Laureus Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge: Ride for Good

Laureus Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

Five days. Two wheels. One goal: to transform lives.

Laureus Academy Member Chris Hoy led an epic cycling adventure across Spain in the Coast to Coast Challenge to raise vital funds for projects which provide hope and opportunities for vulnerable young people across the world.

Pedalling off from San Sebastián on the Atlantic coast on Monday, June 8, the six-time Olympic champion cyclist led a group of intrepid fundraisers on a spectacular 750km journey featuring breathtaking scenery and gruelling Pyrenees climbs before arriving on the shores of the Mediterranean in Barcelona on Friday, June 12.

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On the way, they connected with Laureus Sport for Good supported programmes which shone a light on some of the people and stories at the heart of the Laureus mission. That mission – to use the power of sport to change the world – is embodied by Chris Hoy, who is a source of inspiration for so many for both his sporting achievements and his unrelenting determination to face life’s challenges head-on. The British Olympic legend was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2023 and uses his platform to raise millions for charities and promote a message of hope and positivity.

The Challenge was delivered with the support of a handful of event partners, including Science in Sport as Official Nutrition Partner, Cuore as Official Apparel Provider and Aston Martin.

A group of 15 riders joined Hoy through the course of the Challenge, including Laureus Academy Member and Spanish cycling icon Miguel Induráin – the only man to win five consecutive Tour de France titles (from 1991-1995) – who spent two days with the group.

Hoy – who previously helped raise more than $300,000 by hiking 100km across the United Arab Emirates in the 2022 Laureus Challenge – said: “Since becoming a member of the Laureus Academy in 2017, I have been involved in several special events and spent time with truly inspirational people who share my belief that sport has the power to unite people from all walks of life and break down barriers hindering social progress.

"This Challenge provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase sport at its very best. With the support of Laureus and our partners including Science in Sport and Cuore, this ride has the potential to make a huge difference to those in need."

Support the Challenge: While a select group of riders embarked on this epic journey, everyone can be a part of the Laureus Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge.

Laureus invites supporters to join in making a difference by following along with the riders' progress, cheering them on, and donating to support the young people whose journeys they are pedalling for.

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