350 Miles Bike Ride 31st July to 3rd Aug 2025

🚴 Sikh Helpline Scotland to Birmingham Bike Ride 2025

Dates: 31st July – 3rd August 2025
Distance: 350 miles over 4 days

The Sikh Helpline’s signature PRO Bike Ride is back for 2025 – and it’s bigger than ever! This summer, take on our most ambitious cycling challenge yet: riding 350 miles from Edinburgh to Birmingham over four unforgettable days – all to raise funds and awareness for a great cause.

🗓 Ride Schedule

Day 1: Edinburgh → Newcastle (120 miles)
Day 2: Newcastle → Leeds (100 miles)
Day 3: Leeds → Derby (80 miles)
Day 4: Derby → Birmingham (50 miles)

👥 Who Can Join?

Everyone aged 18 and over!
Whether you’re a solo cyclist or riding as part of a team, this event is perfect for anyone with a sense of adventure and a passion for making a difference. With the right training and support, this challenge is achievable for riders of all fitness levels.

💪 How Fit Do I Need to Be?

This is a challenging endurance ride, but with the right training, it’s totally doable. You’ll be riding up to 120 miles a day, so we recommend building up your cycling stamina and aiming to maintain an average speed of 14mph. Training tips and group training weekends are available via the Sikh Helpline.

🏠 Accommodation

You’ll be staying in local Sikh Gurdwaras each night. All accommodation will include washing and drying facilities. Sleeping arrangements will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own sleeping bag if preferred.

🚴 Equipment & Kit

Participants must supply their own road bike, which must be in good working order and recently serviced. A full kit list will be shared after registration. Basic tools, spares, and pumps will be available, and additional gear can be stored in support vehicles.

[Click here for full Kit List]

🧳 Luggage & Support

No need to carry your own gear – your luggage will be transported daily by our support vehicles. Just bring a small saddle bag, bum bag, or camelbak for essentials like snacks, sunscreen, or energy gels.

🍽 Food & Nutrition

  • Breakfast & Dinner: Provided by local Gurdwaras (strictly vegetarian)

  • During the Day: We’ll stop at local cafes and restaurants for lunch

  • On the Ride: Support vehicles will be stocked with fruit, water, gels, and energy bars

✅ What’s Included

  • Return transport for you and your bike from Birmingham to Edinburgh

  • All accommodation

  • Bottled water, snacks & fruit on cycling days

  • Support vehicle with backup, transfers & luggage handling

  • Qualified mechanic & first aid support

❌ What’s Not Included

  • Road bike and personal cycling equipment

  • Specialist gear such as tri bars, helmets, or shoes

  • Personal cycling insurance (strongly recommended – consider British Cycling)

🤝 Support on the Road

You’ll be supported by an experienced ride leader and tail rider, as well as a support vehicle for mechanical or medical issues. This is a group event – you’ll never be left behind, and rest stops are encouraged. Remember: it’s not a race!

💰 Sponsorship & Fundraising

There’s a minimum sponsorship target of £350 per rider. Your fundraising helps support the vital work of the Sikh Helpline. Once registered, you’ll receive a fundraising pack full of tips and tools to help you reach your goal.

[Click here to Donate or Sponsor a Rider]

📝 How to Register

Places are limited and fill up fast!
To register your interest, email your NAME and PHONE NUMBER to:
📧 [email protected]
We’ll then get in touch with full details and next steps.

🙌 About the Sikh Helpline

The Sikh Helpline (SHL) is a UK-registered charity offering a free, confidential support service to people from all backgrounds. Our experienced team helps individuals facing issues such as:

  • Domestic and child abuse

  • Bullying

  • Mental health concerns

  • Substance misuse

  • Cultural and faith-based challenges (e.g., Kakaar issues in schools)

Your participation directly helps us continue this important work.

⚠️ Important Information

  • All riders must train appropriately and ensure their bike is in safe working condition.

  • Cycle helmets are mandatory.

  • Please follow the Highway Code and respect all road users.

  • Be mindful of the environment – dispose of waste responsibly at rest stops or in support vehicles.

Ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime?
Be part of something truly meaningful and ride with us from Scotland to Birmingham in 2025!

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