Monday 2 September to Monday 9 September 2024
Take on a seven day, 450-mile cycle ride from London to Edinburgh this September. Taking place on quiet, scenic roads, with some serious climbs to tackle - this is a tough but fantastic challenge for experienced cyclists and new riders alike.
Every aspect of the ride will be planned with precision, meaning riders can fully focus on the cycling, taking in the beautiful views, enjoying the camaraderie with other riders, and knowing they are raising vital funds to help end homelessness.
Places for this exclusive ride are limited to just 20 to ensure you have the ultimate ride experience.
When you share, don’t forget to explain what a huge challenge this is and how people can contribute to your fundraising total.
You can also use the hashtag #CrisisBikeRide24 on your posts so we can find them.
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Everything you need to know about the ride can be found in the London to Edinburgh Cycle Challenge brochure.
(8 page PDF)
We've put together a fundraising toolkit to help you talk about your challenge for Crisis and raise vital funds to help end homelessness.
(6 page PDF)
Everything you need to know about the London to Edinburgh cycle challenge.
Complete the form to register your interest and a member of the team will be in touch to confirm your place.
Monday 2 September
London to Cambridgeshire
Distance covered:61 miles
Total climb: 721 metres
Tuesday 3 September
Cambridgeshire to Louth (Lincolnshire)
Distance covered: 89 miles
Total climb: 768 metres
Wednesday 4 September
Louth to Malton (North Yorkshire)
Distance covered: 78 miles
Total climb: 1,125 metres
Wednesday 5 September
Malton to Headlam (County Durham)
Distance covered: 70 miles
Total climb: 1,199 metres
Friday 6 September
Headlam to Wetheral (Cumbria)
Distance covered: 67 miles
Total climb: 1,181 metres
Saturday 7 September
Wetheral to Shieldhill Castle (South Lanarkshire)
Distance covered: 79 miles
Total climb: 1,172 metres
Sunday 8 September
Shieldhill Castle to Edinburgh
Distance covered: 34 miles
Total climb: 448 metres
Monday 9 September
Edinburgh to London by train
To ensure that you have the best possible experience, we will be limiting spaces in the event to 20. You will be part of a supportive group, sharing your journey with others who are dedicated to ending homelessness.
Before you set off, you can get to know your fellow riders at:
The ride will be fully supported by a team of medics, physios and mechanics, as well as the Crisis event team who will be on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Your registration fee of £1,500 covers your accommodation and meals, return transport and bike transfer to London. Crisis will incur these costs to run the event so this must be paid in advance to secure your place on
the ride.
Your personal fundraising target is £5,000.
You will need to provide the following equipment:
We ask that all sponsorship and funds raised are sent to Crisis at the latest eight weeks after the event (Monday 11 November).
We recommend that you set up a JustGiving page. That way all the money you raise gets automatically transferred to Crisis.
No, each person will have their own private room.
There is secure storage at every hotel where your bike will be kept overnight.
At the end of the challenge, your bike will be transported back to London by van, and you can pick it up when you arrive back in London by train on Monday 9 September.
Absolutely! This event will be a serious challenge, but with the correct training and preparation it’s achievable for anyone with a good level of fitness, and this can be achieved with an appropriate training plan. Once you sign up, you’ll receive training tips and a monthly programme to help you prepare.
We will try to accommodate additional riders joining for a single leg of the journey, where possible.
Check the itinerary for details of each day.
Please complete the registration form, including details of your availability, and we will be in touch.
Contact the team on cycle@crisis.org.uk and one of us will get back to you.
