Factory to Festival
Postponed until September 2020
Factory to Festival is the annual charity cycling event run by the Helping Hand charity from Leyland Trucks.
The event usually forms part of the Leyland Festival, which has sadly been cancelled for 2020. Factory to Festival will still go ahead, but is being rescheduled to take place in September 2020.
An exact date will be announced in due course.
Love cycling? If you’re looking to add to your bike miles this year and raise money for a good cause, then sign up to the Factory to Festival cycling challenge.
Now in its 3rd year - and open to friends and family of Leyland Trucks employees, our partners and our sponsors - the 2020 Factory to Festival bike ride, in aid of Leyland Trucks’ Helping Hand charity, gives experienced and novice cyclists the choice of three different challenges at varying levels of difficulty.
So, whether you’re a pro cycler looking for a new route, or a family wanting to increase your pedal action, we have an option for you as we work together to raise money for worthy local causes.
Sign up today!
Participants have a choice of the following rides:
Our partners for this year’s ride include Lancashire DAF, The Leyland Festival Committee, St Catherine’s Hospice Leyland (main charity partner), South Ribble Borough Council, British Cycling, Atlas Copco, Essential Industrial, Brigade, KPI Industrials, Schneider Electric, Pailton, Office Team and MADE Profiles.
For more information, download our application form here or contact helpinghand@leyland-trucks.co.uk.
Thank you in advance for your support of this event.
Costs
XF and CF rides: £50
LF ride: £25 (single rider), £50 (family ticket – 2x adults, 2x children) PLUS £5 for any additional child
Included in ticket price:
About the routes
CF:
Length: 75.225 miles
Ascent: 4534 ft
Descent: 4488 ft
Hills: 40.0% | 40.9% | 19.1%
Terrain: Road
XF:
Length: 119.439 miles
Ascent: 7473 ft
Descent: 7424 ft
Hills: 41.1% | 41.9% | 17.0%
Terrain: Road
LF (Guild Wheel route):
Length: 27.241 miles
Ascent: 1013 ft
Descent: 1013 ft
Hills: 38.8% | 31.4% | 29.8%
Terrain: Mixed
Highlights
Facilities
What others say
“Being an outdoorsy family, the opportunity to conquer a new challenge together by completing the 'Factory to Festival' last year was one we were quick to consider. Our children were apprehensive at first, but quickly realised what an achievement it would be and became determined that they would be able to complete it.”
“We were all excited and a little nervous as to whether our legs would hold out for the duration, making it an exhilarating, enjoyable and emotional day from the beginning.”
“Our children were proud to receive their race numbers and beamed as they set off for their longest ride to date, enjoying the comradery and conversation with other riders along the way. Arriving as one unit to Worden Park was a fantastic way to end the event, with a real sense of celebration from all the riders upon completion. For my wife and I, seeing our family complete such a challenge together and knowing that an amazing cause has inspired the event, makes us proud to have been a part of it.”
Sign up today!
About Helping Hand
Helping Hand is a non-profit organisation run by a dedicated committee of Leyland Trucks and PACCAR Parts employees. Founded in 1994 by a group of enthusiastic workers who wanted to help disadvantaged employees and local causes, the charity has recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and to-date, has raised in excess of £1million. Throughout the year, employees and their families raise money through various fundraising events, which is then donated to local charities, organisations and good causes.
Now in its 3rd year - and open to friends and family of Leyland Trucks employees, our partners and our sponsors - the 2020 Factory to Festival bike ride, in aid of Leyland Trucks’ Helping Hand charity, gives experienced and novice cyclists the choice of three different challenges at varying levels of difficulty.
So, whether you’re a pro cycler looking for a new route, or a family wanting to increase your pedal action, we have an option for you as we work together to raise money for worthy local causes.
Sign up today!
Participants have a choice of the following rides:
- XF: 120 miles through the beautiful North Lancashire countryside with approx. 7,500 feet of climbing
- CF: 75 miles through the stunning hills of South East Lancashire with approx. 4,500 feet of climbing
- LF: 30 miles around the city of Preston’s Guild wheel cycling tracks
Our partners for this year’s ride include Lancashire DAF, The Leyland Festival Committee, St Catherine’s Hospice Leyland (main charity partner), South Ribble Borough Council, British Cycling, Atlas Copco, Essential Industrial, Brigade, KPI Industrials, Schneider Electric, Pailton, Office Team and MADE Profiles.
For more information, download our application form here or contact helpinghand@leyland-trucks.co.uk.
Thank you in advance for your support of this event.
Costs
XF and CF rides: £50
LF ride: £25 (single rider), £50 (family ticket – 2x adults, 2x children) PLUS £5 for any additional child
Included in ticket price:
- Factory to Festival t-shirt
- Free supply of water, energy bars etc.
About the routes
CF:
Length: 75.225 miles
Ascent: 4534 ft
Descent: 4488 ft
Hills: 40.0% | 40.9% | 19.1%
Terrain: Road
XF:
Length: 119.439 miles
Ascent: 7473 ft
Descent: 7424 ft
Hills: 41.1% | 41.9% | 17.0%
Terrain: Road
LF (Guild Wheel route):
Length: 27.241 miles
Ascent: 1013 ft
Descent: 1013 ft
Hills: 38.8% | 31.4% | 29.8%
Terrain: Mixed
Highlights
- Discover Lancashire’s scenic countryside en-route to the finish line
- Ideal for individuals, couples and families
- Raise funds to help local causes
- Be part of a record-breaking fundraising mission
Facilities
- Toilets
- Parking
- Water and snacks
- Pit stops
- Support van
What others say
“Being an outdoorsy family, the opportunity to conquer a new challenge together by completing the 'Factory to Festival' last year was one we were quick to consider. Our children were apprehensive at first, but quickly realised what an achievement it would be and became determined that they would be able to complete it.”
“We were all excited and a little nervous as to whether our legs would hold out for the duration, making it an exhilarating, enjoyable and emotional day from the beginning.”
“Our children were proud to receive their race numbers and beamed as they set off for their longest ride to date, enjoying the comradery and conversation with other riders along the way. Arriving as one unit to Worden Park was a fantastic way to end the event, with a real sense of celebration from all the riders upon completion. For my wife and I, seeing our family complete such a challenge together and knowing that an amazing cause has inspired the event, makes us proud to have been a part of it.”
Sign up today!
About Helping Hand
Helping Hand is a non-profit organisation run by a dedicated committee of Leyland Trucks and PACCAR Parts employees. Founded in 1994 by a group of enthusiastic workers who wanted to help disadvantaged employees and local causes, the charity has recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and to-date, has raised in excess of £1million. Throughout the year, employees and their families raise money through various fundraising events, which is then donated to local charities, organisations and good causes.
Lake Ballaton Cycle Challenge September 2019
** CONGRATULATIONS to the team, they completed the challenge in under 11 hours. The full team started and finished, a true team effort and an amazing achievement. Please keep the sponsorship coming in!! Thank you!**
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2nd Annual Golfing Tournament
Helping Hand held their 2nd Annual Fundraising Golf Day
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FUNDRAISE FOR US
If you would like to raise money for Helping Hand, or have an idea bout a fundraising event, please come and speak to one of the Committee or email us here. We'd love to hear your ideas and help you with your fundraising.
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