When 10-11 October - book your 1hour time slot
Where Peace Hospice, Peace Drive, Watford, WD17 3PH
Who Anyone 12 and over
How much does it cost? £32 per bike per hour
Take part in our 24-Hour Bikeathon and support local hospice care
The event is proudly supported by EMW
EMW‘s Partner and Head of Real Estate, Terence Ritchie, has a deeply personal connection to Rennie Grove Peace. In October 2023, Terence took on a month-long challenge, running or cycling every day to raise £1,200 for the charity. His motivation? The remarkable care his father-in-law received from the Hospice at Home team in 2013.
“The care was so incredible that I knew I wanted to help others access the same support,” says Terence. “I’ve fundraised, volunteered as a trustee, and now I’m excited to help bring this Bikeathon to life with EMW.”
How your ride will support Rennie Grove Peace
If each of the 4 bikes in a one-hour slot raises an additional £100 (plus the £32 registration fee), together you’ll cover the cost of a Healthcare Assistant for a full 24 hours.
Our healthcare assistants help patients feel like themselves again – offering support with washing, dressing, medication, and monitoring wellbeing. They’re a caring face, a listening ear, and a steady hand, whether in a patient’s home or in our Inpatient Unit at Peace Hospice.
Maria is a healthcare assistant in the Rennie Grove Peace Inpatient Unit. In 2023 her mum, Pat, was admitted there for end of life care.
“Before Mum came here, I knew how amazing the Inpatient Unit is – all our staff working together as a team to help people and their families. But sitting on the other side of the bed, it changes how you look at it. I’m now even more proud of what I do, I am so proud of our team and our hospice, I now truly understand how valuable the services are that we provide and I feel honoured to do my job because people are coming here when they are at their most vulnerable. They are scared and we provide a safe place and look after them. When a patient and their family come through the door, I can recognise that sense of relief because I have personally experienced it.”
Bikeathon FAQs
Please see below for information about the Bikeathon. To get in touch with our events team, please email: events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.
Where and When
The Bikeathon will take place at Peace Hospice in Watford.
Peace Hospice
Peace Drive
Watford
WD17 3PH
On-site parking will only be available from 6pm on 10 October. If your session is between 2pm and 6pm, please use one of the nearby public car parks. The Avenue (WD17 4NR) and Gade (WD18 0JX) car parks are closest. If you are a blue badge holder, please get in touch. To contact our events team, please email: events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.
The Bikeathon kicks off at 2pm and runs right through to 2pm the following day. Each participant will ride for one hour, but if you’re feeling ambitious, you’re welcome to book multiple slots and take on a longer challenge!
We’ll confirm your exact time slot closer to the event. If you have a specific time in mind, just reply to your confirmation email or contact our events team directly and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
Absolutely! Whether you’re a team of colleagues, friends, or family, we’d love to have you. If you’re booking as a group, please get in touch with our events team to discuss registration fees and slot availability.
To contact our events team, please email: events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.
Please note that the minimum age to take part is 12. All minors from 12 to 17 will need to gain consent from a parent or guardian before they can take part and will need to be accompanied at all times during their ride.
Participants must meet the height and weight guidelines recommended for safe use of the static bikes:
- Height: between 4’10” and 6’10” (147.3 cm – 208.3 cm)
- Weight: up to 158.8 kg (25 stone)
The Bikeathon is a 24-hour fundraising challenge where participants ride static bikes in hourly slots to raise money for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care. There are 4 bikes available per hour, and you can take part as an individual or as part of a team. Each hour aims to raise enough to fund 24 hours of care from a dedicated healthcare assistant. You can book one slot or multiple if you’re up for a bigger challenge – every pedal counts!
Signing up and sponsorship
It’s simple! Head to our registration page and choose your preferred 3-hour session. Each ticket gives you access to one of our four static bikes for a one-hour slot. If you’d like to ride for longer, you’re welcome to book multiple slots.
Your specific time within the 3-hour session will be confirmed closer to the event. If you have a preferred time, just reply to your confirmation email or get in touch with our events team before booking– we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
Yes – fundraising is a key part of the Bikeathon! We’re asking each bike in a one-hour slot to raise £132 (which includes your registration fee). If all four bikes hit that target, together you’ll fund 24 hours of care from a dedicated healthcare assistant. Your £32 registration fee + £100 in fundraising help us go the extra mile to support patients and families within Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
If you’d prefer not to fundraise, you can simply make a £100 donation when booking your slot to help us reach our goal.
Setting up a JustGiving page is quick and easy, and we’ll send you all the info you need once you’ve signed up.
Our events team will be on hand to provide fundraising support. To contact our events team, please email: events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.
We recommend that you set up an online donation page using JustGiving. It is easy to do, and you can share your page link with friends, family and colleagues via email or social media. The funds you raise will come directly to Rennie Grove Peace.
If you prefer to fundraise offline, we can also provide a downloadable link to a sponsor form for you to share.
Check out our fundraising tools and tips for ideas and inspiration.
Our fundraising team are also on hand to support you with any fundraising so please get in touch – events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.
To set up a JustGiving page click here. If you need any help, please get in touch – email events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.
On the day
No need to train like a pro – the Bikeathon is open to all abilities! Just wear comfortable clothing suitable for indoor cycling and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. If you’re fundraising, it’s a great idea to set up your JustGiving page early and share it with friends and family to build support.
We’ll confirm your exact time slot closer to the event, so keep an eye on your inbox. If you have a preferred time, just get in touch and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
And don’t worry – our events team will be on hand throughout to support you, cheer you on, and help with any questions.
Just wear comfortable clothing suitable for indoor cycling and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
The venue is accessible, and we’ll do our best to support any additional needs. Please contact us in advance if you have specific accessibility requirements.
Email events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.
This event is designed to be in-person using the four static bikes, but if you’re keen to support from afar, please get in touch with our events team to discuss how you might be able to host your own virtual Bikeathon.
Email events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.
Amazing! We can’t wait to have you on board. Just head to the registration page to book your slot. Each ticket gives you access to one of our four static bikes for a one-hour session.
If you’ve got a preferred time in mind, don’t wait – popular slots are expected to fill up fast! Your exact time within the 3-hour session will be confirmed closer to the event, but feel free to get in touch and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
The terms and conditions for the 24hr Bikeathon 2025 can be found here.
Thank you to EMW for helping make this event possible
Thank you to NRG 24 hour gym, Watford, for supplying the static bikes
