Le Mans Cycling Challenge teams raise over £18,000 for YMCA East Surrey

Two intrepid groups of cyclists have completed a cycling challenge from Redhill to Le Mans, France, and raised over £18,000 for the YMCA East Surrey Life Change Fund, which improves the outcomes of young people in Surrey.

The cycling challenge was organised by YMCA East Surrey, with the first three-day cycling team of 30 departing on 5th June and the two-day team of 3 leaving on 6th June.

The YMCA cyclists had been in training since January 2025
The cyclists actively trained together since January and cycled 210 miles to reach the city of Le Mans, best known for its famous motor race. Every participant raised cash through sponsorship and funds are still coming in.

The cycling challenge team were thrilled to arrive in Le Mans, France
YMCA East Surrey CEO Ian Burks, who participated in the challenge, said, “The weather was grim but spirits were high throughout the challenge. It was an exhilarating experience to be in the company of so many supportive fundraisers cycling over 200 miles in support of our Life Change Fund.”