Cycle as Santa for Shooting Star Hospice on 5 December — and bring a gift
8 October 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Richmond's beloved festive cycling tradition is back for another year. On Saturday 5 December, Njinga Cycling is inviting residents to dress as Santa, saddle up and pedal a 15.5-kilometre route through the winter streets — all in aid of Shooting Star Children's Hospice.
Now in its fourteenth year, the ride has already delivered nearly 8,000 presents and raised more than £60,000 for the hospice. Entry is free: all participants need to bring is an unwrapped gift for the children and a Santa suit.
Families are well catered for. Children aged 12 and over can ride alongside an adult, with reindeer-themed ride captains and motorbike outriders keeping the group safe throughout. Prizes are on offer for the best outfit and the best decorated bike — so there is every reason to go all out.
The route finishes at the Turks Head pub, where free food and hot drinks will be waiting. An after-party follows, with a DJ, festive games and a fundraising raffle.
Places do need to be registered in advance, so it is worth signing up sooner rather than later if you want to take part. Full information and registration are available via the council's news page. Richmond Council — Festive Ride 2026