P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery are delighted to adopt the Humber Bridge Sportive
This year was another huge success for the Humber Bridge Sportive, which saw over 400 riders participate and raise more than £15,000 for eight local charities. Furthermore, we are absolutely thrilled to announce that this fantastic cycling event will continue into its twelfth year in 2025.
The Humber Bridge Sportive is a hugely popular annual event in the local cycling calendar. Established in 2014 by local cycling enthusiasts Ian Nicholls and Andy Cawley, it has grown into the successful, fun, family cycling event we know today.
Ian Nicholls, co-founder of Humber Bridge Sportive, reflects on what inspired its creation back in 2014 and what has been achieved so far: “Andy and I wanted to create a fun, family cycling event, with the Humber Bridge as the focal point for the ride, to raise funds for various local charities and promote cycling among young people. We are incredibly proud that the Humber Bridge Sportive has raised over £125,000 for more than 25 local charities, with over 2,000 riders taking part to date.”
Paul Spence, CEO, and founder of P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery, commented: “The Humber Bridge Sportive is an amazing event, and without Ian and Andy, along with all the helpers, volunteers, cyclists and sponsors, it wouldn’t be the success it is today. Having had the pleasure of working closely with Ian and Andy for the past three years, I understand the significant levels of planning, logistics, and hard work that go into organising an event of this scale.”
Ian continues: “After 11 years of organising this wonderful event with the fantastic support of our loyal band of helpers, volunteers, and sponsors, Andy and I have decided to hand over the Humber Bridge Sportive to Paul Spence and his team at P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery, who have been our charity partner for the past three years.”
Paul continues: “We are proud to adopt the Humber Bridge Sportive. This amazing event has changed the lives of so many in our local community. Although Ian and Andy are handing over the reins, they have chosen to remain involved in an advisory capacity to help us continue their outstanding work. To honour Ian and Andy’s legacy, the Humber Bridge Sportive will continue to support other local charities alongside ours.
The Humber Bridge Sportive will continue in its familiar format next year under the same name, with the same picturesque cycling routes and feed stations. Over the coming months, with the help of Ian and Andy, the P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery team will be working hard on planning the 2025 edition of this tremendous event. We will be announcing the date and further details shortly.
We are delighted that both Hesslewood Hall and the Humber Bridge Board are supportive of the Humber Bridge Sportive moving forward.
A huge thank you to Ian, Andy, and all previous cyclists, volunteers, helpers, and sponsors. We hope you will continue to support this fantastic event in 2025 and beyond.
Your support will make a huge difference to people and families affected by acquired brain injury in our local community. Together, we are making a difference. 💙❤️
To find out further information about P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery, please visit the services section on our website.
