‘What started as a cycling challenge has become something really special’
A group of the cyclists who took on the Bridge to Bridge challenge for the Sailors’ Children’s Society(Image: sailorschildren.org.uk)
The Hull-based Sailors’ Children’s Society’s annual Bridge to Bridge (B2B) cycling challenge has raised a record-breaking £50,088, bringing the event’s total over the past four years to almost £107,000. This year, a record 17 riders took on the challenge, cycling more than 200 miles from the QEII Bridge over the Thames to the Humber Bridge in support of children and families from seafaring backgrounds facing financial hardship and crisis.
Taking on the challenge this year were Adam Walsh, Jack Nicklas, Andrew Cassels, Sam Cawley, Rich Quelch, Chris Zanetti, James Pinchbeck, Megan Tudor, Dan Leather, Dave Cudbertson, Nick Tudor, Helen Simpson, Stefan Williams, Andrew Exon, Andrew Sison, Andy Rankin and Carl Nicklas, who helped make 2026 the biggest Bridge to Bridge challenge to date. Adam Walsh, CEO of John Good Group and founder of the B2B ride, said: “It’s incredible to see how much Bridge to Bridge has grown over the last four years.
“This year we had a record number of riders taking part, including a fantastic group from John Good Group, and there was a brilliant atmosphere across the whole weekend. What started as a cycling challenge has become something really special.
“Every year more people get involved, more businesses get behind us and, most importantly, we raise more money for Sailors’ Children’s Society. To have now raised more than £100,000 across the four events is something everyone who has ridden, supported or sponsored the event should be incredibly proud of.”
The riders were supported by event mechanic Gareth Joseph; Hull Trains; John Good Group; Beerhouse Vehicle Rental; Woods of Hornsea; CT1; Ken Ellerker; Sport Vision and Blink Video. Rhiannon Beeson, interim CEO of Sailors’ Children’s Society, said: “We are absolutely blown away by what our riders have achieved this year.
“To have 17 people take on Bridge to Bridge and raise an incredible £50,088 is beyond anything we could have hoped for and makes this our biggest year yet. Behind that number are children and families from seafaring backgrounds who turn to us during some of the most difficult periods of their lives.
“This money will help us provide financial, practical and emotional support when they need it most. We’re also incredibly lucky to have so many brilliant Hull and East Yorkshire businesses donating services, equipment and their time.”
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