In July 2027, the Grand Depart of the 114th Tour de France comes to the UK for the first time since 2014 – and you can cycle the opening stage the day before the professionals race it!
Cycling the route of a Tour de France stage – one of the biggest and most gruelling sporting events in the world – is a fantastic achievement, and it’s very rare to be able to do it on British roads. Tackle this long day in the saddle with an experienced cycle-challenge support team, and enjoy the atmosphere building up in the towns and villages as you ride. This is the closest most of us will get to feeling like we're part of the world's most famous bike race.
Ready to uncover the full experience?
Dive into the details and see how this unforgettable ride could be your next adventure.
How to get started with fundraising?
Create your own online fundraising page on the Headway - the brain injury association, Just Giving site and ask us for paper sponsorship forms.
Benefits of cycling with Team Headway
In return for your miles, we'll send you everything that you need to ensure a great cycling experience, before, during and after the challenge, including:
A personalised Headway cycling top
A fundraising pack with useful hints and tips
Ongoing support from our dedicated fundraising team
1,000 people supported monthly via our nurse-led helpline. Your donations make that happen.
Meet our Headway Heroes
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Archie Turner
Archie Turner was seventeen years’ old and enjoying a family Christmas holiday when he sustained a brain injury.
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Glen Hickman
A survivor who sustained multiple brain injuries following a serious cycling incident in 2021 has completed an extraordinary challenge of cycling the length of mainland Britain.
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Dave's story: relearning to walk
Dave shares his journey from hospital to walking again
More challenge events
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Walks and treks
Hike the hills and trek the trails – and help us be there for those affected by brain injury, every step of the way
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Run for Headway UK
Pound the pavements, roads and trails – and help ensure no one faces brain injury alone.
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Cycle for Headway UK
Pedal for pounds – and help ensure no one faces brain injury alone.
Support our work
We need your help
Every 90 seconds, someone is admitted to a UK hospital with a brain injury. Your donation helps Headway UK provide specialist advice and support to brain injury survivors and their loved ones.
£9
could help fund a Headway Brain Injury Identity Card every month, giving brain injury survivors confidence in social situations and access to the right support.