Event overview
Greatness - you won't find it on your sofa.
The 66-mile (106km) cycle sportive offers a fantastic challenge with unrivalled scenery, so whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a newcomer looking for your first sportive, don’t miss this awesome event.
In 2024, 6000 riders took part in this exciting event and general entry sold out in a couple of days so register your interest now to receive priority entry for 2025.
Starting and finishing in the historic Highland capital of Inverness, riders can enjoy cycling a 360° route on fully closed roads alongside the loch taking in some of the country’s most stunning scenery.
There is a timed King of the Mountain stage with a 4.8-mile (7.72km) climb gaining 380m in height and reaching a gradient of 12% at times.
Many participants and their friends and families choose to stay on and explore the Scottish Highlands, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Loch Ness is one of the world’s best known destinations, its breath-taking scenery and the centuries-old myth and mystery of ‘Nessie’ have attracted visitors for years.
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Families
- Free venue entry
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Teams
- Traders at event
Location
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Toilets
Route
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Food stations
- Marshals
- No headphones
- Out and back
- Sweeper
- Timed section
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Undulating
- Water stations
- Wave start
What's included
- Certificate
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Medal
Charity places
This charity has places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.
All charity places
Cancer
Macmillan Cancer Support
No one should have to face cancer alone.
- Cycling jersey
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training plan
- Training guide
Sign up
£65
Fundraise
£150
Entries
- Age 17 & over
- Entries open
- Charity entries open
- Charity places
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Insurance available