Milkmen stepped out of their floats and on to their bikes to take part in the London to Brighton bike ride on June 17.

A number of brave souls from Dairy Crest, an Esher company, took to their bikes to take part in Europe’s largest charity bike ride.

More than 27,000 cyclists peddled the 54-mile route to raise vital funds for British Heart Foundation (BHF).

Martyn Wilks, executive managing director of foods at Dairy Crest, said: “Taking part in this event was a real challenge and an incredible experience.

“The atmosphere on the day was brilliant and the team was proud to have been part of this amazing cycle event. Knowing we were cycling for such a great cause kept us going.”

Staff at Dairy Crest raised more than £211,000 for BHF and have a target of £500,000 which they hope to achieve in the next year, to support the 2.7m people living with heart disease in the UK.