Old Peterites
Charity Bike Ride Congratulations to Old Peterite Toby Simpson (class of 2014) who successfully completed a cycling challenge this summer to raise thousands for cancer and mental health charities. Toby’s cycling challenge involved cycling to all of the National Parks in the UK in just 40 days. He began his journey on 1 June, returning to York on 9 July for his sister Hope’s final day at St Peter’s. The final leg of his journey saw Toby cycle back over the Yorkshire Moors, ready for his grandparents’ Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 10 July.
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Toby’s challenge was inspired by two charities – The Walk and Talk Trust and The Eve Appeal. In a rash moment, Tony also pledged to grow a moustache until the end of the ride if he hit the £1,000 mark so his moustache continued to grow as he cycled! Toby aimed to raise £1 for every kilometre he cycled, and he eventually raised an astonishing £11,386 pounds after cycling 4,400km around the United Kingdom.
around the United Kingdom
Toby left St Peter’s in 2014 and after studying Materials Engineering at Imperial College, now works for Bain and Co, one of the top management consultancy firms in London. Toby took advantage of the ability to take several weeks off work to complete the cycling challenge, having caught the cycling bug after buying a bike with his first pay cheque!
4,400km
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