The Big Ride for Palestine 2026
We will be planning a series of one day city rides in July and August 2026
Provisional 2026 Ride Dates
Weekend 1 - 18 & 19 July
Weekend 2 - 25 & 26 July
Weekend 3 - 1 & 2 August
Weekend 4 - 8 & 9 August
In 2025, a total of 2000 riders joined us in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Ireland.
More cities are hoping to ride in 2026. Some cities which are close to each other may ride on different days in the same weekend - so riders can ride together on two consecutive days.
Cities are now deciding which weekend to have their ride so look out for more details about our 2026 rides.
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MECA and Gaza Sunbirds in 2026
This summer we will be fundraising for Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA) our long term partner in Palestine and once again for Gaza Sunbirds. Details to follow.
MECA works for the rights and well-being of children in Gaza and in the West Bank. They have been working in Palestine for 36 years. With the support of The Big Ride for Palestine, MECA and local partners provide food parcels, hot meals, clean drinking water, and other essential aid to families impacted by Israel's attacks across Palestine. They will provide psychosocial support for traumatized children whenever it is possible including sports and other physical activities.
The Gaza Sunbirds are a team of para-athletes based in the Gaza Strip, founded by Alaa al-Dali, an Olympic hopeful cyclist, who was shot in the leg by an Israeli sniper in 2018, whilst watching the March of Return. Though he had hoped to compete in Paris 2024, Alaa made a historic debut competing for Palestine in the 2024 Paracycling road World Championships in Zurich and is competing internationally in 2026.. Most of the Sunbirds team remain in Gaza working with their communities.
Solidarity with Palestine and The Big Ride
Raising Solidarity with Palestine In Unions & Organisations
We encourage riders and supporters to raise solidarity resolutions in their unions, community groups and party wards. This gives us the opportunity to raise the issue of Palestine with the organisations we are involved in as well as raising funds to support low income riders and help keep our rides happening. We will post a draft resolution for you to use soon.
