We’re a team of riders cycling from Leicester to Leeds, finishing on 21st June 2026 – World MND Day and Louise’s 40th birthday.

Our goal is to raise vital funds for SITraN Sheffield and the Leeds MND Centre, supporting world-leading research and specialist care for people living with Motor Neurone Disease.

This ride is about community, challenge, and change – pushing ourselves over tough miles to accelerate progress against MND. Every donation – big or small – helps fuel research, improve care, and spread awareness.

Join us, support us, or even ride a stage with us. Together we can make a difference. 💙

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The Challenge

We’ll be riding in three stages:

• Day 1 – Fri 19 June 2026: Leicester → Nottingham (~30 miles, flat and accessible)

• Day 2 – Sat 20 June 2026: Nottingham → Sheffield (~40 miles, hilly)

• Day 3 – Sun 21 June 2026: Sheffield → Leeds (~35 miles, rolling hills)

Some riders will join for a day, others will tackle all three stages. Together, we’ll cover 100+ miles — not just as cyclists, but as a community riding for change.

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Why It Matters

MND is a cruel, fast-progressing disease with no cure yet. Your support helps SITraN’s world-class scientists accelerate research into treatments and, one day, a cure.

Every donation — big or small — makes a difference. And if you’re a UK taxpayer, please tick Gift Aid so the charity can claim an extra 25% at no cost to you.

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How You Can Help

• Donate today to support MND research.

• Share our story to raise awareness.

• Ride with us! And https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycle-for-mnd-leicester-leeds-2026-tickets-1681309886129?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Contact (Riders, PR & Sponsors)

For rider interest, media/PR enquiries, community partnerships, or corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Louise Rossiter — Event Organiser & Research and Innovation Project Manager, University Hospitals of Leicester

📧 louise.rossiter1@gmail.com

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