The Big Battlefield Bike Ride (BBBR) is our award-winning cycling challenge that combines military history, camaraderie and pedal-powered fundraising in a charity bike ride like no other.
Our BBBR Dunkirk route follows in the footsteps of the British Expeditionary Force and tells the story of Operation Dynamo, when more than 338,000 troops were evacuated from Dunkirk in June 1940.
For over a decade, our charity bike ride has used pedal-power to raise vital funds to give strength to veterans and their families.
"One of the best weeks of my life."
Where does my money go?
We want you to know exactly where your money is going. Your total fundraising target is £3,000.
£199 of this is payable on registration. £1,631 is due by 10 March 2023 to cover the costs of your trip. £1,170 is due 8 September 2023, bringing the total to £3,000.
The next £1,631 needs to be raised by 10 March 2023 to cover the cost of your trip. This pays for:
It also pays for an experience like no other that you will remember for the rest of your life!
After meeting the costs of your trip, every penny you raise above this up to your total fundraising target (£3,000 due by 8 September 2023) and beyond, goes to help veterans and their families.
Our exciting cycle challenge takes us from Étretat through Northern France to Dunkirk, visiting some of the region’s most significant battle sites from both World Wars, including Dieppe and Ypres, before following in the footsteps of the British Expeditionary Force.
En route we will pay our respects at the many memorials and cemeteries, ensuring that we include the stories of as many ancestors of those taking part in the ride as possible.
You'll be cycling around 70 miles a day over five days through the beautiful countryside of northern France. Experience a true sense of camaraderie cycling alongside hundreds of fellow fundraisers; what better way to honour the incredible commitment, dedication and bravery of our Armed Forces than by challenging yourself alongside our veterans on this iconic bike ride.
PLEASE NOTE: details of the route may be subject to change and will be finalised in March 2023.
If you are thinking of signing up for a challenge like this, then it is understandable that you may have some questions.
Take a look at our FAQs to find out more about the ride and some of the most frequently asked questions since 2008.
If you have any questions regarding Big Battlefield Bike Ride then the Help for Heroes Events Team is on hand from Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Email: events@helpforheroes.org.uk
In addition to answering your questions here are just some of the things you can expect from Team Help for Heroes:
A dedicated support team on hand to assist you with all aspects of the challenge
Fundraising and training advice
Free digital fundraising tools with everything you need to get started including your fundraising guide, posters and sponsorship forms
Your technical training top
Big Battlefield Bike Ride Facebook Group where you can meet your fellow riders and find all sorts from cycling tips to fundraising advice, so get involved!
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