Birmingham business recovery specialists are riding high after taking part in a mammoth cycle challenge in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

​​Poppleton & Appleby invited staff and clients to swap their desks for a saddle and cycle 130 miles to mark its landmark 130th anniversary.

Static bikes were installed at the firm’s office on Ludgate Hill and a 14-strong team of competitors pedalled from 9am until 5pm to reach the target.

The team has raised more than £1,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital, which ​su​pports thousands of children and families across the UK every year.

Around 60 clients joined them to toast their success at a 130th anniversary drinks reception held at Locanta on Ludgate Hill.