cycle september
Take on our virtual cycling challenge by
completing 250, 500, 750 or 1,000 km!
Your cycle, your way, for veterans' mental health.
Sign-up today
HOW IT WORKS
SIGN UP
Sign-up for FREE and choose to cycle 250, 500, 750 or 1,000 km this September in support of veterans' mental health.
RAISE VITAL FUNDS
Share your page, rally your supporters, and inspire others to back your challenge. Every donation helps deliver life-changing mental health support for veterans.
All cyclists who raise over £50 will receive a CycleSeptember finishers' medal and those who raise £250 will receive a Combat Stress cycling jersey!
cycle september
No matter your fitness level, this is an event for everyone - complete your challenge between 1 and 30 September. You can create a team or compete against your friends – however you wish, this challenge is done your way.
By taking part you will have access to an amazing Facebook support group and connect with fellow riders.
why we are cycling for veterans' mental health
Across the UK, veterans are living with the psychological impact of their military service. Many face daily battles with PTSD that can affect their relationships, work and wellbeing. Often they are struggling in silence, unsure where to turn. When you take part in Cycle September or sponsor someone who does, you’re helping veterans get life-changing mental health support.
Your fundraising helps to provide:
- Round-the-clock support from our 24-hour Helpline.
- Specialist treatment delivered by our own expert clinicians, enabling a veteran to recover and start living again.
- Peer support to bring veterans together to share experiences, reduce isolation and rebuild confidence.
- Groundbreaking research into PTSD and related mental health conditions, improving treatment now and in the future.
Every kilometer you complete, and every pound you raise, helps veterans get the treatment they need to move forward with their lives.
THE IMPACT OF YOUR FUNDRAISING
£24
could pay for a veteran to attend a Peer Support group meeting where they can receive support and understanding from others who’ve walked a similar path.
£75
could give a veteran’s family access to our Family Support Service, helping them understand mental health symptoms, the treatment their loved one is receiving from us, and how they can best support their recovery.
£90
£145
could pay for a veteran to have an appointment with a psychological therapist, helping them process and make sense of their trauma to support their recovery.
Rewards
Although there is no fundraising target, we encourage participants to think big and do the best they can! So why not try to collect our CycleSeptember rewards?
All cyclists who raise over £50 will receive a CycleSeptember finisher's medal. Raise £250 and you will receive a Combat Stress cycling jersey
We will start sending out rewards at the start of each week starting from 18 August.
Connect with our CycleSeptember Community
#CycleSeptember
@combatstress
Join our CycleSeptember Facebook group to connect with fellow fundraisers taking on this amazing challenge, it’s a wonderful community where you can share your photos and show your support for each other. Remember to share your fundraiser on your own Facebook timeline, Twitter and Instagram to let your friends and family know what you’re up to - keeping them updated with your progress is the key to successful fundraising. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #CycleSeptember
