Cycle Sportive 2026

About this event

Pedal for Palliative care Join us on Sunday 6 September 2026 for a cycling challenge supporting Willen Hospice. Ride beautiful routes, push your limits, and help local families when it matters most. Book now and save £5 vs the on-the-day price. And this year, we are offering even more for the price of a ticket! Choose your challenge: 100 miles (8:00am) 65 miles (8:45am) 36 miles (9:30am) Family/Accessible Route (~5 miles) (11:30am) – more details coming soon. Includes stunning, scenic routes across Buckinghamshire & Northamptonshire. A dedication to Preston Ayres This year’s Sportive is dedicated to the memory of Preston Ayres, who sadly passed away in December 2025. Whilst Willen Hospice organises the event, Preston was the driving force behind the routes themselves. He carefully planned, rode and checked each route, ensuring they were accurate and fully signposted on the day. His dedication, attention to detail, and passion for the Sportive were fundamental to its success year after year. In honour of Preston and his incredible contribution, all routes for this year’s sportive have been dedicated to his memory.