The Sailors’ Children’s Society Bridge2Bridge cycling challenge has once again achieved incredible success, raising over £30,000 to support children and families from seafaring backgrounds facing financial and emotional crisis.
Now in its third year, the challenge saw 13 riders take on the gruelling 212-mile route from the Severn Bridge in Bristol to the Humber Bridge in Hull over two days. What started in 2023 with our CEO, Adam Walsh, riding the distance solo has quickly grown into one of the charity’s flagship events.
This year, Adam was joined by fellow John Good Group riders Megan Tudor and Paul Cook, riding alongside ten other participants from across the region. This year’s riders included:
- Adam Walsh – John Good Group
- Andy Rankin – Drax
- Chris Reid – RTS Infrastructure Services Limited
- Craig Bell – Startingpoint
- Helen Simpson – J.Marr Seafoods Limited
- Matt Green – Portico
- Megan Tudor – John Good Group
- Nick Tudor – Woods of Hornsea
- Oscar Sowden – Oscar Sowden Fitness
- Paul Cook – Pettitts Travel, part of John Good Group
- Rob Brocklesby – Adams & Green
- Simon Clarke – Portico
- Zachary Whitelam – MS3.net
Megan’s story in particular captured the spirit of the event, having only bought her first bike six months ago, and with 60 miles being her longest ride before the challenge, her determination to complete the 212-mile journey was both humbling and inspiring.
Support from across John Good Group also played a key part in the fundraising total. The Group sponsored food and accommodation for the riders, while the Matthew Good Foundation match-funded employee donations and contributed an additional £2,000 in Champion Grants, helping to push the total beyond £30,000.
Reflecting on the event, Natasha Barley, CEO of Sailors’ Children’s Society, said:
“Over the two days, we saw some amazing teamwork and personal growth. It was incredible to watch Megan Tudor, one of the John Good Group riders, overcome her self-doubt. She only purchased a bike six months ago, and the longest ride she’d done was 60 miles. Her grit and determination to cross the finish line was very inspiring, and seeing her dad, Nick Tudor, and Simon Clarke ride alongside her on the second day, and everyone in the group cheering her on, was amazing. We had another rider, Rob Brocklesby, who came off his bike on the first day. We managed to get his bike fixed, and despite his injury, he got back on and rode the second day. The determination and resilience of the riders was truly inspirational. It’s no mean feat completing a challenge like this.”
Adam Walsh, CEO of John Good Group and founder of Bridge to Bridge, added:
“Seeing what Bridge to Bridge has grown into is just incredible. To have 13 riders from across different businesses and communities come together, push themselves to the limit, and raise over £30,000 this year is beyond what I could have imagined when I first did this in 2023. I’m really looking forward to seeing what can be achieved in 2026.”
Bridge2Bridge will return on 11–13 September 2026, with registration now open via the Sailors’ Children’s Society website: Bridge2Bridge 2026.
We are proud to continue supporting Sailors’ Children’s Society and would like to thank every rider, sponsor, and donor who made this year’s event possible, with special congratulations to our own Adam, Megan, and Paul for their incredible efforts on the road.