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Etape Loch Ness


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The UK’s largest closed-road sportive, giving you the rare chance to tackle 66 miles on traffic-free roads around the world-famous loch. This spectacular 360° route starts and finishes in Inverness and features 900m of ascent, combining a rewarding challenge with unforgettable scenery.


The closed-road cut-off is based on a minimum average speed of 13mph, giving riders up to 5 hours 38 minutes from the final wave start. After this, the route reopens to traffic. Riders may continue but must follow normal road rules. If you’re unable to finish, a sweep vehicle will return you and your bike to the Event Hub.


This event has fully SOLD OUT - but a local Ilkley charity - A Bit of a Break - has secured 15 places.


A Bit of a Break is a charity which sources unfilled time in holiday accommodation to gift to people living with a palliative illness and their loved ones. You can find out more at  https://abitofabreak.com/


A Bit of a Break is asking for a contribution of just £30 towards the entry (the standard entry fee is £89) and for riders to raise a minimum of £200 for A Bit of a Break. 


Anyone interested should contact paula@abitofabreak.com so that she can collect the payment and allocate a place via the Let’s Do This entries platform.