How to Cycle Towards Making a Difference

If you love to cycle and want to make a difference in the world, why not bite the bullet and sign up for a charity bike ride? Providing the perfect opportunity to turn your passion for cycling into something good, so many charities need fundraisers just like yourself. When it comes to organizing a cycle ride or event, there are several factors that you need to consider and a few logistics that you need to plan. Then, all you need to do is jump on your bike and start pedaling!

Pick a charity to support

When choosing a charity to support, the best thing to do is look for a cause that is close to your heart.

For example, an organization that has helped a family member, friend, or work colleague in their time of need or one that does a lot of good work in your local community.

If you are unsure who you want to support, it can be useful to reach out to a few charities to see what they are currently using donations for and how much help they need.

Choose a route

Once you have chosen your charity, the next step is to plan your cycle route. There are cycle routes all over the country, many of which are popular for charity bike rides. If you are unsure which route to choose, you may want to reach out to your chosen charity to see the ones they have previously used. For example, Macmillan bike events are legendary across the United Kingdom, so this is a great place to get some inspiration.

Select a date

The date you select for your charity bike ride is crucial as you need to give yourself enough time to get supporters, train, and receive as many donations as possible.

Make sure you consider the time of year when choosing a date as some routes may be affected by poor weather. Don’t forget to also factor in the duration of the ride. For example, are you planning a one-day or more challenging event?

Get a team together

Although there is no reason why you can’t embark on a charity bike ride on your own, most people find it more fun and safe to take part in a group. If this is the case for you, you need to get a team of fellow cycling enthusiasts together. The more people you involve, the more donations you are likely to get, so don’t be shy when it comes to asking people to join your event.

Set up a fundraising page

Last but not least, you need to set up a fundraising page so that people can donate ahead of the big day. Of course, you can collect donations at the event, but, if you want to maximize the amount of money you can raise, an online fundraising page is essential.

You can set up your page using the JustGiving website for example and then share it with all your family and friends to get the ball rolling. Ensure you include as much information as possible so that people can see why you are doing this and how they can help.

Author Bio:

Dan B. A dedicated follower of the latest scientific research and self-care strategies, Dan is also passionate about alternative medicine, education, the great outdoors and animal welfare. Past experiences include writing for medical journals on the use of ketamine therapy
for mental health and how positive thinking can impact mental health.