Friends of an Ipswich man who passed away in February have completed a cycling meander around the Suffolk countryside in his memory. 

Members of the Association of Business Recovery Professionals took part in either a 40-mile ride or 15-mile challenge to pay tribute to their colleague Paul Pittman. 

Mr Pittman, who worked as a chartered accountant, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer that had spread to his liver in May 2020. 

He died in February 2023 at the age of 57. 

East Anglian Daily Times: Paul Pittman died at the age of 57 in February 2023, St Elizabeth HospicePaul Pittman died at the age of 57 in February 2023, St Elizabeth Hospice (Image: St Elizabeth Hospice)

The R3 Eastern Charity Bike Ride raised £3,876 for St Elizabeth Hospice, which cared for Mr Pittman throughout his illness. 

Alistair Bacon, the organiser of the ride, said: "Paul was a hugely loved member of our community who was taken from us far too soon. 

East Anglian Daily Times: Members of the Association of Business Recovery Professionals fundraised in memory of their colleague Paul Pittman, St Elizabeth HospiceMembers of the Association of Business Recovery Professionals fundraised in memory of their colleague Paul Pittman, St Elizabeth Hospice (Image: St Elizabeth Hospice)

"It has been an honour and a privilege to be able to make this small contribution in Paul's name, and we are so grateful to all those who sponsored our riders or donated to this most excellent and worthy cause."