The iconic Ride for Ryder challenge that filled the roads last weekend has raised more than £61,000.

More than 400 riders took part in the annual event on Sunday with all money raised going to the Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in Cheltenham.

The 37^th running of the event saw the cyclists set off from Dean Close School, tackling five scenic routes through the Cotswolds ranging from 40km to 160km.

Riders enjoyed breathtaking countryside views as they passed through villages such as Broadway, Chipping Campden and Guiting Power.

Supported by over 100 volunteers, the day had a fantastic atmosphere with cyclists of all abilities coming together to raise vital funds for Sue Ryder’s expert palliative care and bereavement support services.

Mark Holland, director for Cape Homes who sponsored the event, said: “We were delighted to sponsor Ride for Ryder again this year and have a team take part in the challenge.

“Sue Ryder’s compassionate care has personally touched my life, supporting three close friends over the past few years.

“Taking part in this event is our way of giving back and we’re incredibly proud to contribute to such an important cause.”

Donations are still coming for this year’s event and Matt Reay, community fundraising manager for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, said: “Ride for Ryder 2025 has been another runaway success. It was incredible to see so many cyclists coming together to support Sue Ryder.

“The generosity of our riders and supporters continues to amaze us, and the funds raised this year will help us provide expert palliative care and bereavement support
or families across Gloucestershire.

“We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event possible, including our headline sponsor Cape Homes, our refreshment station sponsor Monatrix, Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I for donating drinks to energise the riders, the mechanics who kept everyone rolling throughout the day and our wonderful army of volunteers.”

Ride for Ryder 2026 will take place on Sunday 12th July and will start and end at Dean Close School in Cheltenham. There are five distances to choose from – 40km, 70km, 90km, 130km and 160km.

For more information and to secure a super early bird place, visit www.sueryder.org/rideforryder