Popular cycling challenge returns for 2026 as Les Bourgs Hospice marks 35th anniversary
- Ian Brown's Cycle Shop 30 Rides in 30 Days returns in May 2026 to mark Les Bourgs Hospice's 35th anniversary
- Challenge runs from 2nd to 31st May 2026, requiring participants to cycle one hour daily for 30 consecutive days
- Since 2008, the event has raised £1,179,956.65 with 642 riders completing 41,670 individual rides
- Participants can ride individually or in teams of up to four, with a suggested fundraising target of £900
- Registration is open at www.ride30in30.com/registration with 50 riders already signed up
A beloved Guernsey fundraising challenge is set to return in May 2026, coinciding with a milestone anniversary for the island's hospice.
Ian Brown's Cycle Shop 30 Rides in 30 Days will run from Saturday 2nd May through to Sunday 31st May 2026, finishing on the same day as Guernsey's Rocque to Rock Cycle Ride. The timing is particularly significant as it marks the 35th anniversary of Les Bourgs Hospice.
Organised and sponsored by Ian Brown, owner of Ian Brown's Cycle Shop, and supported by Specsavers, the challenge requires participants to ride their bike for one hour a day for 30 consecutive days. Riders can participate individually or as part of a team of up to four members.
Since its launch in 2008, the event has become one of Guernsey's most successful fundraising initiatives. Over 18 years, it has attracted 642 riders who have completed 41,670 individual rides, cycling a combined total of 587,250 miles and raising £1,179,956.65 for Les Bourgs Hospice.
Participants are encouraged to set a fundraising target of £900 per individual or team to support the hospice's vital services. Interest in the 2026 challenge is already building, with 50 riders registered to date. Organisers hope that participation will break all previous records during this landmark anniversary year.
Ian Brown said: "I'm really looking forward to celebrating Les Bourgs 35th anniversary year with the 30 Rides in 30 Days event and to meeting up with both past participants and new riders who are taking part for the first time. As in all previous years, we're keeping everything crossed that we raise a substantial amount of money for the wonderful Hospice."
Rob Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Les Bourgs Hospice, praised the event's community impact. "30 Rides in 30 Days is one of those events that truly embodies the spirit of Guernsey. It brings people together, challenges them personally, and delivers an extraordinary impact for our charity. The funds raised continue to make a real difference to the care we provide to islanders and their families," he said.
"As we celebrate 35 years of Les Bourgs Hospice in 2026, we are enormously grateful to everyone who takes part, sponsors a rider, or supports the event in any way."
Nick James, Director of Group Services at Specsavers, highlighted the company's continued support. "Specsavers is proud to continue supporting 30 Rides in 30 Days and Les Bourgs Hospice. This challenge represents commitment, teamwork and community spirit — values that align strongly with our own," he said.
"Seeing how much has been achieved already is inspiring, and with this being such a significant anniversary year for the hospice, we're excited to play our part in helping make 2026 the most successful year yet."
Registration for the 2026 challenge is now open through the event's website at www.ride30in30.com/registration.
Q&A
Q: When does the 30 Rides in 30 Days challenge take place?
A: The challenge runs from Saturday 2nd May through to Sunday 31st May 2026, finishing on the same day as Guernsey's Rocque to Rock Cycle Ride.
Q: How much money has the event raised since it started?
A: Since launching in 2008, the challenge has raised £1,179,956.65 for Les Bourgs Hospice, with 642 riders completing 41,670 individual rides and cycling 587,250 miles in total.
Q: What is the fundraising target for participants?
A: Participants are encouraged to set a fundraising target of £900 per individual or team of up to four people to support Les Bourgs Hospice's vital services.
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