Getting on your bike will raise cash for food bank

OVO Bikes has announced a new charity initiative to support The Trussell Trust – with Glasgow one of two cities taking part.

The winter OVO bikes campaign will provide Glasgow with 25 festivedesigned bikes to help the trust with its mission to end UK hunger.

During every 20- minute cycle, £ 1 will be donated to the charity.

James Watts, head of PR, social and sponsorship for OVO Energy, said: “We’re so pleased to continue our support for the Trussell Trust this winter, with a real focus on helping people who face specific hardships.

“Our special edition Winter OVO Bikes will be available across both Glasgow and Cardiff throughout the festive period, with each ride having the added benefit of raising funds for UK food banks, as well as helping communities across both cities continue their journey towards zero carbon living.”

OVO bike users can find the special edition bikes around the city, as well as at Christmas markets and other festive events.

The campaign is running through the month of December.

Donations will be made via nextbike, a company that operates public bike- sharing systems and powers OVO bikes.

Emma Revie, chief executive at the Trussell Trust, said: “We are very grateful to OVO Energy and nextbike for their incredible support.

“The support of cyclists in Glasgow using this initiative will help food banks within our network continue to provide the lifeline of emergency support for local people in crisis, while we work in the long term to end the need for food banks, for good.

“Thank you so much.”