An iconic mission ride returns · USA 2026

Ride for hope. Build something lasting.

Cycle for Hope is a mission-driven cycling journey with deep roots stretching back to Africa in 2009. In 2026, the story continues — a new ride across the USA to help fund the Hope Football Pitch in Senegal.

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How it started

A bold idea born from a historic moment

Cycle for Hope began with a bold vision around the first FIFA World Cup on African soil. What started as a seemingly crazy idea became a remarkable journey through Africa — one that brought together endurance, faith, people, culture, and purpose.

The original ride created memories, stories, and opportunities that still shape the movement today. It proved that this was never just about cycling. It was about bringing hope, building relationships, and opening doors through a shared adventure.

Today, that same spirit continues with a new generation, a new route, and a new opportunity to create lasting impact through football ministry in Senegal.

15+

Years of impact

Countries ridden

1000s

Lives touched

The journey that started it

Africa, 2010 — where it all began.

Community at the heart

The people who make it all worthwhile.

Timeline

From Africa to America

A real story, built over years, carrying the same heartbeat into a new season.

2009

The vision begins

The original Cycle for Hope idea was born, sparked by the first World Cup on African soil.

2010

Africa expedition

A remarkable cycling journey through Africa laid the foundation for everything that followed.

2012

Northern Ireland to Poland

Cycle for Hope continued into Europe during the European Championships.

2014

Around Ireland

A home-grown World Cup journey that kept the mission moving.

2016

Northern Ireland to France

The Euros provided the backdrop for another chapter of endurance and witness.

2025

Northern Senegal

A fresh expression of the journey, tied closely to football ministry in Senegal.

2026

USA 2026 →

From Hagerstown, Maryland to Marietta, Georgia — a new chapter riding for brighter futures.

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Cycle for Hope USA 2026

Hagerstown to Marietta

This year's ride is the next chapter in a much bigger story. A journey of endurance and shared purpose, connecting supporters, riders, churches, and communities around a vision of hope.

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Start

Hagerstown, Maryland

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Finish

Marietta, Georgia

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Year

2026

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Target

£25,000

Campaign target£25,000

Live progress updates coming soon18% raised

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The 2026 team

The Cuthbert Family

Founding team

The Lucas Family

Riders

Keith Calvin

Rider

Amy Wethers

Rider

Africa, 2010

The route

Maryland to Georgia

Approximately 650+ miles through the heart of the Eastern Seaboard — a journey of endurance, faith, and community.

Start: Hagerstown, MD

End: Marietta, GA

Route legs

Leg 1~145 mi

Hagerstown, MD → Richmond, VA

Leg 2~160 mi

Richmond, VA → Durham, NC

Leg 3~175 mi

Durham, NC → Columbia, SC

Leg 4~175 mi

Columbia, SC → Marietta, GA

Church & host partners needed

We're seeking churches and hosts along the route who can provide overnight stays, meals, and showers.

Offer to host

Total distance

650+

miles through 5 states

The project

The Hope Football Pitch Project

Transforming a sandy, dusty pitch in Senegal into a high-quality artificial turf field that will serve young people, schools, camps, and the wider community for years to come.

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Safer playing surface

Artificial turf replaces the dusty, uneven sandy ground — reducing injuries and enabling year-round play.

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Better development

Consistent conditions allow for improved training programmes and skill development for young players.

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Larger events

A quality pitch opens the door to bigger camps, tournaments, and regional competitions.

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Community hub

The pitch becomes a shared space for schools, churches, women's sport, and community gatherings.

As the ministry continues to grow, the need for better facilities becomes more urgent. Cycle for Hope aims to raise £25,000 — contributing toward the remaining £50,000 needed to complete the project.

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Before

Sandy terrain representing the current pitch conditions

The vision

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50%funded

Total project cost

£50,000

£25,000 raised through Cycle for Hope

Sponsorship opportunities

Partner with us and make a lasting impact

Sponsors receive strong local and digital exposure through teamwear branding, website visibility, campaign materials, events, and media coverage.

Best visibility

Main Sponsor

£1,500/ $2,000

Primary logo placement across all campaign materials

Top-tier branding on teamwear and website

Named in all press releases and media coverage

Featured in campaign updates and social posts

Invited to campaign launch and completion events

Stand with the journey

Whether you give, sponsor, host, or ride — every expression of support brings the vision one step closer.

Give

Support the vision

Every contribution helps bring the Hope Football Pitch closer to reality and supports a long-term vision of football, faith, and community impact in Senegal.

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UK donors

Gift Aid can increase your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you.

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International donors

Donate securely through TrustBridge or GivingSpace — link your page here.

International giving

All donations are handled securely. 100% goes toward the Hope Football Pitch project.

Join the journey

How would you like to help?

We're seeking individuals, churches, and supporters who want to play a practical part in the 2026 ride.

FAQ

Questions you might have

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