Local children’s charity Ride High, based in Milton Keynes, is inviting the community to get on their bikes and ride for a purpose at their very first Ride MK Cycling Festival, taking place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Furzton Lake. The event invites individuals of all ages and abilities to jump in the saddle […] The post Saddle up for a summer to remember with the Ride MK Cycling Festival appeared first on MK Pulse.
Local children’s charity Ride High, based in Milton Keynes, is inviting the community to get on their bikes and ride for a purpose at their very first Ride MK Cycling Festival, taking place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Furzton Lake.
The event invites individuals of all ages and abilities to jump in the saddle for an unforgettable day of cycling, fitness, and fundraising in support of local children. Participants can join as an individual or team to take on one of four carefully planned routes.
Choose from one of the following; 100-mile or 50-mile road routes, 20-mile redway route (sponsored by Santander Cycles MK), 1.6 mile Ready-Set-Go Route for children (sponsored by Brioche Pasquier UK). All participants will receive a medal and both cyclists and spectators are invited to enjoy a ‘festival feel’ to celebrate their achievements.
A highlight of the event is the 20 mile redway route providing the perfect opportunity for the whole family of all ages and abilities to take on a challenge.
This route offers a safe and scenic off-road ride through Milton Keynes’ picturesque parklands and lakes. Thanks to Ride High’s partnership with Santander Cycles MK, riders can also reserve a free Santander e-bike (minimum age requirement 16 years), making it easier than ever to get involved and make a difference.
By joining the Ride MK Cycling Festival, you’re doing more than just pedalling— by taking on the challenge you are also supporting the work of Ride High and raising vital funds that will support the service they provide to vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the community.
Ride High currently welcomes 120 vulnerable and disadvantaged children each week. The children follow a programme where they learn to ride and care for the horses and partake in clubroom activities to build confidence, resilience, and positive mental health. The support Ride High provides to these children helps them overcome the challenging circumstances they face day to day such as mental health challenges, trauma and neglect. With more than 150 children currently on the charity’s waiting list, the need for support from the local community has never been greater.
Registration is now open! Secure your place and ride for a purpose this summer. Rally your friends, bring the family, and help create a day that changes lives. Register at www.ridehigh.org/ridemk
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