Learn, ride or just come along. But leave more confident.

We're hosting informal events along the route in two formats: Community Days (venue meet-ups on the Saturday with a short cycle for children and a longer ride for adults - as much or as little as you like - and a community cycle on the Sunday where the calendar allows) and Community Rides (stage days where you ride on the moving route with the team). Both are open to people with T1D, families, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

Pick what suits you - a local gathering, a full day in the saddle, or both when they fall on the same weekend.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, a parent of a T1D, or a clinician looking for real-world insight - come along, ask questions, and see what's possible.

If you have one, bring your bike and join us for a ride too.

Cyclists taking a break at a mobile coffee van beside a tree-lined road

What the day involves

Community Days and Community Rides work differently. Here is what to expect from each.

Community Days

Five venue-led stops along the route (mostly Saturdays and one Wednesday). Each includes a short cycle with local laps for children and adults on the Saturday where it applies - do as much or as little as you like - with a further community cycle on the Sunday when it follows. Plus time to meet, learn and connect.

Meet at the venue - A welcoming, community-friendly stop - all paces, all ages, families and healthcare professionals welcome. No racing, no pressure.
Short spin, local laps - On Saturdays, a short spin with local laps - not a stage ride. Do one lap or stay out as long as you like; children, young people, families, over 50's all welcome. Bring your bike if you have one.
Honest conversation - Lived experience, practical tips and Q&A about exercising safely with Type 1 - no jargon, no lecturing.
Coffee, food and connection - Time to meet the Ride4T1 team, other T1Ds, caregivers and local partners before everyone heads on.

Community Rides

Three full stage days on the route. Focus is on riding alongside the team - join for the full leg or part of it. Bring a road and gravel ready bike and plan for a long day in the saddle.

Ride on the route - Join the team for a full stage (or part of one) on the gravel Ride4T1 route - the same roads they are riding that week.
Your distance, your choice - Cover the whole leg or peel off when you have had enough. There is no requirement to match the team's pace or distance.
Real miles, real conditions - Longer linking days (often 80-140 km) for riders who want to experience a proper stage alongside T1D cyclists.
Come prepared - Bring a road and gravel ready bike, kit for a full day out, and the fitness for the distance you plan to ride. Support vehicles and timings will be confirmed nearer the event.
Share as we cycle - Ride alongside the team on a stage day and help spread the word - every rider adds to the story along the route.

Event schedule

Eight events along the route from Exeter to Inverness - venue meet-ups and stage rides in date order.

Community Day
Community Day 1 · Saturday 29 August
Double Locks Pub, Exeter · 11am-4pm
A welcoming meet-up for T1Ds, families and anyone who's curious. Short spin with local laps - do as much or as little as you like - then coffee, food and honest conversation about living and exercising with Type 1.
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Community Ride
Community Ride 1 · Sunday 30 August
Exeter → Butcombe (South Bristol) · 131km
Ride a full stage with the team. A long linking leg into the Bristol area - open to anyone who wants to cover real miles alongside T1D cyclists.
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Community Day
Community Day 2 · Monday 31 August
Ashton Court Estate, Bristol · 11am-4pm
Short spin and local laps at Ashton Court - as much or as little as you like - then a public-facing event with participation loops and plenty of time to meet the team. Families and all abilities welcome.
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Community Ride
Community Ride 2 · Saturday 5 September
Edale → Leeds · 82.2km
Ride with us out of the Peak District and over the Pennines into Leeds. A full stage day - join for the whole leg or part of it.
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Community Day
Community Day 3 · Sunday 6 September
The Brownlee Centre, Leeds University · 12pm-4pm
An easy-access city event at the home of Leeds cycling. Short spin with local laps, then open doors and space to connect with other T1Ds, caregivers and the Ride4T1 team.
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Community Day
Community Day 4 · Saturday 12 September
The Meadows, Edinburgh · 11am-4pm
A major Scottish engagement day in the capital. Short spin with local laps into the city, then a T1D education event and social evening. Open to the whole Scottish T1D community.
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Community Ride
Community Ride 3 · Sunday 13 September
Edinburgh → Perth · 79km
Ride a full stage through the Central Belt with the team. Open to all who want to join.
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Community Day
Community Day 5 · Wednesday 16 September
Inverness Cathedral Community Hall · 4pm-8pm
A short spin with local laps as a gentle approach into Inverness, followed by an evening of T1D education and social connection. Open to the Highland T1D community.
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For clinics and teams

Posters to print and share

Working in diabetes care? Put a Community Day on your clinic wall - each poster is A4, print-ready, and carries a QR code so people can reserve a spot. Download the one for your nearest venue, or the full set.