Riding vintage Bianchi race bikes
On Sunday 28 June 2026 we will ride 220 miles in a single day from Manchester to London. A test of endurance, a journey that demands everything, and gives back more.
We are taking on Manchester to London Snowball to raise funds for Ambitious about Autism, the national charity standing with autistic children and young people.
Too often autistic young people are unheard, unsupported, or shut out of opportunities. That can change. Every mile and every turn of the pedals helps create a world where autistic children and young people are accepted for who they are and given the chance to realise their ambitions.
This is more than a ride. This has purpose.
If you can, please consider donating to our page and join us in standing with autistic children and young people.
Thank you to our Sponsors
£300
Andrew H
£100
Dave Gordon
Hope you bring the 'old girl' home in one piece...and yourself. Good luck mate.
£56
Richard Storey
There you go "TC", another 4km covered. Best of luck, me old mate 😃
£53
Erol
Best of luck all involved!
£53
Jean-pierre Lincoln
Good luck team. Brilliant charity you're riding for. Hope you get to enjoy the day. See you at the finish line
£53
Jake Riviera
£53
Fred Crouzier
Bravo mon Ami
£53
Chris Netherclift
£53
Henrik
Great initiative Dunc!
£53
Simon Robinson
Chapeau Duncan! Although actually its just a normal commute for you
£53
Steve H
Glad im only doing the last bit with you
£50
Mike And Sheila Freshwater
Good luck Dave - an important cause supporting those with autism and an incredible challenge.
£50
Matt Johnston
Good luck Dave. Hope the day goes well 👍
£50
Jem Burke
Best of luck Darren & the rest of the team, wishing you blue skies and tailwinds always
£50
Gavin Mitchell
£50
James Windle
Chapeau Dunc!
£50
Nigel M
Good luck! Have a great day
£50
Kev Robertshaw
Good luck with this one Dave. How could I not sponsor you riding such a beautiful Bianchi.
£48
Robert Johnson
£35
Martin Young
Bon chance, bro! 10p per km to keep you focussed!
£35
Mo Mansoori
Good luck Dave. A worthy cause and an excellent effort. Can't wait to see the photos.
£33
Chris Bailey
£30
Tom Doran
Good luck Dave. It’s a wicked day out. Enjoy!
£30
Philip Clive
£30
Robin Phillips
Good luck, Dave! 220 miles in a day on a vintage bike sounds equal parts inspiring and slightly mad. Hope the bike, the legs and the weather all cooperate. A brilliant effort for a brilliant cause - enjoy the ride and the well-earned sense of achievement at the finish.
£30
Bruce Moore
Ride with panache!
£28
Tom Boddy
That’s quite an epic ride Duncan! Love you’re doing it on vintage bikes too 🚲😃💪 Great cause, good luck!
£28
Tony Ryan
You can do it and get back safely Well done
£28
Philip Hurrell
A long day indeed…!
£28
Laz
Good luck Dunc, it’s downhill all the way right?
£28
Roundcharlie
Mad but Brilliant.
£28
John Pickup
£28
Ben Bridges
Sounds fun enjoy it
£28
Ken
Smashing event and great cause
£28
Robert Johnson
£28
Enrico Mirandola
Great cause and inspiring challenge. Good luck Duncan!
£28
Chris Xylo
Best of luck Dunc! 🚴
£25
Andrew Beaton
Well done Duncan, it's a great cause.
£25
Omer Agca
Keep it up!! Hopefully you'll be able to reach your goal. Best, Omer
£22
Pete Breen
I am sponsoring Dave Young 10p a mile and expect a refund if you don't complete the 220 miles. Also your chain is a little short.
£20
Gill Young
Good Luck to Dave and the whole team - what an incredible effort for a brilliant charity!!!
£20
Kieran Jones
Good Luck fellow CCA’ers, I’ll be away on hols but thinking of you all riding for such a great cause.
£20
Scott
Great cause, another epic challenge to chalk off by the legend on 2 wheels… safe riding
£20
Gill Young N Davey_the_brave
Here’s an extra boost to get you a few miles further down the road towards your target - a great charity and a mammoth challenge for you cyclists!
£20
Phil Mclean
Good luck on the ride - you’re definitely looking the part!
£20
Paul Reynolds
Good luck! May the wind be on your back.
£20
Lynn And Phil
Good luck to you and all!
£20
Harold
Great job Dave and a fab cause. Epic.
£20
Cali & Rich Osborne
Fantastic cause..! Good luck to all & smash it..! X
£20
Gold Bianchiman
Good luck everyone, it’s an epic challenge
£20
John Keatley
Good luck to you to you and the team. Hope it all goes well and the weather stays good for you.
£20
Marian Young
Good luck Dave - love Mum
£20
Oleg
£20
Geoff Heap
Glad to see that you are still cycling ridiculous distances. Hope you have a well padded pair of shorts. All the best, it is a great cause. Geoff
£20
Terry
Enjoy the ride.
£15
Joe Stiddard-jenkins
£15
Paul Jarvis
Good luck Dunc. It’s a long day in the saddle for a great cause.
£12
Bill Henry
Good luck Dave
£12
Michael Ford
All the best for the event
£12
Heather Forbes
Good Luck David
£12
Savannah Hall
£12
Anonymous
£10
Keith Levene
Best of luck
£10
Emma Davitte-owen
Wow. That’s amazing! Good luck to you and the team. Emma xx
£10
Sara O'keeffe
Wow Dave - that is seriously far! Best of luck on your boneshaker 🙂
£10
Steve (dog Walker)
Great cause Dave, good luck!
£10
Aldred
£10
Jack Parton
Good luck Le Dunc
£10
Alex Spencer
£5
Cas H
Good luck!
Go CCA for AAA 💪