For Glynn, signing up for John O’Groats to Land’s End isn’t just about the miles. It’s about honouring his dad, raising awareness of multiple sclerosis, and turning a long-held idea into something that truly matters. At 33, Glynn lives in Surrey ...
Accessible Cycling Sessions Are Returning in Spring 2026
We’re pleased to share that our accessible cycling sessions will be returning and expanding in Spring 2026. These sessions are all about creating inclusive opportunities that break down barriers and allow people to enjoy cycling in a supportive and ...
What We’ve Been Working On: Behind the Scenes at BTUKFMS
As we move into 2026, the team at Bike the UK for MS has been busy laying the groundwork for the months ahead. From preparing for university refresher fairs and supporting new riders, to improving how people connect with us and planning for our 2026 ...
Cycling training for your first multi-day bike ride
Training to ride across the a country can seem like a daunting prospect. With the right preparation and cycling training, the excitement and sense of achievement that long cycling trips can provide are yours for the taking. Whilst cycling is as simp ...
Why We’ve Returned to JOGLE (John O’Groats to Land’s End)
If you’ve spent any time looking into cycling end to end in the UK, you’ll probably be familiar with LEJOG - Land’s End to John O’Groats. It’s often talked about as the way to do it. But for 2026, we’re returning to riding JOGLE - John O’Groats to L ...
Winter Cycling Tips: How to Stay Warm, Safe, and Motivated
Winter cycling can feel daunting, cold mornings, early sunsets, and the temptation to stay warm indoors are all too familiar. But with the right mindset, kit, and preparation, riding through winter can be one of the most rewarding parts of the year! ...
MS Therapy Centres: Building Community Connections
Over the past couple of months, we’ve been meeting with MS Therapy Centres and MS Charities across the UK. We have been reaching out to build our MS connections, relationships and creating a positive impact in the MS community. What have we done? ...
November Team Updates
As the nights draw in and the year winds down, the BTUKFMS team has been busy behind the scenes. Here’s what we’ve been working on this November. Niamh Niamh has been leading the charge on refreshing our website for the 2026 season, upda ...
Hitting the Road: Our University Visits to Bangor, Bath & Bristol
Over the past month, the Bike the UK for MS team has been out on the road visiting universities across the UK to meet new students, spread the word about our rides, and inspire people to take part. These visits are an important part of how we connec ...
How to use Social Media to Reach Your Fundraising Goal
It is so important to use your social media to spread the word about your challenge! Let friends and family know what you’re doing and don’t be afraid to ask for their support. By sharing your story, you can connect with your donors and show your pr ...
Workplace Fundraising You Can Do in Your Lunch Break
We’ve created a list of 10 fundraising ideas you can do at work. Workplace fundraising is a great way to enhance your professional relationships, encourage team building and increase awareness of MS! You don’t need a big budget… just one lunch ho ...
Budget Fundraising at Uni: 25 Ideas that Actually Work
Got 2 hours and £20? Raise £100+ with your society, flat, or on your own! These ideas are ideal if you are a university student and can fundraise on campus, BUT they can be easily adapted to suit you! If you're not a student on campus, common roo ...
How to Tell your Story and “Why” to your Donors
Tell Your Story in 60-Seconds to Unlock Donations It’s good to tell your donors why you are completing a ride with us. This creates an emotional connection between yourself, the donors and the cause. You don’t need a perfect speech. You need an h ...
Setting up your Fundraising Profile
Setting up your fundraising page with us is simple. Use this blog as a guide to help you, with step-by-step instructions. After this, your profile will be ready to go! Get signed in In the top menu bar, find the ‘teams’ icon. Click on it, ...
Everything You Need to Know About Fundraising for Bike the UK for MS
Fundraising to Fight MS Thinking about joining us at Bike the UK for MS? Take a look at the fundraising goals you will need to meet to make the most of your trip and impact as many people as possible! The money you raise will have a direct and ...
Meet our new placement students!
For the 2025–26 academic year, we’re delighted to welcome four new placement students to our team. They are joining us for their university placement year, taking time out from their studies to volunteer with Bike the UK for MS. They all bring uniqu ...
Lon Las Cymru 2025 – Four Days. 260 miles. One Unforgettable Adventure.
Lon Las Cymru, where challenge meets community, and every mile makes a difference. This August, our riders took on the length of Wales on Lon Las Cymru, a route famous for its relentless climbs, sweeping descents, and breath-taking landscapes tha ...
Fuel for the Ride: Hydration and Nutrition Tips for A Bike the UK for MS Challenge
Whether you're cycling across Britain from Land’s End to John O’Groats or taking on the hills of Lon Las Cymru, focusing on your hydration and nutrition can make the difference between a brilliant day on the bike and a battle to the finish line. ...
From Trike to Ironman: Mark’s Journey with MS and Bike the UK for MS
Meet Mark: Teacher, Husband, Rider, Fighter Mark Godman-Sinclair lives in Bournemouth with his wife Katie, where he teaches English at Bournemouth School for Girls. A passionate educator, he’s been shaping young minds for six years. Outside t ...
King Alfred’s Way 2025: Four Days, Three Riders, One Epic Adventure
Three riders. Three Route Leaders. Four days of sunshine (mostly). This May, a small but mighty group of cyclists took on the legendary King Alfred’s Way with Bike the UK for MS. The challenge brought together a team of cyclists and volunteers for a ...
Todd Whitlow’s Transatlantic Adventures with Bike the UK for MS
Meet Todd: MAMIL, Teacher, Adventurer Todd Whitlow might describe himself as just another "Middle-Aged Man in Lycra," but behind the acronym is a life rich with global cycling adventures. Based in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tod ...
What to Expect on King Alfred’s Way
A legendary four-day off-road cycling adventure through ancient Britain. Ride through 10,000 years of history From ancient stone circles and Iron Age hillforts, to sweeping chalk trails and woodland tracks, the King Alfred’s Way Cycle offers o ...
Riding Together: Accessible Cycling Days for MS Communities in Bath and the Forest of Dean
At Bike the UK for MS, we believe everyone deserves the chance to feel the joy and freedom of being on a bike—no matter their age, ability, or diagnosis. That’s why we were thrilled to bring together two brilliant local MS communities this March for ...
From Solo Rides to Shared Purpose: Hilary Jackson’s Bike the UK for MS Story
Meet Hilary Jackson: Fitness Instructor, Solo Cyclist, and MS Fundraiser Hilary Jackson is no stranger to long days and physical endurance. As a fitness instructor based in the South of England, she’s built her career around helping other ...
2025 Charity Bike Rides for MS: Join the Journey
A Year of Adventure and Impact Gear up for an incredible year of adventure as we announce our highly anticipated schedule of 2025 charity bike rides for MS! Our six extraordinary events will bring together cycling enthusiasts and passionate indiv ...
Pedalling with Purpose: Matt Obeng’s Journey with Bike the UK for MS
From the Battlefield to the Bike: Meet Matt Obeng Life is full of unexpected paths, and for Matt Obeng, cycling became the road that led him to healing and connection. A former serviceman with two active combat tours in Iraq in 2004 and 2 ...
Cycling Through Life with MS: Paul James’ Journey with Bike the UK for MS
From the RAF to the Road: Meet Paul James (PJ) For many, life takes unexpected turns, and for Paul James —better known as PJ—this couldn’t be more true. A lifelong sports enthusiast and former Royal Air Force serviceman ...
10 Camping tips for a Bike the UK for MS Cycling Challenge
When camping on a Bike the UK for MS trip such as Land’s End to John O’Groats, it is essential to make sure you have the correct equipment and follow the camping tips below to ensure you have the best time.Camping not for you? The Scottish Highland’s ...
Felix’s long day on the King Alfred’s Way
A gentle start and a good job it was too! The first part of my big day riding the King Alfred Way route took me from Reading down to Farnham. This part of the route featured a decent number of road sections on quiet country lanes as we left the urba ...
Day 1 of #MOVE4MS
2,101 km moved on day 1 of Move4MS 2025. The 375 members of Bike the UK for MS’s Strava club are aiming to move 150,000 km in January - One KM for each person living with MS in the UK. It’s not too late for you to join the movement and fill the first ...
Consistent Training: The Key to Summer Cycling Success – Part 2
Part two of Felix's Consistency Tips when training for a multi-day cycling trip. Read Part 1 here! Don't Take it on Alone This also features in my winter cycling tips but linking up with someone else to improve your commitment to training is a huge h ...
10 Years of Bike the UK for MS: A Journey of Impact, Community, and Resilience
The experience of our Executive Director, James Whateley. As I reflect on the last 10 years of Bike the UK for MS, I’m filled with immense pride and gratitude. What started as a small idea—a dream born on the roads of America—has grown into somet ...
Consistent Training: The Key to Summer Cycling Success part 1
Here is the latest installment of Felix’s training tips series – this time covering the importance of training little and often to help get you ready for summer cycling adventures like a Bike the UK for MS trip. Whether you are used to riding and are ...
Charlotte and Olivia’s Bike Rides
Placement Students Charlotte and Olivia took to the saddle - not once, but Twice! Felix set them on a challenge to document their own autumnal bike ride as non-cyclists, sharing their experiences from a new rider’s point of view before meeting for a ...
Felix‘s Top Tips for Winter Cycling – Part 2
Here is part 2 of Felix's Guide to Winter Cycling! Including the final 4 tips to complete the list. check out part 1 first if you haven't seen it yet! Tip 4 - Mudguards As you will be able to tell by looking at any of my bikes, I am often g ...
Packing Your Cycling Gear – Part 1
Packing for a supported bike tour like our 2025 trips requires some planning – not least for what riding kit to bring. Here are some of my best tips for packing your cycling gear ahead of taking on a trip like Land’s End to John O’ Groats or Lon Las ...
Felix‘s Top Tips for Winter Cycling – Part 1
Getting out on the bike during the winter months can be more challenging because of any one of what I sometimes call the “four factors” (where Factor Four conditions are when all are present and even I think riding outside would be madness…!): rain, ...
Charlotte’s Guide to Packing as a Route Leader
As the elected most organised packer of the Bike the UK for MS team, I am going to talk through my must haves for our trips as a route leader. It can certainly be difficult packing for your first trip, but after having a few goes this Summer I have f ...
Bike the UK for MS Heads Off-Road
Gravel riding has become increasingly popular across the cycling world and I must admit that personally, I hadn’t quite got what all the fuss was about. Things changed after testing out both the Coast to Coast route as well as our new King Alfred’s W ...
2024 Route Leader Recap: Our best Stories of the year
2024 has provided some great stories and everlasting memories for both riders and route leaders. Read our standout story from each trip this year.
New Placement Students join the team!
Meet Charlotte and Olivia, the two new placement students working with Bike the UK for MS in 2024. As we come from different Universities and other ends of the country, we thought we would get to know each other and understand why we both took on th ...
#MOVE4MS: three times around the Earth
We moved three times around the Earth in January for those living with MS Bike the UK for MS’s January #move4ms challenge was to move 1 kilometre for each of the 130,000 people living with multiple sclerosis in the UK. After 31 days ...
Meeting up with MS Society local support groups
UK Programme Manager, Felix Young, shares a report from his visits to two of the MS Society support groups that our riders' fundraising goes towards. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to meet two of the MS Society support groups close to wh ...
Route Leading: “It’s almost better than doing it yourself”
All you need to know about volunteering as a Route Leader with Bike the UK for MS
Cycling in Cornwall & Devon -“Big Bosses” of LEJOG
Bowser in Mario, the Elite Four in Pokemon and all other video game big bosses elicit the same thrill, excitement, frustration and dread in gamers. They push your skill, persistence, ingenuity and willpower to levels that the rest of the game does n ...
Cycling in the Highlands: Experience Scotland’s Natural Wonders on Two Wheels
It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no suc ...
2024 Charity Bike Rides for MS: Join the Journey
A Year of Adventure and Impact Gear up for an incredible year of adventure as we announce our highly anticipated schedule of 2024 charity bike rides for MS! Our four extraordinary events will bring together cycling enthusiasts and passionate indi ...
Celebrating Your Impact: £50,000 raised to promote MS awareness and help MS Support Groups
Discover how our riders raised £50,000 in 2023 for MS awareness and support, empowering MS Support Groups across the UK.
MS Stories: East Cumbria MS Society Group
Over the years, Bike the UK for MS has visited many different MS Society groups, having supported and been supported by them across many of our trips throughout the whole history of the charity. One such group is the East Cumbria MS Society Group. T ...
10 Years of Bike the UK for MS – Throwback to 2014
June 2024 will mark 10 years since the first Bike the UK for MS trip as 12 riders took on John O’ Groats to Land’s End. We wanted to take this chance to cast back to memories of the trips that have brought the charity to where it is today and to cel ...
University RAG Partnerships with Bike the UK for MS
Over the years, Bike the UK for MS has worked with many University RAG groups, having students from a number of different universities riding with us. Looking ahead to the 2024 Trips, we are excited to continue this fantastic partnership, working wi ...
Local Cyclocross Race donates to Bike the UK for MS
Bike the UK for MS was the official charity partner of Round 1 of the Western Cyclocross League on Sunday 24th September in Frome with organizer Avid Sport donating £1 per rider entry to Bike the UK for MS. With 172 riders taking the start line a ...
Cycling Lôn Las Cymru: A Spectacular 4-Day Adventure through Wales
Bike the UK for MS ventured into the heart of Wales with the inaugural Lôn Las Cymru ride in May. This challenging yet rewarding route covers approximately 250 miles (400 km) from the picturesque town of Holyhead to the vibrant cities of Cardiff. Th ...
How Dan Derbyshire’s Father Inspired Him to Cycle for MS
A Personal Connection to MS and Passion for Cycling Meet Dan Derbyshire, an inspiring individual who has embarked on an incredible journey to cycle for MS with Bike the UK for MS. Dan's father has been living with relapsing and remitting MS for 16 ...
Meet Felix Young, the New Bike the UK for MS Programme Manager
We are thrilled to introduce you to Felix Young, the new Programme Manager for Bike the UK for MS. Felix is an avid cyclist with an extensive background in coaching and event organisation. He has been a part of the Bike the UK for MS community since ...
A-Z Fundraising Ideas for MS: 26 Creative Ways to Raise Money for Charity
Discover 26 creative fundraising ideas to fight Multiple Sclerosis with our A-Z list. Make a difference today!
Zwift Training for MS Rides
Starting January 31st, our weekly virtual Zwift training rides are back for everyone! Whether on Zwift, keen for a social chat on Zoom or need some added motivation for a home workout, we've got you covered. Join Bike the UK for MS founder, James ...
Riding with MS – Shine A Light
With the new year upon us, we decided what better way to celebrate our amazing Bike the UK for MS alumni than to dedicate our "Shine the Light" monthly section onto those that inspire us most! To start this off, we couldn't think of anymore bett ...
How Bike the UK for MS supports the MS community
Our trips truly would not be the same without meeting the amazing members of the MS Society groups up and down the UK. Meeting with these individuals is such a highlight of every trip, and this a great way for our riders to not only learn more about multiple sclerosis (MS) but also to remind them to keep pedaling as their hard work is helping so many amazing people! As our 2022 summer season has come to an end, we wanted to reflect upon the main reason we run our trips – To support those living with MS. With an estimated 130,000 living with multiple sclerosis in the UK, it is imperative to us to support research to find a cure for the disease.
2022 Year in Review
With the depths of winter creeping ever nearer, it feels like a good time to cast our minds back to the past summer season and reflect on what has been another extraordinary year for Bike the UK for MS.