Ride to Southport 2026

50 Mile Charity Cycle Ride from Preston to Southport for the Spinal Injuries Association

Fancy a great day out with your family and friends​ whilst raising awareness and donations for a great charity?

Then why not dust off your cycling gear and join in with a bike ride across West Lancashire and help us to raise money for the Spinal Injuries Association with our 50 mile route!

In 2003 Gary Dawson came off his motorbike in a freak accident which left him completely paralysed from the chest down. SIA offered not just Gary, but his whole family support, providing information and advice on how to cope and adapt to this life changing injury.

One of the services SIA provides is Peer Support, giving spinal cord injured people someone to talk to, ask questions and obtain guidance from, someone who has themselves been spinally injured. Gary works in one of these positions and has seen first hand the benefits of the charity's work in helping people come to terms with a life changing disability.

Every Two Hours Someone is Permanently Paralysed

We'd love for you to join us the 50 mile circular route to raise money for the Spinal Injuries Association 2026 overseas cycle challenge and help support those affected by spinal cord injuries!

Registration will open at 7:30 with the last cyclists to have departed by 9am from New Longton Sports and Social Club. The route will then encompass the tranquil country roads of West Lancashire with views of the Ribble estuary as you cycle down the coastal road of the seaside town Southport, heading to our half way stop at the delicious Woollen Pig, where you can grab a drink and purchase refresments. After a short cycle through Southport, we are back into the tranquil countryside heading to our second stop at the Twin Lakes Velo cafe, a true gem to those who know! The final few miles takes you back to our start point where you can celebrate with your fellow cyclists, friends and members of the team!

You have the choice to follow the route using RideWithGPS or join one of our groups.

We hope to see you on the day!

Please read our terms and conditions plus our frequently asked questions below before you purchase a ticket!