Tour de Ralph 2026
5th - 7th June 2026
Join Us!
Tour De Ralph is back
for the 4th year running
3 days, 3 counties, 1 shared purpose!
We would love for you to join us on our most inclusive and uplifting coast to coast cycle challenge yet!
Supporting creative sports and arts opportunities for young people across the UK.
secure your place on the 2026 Tour De Ralph with a £50 deposit today
What to Expect ?
3 Day Fully Supported ride
Approx 50 miles per day
Inclusive pace groups - all abilities welcome
Food, accomodation, travel to Scarborough and support included.
Baggage transfers, water stops and mapped tested GPX routes.
Mechanical support throughout.
This challenge isn’t about being the fastest.
It’s about about community, achievement and the spirit of Live Like Ralph.
The Route
Day 1 | Friday 5th June | Scarborough - York
Morning Coach travel to the coastal town of Scarborough and ride into Yorks historic centre.
Followed by an overnight stay and group evening meal.
Day 2 | Saturday 6th June | York - Skipton
Beautiful Country side miles finished with an award winning Skipton Pie!.
Followed by an overnight stay.
Day 3 | Sunday 7th June | Skipton - Lytham
The final day of cycling is one to be remembered! There is something quite special about arriving back to Lytham green in convoy where friends, family and community welcome you back!
The sense of achievement is incredible!
The entire route is planned, supported and cycled at your pace.
Who Can join ?
Everyone!
Whether you’re:
New to cycling
Returning after a break
or riding every weekend
You’ll be placed in a group that matches your pace and experience
This is an inclusive challenge — designed for encouragement nor competition
Fundraising
Every mile cycled helps create real moments of joy, confidence and belonging for young people.
Your fundraising directly supports:
skateboard coaching for kids who’ve never set foot on a board
access to creative workshops and safe practice spaces
musical equipment for rising young bands
art projects, studio days and mentoring
inclusive cycling sessions and adaptive sport
fashion and design pathways for young creators finding their style and voice
Its bigger than funding programmes,
it’s smiles on faces, skills in hands, and doors opening where they never normally do.
How it works
Enter now and pay a £50 deposit to secure your place.
This will be deducted from your fundraising target.
Each rider has a fundraising target of £950 (plus £50 deposit)
Once your place is reserved we will give you the details to set up a JustGiving Page so you can easily keep track of your donations and sponsorship amounts.
What your fundraising makes possible.
Live Like Ralph ensures that every penny raised contributes toward putting smiles on children’s faces
Such as:
a child on SEN spectrum joining weekly skateboarding sessions feeling safe and supported and gaining incredible confidence and skills.
a teenage band recording their first track with the correct equipment.
Young artists buying materials to showcase their work for the first time.
Budding fashion designers and creatives accusing funds to purchase materials and equipment to create their first collection.
A community skate spot getting refurbished instead of falling apart
access, belonging, confidence and creativity - no matter the background or circumstances.
When you ride, you won’t just complete a challenge.
You will help a young person see whats possible for them.
What’s included.
2 nights accomodation.
Breakfasts, Lunch and evening meals.
Coach transfer to Scarborough.
Baggage transfers.
Planned Routes and GPX files.
Water and rest stops.
Support Riders and mechanical back up.
Welcome home celebration and finishers medal.
Spaces are limited
Secure your space Today with a £50 deposit.
A challenge you will never forget and a cause that changes lives!
FAQs
5
Do I have to raise £1000?
1
Yes.
Your deposit of £50 is included in this total, leaving £950 to fundraise.
If you prefer you may self fund the remaining amount rather than fundraise..
Will I get help with fundraising?
2
How do I register?
We will provide support to make fundraising simple and stress free, including:
help setting up a personal and sharable online local giving fundraising page. once this has been set up you can accept online donations from your supporters and fundraising events to easily keep track of your total.
we also have dedicated volunteers in our core team who can help with fundraising ideas if you need any extra support..
How many miles per day?
3
Approx 50 miles per day..
Can I ride an E-Bike?
4
No.
Tour De Ralph is a pedal-powered challenge only. Riders must complete mileage without an e-assist.
Click the sign up now button to secure your place with a £50 deposit. Once your place is confirmed we will send the information regarding the fundraising page set up.