The CosyChild Bike & Hike 2025 brought together an incredible community of walkers, cyclists, volunteers, and supporters- all with one goal: to raise vital funds for Derby Kids Camp and Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre. And what a success it was!

🚴‍♀️ 200 Champions, One Cause

This year, 200 participants took part in the challenge:

  • 111 walkers hit the trails
  • 106 cyclists took to the roads

From steep climbs to scenic strolls, our team covered serious ground with unstoppable energy and heart.

  • 2,000 miles walked
  • 10,000 miles cycled

Among our amazing participants were the youngest riders, Frank Ellse and Harry Read (both just 17!), and youngest hikers, Sophia Ellse (15) and Evie Finnemore (14)—true young heroes in action. At the other end of the age scale, we celebrated the power of experience with a proud group of hikers in their late 60s, and our eldest cyclist, Paul Neal (75), proving you're never too old to make a difference.

💰 Incredible Fundraising for Local Kids

Thanks to your generosity and effort, we've already raised a fantastic £80,000 and counting for two brilliant local charities:

  • Derby Kids Camp, providing free holidays for children who might not otherwise get one.
  • Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre, offering week-long seaside breaks in Skegness for children across Derbyshire.

This incredible total came from:

  • Over 1,000 donors 💛
  • 30 amazing company partners contributing money, time, and resources
  • Our headline sponsor, Jola, who raised more than 50% of the total funds!

Every penny goes towards creating unforgettable memories for local children who truly deserve them.

🙌 The Power of Volunteers

The CosyChild Bike & Hike couldn’t happen without a heroic behind-the-scenes team:

  • 71 volunteers made the magic happen
  • 40 Cosy team members gave a combined 1,000 hours before the event even began
  • 25 charity staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure everything ran smoothly

And our legendary support convoy included 13 vehicles:

  • 2 Toyota cars
  • 2 Toyota minibuses
  • 2 ambulances
  • 2 bike mechanics
  • 2 taxis
  • 2 buses
  • 1 bike delivery truck
  • And… 1 good luck goat 🐐 (because what’s an event without a mascot?)

🌟 Thank You

From the first step to the last pedal stroke, the CosyChild Bike & Hike 2025 was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve together. Whether you walked, cycled, donated, volunteered, or simply cheered us on—thank you for helping give more local children a holiday to remember.

Here’s to community, compassion, and an even bigger adventure next year!