Cycling to Help Break the Cycle: Twinings Team Taking On 1,000 Mile Challenge For ALABARÉ
Hampshire-based wellbeing drinks business Twinings is getting in the saddle in support of ALABARÉ by embarking on a 24-hour cycling challenge.
Colleagues from Hampshire-based wellbeing drinks business, Twinings, are getting in the saddle in support of ALABARÉ, by embarking on a 24-hour cycling challenge.
They’re raising funds and awareness for us, to supports people at risk of homelessness across the region, including provision of bedspaces for young people in Andover, where Twinings has its global Headquarters and UK manufacturing site.
The challenge will see five spin bikes set up in the company’s on-site restaurant on Wednesday, 17 and Thursday, 18 June, with team members jumping on for a spin during the working day.
To reach the 1,000-mile target, the bikes will need to be pedalled at an average speed of 8 miles an hour for the entire length of the event.
The two-day effort, with 12 hours of cycling in each shift, will be led by Michael Harris and Michelle Woods, who both took part in our BIG Sleep at Stonehenge in November 2025.
Michael explains why the team wanted to continue their support for the charity:
“When we first heard about ALABARÉ’s work to provide safe, secure accommodation for people while also giving them the skills and guidance to build more positive futures, we knew we wanted to do all we could to support them.
He continues: “Getting involved in the BIG Sleep at Stonehenge was an inspiring and humbling experience, so now we’re even more passionate about the charity. As keen spinners, Michelle and I thought there was no better way to help break the cycle of homelessness than cycling our way to plenty of fundraising!”
Michael and Michelle are now calling on their Andover colleagues to join them for a stint on the bikes and for other ALABARÉ supporters to add their own virtual miles to the overall target during their own spin classes, road cycling, family bike rides or the daily commute while the challenge is ongoing.
ALABARÉ Chief Executive, Andrew Lord, said:
“We’re incredibly grateful to Michelle, Michael and the Twinings team for their support of ALABARÉ and our mission to provide homes, restore hearts, and empower minds. We also know there’s huge power in the simple act of a cup of tea within our services, bringing calm, clarity and conversation to sometimes difficult situations, but also as a celebration of progress made and positive outlooks.
“Covering 1,000 miles in 24 hours is no mean feat, but I have every confidence that they’ll make it! I’ll be joining the team at Twinings HQ in Andover for the start of the second day of cycling, and I’m looking forward to meeting more colleagues to thank them personally for their efforts to break the cycle of homelessness.”
The Twinings team have raised close to £2,000 already, click below to visit their dedicated fundraising page.
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