Lindsays’ staff get on their bikes for Tour de Forth

The Lindsays team, which included cyclists of widely varying ability, fitness and experience, each sporting eye-catching branded tops, all completed the hilly challenge while enjoying some amazing picturesque views along the scenic route.

Peter Tweedie, Lindsays’ chairman, was the driving force and organiser of the firm’s team, as well as being a key player in organising the whole highly successful event in his role with the Tour de Forth charity.

He said: “I am grateful to all of Team Lindsays for their participation and for their fundraising efforts and whilst we were undoubtedly very fortunate to be blessed by a rare day of Scottish sunshine from start to finish, the support from the marshals, event organisers, the charities and of course Radio Forth all helped to make for a massively enjoyable day.”

Fundraising efforts by team members through encouraging support from colleagues, family and friends have generated donations in excess of £2,400 so far. The everydayhero fundraising page will be open until 30 June 2017. All funds raised are split equally between the two charities.

Mercy Corps and Cash for Kids are two locally based charities that make a huge impact on lives in very different ways. Mercy Corps helps people recover and rebuild from crisis in more than 40 countries and Cash for Kids supports children in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife who need help whether they are sick, disabled or living in poverty.