Speaking as the group passed through Bromsgrove, Connor Franklin, a friend and former colleague of Cashmore, said he believed the culture of the construction industry could make it difficult for men to discuss their feelings.
“It’s the stigma. It’s one of those things where men are men and it’s a manly job to do, so you don’t speak about feelings, you get on with what’s in front of you,” he said.
“But then it’s hard when you’re feeling down, so it’s nice to know that we have created such a good friendship group around us that we feel we can do it, so spreading that is important.”
Cashmore’s nephew, Sam Knock, who helped organise the challenge, said the ride had “really brought people together”.
“He was just a proper bloke, he was a builder by trade, known by everyone in the community,” he said.
“Seeing everyone come out who knew him and thought something of him, it’s just a fantastic thing to see really.”
He added that men did not typically come forward to discuss their mental health and said the foundation’s aim was “to get the conversation going”.