The Big Ride for Africa is the ultimate challenge event based out of a unique base camp in the beautiful British countryside.

Join us virtually or at the live event, 15th – 16th September 2021.

Street Child have partnered with Threshold Sports to create the ultimate challenge event for everyone.

There are one and two-day cycling options, the option to run or walk a half or full marathon on day two, or combine two sports to create a Duathlon. All participants will start and finish at the same location.

The event runs over two days with the base camp opening from 16:00 on Tuesday through until 10:00 on Friday. All facilities will be available on site from showers to spare tyres, food to fun and friends.

The routes are categorised by colours, ranging from an easier blue route to a challenging black route. Distances range from 40km per day to 170km, varying in elevation.

Cycling –

Blue – Easy to Moderate – approx 40km -60km

Red – Moderate to Challenging – approx 80km-120km

Black – Challenging to Tough – approx 140km -170km

Running –

Yellow – Half Marathon distance walk/run

Orange – Full Marathon walk/run

Taking on The Big Ride for Africa is a huge endurance challenge, whichever challenge you’re doing. Every year the event raises a huge amount to help children and communites.

Registration will open in 2021, so register your interest now to be kept up to date!