Duchenne Dash
Join the Duchenne Dash and cycle with us from London to Paris in 24 hours.
Make friends, memories and, most importantly, a real difference in the fight to end Duchenne.
Join the Duchenne Dash and cycle with us from London to Paris in 24 hours.
Make friends, memories and, most importantly, a real difference in the fight to end Duchenne.
The Duchenne Dash is Duchenne UK’s annual signature cycling event. Over the past 14 years, the Dash has grown into our biggest and most challenging fundraising event of the year and has raised more than £9 million for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) research.
Robin Strong first heard about the Duchenne Dash when riding with a group of cyclists from Wimbledon, one being Ride Captain Will Pearson, who asked Robin to be a Ride Captain in 2017.
“My first Dash as a Ride Captain was 2017 and I have ridden every year since. In 2018, I was a Ride Captain in the DashMax, continuing from Paris for another 700 miles to Monaco. In 2021, I was one of a few Ride Captains who rode back from Paris on Sunday, getting back to London at lunchtime on Monday.”
He’s taken part in the Dash every year since.
Pre-register for the 2026 Dash here
For any queries about 2026 Dash, please email: [email protected]
You can donate to the Duchenne Dash 2026 here
Watch our recruitment film for 2026
Cycle from London to Paris in just 24 hours while raising vital donations to help Duchenne UK find effective treatments for DMD.
Your journey will start at the Herne Hill Velodrome in London, working your way down the country to Newhaven and boarding the overnight ferry to Dieppe. You’ll get the chance to rest before getting straight back on the saddle, taking in the stunning views of the French countryside and towns on your way to the French capital. You will arrive at the triumphant finish line under the Eiffel Tower.
We will celebrate with a dinner and overnight stay right by the Eiffel Tower. You will make friends and memories that will last a lifetime, while also bringing hope to thousands of families across the UK.
This is a truly VIP cycling experience, your bags, crossings, accommodation, meals and snacks will all be taken care of for you. All you need to do is keep peddling and raising vital funds to support Duchenne UK’s life-changing work.
When will the Duchenne Dash 2026 take place?
The Duchenne Dash 2026 will take place on Friday 8th and Saturday 9 May 2026.
How can I take part?
Fill in the pre-registration form here to express an interest in taking part in the Duchenne Dash 2026 and a member of team will be in touch to help you complete your full registration.
Please note, places for the Dash are limited and all riders must therefore agree to reach the £4,200 fundraising target.
What’s included in the registration fee?
Read our FAQs for the full list of rider benefits
The total you will be asked to pay upon registration is £633.50.
The registration fee for 2026 will be £625 and includes the following:
– Total event support, including; medics, mechanics, outriders, Ride Captains and escorts in both the UK and France
– Transport including; night ferry to France on Friday 8th May and return Eurostar to London on Sunday 10th May
– Return bike transport to a central London location
– Food and drink throughout the ride
– Evening meal and hot shower in Newhaven
– Hotel accommodation (based on a twin or triple room, sharing) in Paris on Saturday 9th May including breakfast
– Dinner at the Duchenne Dash Gala Dinner on Saturday 9th May in Paris
– Exclusive limited-edition Dash cycling jersey
– Pre-event rider pack and information
– Training and nutritional guide
– Access to Dash Training Rides with our experienced Ride Captains
– Finisher medal
– Rider registration goody bag
– Digital event photos
– Support from the Duchenne UK team all the way
There is a £8.50 booking fee, in addition to the registration fee, this includes a credit card handling fee, which is imposed by the banks and payment acquirer. Duchenne UK does not receive this administration fee.
Who can take part?
The Duchenne Dash is open to keen and confident cyclists over 18 years old, who can commit to the challenge of cycling 300km in 24hrs and also raising £4,200 for Duchenne UK.
Can I join as a team and do I need a team name?
If you are joining as part of a team or with a group of friends, we will need you to confirm either a team name, or the name of the team/group leader/coordinator. This will enable us to know who is joining with who for planning and organisational purposes.
When do I pay my registration fee?
You will pay for your registration fee upon sign up. The link will be provided when registration goes live.
You will also be required to submit an event registration and medical form as part of the registration process.
What happens if I can’t raise the sponsorship amount?
By signing up to join the Duchenne Dash, you make commitment to raise £4,200 in fundraising and donations for Duchenne UK. If you fail to begin fundraising four weeks prior to the event (8 April 2026) Duchenne UK will contact you by phone and by email to offer fundraising support and gain insight into your plans for reaching your pledged fundraising target.
If you fail to respond or indicate any positive intention to fundraise, Duchenne UK reserves the right to refuse your entry to the Duchenne Dash. In such circumstances, due to the administration time and expense we have incurred, we will be unable to refund your registration fee.
How can I donate to the Duchenne Dash?
You can donate to the Duchenne Dash 2026 here.
Or if you’d like to sponsor a specific rider, ask them to share their personal JustGiving link with you.
Thank you for helping us to reach our target and more importantly, joining our mission to end Duchenne!
Thank you to our sponsors for generously supporting the Duchenne Dash, more information about their amazing support can be found here.
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