Brightwake

12/02/2026

The Brightwake team have received this fantastic award from Action for A-T in recognition of our fundraising efforts.

We aren't done yet with supporting this fanastic charity as they need funds for medical research to speed up the process of identifying a cure for Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T). Click on the link to learn more. https://actionforat.org/

Pictured holding the trophy is Brightwake's Lewis Cotton, who's daughter, Emilia, has been diagnosed with the condition. To learn more about her story Emilia's Endeavour

24/10/2025

We’ve received this message of thanks from Rugby star Jonny Wilkinson, Lead Patron of Action for A-T
The Brightwake team are extremely grateful for all the support received during and after the Way of the Roses charity cycle ride to raise money for Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T) research and Emilia's Endeavour
Total donations are now £11,941.
Thanks Jonny. Rest assured, we’re not done yet!
Watch this space for more fund raising activities in support of this fantastic charity and the work they are doing.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/way-of-three-roses-cycle
https://actionforat.org/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579003443403

05/10/2025

Challenge complete!

The Action for A-T cycling team have made it to Bridlington and have raised £10,276 for Emilia's Endeavour doing it.

They should all be very proud of themselves. Even the sun has come out to congratulate them.

The work of research into Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T) is going to take a lot more support though, read more about it and donate using the following links.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/way-of-three-roses-cycle
https://actionforat.org/
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CrT8tB26B/?mibextid=wwXIfr

05/10/2025

Day 3, the final leg. The weather forecast was for a dryer sunnier day, but that’s not how it’s started out!
The Action for A-T riders are out for the remaining push over to Bridlington on the east coast, hopefully the chippy will still be open when they arrive.
It’s been a mammoth trek so far, in some truly awful weather, but all in aid of a great cause. To learn more about Emilia, Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T). and maybe help with a financial donation, please click the following link:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/way-of-three-roses-cycle

04/10/2025

Day 2, and with a combined age of circa 330 years and extremely sore bottoms, the team press on to Pocklington. It’s around 90km and there is a weather warning for wind and rain.

The only things crazy enough to be out in the elements this morning are people committed to the Action for A-T charity bike ride and the livestock that don’t have any choice.

It’s all in aid of a great cause though. Click the link below to learn about Emilia’s story and why the guys are doing this to raise money for research into Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T).

We’re nearly at the fund raising target too, if you can spare a little, please help us get there!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/way-of-three-roses-cycle

03/10/2025

The 272km Action for A-T Charity bike ride to Raise money for research is underway!

The Brightwake team have set off from Morecambe bay on the first leg to Pateley.

It’s 99km and a 1,471m climb, with storm Emma closing in on them. The weather is predicted to be heavy rain and high winds later making this even more arduous, so please check out the charity page and give generously if you can, all donations will be highly appreciated!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/way-of-three-roses-cycle

03/09/2025

This October, members of Brightwake will embark on the Way of the Roses, a challenging 272 km coast-to-coast cycle ride from Morecambe to Bridlington over three days (Friday, 3rd – Sunday, 5th October 2025). Through this journey, they aim to raise funds for Action for A-T, a charity driving vital medical research toward treatments and a cure.

To help us make a difference, please check out the Justgiving page!

Help Emilia's Endeavour raise money to support Action for A-T

23/09/2024

Over the weekend, 'The Old Spokes' completed their 280km ride and raised over £3,500 for Maggie's Nottingham . Thank you to everyone for all of the support and donations on the journey.

If you want to donate, there is still time, please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/page/theoldspokes-london-bruges

21/09/2024

The lads have done it, 280km down!

Finished in Bruges this morning, greeted with some beautiful weather, all in aid of Maggie's Nottingham

Well done to the team, get home safe!

19/09/2024

Best of luck to Stephen Cotton & Iain Osborn, part of 'The Old Spokes' who are taking on London > Bruges over the next 3 days! All in aid of raising money for Maggie's Nottingham 🚴‍♂️

If you would like to donate, please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/page/theoldspokes-london-bruges

12/09/2024

1 Week to go!

'The Old Spokes' of Brightwake will be setting off on a 280km cycling trip in aid of Maggie's Nottingham going from London to Bruges.

To keep up to date with their progress or donate, please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/page/theoldspokes-london-bruges

27/08/2024

This September, Brightwake members will be taking part in a gruelling bicycle ride from London to Bruges, covering 280km in just three days in aid of Maggie's Nottingham.

To donate, Read the full article here: https://brightwake.co.uk/blogs/news/brightwake-s-old-spokes-to-cycle-280km-for-maggies