Cardiff - 19 July

We had a super response of solidarity from the streets of Cardiff, the first Big Ride of the summer series 2025. The picnic in the Bute park was a welcome lunch break for all the families and friends riding through the city, around the bay and along the Taff Trail.

Bristol - 26 July

The Bristol ride was very successful, with lots of support all along our route, which went through a lot of the busiest parts of the city. We were also brilliantly supported by Bristol PSC, the BPA and The Arc.

Manchester - 2 August

Another fantastic Big Ride for Palestine in Manchester with 250 riders signing up, about 1/2 being new riders, many amazed by the incredible solidarity amongst the riders. As always it worked because so many riders take on additional support roles. 

Warm and enthusiastic support from the many neighbourhoods we cycled through, which mutually lifted everyone’s spirits.

Birmingham - 2 August

A great days ride out with an incredibly diverse group of 200 cyclists setting out from Millennium Point and riding via Coleshill and Meriden to a spectacular lunch stop and welcome in the ruins of Coventry Cathedral. Then back via Hampton in Arden to a fantastic reception along the Stratford Road and an uplifting event with food, music and speakers in St. Johns Church, Sparkhill.

Sheffield - 9 August

Over 216 riders joined us on our circular route from Sheffield through Chesterfield on a mix of road and beautiful canal paths and trails. We were welcomed back into Sheffield by an overwhelming and warm reception by the people of Darnall, including independent councillor Quais Al-Ahdal who successfully led the campaign to Boycott Coca-Cola throughout Darnall. We are proud to have welcomed folks from all walks of life and backgrounds, from veteran Big Riders to first time politically active protesters, from those coming from UK cities as far as Glasgow to Bristol, to asylum seekers from Eritrea and Palestine. Our diversity only strengthens our community, bringing us together in solidarity with the people of Palestine.

London Kings Cross - 9 August

Starting near Kings Cross Station the ride made its way through Islington and out onto Hackney marshes, before a lunch stop in Valentine's Park, hosted by Redbridge PSC. Our afternoon route took in some quiet traffic free miles and busy residential areas before coming to an end on Wanstead Flats.

London Burgess Park - 9 August

150+ riders set off from New Peckham Mosque in south London and enjoyed overwhelming support for Palestine from the public and all the communities of London we encountered.

London Paddington - 9 August

Great ride from London Paddington! Fantastic reception from Kingston & Richmond PSC at Kew Green. We stopped at Battersea Park before riding to the end.
A wonderful group of riders made it a wonderful ride!

Newcastle - 16 August

This was the second Big Ride in Newcastle. It tripled in size from last year with more than 230 riders taking part. The route took riders along the river Tyne and past Rafael, the only Israeli state owned arms factory in the UK, before going through four of the busiest areas in the city, ending with an amazing event at the Star & Shadow. The event had food, live music, several short Gaza Sunbirds films, Palestinian art, children's activities and merchandise for sale.

Ireland - 16/17 August

Newly formed cycle club with Cycle Ireland 'Lapwing and Sunbirds’, an apartheid free club, hosted the cycle from Dublin to Belfast. 210km, through 6 counties, hosted by 8 community groups and connecting with 1000’s.

While Palestine was at the forefront of the cycle, conversations were also had about the shared struggle between Ireland and Palestine and the legacy of British colonialism in Ireland, the continued occupation of the 6 counties in the North of Ireland and the interconnection of colonial powers.