In 2022, Pierre-Henry Gagey of Louis Jadot and his Burgundian friends joined forces with international teams of cyclists to raise funds for associations in the restaurant and hospitality sectors that were badly affected by the pandemic.

Now in its 5th year, Bike to Care is travelling to Champagne. On 1st and 2nd June 2026, teams of international hospitality personalities, chefs and sommeliers will once again gather from the four corners of the world and test their cycling endurance on the 200km circuit through the Champagne region - the hilliest ride so far! Each team will be responsible for raising sponsorship funds and choosing the charities that support and nurture the hospitality sector.

The UK will be supporting this year’s event with another strong team, led by Hatch Mansfield’s Mark Calver and Aaron Turner. They will be joined by members of the UK hospitality industry including Joanne Taylor Stagg from the Pennyhill Park, Grant Campbell from the Nobu London, Nicholas Davies from the Marylebone Hotel, Veryan Palmer from Headland Hotel Fistral Beach, Dan and Rohaise Rose-Bristow from the Torridon, Rob Flinter a hotelier, David Connell from the Exclusive Collection Hotels, Matt Winterton from Berry Bros and John Stimpfig from First Press Publishing.

The entire sum of money raised by the UK team and their contributors will be donated to Hospitality Action, the trade charity for all those who work or have worked in UK hospitality. Since 1837, Hospitality Action has consistently innovated to deliver financial and mental health support alongside advice and signposting to people facing poverty, homelessness, and deteriorating mental health.

To find out more about Hospitality Action, please visit www.hospitalityaction.org.uk.