Aubin is a British menswear brand, developed by the same team who created Jack Wills. Aubin prides itself on being driven by quality rather than trends or fast fashion, offering built-to-last pieces that look good and feel great. 

Aubin and the Dash  

Aubin became involved with the Dash in 2022. Aubin kits out our amazing support team by providing stylish, practical clothing to ensure our volunteers stand out and keep warm whilst supporting the cyclists on this epic challenge.

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Bunzl Catering Supplies source responsibly, ethically manufactured non-food consumables from the UK and overseas and remain at the heart of delivering outstanding catering and hospitality solutions.

Bunzl Catering Supplies and the Dash
Bunzl has been involved with the Dash since 2019, via Foodbuy. Their support includes coordinating the return of 160 bikes from Paris back to London and in 2021 they supported the Dash Around the World by providing a variety of non-food catering solutions. Additionally, they have keen group of cyclists who join us on the road.

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Enstar is a leading global insurance group, and has been delivering innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies for more than 30 years.

Enstar and the Dash

We are delighted to welcome Enstar to the Dash family! They have joined us this year (2024) as the Official Mechanical Partner, helping us provide first class mechanical support throughout the ride ensuring all our Dashers make it to Paris!

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Fastned has been developing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles across Europe since 2012, with a mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility by giving freedom to electric drivers. Based in Amsterdam, the company currently has more than 245 charging stations in the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France and Switzerland. Their goal is to provide a European network of 1000 fast charging stations in prime locations, where all electric vehicles can charge with renewable energy from the sun and wind.

Fastned specialises in developing and operating ultra-fast charging infrastructure where drivers can charge their electric vehicle, with up to 300 km of range in 15 minutes before continuing their journey.

Fastned and the Dash

Fastned joined the Dash family in 2023 and their support is invaluable. Their ultra-fast charging infrastructure keeps us on the road, by providing our fleet of electric vehicles with quick, efficient, and renewable electric power.

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Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation based in the UK. They bring together the widest range of foodservice and hospitality clients on the planet to buy food, and everything associated with it.  

Foodbuy and the Dash  

Foodbuy has been involved with Duchenne UK and the Dash since 2017. Through their extensive network or foodservice suppliers and hospitality venues they provide a diverse range of logistical support for the Dash. This invaluable support via their amazing supplier base includes; management of bike return from Paris, varied and plentiful donations of food and drinks, including fresh coffee en route, extensive catering solutions and waste management solutions to help us be as environmentally responsible as possible.

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FUEL10K make fuel for busy people. Great tasting, healthier, convenient food and drink to power you through the day. Packed full of nutritious goodness, whether you sit down and enjoy a longer more leisurely start to the day or grab and go, their extensive breakfast range is aimed to make mornings easier, tastier and more nutritious.

Fuel10K and the Dash  

Fuel 10K has been involved with the Duchenne Dash since 2015 and they donate a wide variety of delicious, nutritious products which our cyclists enjoy at rest stops along the routes. Additionally, they have breakfast covered and generously donate breakfast bags packed full of tasty, health and high energy food to kick start the 200km into Paris.  

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Glaceau Smartwater is made from British spring water which is vapour-distilled before electrolytes are added. It has a distinctive, crisp, clean taste and is produced and bottled in Morpeth, Northumberland. 

Glaceau Smartwater and the Dash  

Glaceau Smartwater has been involved with the Duchenne Dash since 2019, thanks to Foodbuy. They are responsible for keeping our cyclists hydrated and will have generously donated over 20,000 bottles of water by the end of the 2024!

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Henfield Storage offers low cost self-storage at bases in North and West London, South and Southwest London, Central London, Surrey and Brighton and Sussex.

Henfield Storage and the Dash 
Henfield Storage has supported the Duchenne Dash for 10 years. Over the years their support has included the provision of support vans, storage facilities in London and Sussex for Dash equipment and managing bike storage and collection once they are returned to UK.

Visit the Henfield Storage London website

LCH is one of the UK’s most renowned suppliers of  luxury vehicles, providing the highest standards of vehicle hire.

Whether it’s for professional and chauffeur use, a family staycation or a weekend trip away with friends, the entire fleet is available for self-drive hire. 

LCH and the Dash  

LCH was introduced to Duchenne UK and the Dash in 2019 via our partner charity Chasing Conor’s Cure. They provide a fleet of support vehicles which accompany our cyclists on the road. They carry important supplies and are available if anyone needs to jump in for a rest or to warm up. Quite literally they keep the ride moving, and we couldn’t do it with them!

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LXA make projects happen.  They are an international, multidisciplinary practice of project managers, interiors designers, creatives and strategists working across space, experience and identity from offices in the UK and the Middle East.

LXA and the Dash  

LXA got involved in the Dash by bringing a corporate team, and this involvement grew into a partnership. As well as fielding a large team year on year, they also provide kit for our cyclists at registration, host the first rest stop in the UK and this year are also sponsoring our stylist finisher medals.

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Pearson is officially recognised as the world’s oldest bicycle business. They specialise in road, gravel and urban bikes and champion sustainable performance clothing. 

Pearson and the Dash  

Pearson is an integral part of the Dash and have been involved in every single Dash to date. That’s 12 this year! It’s hard to imagine the event without Will and his endless support, enthusiasm and passion for cycling and Duchenne UK. Will manages our incredible bunch of Ride Captains, a group of fabulous volunteers who love cycling and lead our cyclists safely from London to Paris. Will leads our skills sessions, which help Dashers old and new to get accustomed to their kit, find their cycling legs and hopefully a love for cycling.

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UCC Coffee is a full-service coffee solution, creating outstanding coffee experiences for the most dynamic businesses in foodservice, hospitality and retail. Working across the whole supply chain, from seed to sip, UCC delivers high-quality private label roasting, coffee brands, espresso equipment and support services.

UCC Coffee and the Dash  

UCC Coffee got involved in the Duchenne Dash in 2018 and it was a game changer! They provide our cyclists with steaming hot coffee at rest stops, and at 6:30am, after a questionable sleep on the floor of the ferry and a 35km, the coffee never tastes as good!   

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Grapefruit Graphics

Grapefruit Graphics is a full service events branding company with Olympic experience. They offer high quality, sustainable branding options from design through to delivery.

Grapefruit founder and Chief Executive, Andy Yeomans, took part in the Dash in 2023 and following his experience ask to help with the event branding and print work, which they now provide free of charge. Support like this enables Duchenne UK to reduce its event budget meaning more of the money raised by our Dashers goes towards our mission to End Duchenne.

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Logical Safety Solutions – Health and Safety Partner  

Logical Safety Solutions provide pro-bono health and safety consultancy to ensure the Duchenne Dash operates to highest of safety standards, this includes ensuring that all Covid-19 protocols are fully compliant with government guidelines.  

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Passenger Bikes – Media Transport Partner 

Passenger Bikes has been involved with the Dash since its inception in 2013. They provide safe and reliable motorbike transport for our media crews, so they can capture the best photos and footage for our events.  

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The Tyburn – Health Partner