Petrochemical giant uses pedal power to coin in £13,000 for Falkirk charities

Around 2800 employees from across the petrochemical firm’s various sites – including Grangemouth – took part in an ambitious cycling challenge, riding in teams to complete the distance of every stage of the world-famous Tour de France cycle race, many of the participants fitting in cycling sessions before, during and after work.

The 122 teams completed all 21 stages covering a total of distance of 1.3 million kilometres – the equivalent of three and a half journeys to the moon – and the cyclists participating at Grangemouth nominated 13 charities to receive donations from the £13,000 they helped to raise through their bike-bound endeavours.

Organisations and groups receiving a share of the cash include Denny’s Strathcarron Hospice, Forth Valley First Responders, FDAMH and Cycling Without Age Scotland.