Nightrider is a fun, exciting cycle ride where you can see London under the moonlit night sky, cycling past iconic landmarks and through historic streets with 50km or 100km route options.

The first ever Nightrider event took place in 2010 with 300 cyclists and since then over 21,000 cyclists having taken part in the challenge.

There will be lots of support along the way with first aid and water stations. Every one who finishes the ride will get a souvenir of their achievement, a medal to proudly show their supporters.

But, why would you want to undertake this challenge for us?

Dementia is considered young onset when it affects people under 65 years of age. It is also referred to as early onset or working age dementia.

People with young onset dementia often experience a more rapid decline in cognition and quality of life at a time when they may otherwise have expected to be in employment and to have an active social life. The same applies to partners and other family members who consequently face social isolation and carer stress. In many cases, carers have to give up work to support their partner and therefore, the ability to provide respite on a daily basis is often pivotal to keeping carers in work. Furthermore, for the person with dementia, lack of appropriate activities can result in an increase in social isolation, apathy, a decline in health and increased risk of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

YPWD (Berkshire) aims to support those living with dementia and facing the above challenges.