A TG Lynes Sales Executive is nearing his £1,000 fundraising target after completing a gruelling 54-mile cycling challenge from London to Brighton.

Louis Zaidman, from Tottenham, departed the capital at 6am and arrived at the seaside at 1.30pm with regular pitstops for food and stretching.

Cycle novice Louis was taking on the legendary ride in aid of Noah’s Ark. He smashed his original fundraising target of £350 and is hoping to burst through the £1,000 barrier as donations continue to come in.

Noah’s Ark provides support to babies, children and young people with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions and is TG Lynes’ charity partner of the year.

Louis, 28, said: “I really enjoyed it and I think I'll probably do it again - but it was definitely harder than I was anticipating.

"There were a couple of pulled muscles and thigh cramps, but I was pleased with my finish time.

"People have been very generous and I'm genuinely thrilled to have raised so much money for a fantastic cause."

TG Lynes has raised more than £25,000 for Noah's Ark since partnering with the charity in 2022.

Louis recently bought a new bike through the Cycle2Work scheme and has been travelling 10 miles a day to and from TG Lynes’ headquarters in Enfield.

The furthest he had cycled before the London to Brighton challenge was 40 miles.

To add to Louis’ total, visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/louis-zaidman-1705565764762

Andrew Ingram, Managing Director at TG Lynes, said: “We are so proud to have so many colleagues that are committed to fundraising and helping charities in our local community.”

TG Lynes stocks industry leading brands and supplies thousands of products, including valves, steel and copper tubes and fittings, press systems, composite and plastic plumbing, drainage solutions and support systems and tooling. An extensive plant hire service is also available.