In June 2010, four riders cycled for 8 days on 3 speed Guv’nors from London, across northern France and onto Morzine in the French Alps, a journey of 800 miles. In doing so they raised £50,000 for the Lavender Trust, a charity set up for the support of women affected by breast cancer.

This unique fundraising event was hugely successful and the Lavender Trust and Breast Cancer Care were thrilled with both the amount raised and the exposure that it brought to such an important charity. For this reason the four riders have decided to take on this physical challenge again, only this time they will cycle an even harder route.

On Saturday 26th May 2012, these intrepid riders will set off from Barcelona in Spain and pedal their bicycles 800 miles over the Pyrenees, traversing southern France to the Alpine town of Morzine Avoriaz. They will be riding unsupported on Pashley 3 speed Clubmans, dressed in replica vintage cycling clothing, carrying only a small saddle bag with one change of clothes, spare parts for the bike and maps. Reminiscent of a scene from an old Tour De France they will cycle along roads and pass over many mountains made famous by the world’s toughest cycle race.

If you wish to show your support for the Angel Ride, any donations would be very gratefully received. Please visit www.justgiving.com/angelride2012 for further information.

If you are a Pashley owner do come and join us for the Diamond Jubilee Picnic Ride on the 3rd of June 2012. There will be lots of fine tea and cakes and a cycle ride through historic Stratford-upon-Avon and the lovely Warwickshire countryside. For more information and to purchase a ticket, please visit… www.picnicride.co.uk. We’ll look forward to cycling with you on the day!

‘The Summer of Cycling is a national campaign running between March and October 2012 which aims to encourage more people to cycle. The All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group and The Bicycle Association, alongside the force of 23 cycling organisations are aiming to double cycling this summer.

It’s about encouraging everyone with an interest in cycling to share the fun and introduce just one friend, neighbour, colleague or family member to cycling.

The Summer of Cycling brings together a whole host of organisations from charities, NGOs, industry manufacturers and retailers, as well as major UK cycling event organisers. It is very much a collaborative effort, with racing organisations being able to promote the Summer of Cycling just as easily as local cycle campaign groups or cyclists like yourself.’

Visit www.summerofcycling.net for more information on how to get involved!

If you’re reading this there is a good chance your application for a valued place on the London Tweed Run 6th May has been unsuccessful; alternatively you may just be on our site browsing our range of beautifully British bicycles and tricycles. In either case you’ve arrived in the right place for a chance to secure a place on this exclusive ride. Pashley have 2 VIP tickets to the event to give to 2 lucky people. We like a bit of interaction with our customers and the same holds true for this Tweed ticket draw. If you send us a picture of you with your Pashley bike direct to hello@pashley.co.uk with ‘Tweed Run Tickets’ in the subject line we’ll take them all in to consideration and pick 2 winners. Closing date for entries is Wednesday 2nd of May. We’ll inform the winners by e-mail.

Some pictures will also be chosen to go on the gallery as well.

It was an exciting day today for everyone at Pashley as we welcomed the BBC into the factory for their outside broadcast of the Chancellor’s Budget speech.

Production staff worked happily around the live broadcasts throughout the day, which were presented by Jo Coburn and Paul Lewis. It is really good to see the BBC putting British manufacturing in the limelight.

This is a great shot of the Guv’nor and its owner sporting a very presentable Moustache! It’s featured in the first UK edition of The Moustache Calendar, titled “The Very Best” in celebration of the rich heritage of the moustache in the United Kingdom, and of Great British Brands.

The net profits of sales will be donated to Movember, an annual charity event held during the month of November that raises awareness and funds for research into cancers affecting men.

For more information, visit… www.themoustachecalendar.com

These are some of the jolly chaps from the Guv’nor Owners Club who recently participated in a jaunt around the county of Warwickshire on their Guv’nors, and visited Pashley and The Traditional Cycle shop whilst on route. They had “beautiful weather, great company, and smashing cycling routes provided by Rob from Shakespokes Cycling Club… altogether the recipe for a great weekend”. It’s lovely to see so many Guv’nors out enjoying the Great British countryside.

Based on the bicycles dropped by parachute behind enemy lines in the 1940′s, the new Pashley Parabike gives you comfort, speed and a sense of true freedom. Equally at home in the city or a country lane, this bicycle is sturdy, practical and stylish, yet surprisingly fast. With 5-speed hub gears and fully enclosed drum brakes, the Parabike is a proper ‘can-do’ machine.

Available with a matt-finish frame, in Ash Green or Dusk Blue. SRP: £540.

Free spirited ladies will just love the new Pashley Penny. Designed to be ridden along country lanes with the wind in your hair, this bicycle is built for rural adventuring. With its 5-speed hub gears, fully enclosed hub brakes and Brooks sprung saddle, the Penny is a dependable bicycle that will always be there for you, the one you will always want to ride.

Available with a matt-finish frame, in Willow Green or Dusk Blue. SRP: £540

Pashley’s jolly Sales Executive John has married the beautiful Jacqui in a lovely, sunny Summer wedding. What a wonderful day! Many congratulations to you both from us all.