Wadworth Brewery Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Three-Day Cycling Marathon
A team from Wiltshire brewery Wadworth has embarked on a three-day, 150-mile charity cycle ride from London to Somerset to mark the brewery's 150th anniversary. The ride, which has been underway since September 1, will conclude on September 3, raising funds for the Licensed Trade Charity and Julia's House children's hospice. The team is retracing the route of Henry Wadworth, the brewery's founder, who famously completed a similar journey in 1869.
Key Takeaways:
- The three-day cycling marathon covers a total distance of 150 miles, with each day featuring a 64-mile route on the first two days and a 22-mile route on the third day.
- The ride starts from the Kings Arms in Fulham, London, and ends at The Riverside pub in Saltford, Somerset.
- The funds raised will be split equally between the Licensed Trade Charity and Julia's House children's hospice.
- The team is following in the wheel tracks of Henry Wadworth, the brewery's founder, who completed a similar journey in 1869.
- Wadworth's managing director, Toby Bartholomew, said the ride is a "wonderful way to celebrate 150 years of Wadworth" and expressed appreciation for donations to support the ride.
- A donations page has been launched to support the ride at https://givewheel.com/fundraising/9196/wadworth-150th-anniversary-charity-cycle-ride/.
Statistics:
- Total distance of the three-day cycling marathon: 150 miles
- Distance covered on the first day: 64 miles
- Distance covered on the second day: 64 miles
- Distance covered on the third day: 22 miles
- Number of charities receiving donations: 2 (Licenced Trade Charity and Julia's House children's hospice)
Sources:
- [1] "Wadworth brewery celebrates 150 years with charity cycle ride" by an unknown author, published on [undated] (no date specified in the original text).
- [2] Wadworth's official Facebook page, published on September 1, 2023 (no date specified in the original text).