With just three months to go until the inaugural Tour de Tingdene, excitement is beginning to build as we prepare to take on a three‑day, 230‑mile cycling challenge taking place from 3rd – 5th September 2026. Starting in Upton Upon Severn and finishing on the beautiful Lowestoft coastline, this event will bring colleagues, supporters, and the wider Tingdene community together in support of Marmalade Trust, our 2026 charity partner dedicated to tackling loneliness across the UK.

 

This challenge isn’t just about miles on the road, it’s about connection, teamwork, and making a meaningful difference across the communities we serve.

 

Why we are Riding

Loneliness can affect anyone, at any stage of life, and many people across our communities experience it every day. By taking on this challenge, we are helping raise awareness and vital funds for Marmalade Trust, whose mission is to ensure no one feels alone. Their work aligns closely with our values and the purpose of Tingdene Group Foundation: building stronger, more connected communities.

The Route

Across three days, riders will take in some of the UK’s most scenic landscapes:

Day 1 – Upton → Northampton

Through the Cotswolds via Pershore, Evesham, Mickleton, Shipston‑on‑Stour and Banbury

Overnight: Delta Hotel Northampton

Day 2 – Northampton → Mildenhall

Passing Pavenham, St Neots, Hartford and Soham

Overnight: Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds

Day 3 – Mildenhall → Lowestoft

Through Feltwell, Watton, Wymondham and Brundall Finish: Lowestoft coastline

 

Who Can Take Part?

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or simply enjoy a steady weekend ride, everyone is welcome. If you can confidently cover 20 miles, you can join us.

 

We’ll have:

  • A Faster Group

  • A Steady Group each led by experienced ride leaders.

 

You can join for:

  • A single 20‑mile stretch

  • One full day

  • Or the full three‑day challenge

 

A support van will be with us throughout, offering mechanical help, lifts when needed, and luggage transport.

 

What to Expect on the Ride

 

  • Fuel stops every 20 miles with drinks, snacks and energy boosts

  • Road or hybrid bikes recommended

  • Helmet required, comfortable clothing encouraged

  • Bring a spare inner tube, pump/CO₂ and tyre levers

 

Accommodation is book‑your‑own, with suggested hotels for each night.

 

Be Part of Something Bigger

 

Tour de Tingdene is about more than completing a physical challenge. It’s an opportunity to support a charity making a meaningful difference, spending time together outside of day to day work, and be part of something that brings people together.

 

Whether you ride 20 miles or all 230, we would love you to be part of it.

 

Let’s make the first Tour de Tingdene unforgettable.