The Dash Experience
Sara SmedleyDuchenne Parent and Dasher
"The Duchenne Dash means everything to me. It's 200 miles of determination, hope and solidarity for boys like my son."
Alex LathamDuchenne Parent and Dasher
"The Dash is the ultimate team event. Cycling in peloton across the Normandy countryside is exhilarating. The finale is like nothing else."
Annie GanotDuchenne Parent and Dasher
"As a Duchenne mom, pushing myself through those miles will never come close to the strength, courage, and resilience my son shows every single day."
Peter DentonRide Captain
"The Duchenne Dash is an event that has every emotion covered!"
richard freeleyride captain
"The exhilaration of turning the corner into the Champ Elysees and realising you have made it, with fatigue giving way to the emotion of having helped raise so much money for such a good cause, is simply unforgettable and highly addictive."
Máire RyanDash volunteer
To me, in such a turbulent world, the Dash is the opportunity to celebrate human endeavour at its finest. I never fail to be moved by the heroism of our Dashers, the brilliance of the Support Team and the power of the community to effect real, vital change for the lives of those with Duchenne.
Rob Lewis Dasher
The ride just creates the opportunity to be part of something bigger, for great conversations to happen, new friendships to be made, stories to be shared and it feels life affirming. The whole experience from the grand depart to the trip back on the Eurostar is memorable and unforgettable and it will remind you what it really means to be human in our troubled world.
Martin TraceyDasher
It’s a great ride a great cause and we can see the difference it is making to many of the boys. If you are thinking of doing this, just do it. You are in great hands and it's an amazing experience. End Duchenne!
Oli CockDasher
The whole experience, from the first-class event organisation to meeting the community of families and friends that is Duchenne UK, was overwhelming, and I have just kept coming back. Knowing that I am part of fighting this disease and supporting the boys and their families is what makes me return.
Robin StrongRide Captain
The Dash is incredible - talk about spirit! The riders are not generally "cyclists" but push themselves in support of something incredible, and it's genuinely inspiring to be part of. I've met so many incredible people over the years and been genuinely humbled by their stories.
The man designing the Dash
Cycling artist and veteran Dasher, Michael Valenti, has been designing the artwork for the Dash for ten years
Donate or ride in 2027
For any additional queries about 2027 Dash, please email: dash@duchenneuk.org
