 10 hours in the saddle. However, it was another rewarding day – from the achievement of completing the course and also for the two charities, so we are delighted.”

Matthew Harvey MRICS, a partner of Tayler and Fletcher said, “Congratulations to Jess and Edward on their achievements. I was delighted that they were able to raise such fantastic sums for two such worthwhile charities.”