The Great Big Ride 2026

The ride may be over. The impact is just beginning.

Thanks to riders, walkers, cyclists, volunteers and supporters, The Great Big Ride 2026 has already raised £3,672 for Autism In Racing. Donations remain open, so every additional contribution can help create more autism-friendly race days, community events and mentoring opportunities.

£3,672 Raised so far through the GoFundMe campaign
73% Of the £5,000 campaign target reached
One Community Riding, walking, cycling and supporting together
2026 Event Round-Up

A huge effort from everyone involved

£3,672 raised so far

The Great Big Ride brought young people, families, riders, walkers, cyclists and supporters together to raise vital funds for Autism In Racing.

From children riding ponies and families walking together to cyclists completing their own challenges, every contribution helped raise awareness and support our work.

Sponsorships and donations can still be added, so the campaign remains open for anyone who would still like to help.

The 2026 Fundraising Total

Past £3,000 and still moving forward

The GoFundMe campaign has raised £3,672 so far. That represents 73% of the £5,000 target, with fundraising still open for further donations and outstanding sponsorship.

£3,672 raised £1,328 remaining to the £5,000 target
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The live GoFundMe panel further down this page will show the latest total as new donations are received.

Highlights from the Day

Riders, walkers, cyclists and families

The Great Big Ride was shaped by people taking part in their own way and sharing one goal: helping make racing more inclusive.

Thank You

Every contribution mattered

Thank you to everyone who took part, donated, collected sponsorship, volunteered, shared the campaign or encouraged someone along the way.

Those Who Took Part

Riders, walkers, cyclists, runners, children, families and teams all helped create the event.

Those Who Donated

Every donation and sponsorship contribution helped move the campaign towards its target.

Those Who Shared

Posts, messages, videos and conversations helped the campaign reach new people across racing.

“Seeing families, riders, cyclists, walkers and supporters come together for The Great Big Ride has been incredibly moving.”
Bobby Beevers, Founder of Autism In Racing
Jane and William Buick supporting The Great Big Ride
DragonBet Match Funding

Helping donations go further

DragonBet supported The Great Big Ride through match funding, increasing the potential impact of the campaign.

Their support helped strengthen the wider fundraising effort and raise awareness of the work Autism In Racing delivers throughout the year.

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Why the Funds Matter

Your support keeps this work moving forward

Funds raised help Autism In Racing continue creating practical, welcoming and inclusive opportunities throughout racing.

Autism-Friendly Race Days

Quiet spaces, clear information and friendly support help families attend with greater confidence.

Community Experiences

Inclusive community days create calm, connection and opportunities to take part at each person's own pace.

Mentoring

Mentoring supports confidence, industry introductions, work experience and future pathways into racing.

Fundraising Remains Open

You can still support The Great Big Ride

The event has finished, but donations and outstanding sponsorship can still be added to the campaign.

The live GoFundMe panel shows the latest total. Every additional donation helps Autism In Racing continue its work.

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Thank you for supporting The Great Big Ride 2026

Revisit the full story, see more photographs and celebrate everyone who helped make the campaign possible.

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