2025

Ride for Ralph

Sunday 5th October | Park View, Lytham| £20 Entry Fee

Join us for a one-day cycling event in memory of Ralph Roberts

and fund creative opportunities for young people across the UK.

The details

Start & Finish: Queen Elizabeth II Park View Playing Fields, FY8 4JE
Registration: From 8:00am
Safety Briefings: 8:30am & 9:30am
Mechanic on Site: Until 10:00am (Provided by Apex Cycleworks)

Entry closes: 9:00pm 4th October 2025

Choose Your Route

Three scenic, beginner-friendly routes through the Lancashire countryside:

  • 20 miles – Ideal for casual riders or families

  • 40 miles – A solid challenge with support

  • 60 miles – A longer ride for those up for it

All routes are fully signposted with GPX files available 1 week prior to the event
Water & snack stations on route
Finisher medals for all riders
Recovery wagon available for emergencies - thanks to JTH Taxis

All participants must agree to the safety waiver during the sign-up process.

Entry and Fundraising

Entry Fee: £20 per rider
Fundraising Suggestion: £20 or more

You’ll be riding in memory of Ralph and helping fund projects from SEN skate sessions to community music funding.

Once you register, we’ll send simple, step-by-step guidance to set you a local giving fundraising page or, for an “admin fee” donation of £20, we’ll do it for you. Just tick the box at checkout.

Why Ride For Ralph?

Ride for Ralph is about doing something brilliant

for yourself, and for others.


It’s a chance to move, challenge yourself, and spend a day in the fresh air, all while raising money for a cause that gives young people real opportunities to thrive.

Every rider helps fund creative, community-led projects that support young people through skateboarding, music, and the arts, the things Ralph cared about most.

You’ll be part of something meaningful, active, and fun,

with a medal at the finish line and impact that goes far beyond the ride.

Open to ages 12+

  1. Under 18s must ride with a responsible adult

  2. Road bikes, hybrids, and e-bikes welcome

  3. Routes are low elevation and beginner-friendly

  4. Helmets are compulsory

Who Can Ride?

Hit the “Enter Now” button, share a few details with us and pay the small entry fee - That’s it!

You’re in!

Once you’ve signed up, you’ll get:

  • A confirmation email

  • A link to set up your fundraising page (or the option to have us do it for you)

  • Final event info including maps and GPX files — available one week before

  • Updates via the website and social media in the run-up to the day

what happens next?

access the Ride for Ralph 2025 – Participation Waiver & Safety Agreement on our policies page

 FAQs

  • Nope. All routes are beginner-friendly with low elevation. Whether you're new to cycling or just fancy a fun day out its a great event for all levels!

  • Road bikes, hybrids and e-bikes are all welcome. As long as it's road-safe and comfortable for distance, you're good to go. Helmets are compulsory!

    • A signposted route (20, 40 or 60 miles)

    • GPX files

    • Finisher’s medal

    • Water & snack stations

    • Recovery wagon provided by JTH Taxis

    • On-site mechanic support (until 10am) by APEX Cycleworks

    • Facilities at the finish line

  • All funds raised go directly to Live Like Ralph CIC — helping fund creative opportunities for young people in skateboarding, music, and the arts.
    👉 See how your fundraising makes an impact

  • We suggest a minimum of £20 fundraising, but the more you raise, the more lives we can impact. We will provide instructions to create a local giving page, or for an admin fee of £20 we will create one for you.

  • Once you register, we’ll send you an email with instructions on how to set up your fundraising page on LocalGiving — or we can do it for you for an “admin fee” donation of £20.

  • Yes! Just make sure each person registers individually.

  • Registration opens at 8:00am. There will be safety briefings at 08:30am and 9:30am. Riders can start after their chosen briefing.

  • We’ve got a recovery wagon on standby (courtesy of JTH Taxis), water stations along the route, and phone support available if you run into issues.

    • A working, road-safe bike

    • Helmet (required)

    • Water bottle (refill stations available)

    • Basic repair kit (inner tube, pump, tyre levers if you have them)

    • Suitable clothing for the weather

    • Snacks for the ride

    • Charged mobile phone

  • The event will go ahead whatever the weather, so dress accordingly! In the unlikely case of dangerous conditions, we’ll contact all riders by email and social media with updates.

  • Unfortunately, we can’t offer refunds as this is a charity fundraiser and all entry fees go directly to supporting our projects. If you can’t ride, you’re still welcome to fundraise or transfer your place to a friend just let us know in advance as its important we have all rider details for safety reasons.

  • We’ll email all registered riders the GPX files and route info one week before the event. signage will be clear on the day. GPX will also be published on the www.livelikeraph.com website as well as in the Facebook event page.

  • You will find the Ride for Ralph 2025 – Participation Waiver & Safety Agreement on our policies page