Community news, 7th February: Welsh cakes or Irish stew?

Tickle your tastebuds...

If the mention of some regional dishes have whetted your appetite, let us direct you towards two of our upcoming fundraising challenges where you'll be able to get your fill!

Cycle to UKREiiF is heading through Wales en route to Leeds and UKREiiF in May this year, while pedElle will be exploring Ireland in search of stew and the promise of a good point of Guinness at the finish line in June.

If pastries are more your thing, our friendly coffee rides and regular laps sessions are open to everyone, whether you're training for a specific event or not. Find them in London and the south east, Manchester and Edinburgh.

Tackle the Welsh cakes, and valleys

Taking place 17th-19th May, Cycle to UKREiiF is back for its fourth year. This year, it starts on Wales' south coast at the gateway to the Welsh valleys. You’ll cycle 400kms over three days to your final destination in Leeds, and along the way, you’ll take in the dramatic scenery, picturesque landscapes, and the charming villages and towns of both countries.

This year, participants will be aiming to raise £40,000 to fund a fully-qualified NVQ Level 4 Cancer Exercise Specialist for Cyclists Fighting Cancer for two years. This dedicated specialist will be responsible for offering bespoke exercise and activity advice to those children living with cancer who have received a bike or trike from CFC.

Find out more about the route and register via the link below.

More of a Guinness gal?

In June 2025, pedElle - our charity challenge for women in property - will visit the beautiful west coast of Ireland, taking on some of the stunning Wild Atlantic Way and the breathtaking beauty of the Wicklow Mountains, while raising funds for our charity beneficiary Coram, supporting them to support young people leaving care without the support they need. More than one in ten care leavers aged 18 to 20 experience homelessness and your fundraising can create change that lasts a lifetime.

We're here with advice on training and fundraising, and we'll be hosting female-focused rides to help build confidence for those who've never undertaken a multi-day cycling challenge.

Find out more about what's involved, and secure your place, via the link below.

And here's why it matters...

As a charity, our mission is to make a difference, transforming the lives of children and young people by bringing like-minded people together to network, fundraise and ride. This year, our flagship funding rides will benefit children living with cancer, help those looking for a loving family or leaving care, and support young people in realising their potential.

More than 60 people from across the property industry are currently training and fundraising hard for Knight Frank Cycle to MIPIM next month. If you know someone riding, please do give them your support in whatever way you can - cheerleading, training with or sponsoring them. You can find out more about this year's fundraising target here.

If you are interested in taking on a challenge that makes a difference, then take a look at our upcoming fundraising events: Cycle to PAW, Cycle to UKREiiF and pedElle.

London to Paris with Cycle to PAW

Places for Cycle to PAW, our annual fundraising ride for the arbitration community from London to Paris Arbitration Week, have been filling fast but there are a few spaces still available.

Taking place from 4th-6th April 2025, participants will cycle from London via Dieppe and Beauvais, arriving in time for the start of Paris Arbitration Week.

Cycle to PAW will be raising money for Club Peloton and our supported charitable project delivered by Save the Children. The challenge is open to all levels of rider and provide some of the best networking both on and off the bike. Find out more below.

Are you Next Gen? Help us shape our future!

2026 will be Club Peloton's 20th year and plans are afoot to mark this. If you're Next Gen (under 35) would you like to help us shape the next 20 years? If you're interested in getting involved, please get in touch with Kate.

Client rides

We are also delighted to be organising the BCO Cycle Challenge in Italy and Universal Music's ride in Ireland this year, who will each be fundraising for their own charitable causes. If you're interested in organising a client ride, please get in touch with Nick.

London, Manchester & Edinburgh: laps, chats & more

All our rides are friendly, inclusive and informal, and we aim for a no drop policy. Check each event page for more information.

❄️ WEATHER WARNING 🌬️ While regular coffee ride and laps sessions are taking place in London, Manchester and Edinburgh, the weather is causing some disruption so please do keep an eye on the website and relevant WhatsApp groups to check your ride is going ahead.

London & South East:

🚴‍♀️Every Wednesday - Regent's Park laps with James and Hannah. Join the WhatsApp group to find out more.

🚴 Every Friday - Richmond Park laps with Jon, Mike & Lisa. A no drop group runs regularly - join the WhatsApp group to find out more (📷 Lisa G).

🚴‍♀️ FEBRUARY & MARCH RIDES - All of February and March's road rides can be found on the website.

🚲 Sunday 23rd February, Mountain bike day - For those keen to try some off-road action, Meg and Kate are hosting a mountain bike ride in Swinley on 23rd Feb alongside Andy Matthews Studio. Find out more here.

Manchester:

🚴‍♀️ Manchester Hub coffee rides - dates for your diary: Feb 21st (with two groups going out), Mar 28th and Apr 25th. Keep an eye on the Hub Events page for more details.

Edinburgh:

🚴‍♀️ Edinburgh Hub coffee rides - dates for your diary: Feb 28th, Mar 28th and Apr 25th. Keep an eye on the Hub Events page for more details.

And finally...

New year, new issue: Velocity Issue 12 is out! The latest issue serves up a smorgasbord of stories and images of cycling- and property-related goodness. In the words of editor David Taylor:

"We’re excited by the adventures on two wheels to come, and inspired as ever by some of the stories we’ve heard and people we’ve met from the last 12 months, many of whom are in the pages of this edition."

Read the full intro here and to get hold of your free copy, drop Toby a line with your name and postal address.

Download the Club Peloton app!

The Club Peloton app is available on both iOS and Android. Use it to find fellow cyclists in your area, connect with likeminded industry professionals, and keep track of upcoming events. Download it for iOS here and for Android here.