Derby Businessman Saddles Up To Say 'A Big Thank You' To Macmillan

A Derby businessman is embarking on a gruelling 160km bike ride, to raise money for Macmillan, after the fantastic care they have given to his wife.

Simon Colton, director of Pride Park based Colt Engineering will saddle up on

September 20th to take part in the Cycle Derby Sportive, after the team at Macmillan continues to support his wife, Isabel, through her battle with Ovarian Cancer.

Starting at Markeaton Park in Derby, Simon aims to complete the gruelling ride in just six hours andhas already raised over £1000 for the charity in previous fund raising efforts

This latest fundraiser isn't the first eye-watering challenge undertaken by the director of Colt Engineering- he alsoembarked upon a 96-mile trek through the Scottish Highlands in 2012, following his wife’s diagnosis in 2010.

Simon said: “After seeing first hand what fantastic work the nurses do at Macmillan Cancer Support, I wanted to give something back to them as a way of saying thank you to them for the great care that they have given to Isabel.

“She is an incredible woman and I know she can get through the chemotherapy again. I am delighted that I am in a position to raise money for these incredible people.”

This year’s race, which is being hosted by Cycle Derby, will start and finish at Markeaton Park, taking in Carsington, Hope Valley, Chatsworth, Beeley, and Crich.

Mr Colton added: “The ride itself is going to be very difficult but I have been training hard and believe that I am going to complete the race in under six hours. I am asking the Derby business community to dig deep to support me."

To donate, please visit: www.justgiving.com/Simon-Colton1