Andy Coles, Author at Lutine Ride4Life

Lutine Ride4Life team triumphantly complete their Birmingham to London cycling challenge

17th July 201910th October 2019 by Andy Coles

Andy Coles

After months of preparation, the team set off early from just outside, the first ever Lutine office in Newhall Street, Birmingham, shortly after 5am last Friday. With empty streets and a good tail wind, despite an early puncture they quickly reached their first stop in Knightscote, to enjoy morning coffee…

Parenting is great, unless you need to train for something!

5th July 20195th July 2019 by Andy Coles

Andy Coles

Despite Andy Coles's (Lutine Director) best efforts to instil a level of enthusiasm and nostalgia about us having the Grand Départ from the spiritual home of Lutine, there is no getting away from the fact that last year’s challenge had us starting out from Paris, the city of love, whereas…

Pretty sure I should’ve done more training by now…..

21st June 201921st June 2019 by Andy Coles

Andy Coles

As this year's Ride4Life is very nearly upon us, I made the mistake of checking what training I had done by this point for last year's challenge…I’d say I’m a good 2 months off the pace, so will hereby nominate myself to bring up the rear! As the guys have…

Why life is like Snakes & Ladders…

12th June 201912th June 2019 by Andy Coles

Andy Coles

Why are we doing this again? What more do I know about Mental Health? Is it age-related where we get pressure like no other? Is it the times we’re living in? Is it a collective toil of life events? A year ago, I noted I’d rode through a tough stretch…

Lutine goes one step further (or 128 miles) to help combat mental health issues

7th June 201910th October 2019 by Andy Coles

Andy Coles

Lutine has committed to help combat the increasing number of people suffering with mental health issues, and has just launched a new dedicated Member Assistance Programme (MAP), as an added value benefit, for its Group Life members. This benefit, now provides all Lutine members and their families, facing issues in…

Andy ponders why his cycling jersey has shrunk!

31st May 201931st May 2019 by Andy Coles

Andy Coles

Where did the past year go and surely this cycling Jersey has shrunk! The harsh truth is that overindulging in the social ‘café culture’ side of weekend club cycling has taken its toll. I maybe carrying more than a spare innertube currently, but who can resist a decent slice of…

Gary is cycling for all the MAMILs!

23rd May 201923rd May 2019 by Andy Coles

Andy Coles

It’s a worrying time. Even if I manage to avoid the dinner table taboos of Politics, Religion and Finance; it’s still a worrying time. Later this year I turn 44, and whilst I fit neatly into the “Middle Aged Men in Lycra” (aka MAMILs!) demographic, I also currently meet the…

Riding for Mental Health Awareness

17th May 201917th May 2019 by Andy Coles

Andy Coles

This year we have yet again chosen to support and create awareness for Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We have created the below infographic to help highlight the staggering facts surrounding mental health problems and by fundraising and supporting Mind, we believe that we are…

The team did it!

19th July 201819th July 2018 by Andy Coles

Andy Coles

In just over 21.5 hours and covering over 170 miles, the Ride4Life Team triumphantly rode into Leadenhall Market at 11.35am, last Friday. We smashed our target! So far we've raised £5,303.57 and still have further donations to collect which should see us reaching closer to £7k! Thank you for all…

Bibs aren’t just for babies…

29th June 2018 by Andy Coles

Andy Coles

Max Burrows – Head of Risk & Compliance, Direct Group I’ve worked for Direct Group in an Audit, Risk and/or Compliance capacity for the last 5 years, most recently taking up the position of Head of Risk & Compliance. My remit is to ensure that the Group continues to meet…

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