Sponsored Cycle Ride

A sponsored cycle ride is a brilliant fundraiser because the challenge is completely scalable — a 10-mile family-friendly route raises money just as effectively as a 100-mile century ride when supporters believe in your cause.

The beauty of cycling fundraisers is that training itself becomes shareable content. Document your preparation rides, the hills you conquer, and the miles you clock. Your Kayana Aid page is the place to bring donors along for the journey.

• A roadworthy bike (serviced and safety-checked before the event)
• A planned route with distance and elevation mapped out
• A free Kayana Aid fundraising page
• A helmet and appropriate cycling kit
• Emergency supplies: puncture repair kit, water, snacks, phone
• Volunteers or support drivers for longer routes

1. 01

   Choose your route and distance

   Pick a challenge that stretches you without being unrealistic. Popular options include local cycling sportives, coast-to-coast routes (e.g. C2C, Land's End to John O'Groats), or a personal distance milestone.

2. 02

   Create your fundraising page

   Set up your Kayana Aid page with a photo and your personal reason for cycling. Share it immediately via WhatsApp and social media.

3. 03

   Train and share updates

   Post your training rides on your Kayana Aid page. Even a short update with a photo from a training ride reminds supporters why they donated and encourages others to give.

4. 04

   On the day

   Take plenty of photos along the route. Live updates on social media from rest stops work extremely well — supporters love real-time progress.

5. 05

   Thank your donors

   Post a completion update within 24 hours with your total distance, a photo, and a heartfelt thank-you message.

• Pick a round number as your distance milestone — "100 miles for charity" is a more compelling ask than "97 miles".
• Consider doing the ride in stages over multiple days — this extends your fundraising window and generates more update content.
• Local cycling clubs often support charity riders with route advice, group training rides, and social media shares.
• Enable Gift Aid on your page from day one — don't leave free money on the table.
• A cycling vest or jersey with your charity's name and QR code is great visibility at events.