Armonico's Great Charity Bike Challenge 2026!
Support the bike challenge team in raising funds for Armonico Consort’s community singing projects where they’re needed most.
TV legend James May swaps horsepower for pedal power to front this year’s formidable charity bike challenge (10-12 September 2025) along with his old pal and partner-in-wine Oz Clarke.
They’ll join Armonico Consort’s sensational singing cyclists to raise vital funds for the charity’s community singing projects.
Believe it or not, James May started off as a musician and he’ll be performing LIVE, a rarity since his university days! Meanwhile, Oz Clarke was a chorister, and a professional singer and actor before venturing into wine.
Their 3-day cycling challenge will see them burst into song at charming pubs and buzzing cafes along the way; bringing joy to people living with dementia at Armonico’s Memory Singers groups; and joining forces with school and community choirs in concert performances.
Expect a spellbinding mix of Bach, Monteverdi and Vivaldi, plus surprises from the last 300 years of music, all brought to life in thrilling ticketed concerts featuring Oz, James, and a lineup of special guests.
You could join James and the team on the bikes for one, two or three days, cycling around 35 miles each day, joining the musical visits and a chance to chat with James and Oz, and seeing first hand the joy that singing brings. A very limited number of places are available @ £250 per day, including a tee-shirt, lunch and drinks. Email Lorna Couper lcouper@armonico.org.uk for details.
Every penny raised supports Armonico’s vital community outreach work, bringing music and joy to those who need it most – from choirs for children and young people, music programmes for children with Special Educational Needs and community singing groups for people living with dementia and their carers.
How to donate
Will you sponsor James, Oz and the team in their Charity Bike Challenge? Please give whatever you can – all donations are hugely welcome. Help us bring vital community singing projects where they’re needed most by donating today.
WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS
Many thanks to Roger Medwell MBE DL, President of Armonico Consort. Our thanks also to BluDog and BaByliss International for their support.
