A Tour De HICA cycling challenge raised £6,910 to help fund and support causes and activities across the HICA care group.

Participants took on the challenge using a variety of exercise equipment, including six exercise bikes, a treadmill, and a rowing machine. The event, held over 24 continuous hours, saw employees, residents, and friends of HICA come together to cycle a total of 1,970 miles, surpassing the initial goal of 1,750 miles, the distance from Land’s End to John O’Groats and back.

HICA Group’s chief executive Terry Peel said: “We are over the moon with the outstanding success of the Tour De HICA challenge and the incredible support we received from our employees, residents, their relatives and other associates. Overall, everyone’s participation and dedication in reaching a total of 1,970 miles is a testament to our shared commitment to improving the lives of those in our care.”

HICA Group is headquartered in Hull, with homes and services across Lincolnshire and Lancashire. The Tour De HICA event brought together individuals from various HICA locations, including HICA at Home in Grimsby, Doncaster and Hull.

Led by agricultural mechanic Nigel Wright, the farming community across North Lincolnshire provided around 88 sponsors and raised £2,600, nearly 40% of the total funds raised.

Wright said: “As a proud member of the region’s farming community, the overwhelming support HICA Group’s challenge received was wonderful and we are so pleased to provide the generous contribution. The funds will be used to help improve the quality of life for local people and we’re delighted to have been involved in such a worthy cause.”