Record turnout as 15 local charities rally riders to pedal for good causes at Bike Oxford 2026
This June, Bike Oxford 2026 will bring together over 700 cyclists for a day of riding, community celebration, and fundraising — with a record-breaking number of local charities taking part.
Fifteen Oxfordshire charities have already signed up to bring riders to the event to raise vital funds for their work. Alongside Bike Oxford’s main charity partner, Sobell House Hospice, charities including Oxford Health Charity, Home-Start Oxford, Oxford Breast Buddy Group, Response, Oxford Gatehouse, SSNAP (Support for the Sick Newborn and their Parents), Helen & Douglas House, the Archway Foundation, Refugee Resource, Asylum Welcome, See Saw Grief Support, Homeless Oxfordshire, Oxford Food Hub and Restore are assembling keen cyclists to take on the challenge, and pedal for good.
Organisers are now encouraging members of the public to get involved by riding for a cause close to their hearts, whether that’s health, youth services, the environment, local community projects, or joining Team Sobell and riding for the hospice’s compassionate end-of-life care that means so much to so many Oxfordshire residents.
“Seeing so many local charities come together through Bike Oxford this year has been incredible,” said Richard Best, Founder of Iconic Cycling Events and Bike Oxford’s Chief Organiser. “It shows how powerful this event has become — not just as a cycling celebration, but as a way for people to make a real difference for the causes and community work they care about.”
Sponsored by Penningtons Manches Cooper, Biddulph Wealth Management and Decathlon, The B4 networking group & Royal Cars, and taking place on Sunday 21st June, Bike Oxford includes three fully supported and signed routes. Riders can choose a scenic city pootle at 25 miles, taking in the architecture and town landmarks, or a more challenging 45 or 75 mile route out into the rolling Cotswolds hills. On Friday 19th June Bike Oxford is also championing a Cyclability ride at Horspath Athletic Ground, supporting a large fleet of adapted bikes in a supported and safe environment.
“Sportives are not a race”, said Cathryn Setz, Bike Oxford Ambassador, “they’re a day out. You ride for the love of it, maybe to beat your best, but mostly to just enjoy cruising along quiet country roads together, with a smile on your face.Whether you’re brand new to cycling or a seasoned pro, it’s a fun event with a great community spirit. The ample snacks at the two feed stations certainly help, too.”
If you’d like to take part and ride for charity, email info@iconiccyclingevents.co.uk and they can help you get a charity place. Alternatively head to the Bike Oxford website to find out more about the event.
