The 30 Rides in 30 Days challenge returns for May, with riders cycling an hour a day to support Les Bourgs Hospice.
A simple plan and a steady daily rhythm are back in the spotlight as the 30 Rides in 30 Days challenge kicks off for May.
Organised and sponsored again by Ian Brown and his cycle shop, the event asks participants to ride their bikes for an hour each day for 30 consecutive days. This year’s challenge runs throughout May, starting with a breakfast at The Kiln and set to finish alongside the Rocque to Rock cycle ride.
The link between the event and the local community is clear, with Mr Brown pointing to Les Bourgs as a well-known area that is strongly supported by islanders. He also highlighted that many riders return year after year, while newcomers are always welcome.
It is an event that has grown a habit in its own right, turning regular training into something people look forward to each year.
Over the challenge’s long run, Misryoum reports that 642 riders have taken part, resulting in 41,670 individual rides and more than 587,000 miles cycled. Money raised has also been substantial, reaching £1,179,956 for the hospice.
Les Bourgs Hospice CEO Rob Jones is taking part for a third time. He described the event as both an annual celebration and a practical way to get together with friends while raising money for the hospice, noting that the challenge also pushes him to get out and ride.
For Hazel and Rachel Seymour, the motivation has been rooted in support for the hospice. Both have been involved for multiple years, describing the work done at Les Bourgs as “amazing” and saying taking part is a meaningful way to contribute to a cause connected to family and community.
In communities like this, consistency matters, and cycling once a day becomes an everyday commitment rather than a one-off fundraiser.
As May gets underway, the challenge continues through to its finale, with riders keeping to their hour-a-day target and turning that shared schedule into support for Les Bourgs Hospice.
That steady pace is the point, because the longer it goes on, the more it adds up for both riders and the hospice it aims to help.