Sunday 19th July 2026
Join us for our annual charity fundraiser for Ups 'n' Downs, on Sunday 19th July. Every pound raised will make a huge difference to children and adults with Down’s Syndrome.Come and help us celebrate 20 years of the charity with our Riding for Ups 'n' Downs ride. With over £110,000 raised for the Northamptonshire charity since we started, this year promises to be even bigger and better, marking another milestone in this charitable endeavour.When we started in 2015, there were only 34 of us, and we rode 90 miles. Since then we have gradually increased in number, and encourage as many riders, of all abilities, to come and support us, but most importantly, to enjoy themselves.
About the event
Join us at Kettering Town Football Club (Polwell Lane, Burton Latimer, Northants, NN15 5PS) on Sunday 19th July. We have now 3 amazing route options (100, 60 and 25 miles) starting and finishing at the same location.The 100 mile route is named “The Poppy".
The 60 mile route is called “Dylan’s Dash”.
And of course we had to name the 25 mile route “Charlie’s Challenge”.
Dylan and Charlie will be supporting us all on the big day as usual. Give them a wave and a smile at the stops.Riders will have a warm welcome home as we celebrate your arrival back at the Club. Indulge in a scrumptious BBQ, be entertained by live music, and participate in a variety of activities suitable for the entire family to enjoy!
Current event schedule
- 100 mile riders turn up at 7.00am for a 7.30am start.
- 60 mile riders turn up at 9.00am for a 9.30am start.
- 25 milers, it’s 10.00am for an 10.30am start.
Checkpoints
TBC
For the riders, there will be 2 or 3 drinks stops:Volunteers from the charity, and from our sponsors will be manning the stops, so please say hello. Also keep a look out for subsequent messages here, as well as the WHATSAPP GROUP (PLEASE sign up to this group as it’s the quickest way to get urgent messages to all riders) email and social media, as hot weather may mean that we bring the start times forward.
The shorter routes (25 and 60 miles) will be clearly signed, however the 100 miler will NOT (long riders are expected to download the route onto their cycling computers).For future reference please let us know in the entry form if you have a cycling computer.
Routes
All three routes can be downloaded from this page and are shown on the map.
Pricing:
- 100 mile ride £40
- 60 mile ride £40
- 25 mile ride £30
Why take part?
Riding for Ups 'n' Downs is the perfect opportunity to come together and make a difference while having fun and getting active. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or just looking for a leisurely ride with friends and family, this event is open to all abilities.We are really looking forward to the event, please feel free to invite friends and family to join the ride, or the drinks and BBQ and raffle from 12.30pm onwards back at Kettering Town Football Club.
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Sponsorships
We are currently looking for company sponsors to support our upcoming events and fundraising activities. Sponsorship is a fantastic way to support local families and children with Down syndrome, while also promoting your business within the community. If your company would like to get involved or find out more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chris at