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June 2025: Pedalling To Pubs 2025 has officially begun as hospitality industry leaders hit the pavement for an epic 220km sponsored bike ride across the Lake District, all to raise vital funds for leading hospitality charities the\u00a0LTC (Licensed Trade Charity)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Only A Pavement Away<\/a>.<\/p>\n Setting out this morning (5th<\/sup>\u00a0June<\/strong>), 60 industry leaders will cycle\u00a0from Penrith to Cockermouth, to Carlisle and then back to Penrith, crossing the finish line on 7th of June.\u00a0Currently in its third year, Pedalling To Pubs 2025 is already well underway to surpass last year\u2019s incredible total, with fundraising having reached\u00a0\u00a385,000<\/strong>\u00a0and climbing.\u00a0The funds raised are vital for allowing the charities to support even more people entering, currently employed in, or leaving the hospitality sector.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s headline sponsor is Polaris Elements, with the ride also supported by\u00a0Lucky Saint, and partners BII and Thatchers Cider.<\/p>\n Steve Alton, Lead Rider and CEO at the BII, said:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be involved in such a flagship fundraising event for our industry. At the BII we see firsthand the challenges that 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!\u201d<\/p>\n Chris Welham, CEO of the LTC, said:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cIt\u2019s fantastic to be setting out in the Lake District for my second ride with Pedalling To Pubs. This is such a fantastic initiative, and I have been able to see firsthand the difference that this fundraising makes.<\/p>\n \u201cThe 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.\u00a0<\/strong>If you haven\u2019t already, please do back one of the riders: it\u2019s a mammoth cycle and your support will keep us going up those hills!\u201d<\/p>\n Greg Mangham, Founder and CEO of Only A Pavement Away, said:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cWe\u2019re so grateful to each one of the 60 industry leaders who are embarking on this incredible challenge. The remarkable funds raised reflects the hard work and dedication that everyone involved has invested into this year\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n To find out more or to donate, visit\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/pedallingtopubs.org. -ENDS-<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information on the challenge, please contact Fleet Street:\u00a0LTC@fsc.uk.com<\/a><\/p>\n About Pedalling To Pubs<\/strong><\/p>\n Pedalling To Pubs is a charity bike ride with hospitality at its heart. Created in recognition and support of disadvantaged people from around the pub, brewery and wider hospitality sectors.<\/p>\n Pedalling To Pubs, in support of the LTC and Only A Pavement Away, is committed to helping these causes, as well as promoting higher visibility for positive change in the hospitality industry<\/p>\n The money raised will be channelled into projects that support those in need, through\u00a0the LTC\u00a0and\u00a0Only A Pavement Away. The cycling challenges have been created as a collaborative support effort by industry professionals, KAM and the BII, as well as\u00a0The Licensed Trade Charity\u00a0and\u00a0Only A Pavement Away\u00a0themselves.<\/p>\n About the LTC (Licensed Trade Charity)<\/strong><\/p>\n Founded in 1793, the LTC helps those currently working, looking for work or previously employed in the licensed hospitality community to proactively build, manage, maintain and enhance their health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n LTC provides practical advice, financial assistance and health and wellbeing support through its website, 24-hour free helpline and Employee Assistance Programme, empowering people to build confidence, resilience and take action to live well.\u00a0 The Charity is also dedicated to helping people with their personal development and their work skills so they can thrive personally, professionally \u2013 and unleash their potential.<\/p>\n In 2024, LTC transformed the lives of over 40,000 people through its unrivalled network of experts and specialists providing free help and support.<\/p>\n The charity also runs three fully funded independent schools, providing education and learning support for many children from the sector.<\/p>\n Visit\u00a0LTC<\/a>\u00a0to find out more.<\/p>\n About Only a Pavement Away<\/strong><\/p>\n Only A Pavement Away was established by hospitality industry consultant, Greg Mangham & his wife Gill, on World Homeless Day, 10th October 2018, to support anyone facing, ir at risk of homelessness, find employment in the hospitality sector. The charity acts as a vital bridge between forward-thinking employers and charity referral partners to help individuals reintegrate back into society. To date, the charity has placed 720 people into work, adding an approximate value of \u00a330M to the economy through reduced government support, financial independence, and household expenditure.<\/p>\n Visit\u00a0www.onlyapavementaway.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0for more information, and connect on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0TikTok<\/a>.<\/p>\n Imagery available to view and download here: Pedalling To Pubs 2025 Base Camp Photo<\/a>,\u00a0Pedalling To Pubs 2025 Set Off Photo<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information on the challenge, please contact Fleet Street:\u00a0LTC@fsc.uk.com<\/a><\/p>\n Third-party news items that are posted on the Guild website come from press releases and emails received by the Guild. These are posted as they have been received. 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