AllianzGI are sending 2 teams to participate in the fantastic Great Release Challenge to support Onwards & Upwards to break the 'cycle' of reoffending with their amazing work to create social ventures providing ongoing employment opportunities.

Our riders will cycle between 3 prisons either on a 70km or 125km route to raise needed funds to keep supporting the great work of XO Bikes, the first Onwards & Upwards venture.

Throw your support behind our teams however you can, take a look at this great organization and remember XO Bikes for your future cycling needs!

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Friday 10th May 2024 - A cycling challenge with a difference. And a purpose.

An epic prison-to-prison bike ride through the rolling Surrey Hills and over the iconic Box Hill for 125km!

I'm riding THE GREAT RELEASE in support of the charity Onwards & Upwards. Founded to break the cycle of reoffending, they create sustainable social ventures to train, mentor and employ ex-offenders and build them into loved and respected brands.

XO Bikes is their first venture. XO Bikes trains people who have recently left prison to become qualified bike mechanics, give them the support to build stable foundations for their life ahead, and guide them towards meaningful employment.

THE GREAT RELEASE aims to give people the confidence to challenge their preconceptions as well as their organisations' for how to give ex-offenders the means to break the cycle of repeat offending and build a positive and productive life on the outside.

XO Video click here

https://youtu.be/Os8I6aWECbs?feature=shared