Ride Across Britain
About the event
There is no better way to experience the breath-taking scenery, iconic landmarks, and historic sites of Britain than by bike. From the rolling hills of Devon and Cornwall to the majestic highlands of Scotland, we pride ourselves on having created a varied and exciting route, worthy of the UK’s most iconic cycling challenge.
This will be 9 days, 9 night and 980 miles you will never forget!
Ride highlights include:
- St Michael’s Mount
- Ride through Cheddar Gorge
- Crossing The Severn Bridge
- Chepstow castle
- Climbing Shap Fell
- Stunning Lake District views
- The Grampian Mountains
- Cairngorms National Park
- Conquering Glenshee and the Lecht Ski Hill
- John O’Groats and views of the Orkneys
You can explore each stage in more detail here.
How to enter Ride Across Britain:
We're proud to be a gold charity partner of Ride Across Britain, which means you can now apply for one of our guaranteed charity places today. Ride for less than a third of the normal cost, by supporting Macmillan Cancer Support as you pedal.
Registration fee: £499 (usually £1,850)
Sponsorship pledge: £2,400
Click here to secure your place.
Use your own place:
If you've already secured your own place, you can still sign up to join Team Macmillan and raise as much as you can – there’s no fundraising pledge. To get registered, fill in this registration form. We’ll send you all the information and support you need – including a free Team Macmillan jersey!
What’s included?
- Training programme tailored to all levels.
- Fully signposted route, with regular rest stops.
- Expert chaperones, medical and mechanical support throughout.
- Overnight basecamps (a 2-person tent to yourself).
- Hot food, drinks, massages, hot showers, and sports nutrition.
- Day-to-day bag transport.
- Finisher's medal.
Why should I join Team Macmillan?
As a Team Macmillan Cyclist, you'll receive:
- A Macmillan cycling jersey.
- A digital fundraising pack bursting with fundraising tips and tricks to keep you motivated in the months leading up to the event.
- Access to our cycling training guides.
- Access to our Team Macmillan Cycling Group on Facebook where you can talk to fellow riders about the challenge.
- Regular e-newsletters to with updates on the event, as well as support you’re your fundraising and training.
Most importantly, we'll provide you with a reason to put in those months of training and fundraising, because you know that your efforts are helping to improve the lives of people living with cancer. Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you!
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up.
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Ready to join?
Join Team Macmillan, take on the legendary Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge, and help improve the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today.