New dates announced for Transaid’s LEJOG Cycle Challenge

We are pleased to announce new dates for our Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) cycle challenge, as we invite our supporters to saddle up and celebrate our 20^th anniversary between Tuesday 2^nd and Saturday 13^th June 2020.

The event will take riders through many of the UK’s top scenery hotspots, from the picturesque lanes of Cornwall up to the stunning hills and glens of the Scottish Highlands. What is more, the funds raised from the event will be help us transform lives by improving commercial driving standards and ensuring better access to healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa.

According to Florence Bearman, Head of Fundraising at Transaid, LEJOG promises to be an unforgettable experience. “After a period of reflection following Cycle Zambia 2018, we are now firmly focused on a grand depart from Land’s End on 2^nd June 2020.

“This is a truly iconic ride for any bike-it bucket list and we’ll be following the same 972-mile route taken by thousands of riders every year. Plus, we’re offering opportunities for both single riders and teams to get involved, enabling groups of friends and colleagues to share in both the pedalling and fundraising.”

Transaid is partnering with cycle tour specialist Classic Challenge to organise the event, with single riders able to sign up for either the full 12-day adventure (travelling home on Sunday 14^th June) or to any number of the four three-day legs. Relay teams can include up to four riders, each tackling one leg of the journey – and with companies invited to enter multiple teams.

Alan Hunt, Managing Director of trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull UK – and one of the first to sign up as a solo rider – is looking forward to the challenge: “LEJOG is about the whole industry coming together to support Transaid. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and the chance to do something truly amazing to help others; no doubt with some valuable networking included along the way!”

Individual cyclists signing up to do the challenge end-to-end must pay a £250 registration fee and raise a minimum sponsorship target of £2,750. For a single stage of the challenge, there is a £150 registration fee and commitment to raising at least £1,250 in sponsorship. Teams of four riders riding one stage each will pay a group registration fee of £400 and must raise at least £4,000 collectively.

Click here to see full details of the challenge, including an information pack.