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Wheel Power - Tour de Vale
For 22 years, the Tour de Vale has brought together families, leisure riders, club cyclists and experienced endurance participants for a much-loved charity cycling event across Buckinghamshire. With clearly signed routes, dedicated marshals and a welcoming atmosphere, it has earned a strong reputation as an enjoyable and well-organised ride for people of all ages and abilities.
Throughout that time, entry fees and personal fundraising have helped support enabling disabled people to lead more active, fulfilling lives through sport and physical activity.
Sadly, after many successful years, 2026 marked the final edition of the event. Falling participation in recent years, combined with the increasing time, effort and financial cost required to plan and deliver an event of this scale, made it difficult to continue. While that decision is disappointing for everyone who has supported and enjoyed the ride over the years, the Tour de Vale leaves behind a lasting legacy of community spirit, generosity and support for an important cause.
This year, 765 riders took part across four different routes, raising a substantial amount for Wheel Power and once again demonstrating the strength of support behind the event. Buckinghamshire Freemasons were proud to play their part, as they have done over many years, by providing 14 Brethren to serve as marshals along the routes. Their role in guiding riders, offering reassurance and helping the day run smoothly contributed to the safe and successful delivery of the event, and reflected the same spirit of service and community that has always been at the heart of the Tour de Vale and Freemasonry.
If you would like to be part of a global community that has its roots firmly in the ground in Buckinghamshire, please join us by following this link: https://buckspgl.org/join
For 22 years, the Tour de Vale has brought together families, leisure riders, club cyclists and experienced endurance participants for a much-loved charity cycling event across Buckinghamshire. With clearly signed routes, dedicated marshals and a welcoming atmosphere, it has earned a strong reputation as an enjoyable and well-organised ride for people of all ages and abilities.
Throughout that time, entry fees and personal fundraising have helped support enabling disabled people to lead more active, fulfilling lives through sport and physical activity.
Sadly, after many successful years, 2026 marked the final edition of the event. Falling participation in recent years, combined with the increasing time, effort and financial cost required to plan and deliver an event of this scale, made it difficult to continue. While that decision is disappointing for everyone who has supported and enjoyed the ride over the years, the Tour de Vale leaves behind a lasting legacy of community spirit, generosity and support for an important cause.
This year, 765 riders took part across four different routes, raising a substantial amount for Wheel Power and once again demonstrating the strength of support behind the event. Buckinghamshire Freemasons were proud to play their part, as they have done over many years, by providing 14 Brethren to serve as marshals along the routes. Their role in guiding riders, offering reassurance and helping the day run smoothly contributed to the safe and successful delivery of the event, and reflected the same spirit of service and community that has always been at the heart of the Tour de Vale and Freemasonry.
If you would like to be part of a global community that has its roots firmly in the ground in Buckinghamshire, please join us by following this link: https://buckspgl.org/join