As part of its ongoing Green Tourism efforts, Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill-Dudley regularly supports local charities and community initiatives. This June, the hotel added a fun and energetic twist by launching a fundraising fitness challenge in support of UK Bike Week.
Started in 1923, UK Bike Week celebrates cycling as a healthy, sustainable, and enjoyable mode of transport. Over the decades, it has grown into a major annual celebration of cycling in the UK, encouraging people to embrace cycling for its many benefits, from boosting health and well-being to cutting carbon emissions and creating more connected communities.
Spearheaded by Cluster HR Assistant Ms Joanna Pietrasik, the hotel held its Department Challenge on 12 June between 6 am to 6 pm. Each department nominated a colleague to take part in 25 minutes of cycling, with the colleague who cycled the furthest in their allotted 25 minutes crowned the winner. An exercise bike was set up in the hotel foyer for the challenge and the overall goal was to raise as much donations as possible from staff and guests who witnessed the efforts of the team.
