From 10-18 June is Bike Week, the biggest nationwide cycling event in the UK. It aims to promote cycling and its many benefits for everyone – and it’s a message we can get behind!

In October of last year, we held our first Pedal for Paws event at our southern training centre in West Sussex. It was a huge success, with over 100 participants and over £4,000 raised. Now we’re gearing up for Pedal for Paws 2017, returning to our southern centre but also taking the event to our centre in the Midlands, too!

Canine Partners’ national events officer Sian Wilson said: “After the success of last year’s Pedal for Paws in the south we are thrilled to be taking this event to the Midlands so that even more people can take part and help us change lives for the better.

“It should be a fantastic day – giving people a fun challenge and the chance to soak up the sights of Leicestershire’s countryside.”

Last year, Invictus Games gold medalist and former RAF aircraftsman Mike Goody took part and said: “I loved taking part in last year’s Pedal for Paws – it was absolutely fantastic.

“There was a great atmosphere on the day and it was amazing to see so many people supporting Canine Partners.

“I can’t wait for it to return so I can get on my bike again in support of this life-changing charity.”

Bike Week is a great opportunity to dust off the road bike and get some practice in for this year’s event. So whether you want to improve your finish time from last year, or want to try our cycle routes for the first time, sign up for a place now!

> Sign up for Pedal for Paws 2017 – South now

> Sign up for Pedal for Paws 2017 – Midlands now

We are also selling cycling tops for £25.00 in our online shop if you want to dress the part while training! Buy now.