Annual Poppy Ride

DAVID Burton-Sampson MP supported the annual Poppy Ride in Parliament on Wednesday 4 November, which is a charity static bike challenge designed to raise money and awareness for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.

The result of a teaming up between the RBL and the Industry and Parliament Trust, the Poppy Ride has been held regularly for around a decade and brings MPs and Peers together to sprint for as far as possible in an intense 5 minute sprint.

“Crikey! I’ve been getting into my fitness in recent months, but a five-minute sprint definitely wakes you up,” Burton-Sampson said straight after getting off the bike. “It’s such a great initiative and the IPT and RBL outdo themselves each year. It’s such a good way to raise awareness, raise some money, and of course make good use of the competitive spirit that politicians have!”

This year, Mr Burton-Sampson, Member for Southend West and Leigh, managed to sprint 2.36km in five minutes, which he says he’s determined to beat next year.

“Beyond the spectacle of putting MPs on these static bikes, this is such an important event that hammers home the importance of keeping up Remembrance events, maximising opportunities to reflect on and commemorate the sacrifice of the men and women in our Armed Forces, and contribute where we’re able”, the MP reflected. “A huge thank you to the IPT and the Royal British Legion for all their work on this.”

Picture: David Burton-Sampson MP supported the annual Poppy Ride in Parliament.

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