The managing director of Huddersfield-based Hepworth Honda has taken part in a five-day, 282-mile bike ride from Yorkshire to London in memory of Labour MP, Jo Cox.
Steve Brighton was one of 50 riders who participated in the Jo Cox Way challenge which aimed to highlight the resilience of communities that have been struck by acts of terror and raise awareness of groups across the country who work tirelessly to bring people together. The team of riders has so far raised more than £3,000 for The Jo Cox Foundation which champions these causes, as well as the More in Common movement which seeks to build communities and societies that are stronger, more united and more resilient to the increasing threats of polarisation and social division.
The third annual challenge saw cyclists set off on Wednesday 25 July from Princess Mary Stadium, Cleckheaton, in Jo’s Batley and Spen constituency. This year, the riders were joined for the entire route by the late MP’s sister, Kim Leadbeater.
In addition to Brighton’s participation in the ride, Hepworth Honda provided a parts van as a support vehicle to help transport the bikes. The cars were on hand to ensure the riders were safe and to transport vital supplies and equipment to various stop points along the gruelling route. The trip culminated at Bankside where the cyclists were greeted by members of community support groups, including those from Grenfell Tower and Borough Market.
Brighton said: “I am extremely pleased that I could join Kim and the cyclists on The Jo Cox Way to help raise awareness for the charity and the aims of More in Common movement. I first met Kim on a Huddersfield Town Road to Wembley bike ride last May, so it was a natural extension to support her once again and have a laugh along the way, too. If Kim rode like she talked, she’d be an Olympic champion.”
For more information on Hepworth Honda, visit www.hepworthmotorgroup.com/pages/honda or to make a donation to the Jo Cox Foundation, visit https://bit.ly/2spW2Fj
