Fundraising firefighters will cycle 180 miles over 20 hours on a tour of all 29 Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service stations.
They aim to raise £2,500 for the Fire Fighters’ Charity. They will also be supporting Fire Firefighter Liam Coffil, who sustained life-changing injuries when he was knocked off his bike on the way to work at Garston Fire Station in August 2023.
One of the cyclists and organisers, Watch Commander Dwight Williams, said: “We take part in this ride every year to support charity, but this year’s event is particularly meaningful as we are taking part to support one of our own.”
Riders will make an early start at 5am, to ensure that they have time to complete their 180-mile journey.
They will stop for short rests at Hemel Hempstead, Garston, Borehamwood, Hertford, Bishops Stortford, Royston, Hitchin and Stevenage stations, before heading back to St Albans.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Mark Barber, who is taking part, said: “I am proud of the fire service colleagues who are taking part in this event.
“On a daily basis, Hertfordshire firefighters are here to protect and save lives in the county, and their commitment to their voluntary work - raising money to support our colleague Liam and The Fire Fighters’ Charity - is testament to the dedication of the people who work for Herts Fire Service.”
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