Set up in 2021, the Ride for Their Lives campaign began when a group of paediatricians decided to cycle from London to Glasgow ahead of COP26. Since then the campaign has developed into an international collaboration of healthcare providers riding together to explore the actions we must take to protect the planet for children now and into the future.Ìý
RCPCH continues to support Ride for Their Lives and its aims to start conversations, inspire action in their institutions and put pressure on policymakers to act now to address the climate crisis, protect people’s health and phase out fossil fuel emissions.
Whether you're an experienced cyclist or new to two wheels, we encourage you to join an upcoming ride. Or if there isn’t one near you – it’s simple to set one up -
Use your wheels to create positive action in the fight against climate change and for clean air.
- Upcoming rides
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9 June 2024 -
Alternatively, look out for upcoming rides and events local to you on the Ìý- or create and lead your own ride!
- Previous rides
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24 March 2024 -ÌýÌý
On the day before RCPCH Conference in Birmingham 2024, a large group enjoyed a rideÌýaround the cityÌýwith children and young peopleÌýleading the way.Ìý
23 May 2023 -Ìý
Conference delegates enjoyed this gentle evening ride along the River Clyde in Glasgow.Ìý
22 May 2023 -ÌýÌý
RCPCH members cycled from Falkirk to Glasgow to join the big event. And what's the meaning of the blue bag RCPCH President Camilla Kingdon is holding in the below photo? You can find out in this blog by Chinthika Piyasena.
13 October 2022Ìý-
Joanne Shaw, RCPCH Chair of the Board of Trustees, joined a gentle cycled around UKHACC member sites.
29 September 2022 -
Camilla Kingdon led a circular route around London, starting and finishing at our office. Camilla told us she'sÌýalways grateful to spend time outside with colleagues, and hopes "we can inspire others to join us in our mission to protect children and future generations globally against air pollution and climate change". You canÌýread her blog about the ride.
24 October 2021 -Ìý
This was the very first Ride for Their Lives cycle, goingÌýfrom London to Glasgow for COP26.ÌýCamilla joined the Newcastle leg.