UK Coast to Coast Cycle
24-27 August 2012
Cross the UK by bike from the Lakes to the Dales.
Travel the breadth of Britain by bike. Starting at the Irish Sea you will cross some of the country's most beautiful countryside and National Parks before rolling your way down to the North Sea. Traverse the Lake District, the Eden Valley, and across the Pennines and Durham Dales before dropping down into Tyneside.
Itinerary
All of the days have a fairly even combination of on and off road riding. Average distances per day are 50 miles/80km Please note Itineraries are approximate.
Day 1 - Arrive at the accommodation in Whitehaven Thursday evening for briefing and dinner
Day 2 - Our first ride heads out across the northern Lake District and through Keswick before reaching our accomodation at Penrith.
Day 3 - This is the shortest day, but may well be the hardest with some good leg burning climbs. Through the Eden valley and up on to the 'roof of England' - The Northern Pennines. Taking particular caution on the downhill sections to see us safely into our day's destination and overnight accommodation.
Day 4 - Once we finish off the last few hills of the Pennines it's all down hill as we catch a glimse of the Coast. Here we really get going on nice easy trails, as we follow the Tyne around the outskirts of Newcastle to arrive at our final destination - The North Sea!
Costs and sponsorship
Registration fee: £75
Minimum Sponsirship pledge: £695
Please note that 80% of the minimum sponsorship pledge should be paid to Beating Bowel Cancer no later than 8 weeks prior to the departure date.
What's included?
Accommodation
We will be staying for 3 nights in comfortable but sometimes basic bunkhouse/b&b style accommodation. Bedding is provided. You will need to bring your own towel and wash kit.
Meals
Breakfast is included on days 2 – 4.
Guiding team
An experienced cycle leader will accompany the trip throughout. We will also have the support of a qualified first aider and a support vehicle with a driver/mechanic.
The following are not included in the cost of the trip.
- All evening meals, lunches and snacks
- Transport to and from your home to the event
Kit
You might need to buy some kit for this trip. You don't need to buy anything expensive but you do need to be sure that your kit is comfortable and suitable for this event.
Below are some of the essential items:
- Road bike / hybrid bike / mountain bike with touring tyres
- Water bottle
- Cycling gloves
- Puncture repair kit
- Small tool kit
- Cycle lights
- Small rucksack (or small pannier)
- Pump
- Lycra cycling shorts
- Long cycling trousers
- Cycling T-shirts
Weather
It should be warm in August, but we should be prepared for all weather scenarios. Please pack for the cold, rain, wind and sunshine.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this event please get in touch with us on 020 8973 0003 or send us an email and we will be happy to help.
