RAFA Rides, the RAF Association’s global cycling event that connects thousands of riders across the world, is back for 2025.
As well as the renowned event at Kendrew Barracks (14 Jun), formerly RAF Cottesmore, events will take place at RAF stations across the country – RAF Marham (7 Jun), Brize Norton (21 Jun) and Leeming (28 Jun).
Cyclists unable to attend one of the in-person events can sign up for RAFA Rides ‘Your Way.’ This option offers the most flexibility, allowing teams and individuals to create their own events from wherever they are in the world, choosing their own date, start time, location and distance.
Now in its eighth year, RAFA Rides connects thousands of riders across the world through a shared purpose and passion. Over the past seven years, 5,000 riders have taken part from across the world.
Liam Clark-Brown, Associate Director of Fundraising & Engagement at the RAF Association, said:
“Since its inception RAFA Rides has been a key moment in the charity cycling events calendar, uniting Air Force communities locally and internationally. It not only fosters a deep sense of connection between riders, but it also encourages participants to invest in their own physical and mental wellbeing. So sign up to be part of this global cycling community.”
Money raised through RAFA Rides will go towards the RAF Association’s vital work providing much-needed help and support to thousands in the RAF community. In 2024, the event raised an incredible £150,000.All the in-person events offer route options of 25, 50, 75 and 100 miles and take place on the following dates:
7 June 2025 – RAFA Rides Marham
14 June 2025 – RAFA Rides Kendrew
21 June 2025 – RAFA Rides Brize Norton
28 June 2025 – RAFA Rides Leeming
1 June to 30 June 2025 – RAFA Rides ‘Your Way’
Find out more and sign up for RAFA Rides now at rides.rafa.org.uk
