The Big Ride for Palestine has held a ride every summer since 2015 focusing on flying the flag in solidarity with Palestine and raising funds for Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) for children’s projects and more recently, for Palestine Riders and for the Gaza Sunbirds paracycling team.

This year has been very different from previous years with the horrifying genocide in Gaza and the unending harassment of Palestinians in the West Bank. Sadly, we have also witnessed the brutal destruction of playgrounds like the one The Big Ride funded in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza.

In response to the war crimes by the Israeli forces there has been a series of massive demonstrations throughout the world including huge fortnightly marches in the UK, which Big Ride for Palestine supporters have responded to along with hundreds of thousands of others. We have also seen many protests in towns and cities large and small throughout the UK. When we are not marching, we have organised Rides for Palestine in local towns and cities (10 and counting), often connecting with local protests in collaboration with the Gaza Sunbirds and the Global Solidarity Rides in 50+ cities around the world. This has attracted many new riders.

Whatever the outcome of the genocide in Gaza, many new people have witnessed and been mobilised by Israel’s appalling violence and the UK government’s complicity. The Big Ride for Palestine will continue to organise ride events to demonstrate UK people's solidarity, something we know is highly valued by Palestinians.

The Big Ride for Palestine 2024 -  Let's do it!

This summer, The Big Ride for Palestine is organising a series of one day ‘Big Rides’ in different regions in the UK  These will happen between 20 July and 10 August. The rides will be full day rides and will aim for the size and vibe of the annual Big Ride for Palestine we know and love. We hope you can join us on one or more of them.

This summer we will be fundraising for Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA) or long term partner in Palestine and again for Gaza Sunbirds. The fundraisers will be announced soon but both will focus on the emergency in Gaza.

Amidst the ongoing attack on Gaza, MECA team and partners are providing emergency assistance to families who have fled their homes to seek shelter with relatives as well as procuring emergency medical supplies for hospitals and clinic. MECA have provided millions of gallons of water from their water purification systems and also works with the Atfaluna’s Inclusive Community Kitchen to provide meals to 1000 people a day in Gaza. MECA's current fundraising focus is on Aid for Children and Families in Gaza. We have a Big Ride for Palestine page to support this.

The Gaza Sunbirds continue to use their bikes to distribute food and aid to their communities as well as dealing with the challenges of survival in Gaza. See their Instagram for regular updates and recent stories of their work here.

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