Event information for the London to Amsterdam Cycle

When? Wednesday 17 - Sunday 21 September 2025

Where? UK, France, Belgium and Netherlands

Fundraising target? £1075 and £2150 (depending on the challenge)

Registration fee? £99

Further information and Terms and Conditions

Apply for a Mencap place in the London to Amsterdam Cycle
You can sign up now for Mencap places in the London to Amsterdam Cycle but you'll need to hurry as they go very quickly. Alternatively, if you already have a place, please consider doing this event for Mencap to help us make the UK the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. Register today and a member of the Events team will be in touch with the next steps.

Why join #TeamMencap?

The London to Amsterdam Cycle covers approximately 335 miles, starting with a ride through Kent countryside, Calais, Breda and finishes in Amsterdam.

By taking this challenge for Mencap you will be helping us support thousands of people with a learning disability so they can live happy and healthy lives.

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Benefits of joining #TeamMencap
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Access to exclusive training materials

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A Mencap training top to show your support

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One-to-one fundraising support from our Events team

Questions and answers about this event

If you can't find what you are looking for on our event page please contact our Events team who would be happy to help.

Our fundraising ideas page carries a downloadable resource which holds lots of inspiration for fundraising.

JustGiving pages are the easiest way to start fundraising, as you can set them up quickly, share them across social media immediately, and all money comes directly to us. 

JustGiving also takes care of all Gift Aid!

You can get started by reading our guide to setting up your JustGiving page and then sign up to JustGiving.

If you prefer we also have a handy sponsorship form which you can download to collect your fundraising.

We have a secure Mencap website which helps you easily pay in your fundraising.

Take a look at our stories pages to find out what it's like to fundraise for Mencap.

Mencap support the 1.5 million people in the UK who have a learning disability and the money you raise will go towards fulfilling our vision for a world where all people are listened to, valued and included, and not discriminated against because of their learning disability. 

Our dedicated Events team are always on hand to help advise you about our events or your fundraising goals.

How your money helps

£425

helps with the cost of running our information and advice services for one hour

£1,000

helps us campaign to ensure people with a learning disability, who are eligible for social care, access support

£2,000

helps fund someone with a learning disability access an employment programme to teach them job skills