# Ride25

> Ride25 runs supported charity cycling holidays that follow one route from London towards Sydney, split into 25 legs ridden one leg a year over 25 years. Riders can ride a single leg, a few, or chase the whole journey. Every rider raises money for charity and earns a badge for each leg completed.

Key facts:
- Founded in 2012 by Rob Hamilton and John Readman.
- Run not for profit: riders cover their own costs, the founders take no income, and any surplus goes to charity.
- Two groups ride the route: the Pioneers (the original group, now approaching Kathmandu) and the Founders (a second group of entrepreneurs riding the same road ten years behind).
- Charities: 1moreChild (Uganda), Lyra in Africa (Tanzania) and a local charity chosen each year.
- Each leg is four to eight days, fully supported with logistics, hospitality, bike mechanics, medical and sports physio.
- Contact: Rob Hamilton, rh@ride25.com. Ride25 Limited, The Hyde, Hambleden, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6SY. Company Reg. 8878076.

## Main pages
- [Home](https://www.ride25.com/): the idea, the journey map and the film narrated by Chris Evans.
- [About](https://www.ride25.com/about): how Ride25 started, how it is run and the support crew.
- [Pioneers](https://www.ride25.com/pioneers): the original group and every leg they have ridden.
- [Founders](https://www.ride25.com/founders): the second group riding the route from London.
- [Fundraising and charities](https://www.ride25.com/charities): the causes, shirt sponsorship, individual fundraising and the annual auction.
- [Use of funds 2025](https://www.ride25.com/charities/funds-2025): where the 2025 money was spent.
- [Essentials](https://www.ride25.com/essentials): training, kit, bikes, insurance, travel and what is included.
- [Gallery](https://www.ride25.com/gallery): photos and films from every leg.
- [Book](https://www.ride25.com/book): legs currently open for booking and the booking form.

## Legs
- Pioneers legs: https://www.ride25.com/leg1 through /leg16 (one page per leg, with route, day-by-day itinerary, hotels and practicalities).
- Founders legs: https://www.ride25.com/foundersleg1 through /foundersleg6.

## Optional
- [Terms and conditions](https://www.ride25.com/terms-conditions)
- [Privacy and cookies](https://www.ride25.com/privacy-policy)
- [Rider waiver](https://www.ride25.com/waiver)