Quintessentially Foundation’s 2021 Bike Ride - UK Edition in partnership with Velusso supporting Grief Encounter and the Ruth Strauss Foundation.

Between Wednesday 8th September and Sunday 12th September, 50 cyclists took part in Quintessentially Foundation’s Twelfth Bike Ride from Carlisle to the Cotswolds in partnership with Velusso and in aid of Grief Encounter, the Ruth Strauss Foundation and the Quintessentially Foundation’s own grassroots funding programme.

A total of £400,000 was raised by the individual fundraising efforts of the cyclists. 

The cyclists took on the challenge of cycling over 500kms in four days from Carlisle through to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and Cotswolds, ending at Daylesford. The team of hardy athletes were challenged with some tough cycling routes such as the Kirkstone Pass and Mam Tor.  

The funds raised will enable the charity partners to deliver on their respective missions and ambitions. 

Grief Encounter will use the funds to reach even more bereaved children and young people with 1:1 counselling and ensure they receive the support they need in the darkest of times. Grief Encounter’s long-term counselling intervention provides a place for bereaved children to unpack their emotions and trauma. 

The funds raised will also help further develop the RSF Family Support Service (FSS) and the RSF Training Programme for Healthcare Professionals. The FSS allows RSF to help families prepare for grief, death & dying by providing guidance on how to start the difficult conversation with their children about their terminal diagnosis. 

Since 2008, over 4000 miles have been cycled and more than £4 million raised through the Quintessentially Foundation Bike Ride.