Join our Charity Cycling Challenge

We want to ‘break the cycle’ surrounding suicide – can you help us?

Last year 5,284 people sadly took their lives in England. In their memory, we’re asking people to join in and help us cycle a total of 52,840km or more, to raise awareness around these important societal issues. Due to amazing response we've had from people wishing to participate in this challenge we've raised the objective from the initial 5,284km!

VOLT has partnered with Beder, a mental health and suicide prevention charity as part of our #BreakTheCycle campaign ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th.

Your mission, if you choose to accept it:

  • Cycle - Ride 5.28km or more on your bike
  • Share - Spread the word on social media with #BreaktheCycle.
  • Challenge - Get friends, family and followers to participate and help us achieve our goal.
  • Register your miles - on this page, or on our Strava Club: BreakTheCycle
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Participate

Join us on this collaborative effort to raise Mental Health Awareness through Cycling!

Our Riders:

5.2Km - Anthea Turner - Much loved TV personality & national treasure. It was really nice to spend time with her and hear her thoughts about mental health and how she copes with it. She spoke of the importance of talking about your problems and trying to communicate them with the correct person in your friendship group. We were also lucky to meet her charming and distinguished French Bulldog ‘Soho’.

5.2Km - Mr. Motivator - A familiar, friendly face appearing on our television screens for over 30 years, fitness guru Mr Motivator is a tireless campaigner for physical, social and mental health awareness. Keep motivated and follow @realmrmotivator

5.2Km - Jamie Clements - As an expert breathwork coach and mental health ambassador. Jamie is a passionate advocate for better mental health awareness and using breathwork to create positive well-being outcomes. Breath with Jamie @the_breath_space

5.2Km - Alexina is a passionate supporter of mental well-being, regularly sharing her journey and the importance of speaking up about mental health. Join her in breaking the stigma and supporting Beder in their mission to make a difference. Follow Alexina: @alexinagraham

1524Km - Adventure duo Travis and his cycling cat Sigrid are taking on the #BreakTheCycle Challenge! After finding solace in cycling during tough times. They are always present to support charities bringing smiles to whoever encounters them. Follow them: @skintension

646Km - Beder Founder, Razzak Mirjan and his family are cycling to make a difference! They took on the London to Brighton Ride as part of the #BreakTheCycle Challenge, raising awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. Together, they’re honoring Beder’s legacy, Razzak’s brother who the charity is named after. Visit their website to support and donate: www.beder.org.uk and give them a follow: @beder_uk

10Km - Artist and mental health advocate Stuart Semple—famed for creating the world’s blackest black and pinkest pink—is taking us to discover his world in and out of the studio, cycling our folding green bike in Bournemouth! Known for his vibrant, socially engaged art, Stuart is channeling his creativity to raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. Let’s support him as he pedals for a cause that’s close to his heart. Follow Stuart: @stuartsemple

20Km - Mental health campaigner and LBC voice Natasha Devon is cycling for change! The founder of the Mental Health Media Charter and co-founder of "Where’s Your Head At?", Natasha took on the #BreakTheCycle Challenge in Richmond Park to raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. Follow Natasha: @_natashadevon

4011Km - Katy Roberts is pedaling for peace of mind on an epic 3,500-mile coastal adventure around the UK! Motivated by the loss of her dad to suicide, Katy is using her journey to raise awareness for mental health and inspire others to embrace the outdoors. Follow her incredible journey here: @saddletosea

514Km - Kamar (aka Auntie Kay) is taking on the #BreakTheCycle Challenge with her infectious smile! Starting her cycling journey during lockdown, she’s become a true inspiration, encouraging people of color and women to embrace the joys of cycling. Join Auntie Kay as she pedals for mental health and suicide prevention—her passion is truly contagious! Follow her on Instagram @_auntiekay_ and TikTok @_auntiekay

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