Ride: St Francis Sportive

Sunday 6th September 2026
9:15 am
Start and finish at The Hospice of St Francis!

Your choice: The Missenden Flyer. The Marlow Expedition. The Henley Endurance.

NEW for 2026

Take on the St Francis Sportive, with one of our stunning routes through the chiltern countryside!

25 miles - The Missenden Flyer: £40

50 miles - The Marlow Expedition: £45

75 miles - The Henley Endurance: £50

Suggested sponsorship target: £78 which could fund three home visits by a specialist palliative care assistant (including travel costs).

Please note, the minimum age is 16 years old. Participants aged 16-17 must be accompanied by an adult. Each adult can only supervise one child. Adults must sign up individually, and accept the event T&Cs/Disclaimer on behalf of the child.

Please read the event T&Cs and event disclaimer.

Ride St Francis Sportive (1)

Tickets

Adult: 25 miles
£40
Adult: 50 miles
£45
Adult: 75 miles
£50
Child: 25 miles
£40
Child: 50 miles
£45
Child: 75 miles
£50

Our Routes. Your Choice...

*routes are provisional and could be subject to change if there's road closures/change in road conditions.*

Missenden Flyer

The Missenden Flyer - 25 miles

The Missenden Flyer 25 miles loop takes you around the picturesque Great Missenden, with a pitstop in Prestwood.

Cycling through the beautiful Chiltern Hills, makes it more of a challenge than just the distance for our Flyer Challenge.

Marlow Expedition

The Marlow Expedition - 50 miles

Following the pitstop in Prestwood, cycle onto Marlow and the River Thames before winding back through Chilterns National Landscape. Creating this scenic ride on our Expedition Challenge.

Henley Endurance

The Henley Endurance - 75 miles

Following the pitstop in Prestwood, cycle onto Marlow, the River Thames and onto Henley-on-Thamesnbefore winding back through the stunning Oxfordshire countryside and onto the Chilterns National Landscape. Giving a ride for our Endurance Challenge.

What's included:

  • Fully supported, mapped out, marked route​
  • Rest stops offering food, refreshments, toilets and medical assistance
  • Mobile support vehicles stocked with basic mechanical repair kits​
  • Medical team available throughout the routes​
  • Ride Rangers along the route to help you with anything you need on the day​
  • Support vehicles to ferry you should you need to stop riding​
  • A friendly team to support you with fundraising tips and ideas
  • Medal and celebrations at the finishing line!​
Hospice Charity Bike Riders
SP 26 2
SP 26 3

Thank you to our event support

SWR Group

Got a question? We're here to help!

ride@stfrancis.org.uk

01442 869555