Lucion Group Prepare To Ride The C2C2C 100-Mile Charity Bike Ride

June marks Bike Week, the UK’s largest cycling awareness week, and also sees the celebration of the United Nations World Bicycle Day, held annually by the United Nations to promote a sustainable transport system and achieve health equity. Cycling contributes to cleaner air, less congestion and positive health benefits. This June, our teams across Lucion Group will be getting on their bikes for the annual Castle To Coast To Castle (C2C2C) 100-mile charity bike ride across Lincolnshire. 

About C2C2C

First held in 2011, the C2C2C (castle to coast to castle) was introduced as a way to get more people cycling, raise some money for charity and have some fun. There were 79 participants in the first event, of whom 55 had never ridden the 100-mile distance before. Over the last decade, C2C2C have had over 4600 people riding in the event, and have now raised just short of £200,000 to support local Lincolnshire charities. In addition to this many riders have used the event to raise money for their own nominated charities. 

This year the ride takes place on Thursday 29th June 2023. Held on a weekday, the C2C2C event aims to get people from local businesses out of the office and onto their bikes whilst raising money for charity.

The Charities

Each year the event selects different charities to support and every penny of rider donations goes to these charities. The 2023 charities are:

1. Children’s Bereavement Centre - Based in Newark, the Centre is open to children aged 3 to 18 and we offer a welcoming and safe environment for them and their families to receive the help and guidance they need at one of the most devastating times in their lives.
2. Men’s Sheds - Men’s Sheds are community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together. As a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, they help reduce loneliness and isolation.
3. MS Society - MS Society funds world-leading research into Multiple Sclerosis. The Lincoln Group provides support and an opportunity for those living with MS to connect with other people from the community and share experiences. 

About Our Team

As a sponsor for the event, we have the opportunity to enter 10 riders into the event. This year we have members from across the Lucion Group of companies taking part in the C2C2C. 

• Chris Parr - Group QHSE Director, Lucion Group
• Darryl Hall - PAS128 Utility Manager, Midland Surveys Ltd
• Edward Carr - Graduate Environmental Sustainability Compliance Consultant, Delta-Simons Ltd
• John Rhoades - Associate Geoenvironmental Consultant, Delta-Simons Ltd
• Joshua Redmond - Geoenvironmental Consultant, Delta-Simons Ltd
• Kirsten Mills - Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant, Delta-Simons
• Liam Butler - Senior PAS128 Utility Surveyor, Midland Survey Ltd
• Mike Bosworth-Payne - Geoenvironmental Consultant, Delta-Simons Ltd
• Richard Jobson - Lead Surveyor, Lucion Services
• Stefan Brzeski - Geoenvironmental Consultant, Delta-Simons

John Rhoades, Geoenvironmental Associate said about his participation in the challenge:

“The C2C2C is always a fantastic event and as a company, we’re proud to have both taken part in and sponsored the event for several years. It’s great to be supporting a range of local charities as well as getting out into the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside for the day. I’m really looking forward to this year’s event - we’ve got a few new faces who haven’t taken part before so it will be a great opportunity to spend time with colleagues from across all areas of the business.”

Lucion Group’s Social Impact Fund

As Lucion Group, our foremost dedication lies in safeguarding both individuals and the environment. Operating primarily within the environmental and risk management sectors, we bear responsibilities towards the communities and surroundings where we operate.

We are an organisation focused on protecting people and planet, whilst promoting wellbeing and sustainability in our community. We offersall employees the opportunity to participate in the Cycle to Work scheme. Cycle to Work is available to everyone and allows our members to order a new bike, equipment or both up to the value of £2,000, helping our team to save 32%-47% on the total cost. 

As we constantly strive to innovate, develop, and adapt our business to ensure long-term resilience, we actively seek to attract and retain top talent through engagement and a conscious commitment to sustainable work practices. We are held accountable not only by our own employees but also for the direct impact of our actions and the influence we have on others.

We continually explore opportunities to contribute to the planet and give back to our employees and local communities. Through our group's Social Impact Fund, we make investments in initiatives that drive positive environmental and social changes such as supporting the Cambridge Half Marathon and 100% Swimming.

Find out more about our impact here.