Deloitte Ride Across Britain, the UK’s largest and most iconic bike ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats, travels through Scotland from September 15-18 this year.
The riders will cycle 440 miles from Penrith to Hamilton, Fort William and the Kyle of Sutherland before arriving at John O’Groats. They will pass through some of the most remote and beautiful parts of Scotland including the majestic Glen Coe. It is a true showcase of beautiful Caledonian landscapes.
There will be lots of cyclists of all cycling fitness, experience and abilities taking part from all parts of Scotland including Dundee, St Andrews, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and Dunblane.
Julian Mack, founder of Threshold Sports which organises the Ride, says: “Deloitte RAB Riders are constantly blown away by the sheer beauty of Scotland. Some people think you need to travel abroad to seek out stunning scenery and yet, on our doorstep, is the serene majesty of places like Rannoch Moor, the Glen Coe Pass and Loch Ness. It’s a humbling, history ridden, magnificent landscape. And, two wheel self-propulsion is the perfect way to experience it.”
The Ride is fully supported. From the moment participants sign up, everything is done to ensure the ultimate cycling experience. Everyone is provided with a training plan and advice to make sure they’re well prepared for the event.
During the Ride itself riders stay overnight in base camps where they are given a delicious supper and hearty breakfast and everyone has his own tent and mattress. There is medical and mechanical support as well as massage therapists and physiotherapists.
The route is fully signposted so, although it takes in a lot of back routes, it’s quite hard for anyone to get lost. Two pit stops every day offer food, drinks and loos and a welcome break, and on particularly hard days there are two extra power pit stops, while chaperones ensure everyone is cycling safely. Although the Ride is not a race, it is timed and tracked so that spectators and supporters can keep track of participants’ progress.