MKRUFC Ring of Fire Bike Ride

05/06/2026

🔥🚴 12 HOURS DOWN – AND WE’RE STILL SPINNING! 🚴🔥

What an incredible start to the Ring of Fire 36-Hour Spinathon!

In the first 12 hours, our amazing riders have already covered a combined 1351 miles, and the Spinathonmeter is currently sitting at £751.00 raised for the day. 💙

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken part, donated, supported, and cheered us on so far. Your support is making a real difference.

But we’re not done yet! We still have 24 hours to go, cycling right through the night and all the way until 6:00pm tomorrow. Our target is within reach, but we need your help to get there.

🚴 Jump on a bike and take a spin slot
💰 Make a donation to support the cause
🎉 Come down and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere

🏉 Watch the rugby
🎵 Enjoy the live music
🍔 Grab some great food
🍻 Visit the bar and cheer on the riders

Whether you cycle for 30 minutes or simply come along to support, every contribution helps keep the wheels turning.

📍 Emerson Valley Sports Pavilion, Bowland Drive, Emerson Valley
⏰ Continuing through the night until 6:00pm tomorrow

Let’s keep the momentum going and smash our fundraising target together! 💪🔥🚴

https://localgiving.org/fundraising/SPINATHON-36-RUGGERFEST26

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

After completing the world’s tallest man-made abseil, Linda is now taking on the 36-hour Spinathon! Is there no end to her talents? At 78 years young, this rugby club legend continues to inspire us all with her energy, determination, and sense of adventure. What an incredible achievement! 🚴‍♀️👏

If you would like to help Linda reach her fundraising target, please click the link below.

https://localgiving.org/fundraising/ABSEILINGROF26LINDASHELLEY

05/06/2026

🔥🚴 THE RING OF FIRE 36-HOUR SPINATHON HAS STARTED! 🚴🔥

The wheels are turning and the challenge is on! From 6:00am today until 6:00pm tomorrow, we're aiming to keep the bikes spinning continuously for a full 36 hours.

Come and join us at Emerson Valley Sports Pavilion, Bowland Drive, Emerson Valley – home of MKRUFC and the North Bucks Premier 7s tournament, MK Ruggerfest.

🚴 30-minute spin slots available
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spin with friends, family or work colleagues
🎭 Join a themed spin hour and bring your fancy dress
🎵 Pick your favourite tunes
🙌 Or simply turn up and get involved

There's plenty happening off the bikes too:
🏉 Rugby all day long
🎵 Live music
🍔 Great food vendors
🍻 Fully stocked bar
🎉 Fantastic atmosphere

Not fancying a spin? Come down anyway, cheer on the riders, enjoy the rugby, grab some food and a drink, and be part of an amazing community event.

Can we keep the wheels turning for 36 hours? With your help, absolutely!

📍 Emerson Valley Sports Pavilion, Bowland Drive, Emerson Valley
⏰ Now until 6:00pm tomorrow 🚴🔥🏉🎉🍻

04/06/2026

🔥🚴‍♂️ ONLY 1 DAY TO GO! 🚴‍♀️🔥

The countdown is almost over! Join us as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Ring of Fire and come together to make a difference for some incredible local charities.

📅 Friday 5th June
🚴 36-Hour Spinathon
⏰ Starts at 6:00 AM

📅 Saturday 6th June – Ruggerfest
🏉 Rugby
🎵 Live Music
🍔 Food
🍻 Bar Open

Whether you're taking on a 15-minute, 30-minute, or 1-hour cycling slot, cheering from the sidelines, or enjoying the festival atmosphere, there's something for everyone!

❤️ Proudly supporting:

Willen Hospice
MNDA
Cardiac Risk in the Young
MK Prostate Cancer Support
UnityMK
MS Society MK

Come along, bring your friends and family, and help us make this milestone year our biggest and best yet.

Together, we ride. Together, we make a difference. 🚴🔥🏉💙

01/06/2026

On This Day!!

On this day back in 2016, Ring of Fire was accidentally invented.

It all started when Gary Spinks had what can only be described as a terrible idea disguised as a good one. He bought his friend and work colleague Chris Stevens a new bike for his birthday. Nice gesture, right?

Wrong.

Just as Chris’s shiny new bike arrived, news emerged of a bike ride from London to Paris. Before Chris had even worked out how many gears the bike had, Gary had somehow convinced him to cycle to another country.

Joined by MKRUFC rugby player Iain Talbot and Gary’s brother Johnny, the fearless foursome set off for Paris armed with a paper map, unlimited optimism, and absolutely no technology. No sat nav. No GPS. No route planning apps. Just four blokes and a vague sense of direction.

The route was simple enough on paper. Unfortunately, they spent most of the trip looking at the paper upside down.

To make matters worse, there was no support crew. Well, there was supposed to be, but they got lost too.

Against all odds, several wrong turns (Swing Swang) and what was probably enough extra mileage to reach Belgium, they eventually arrived in Paris a few days later and raised an incredible £10,000.

Most sensible people would have called it a one-off and never spoken of it again.

Instead, they looked at each other and said, “That was fun, let’s do more.”

And so, Ring of Fire was born.

Fast forward to today and we’ve raised over £930,000 for charity. Not bad for an idea that began with a birthday bike, a paper map, and four men who had no clue where they were going.

This weekend we’ll be looking to add even more to that total at our 36-hour Spinathon at MKRUFC Ruggerfest.

Proof that sometimes the best things in life start with a bad idea and a complete lack of planning. 🚴🔥😂

30/05/2026

🏉 Have You Got the Balls to Get Checked? 🏉

Come and meet the team from MK Prostate Cancer Support at the ROF 36-Hour Spinathon at Ruggerfest on Saturday 6th June!

They will be there raising awareness about prostate cancer, sharing information about the support they provide, and chatting about the work they do across the local community.

And while we’re talking balls… have you got the balls to get checked? 😉

The good news is that prostate cancer testing isn’t what many people think. Forget the stories about the slap of latex gloves and eye-watering examinations! These days, the first step is usually a simple blood test that takes just a couple of minutes.

Early detection can make a huge difference, so why not come along, have a chat, and learn more about looking after yourself and the people you care about.

🏉 Join us at Ruggerfest on 6th June
🏉 Learn about prostate cancer and local support services
🏉 Help us spread awareness and save lives

Because being brave isn’t just about what happens on the rugby pitch. 💙

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29/05/2026

🔥 ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO! 🔥

Come and support the Ring of Fire 36 Hour Spinathon at Ruggerfest, Emerson Valley Sports Pavilion – home of MKRUFC!

📍 Emerson Valley Sports Pavilion
📅 Starts: Friday 5th June at 6am
🏁 Finishes: Saturday 6th June at 6pm

We’ll have 🚴‍♂️ 5 spin bikes available throughout the event, so come along, jump on a bike, and have a go! Bring your friends, family, teammates or colleagues and book a slot together to help keep the wheels turning for 36 hours straight!

This year marks our 🎉 10th Anniversary 🎉 and we are proud to be raising money for these amazing charities:

❤️ Willen Hospice
❤️ Cardiac Risk in the Young
❤️ MNDA
❤️ MK Prostate Cancer Support
❤️ MS Society MK
❤️ Unity MK

Every pedal helps make a difference. Please come along, support the event, cheer everyone on, and help us raise as much as possible for these fantastic causes.

26/05/2026

This week’s spotlight is on our charity partner, Cardiac Risk in the Young (C.R.Y) — a charity dedicated to preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening, research, and supporting affected families. ❤️

Every week in the UK, at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young people lose their lives to undiagnosed heart conditions. C.R.Y works tirelessly to change that by offering cardiac screenings, raising awareness of warning signs, and providing vital support to families and communities.

Early detection can save lives. Please take a moment to learn more, share their message, and help spread awareness. Together, we can make a difference. 💙

Find out more or support their work here: https://www.c-r-y.org.uk/