Supporting Foodbanks at Hunt ADR

Cycle for Foodbanks: Supporting Foodbanks at Hunt ADR

The Story So Far…

Since 2018, we have collaborated with many others in the ADR and related sectors to collect donations for foodbanks in the UK and Ireland.

Together, we’ve raised thousands of pounds and provided essential items like food, toiletries, nappies, and other non-perishable goods to help those who are most vulnerable. A special thanks goes to Systech International, Clerksroom, Shoosmiths (Manchester) and the IDRC for helping with donations, collections and facilities.

We believe we must continue supporting those who can’t afford to feed themselves. It’s often said that any of us could be just a few paydays away from needing to use a foodbank.

To support this, Hunt ADR Chief Executive Gregory Hunt is doing a static cycling challenge, covering a distance of 2092.4km, to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring that everyone has access to food.

We urge urge you to contribute directly to your local foodbank, or below you can find the virtual route Gregory is taking and the links to the specific foodbanks he is supporting as part of this initiative.

Unfortunately Gregory’s progress was halted in March 2023 due to a knee injury and he had surgery in summer 2024. But good news, as of September 2024 he got back on the saddle and you can scroll on for an update on his progress below!

Status Update

Well, it’s taking Gregory longer than he originally planned! He was doing well until he suffered another knee setback, but with surgery complete he is now back on the bike as part of his rehabilitation. So progress is finally happening, though still at a managed pace.

So far he has peddled 1,318.04km, spending 56 hours and 1 minute on the saddle. He is currently just under 110km from Cork, so that would put him somewhere around Cahir in County Tipperary, Ireland.

[Last updated on 14th November 2024]

Click the picture below for news of a recent donation of £70 to Fans Supporting Foodbanks in Liverpool, where Gregg discussed food poverty with Ian Byrne MP before Liverpool v Aston Villa on 9th November 2024.

Stop Offs

COMPLETED

Billericay to Hull

This leg saw Gregory cycle from his home of Billericay, to his University town, Hull.

COMPLETED

Hull to Edinburgh

This leg saw Gregory cycle from Hull to Edinburgh, his only Scottish stop, chosen due to it being the home of close friends.

COMPLETED

Edinburgh to Skelmersdale

In this leg Gregory cycled from Edinburgh down to the North West town of Skelmersdale, Lancashire, where he spent his childhood.

COMPLETED

Skelmersdale to Rhyl

In this leg Gregory cycled from Skelmersdale to Rhyl. Like many families from Liverpool in the 1970s, Gregory visited North Wales and Rhyl in particular as a child. This leg was featured by The Rhyl, Prestatyn and Abergele Journal and you can read the article here.

COMPLETED

Rhyl to Belfast

In this leg Gregory crossed the Irish Sea and headed back to his roots with a visit to Belfast.

IN PROGRESS

Belfast to Cork

Keeping with his Irish ancestry Gregory is heading to Cork, for his only stop in Ireland. Once he reaches Cork he will head back over to England where his next stop will be Bude in Cornwall.