The trek, from the Brunel Museum in London to Bristol Airport, raised £87,000 for the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC).

The two-day ride, on Monday, September 1 and Tuesday, September 2, followed the Great West Way route.

The team, including Bristol Airport’s CEO, Dave Lees, rode through the countryside and historical towns before reaching the finish line at the airport.

While they were cycling, airport staff back in the terminal were riding the same distance on exercise bikes.

They also received support from passengers and visitors.

The funds collected will assist GWAAC in continuing to provide life-saving support across the South West.

The charity aids more than six patients daily across Bristol, Gloucestershire, Bath, North East Somerset, North Somerset, and beyond.

Each mission costs £2,200, and every call-out is crucial.

Dan Davis, advanced practitioner in critical care at GWAAC, said: “Taking part in the fundraising bike ride reminded me of how much you rely on the team around you to keep going.

“It’s the same for us at GWAAC and with my day job as part of the Critical Care Team.

“We can only be there for people in their worst moments because of support like this.

“On behalf of all of us, a huge thank you to everyone at Bristol Airport for going the distance for GWAAC.

“This team has raised enough to fund over 36 missions which is incredible.”

Bristol Airport acknowledged the support of its business partners, including Ryebridge Construction Ltd, Lancer Scott Ltd, PLS Civil Engineering Ltd, J & G Fencing, Stantec, Lagan Airport Maintenance Ltd, The Development Studio Ltd, Alun Griffiths Contractors Ltd, and G2 Signs.

Andrew Goodenough, infrastructure director at Bristol Airport, said: “We are incredibly proud of our colleagues and business partners who took part in this challenge and delighted that together we have raised £87,000 for our charity partner, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity.

“This amount is our highest ever raised for a charity event at the Airport and every pound raised will help ensure that GWAAC can continue delivering lifesaving care across our region.

“We are grateful to everyone who donated and supported the team.

“The generosity is a reflection of the community spirit at the Airport and the commitment of our employees.”