Cycling Santas MK 2026

Cycling Santas MK returns to Station Square on Saturday 12 December, from 10:30am to 1pm. It's a community ride through Central Milton Keynes where everyone dresses up as Santa or an elf, so the whole thing looks like a slow-moving Christmas parade on two wheels. The route covers around four miles of roads and redways, with a spin around The MK Rose in Campbell Park along the way.

It's open to everyone, and they're expecting hundreds of riders to turn up. There are volunteer guide riders along the route to keep things moving, and Cycle Saviours mechanics will be on hand for minor repairs if your bike decides to act up on the day. The ride runs alongside the Mayor's Cycling Award presentations, which also kick off at 10:30am.

If you don't have your own bike, there are free hire bikes available — up to 30 of them, so it's worth getting there early if you're relying on one. There are prizes for the best blinged bike, so if you've got a knack for tinsel and fairy lights, this is your moment. And there's a bit of a bonus for the afternoon: free tickets to the MK Dons v Cambridge match at Stadium:mk, which kicks off at 3pm.

Children under 12 have to be accompanied by a parent or carer. The ride starts and finishes at Station Square, Central Milton Keynes (MK9 1LA), on Saturday 12 December, from 10:30am to 1pm, and costs between free and £5.