On Friday 13th October 2023, a group of 17 thrill-seeking, intrepid Ruffer explorers are taking on the challenge of cycling from the Ruffer London office to the Ruffer Paris office - cycling over 100km on day 1, and over 200km on day 2.

This will be no mean feat, and although croissants and pain aux raisin a-plenty will provide much needed motivation to keep the pedals turning, a donation in support of a deserving charity will give a huge uplift to morale, and of course, to the charity and those individuals they are able to support through their work. The team have been training hard to attempt the journey, and a colossal effort will be required to complete the 300km.

We have chosen to raise money for 2 charities:

Spending time on your bike can provide valuable head space to help you process the emotions of your day, both big and small, whilst the rhythm of cycling also allows difficult conversation to open up at its own natural pace. The New Normal is a charity that recognises the benefits of conversation in dealing with mental health struggles and bereavement in particular. For some riders, raising money to help TNN is the key motivation behind the challenge, after witnessing the profound impact the charity has been able to have on the lives of close friends.See more: https://youtu.be/cwkaQxGwVVU

Please see the TNN 'team member' page below to donate.

St Andrews Youth Club is based nearby to Ruffer in Westminster and aims to enrich young lives by providing a sense of belonging, fun and informal education its members, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Ruffer has selected St.Andrews this year as a key focus for its fundraising efforts.

Please see the St Andrews 'team member' page below to donate.

See more: https://www.standrewsclub.com/about-club

With thanks from us all.

The team: Peter Lunt, James Fouracre, Carmen Montero Mundt, Gareth Saunders, Eleanor Moriarty, Polly Milsom, India Somerside, James Drake, Alex Barnett, Adam Asenjo, Jocelyn Hickson, Joshua Sheng, Matt Walton, Paul Herring, Rory Goodman, Rory McIvor, Tom Matterson