Smith gets on his bike for Shelter

Luke Smith, KTP Associate at Fusion21, has completed a mammoth bike ride from John O’Groats to Lands End in aid of Shelter.

The housing and homelessness charity was chosen as Fusion21’s nominated charity for the year and will benefit from a number of fundraising events as Dave Neilson, chief executive, Fusion21 explains: “Shelter is a charity that believes everyone should have a home, and actively campaign for decent housing for all. Their aims link very closely with those of Fusion21 and our partners. This year we hope to promote the work of the charity through our own fundraising activities and hope that we will be able to make a viable contribution to their cause.”

Smith completed the 950-mile trip in under 10 days averaging 90 miles a day.

He said: “The John O’ Groats to Lands End cycle went exactly as planned and I completed the ride on Saturday 30th April. The weather was kind and it proved a fantastic way to see the country. Having been in a collision with a car whilst training in February I was extremely lucky to be able to regain my fitness in time to undertake the challenge. The support I have received has been brilliant and all donations are for a great cause.”

Donations can be made via Smith’s sponsorship page at http://www.justgiving.com/rideforshelter