Thirty-six employees from UK Power Networks took part in the Palace-to-Palace challenge, cycling 50 miles from London to Surrey to raise money for The King's Trust.
The riders set off at 8am on a misty autumn morning, swapping hard hats for cycling helmets. Together they raised £9,149 to support the charity's work on youth unemployment across the UK.
The King's Trust provides opportunities, training and confidence-building programmes intended to help young people start careers and build brighter futures.
For Cesar Ruiz, an energy data scientist at UK Power Networks, the cause is personal. The ride was the second fundraising event he has completed for The King's Trust; while studying in 2021 he received a scholarship that helped fund his education and pursue his career goals.
Cesar said the event was an unforgettable experience and a chance to spend time with colleagues while giving something back to society. He said he was fortunate to receive a scholarship while studying, and that it means a lot to now be able to help provide similar opportunities for other young people, adding that being given that support can make a real difference.
The ride coincides with the 50th anniversary of The King's Trust, marking five decades of helping young people develop skills, confidence and opportunities.