16-07-2025
Family-run pub hosts annual bike ride for Cancer Research UK
A FAMILY-run pub located on the outskirts of Carlisle has just held its 16th annual bike ride for Cancer Research UK.
The Spinners Arms in Cummersdale, owned by husband and wife Alain and Alison Davis, hosts the sponsored bike ride every year.
The weekend is the pub's 'busiest time of the year' and sees live music alongside community spirit.
This year, 37 people took part in the ride on Saturday, July 12, one of the city's hottest days.
(Image: Supplied) Alison said: 'It brings everyone together and it's a good day that's become legendary in the pub.
'It's for a charity that is very close to everyone's hearts, and we appreciate everyone who supports us, from local businesses to our volunteers and marshals.
'We'd also like to thank the other pubs which act as checkpoints for our cyclists, they are always fantastic.'
The team are yet to tally their total from this year's event, but the amount raised will be revealed by the end of August, Alison says. Over their 16 years of hosting the event, they have raised over £100,000.
(Image: Supplied) She added: 'For such a small pub, we do brilliantly.
'It all started with a random conversation at the bar during New Year's 16 years ago. We were talking about keeping fit and the idea came from there.
'Our first year had 15 participants, and it grew considerably from there. One year we had over 100 cyclists, and during lockdown we did a virtual ride.
'It's something we all look forward to.'
This year, the check-in points included: The Crown & Thistle, The Stag, The Otter Inn, The Wheatsheaf, The Lowther Arms, The Black Lion, The Bridge End and the Bluebell.
Alison ended: 'Thanks to all the cyclists, stewards, our amazing bar staff, to Thomas & Joe for kicking the music off and special thanks to Dan Mason for stepping in at the very last minute to keep the music going, to McCalls for the pies and Galiford Try for sponsoring them and Kath & Cath for the bakes. Thanks as well to everyone who's sponsored us!'
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