CBRE Scotland successfully completed its first Property Bike Ride on Friday 26 September, cycling 20 miles from Glasgow to Balloch, Loch Lomond, to raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland.

Twenty participants came together from across CBRE’s Glasgow and Edinburgh teams to take on the challenge, which the firm hopes will become an annual event, following the example of the CBRE UK’s London Property Bike Ride.

Setting off at 9:30am from CBRE’s Glasgow office the team basked in the Autumnal sunshine as they made the 3-hour journey to the shores of Loch Lomond.

CBRE has been supporting Alzheimer Scotland for two years, recently extended the partnership for a third year, and this latest event is part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to support the charity and raise funds. In addition to the Property Bike Ride, Scotland office staff have participated in a range of charitable initiatives this year, raising nearly £12,000 through activities including Row 50, a UK-wide rowing challenge, alongside various office fundraisers.

Tom Garry, member of CBRE Scotland’s Charity Committee, said:

"It was fantastic to see everyone in such great spirits as we cycled from Glasgow to Loch Lomond. The day went really well, and it was wonderful to bring together colleagues from all different teams in CBRE, spreading from property managers to credit control accountants.”

“We hope to expand the Property Bike Ride next year to include family, friends and potentially clients, building on the success of this inaugural event and continuing to grow our support for Alzheimer Scotland."

Georgia Jackson, Alzheimer Scotland, said:

"We’re so grateful to CBRE Scotland for taking on this challenge. Seeing the team cycle all the way to Loch Lomond with such enthusiasm is truly inspiring, and the funds raised will make a real difference in supporting our work supporting those living with dementia and their families."