1000 miles for Hero Dogs

British Countess, Lady Bathurst embarks on a 1,000-mile cycling journey across the British Isles on her Porsche e-bike in support of retired police dogs. Battling harsh weather and impatient drivers, she meets heroic officers and their loyal dogs, celebrating the unbreakable bond between humans and animals in this heartwarming adventure.

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The Longer Overview

In this heartwarming epic tale, Countess Lady Bathurst, a spirited and compassionate aristocrat, embarks on a remarkable journey to honour the brave police dogs who’ve served the British nation. As the founder of a cherished charity for retired police dogs, she sets out to raise awareness and funds by cycling 1,000 miles from the picturesque coast of Cornwall to the rugged Highlands of Scotland on her Porsche e-bike accompanied by cycling cops, friends and supporters.

Along the way, Lady Bathurst meets heroic police officers and their loyal canine partners, hearing their extraordinary stories of courage and dedication. Facing Britain’s famously unpredictable weather, grueling climbs, and the occasional frustration of road-sharing with impatient drivers, her unwavering determination and charm win over hearts across the country.

Filled with laughter, heartfelt encounters and inspiring moments, Pedals and Paws celebrates the resilience of the human and canine spirit, the breathtaking beauty of the British Isles, and the unbreakable bond between humans and their four-legged heroes.

A story with it all!

  • As the Countess heads through the British Isles she is joined by the wife to the former British Ambassador to Iran (among other things)… and of course her husband, the Earl shows his loving support both from the 15,000 acre Cotswold Estate and surprising her along the way.

  • An intimate insight into the lives of British police officer Dog Handlers from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands. The love of their dogs and the isolated lives they live often as first responders. With dogs that become adored by their familties during their Police careers.

  • Cycling to help the lives of dogs at the end of the working service - a situation leaving them with an unfunded retirement as their handlers can’t let them go - whilst also needing to train new dogs. Dogs who in their careers save countless lives from lost children to the elderly with dementia.

  • Travelling the length of the UK the ever changing cycling group take us on a tour of beautiful British scenery and people from drones, actions cameras and more. Bless with the weather (both for drama and beauty) The top and bottom of Britain really shine.

  • Not content with just the heart warming story of heroic police and dogs - Pedals and Paws explores the issues of riding 1000 miles on the british roads - something we are all being promoted! Exploring the issues and approaches with a team of every changing TV celebs.

  • A contenious aspect of the ‘challenge’ for the trolls but also a fascinating insight into how the e-bikes compare to the wide range of bikes used by the accompanying police officer cyclists. How much easier really is it?

  • Lady Bathurst

    THE COUNTESS

    Founder of the NFRSA charity and the protagonist of this great cycling adventure from Lands End to John O’Groats

  • Alice McCaire

    THE AMBASSADOR’S WIFE

    Lady B’s best friend… and someone who found themselves along for the ever growing ride!

  • POLICE AND THEIR DOGS

    A 21 day cycle through Britain, visits to Police HQs and Training Centres. Meeting Chiefs on Motorbikes, handlers and more

  • LORD BATHURST

    THE EARL

    The husband to Lady B, her biggest fan and ‘causer of tears’

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