Pedalling To Pubs 2025 had already raised £85,000 for Only A Pavement Away and the Licensed Trade Charity, as the group set off on Thursday 5 June, cycling from Penrith to Cockermouth to Carlisle and back to Penrith, finishing on Saturday 7 June.
This year’s headline sponsor of the ride is Polaris Entertainment with it also being supported by Lucky Saint alongside partners the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and Thatchers Cider.
Flagship fundraising event
BII CEO and lead rider Steve Alton said: “We’re thrilled to be involved in such a flagship fundraising event for our industry.
“At the BII, we see first-hand the challenges hospitality is facing and Pedalling To Pubs is a reminder of how brilliant our industry is at coming together to support each other.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far, it makes all the aches and pains worth it!”
The ride is LTC CEO Chris Welham’s second time, who thanked all who had supported the event so far.
Mammoth cycle
He said: “This is such a fantastic initiative and I have been able to see first-hand the different this fundraising makes.
“The funds allow us to continue providing health and wellbeing support, practical advice and financial assistance for individuals currently or previously working in the licensed hospitality community.
“If you haven’t already, please do back one of the riders - it’s a mammoth cycle and your support will keep us going up those hills!”
Only A Pavement Away founder and CEO Greg Mangham outlined how grateful he was to each of the riders.
He added: “The remarkable funds raised reflects the hard work and dedication everyone involved has invested into this year’s ride.
“The funds we receive from Pedalling To Pubs allow us to continue building brighter futures, giving those wanting to rebuild their lives a pathway into long term, stable employment within hospitality.”
