Itinerary

Please view the timings as a guide only.

Sunday 22nd Sept: Letchworth - Cambridge - 60 miles

08:00 Bacon Rolls, Hot Drinks, and Herbalife Supplements at the Challenge Central HQ, Units 13-15, Business Centre West, Avenue 1, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2HB

08:30 Bike Preparation

08:45 Challenge Briefing and Photos

09:00 Start Cycling

11:00 Mini Break in Royston @ 24 miles (The Manor House, 14 Melbourn St, SG8 7BZ)

13:00 Lunch Stop in Gamlingay @ 39 miles (The Cock Inn, 25 Church St, Gamlingay, Sandy SG19 3JH)

16:00 Arrive at the Premier Inn Cambridge East @ 60 miles (Newmarket Rd, Cambridge CB1 3EP)

19:30 Dinner booked in the hotel's Thyme Bar & Grill Restaurant, pre-order required.

Monday 23rd Sept: Cambridge to Rugby - 83 miles

07:00 Breakfast in the hotel

08:00 Bike Preparation

08:30 Start Cycling

10:00 Mini Break in Huntingdon @ 20 miles (The Commemoration Hall, 39 High St, Huntingdon PE29 3AQ )

13:00 Lunch Stop in Higham Ferrers @ 46 miles

15:30 Mini Break in Brixworth @ 65 miles (The Workhouse, 35 Spratton Rd, Brixworth, Northampton NN6 9DS)

17:30 Arrive at the Premier Inn Rugby Newbold @ 83 miles (Brownsover Rd, Rugby CV21 1HL)

19:30 Dinner booked at the next-door (Harvester Bell & Barge)

Tuesday 24th Sept: Rugby to Chesterfield - 77 miles

07:00 Breakfast in the hotel

08:00 Bike Preparation

08:30 Start Cycling

10:00 Mini Break in Sutton Cheney @ 20 miles  (The Sutton Wharf, Cheney Wharf, Wharf Ln, Sutton CV13 0AL)

13:00 Lunch Stop in Aston-on-Trent @ 44 miles 

15:30 Mini Break in Alferton @ 66 miles (Blue Bell Pub, 30 High St, Alfreton DE55 7BL)

17:00 Arrive at the Chesterfield Premier Inn Town Centre @ 77 miles) (Elder Way, Chesterfield S40 1UN)

19:30 Dinner in Chesterfield Town Centre (Sorbo Lounge)

Wednesday 25th Sept: Chesterfield to Manchester - 50 miles

07:00 Breakfast in the hotel

08:00 Bike Preparation

08:30 Start Cycling

10:00 Mini Break in Eyam @ 12 miles

12:30 Lunch Stop @ 37 miles (Mottram Wood, Stockport Rd, Mottram in Longdendale, Hyde SK14 3AU)

15:00 Arrive in Manchester

Daily Routes

Please view these as provisional routes as final checks are underway. The GPX files will be provided before the start of the challenge.

Day 1 - Letchworth to Cambridge

Day 2 - Cambridge to Rugby

Day 3 - Rugby to Chesterfield

Day 4 - Chesterfield to Manchester

Package Inclusions

>> Fully led and supported challenge with CC Cycle Leaders

>> Support Vehicles to ensure a smooth, safe and successful challenge

>> Accommodation x 3, Days 1-3

>> Breakfast x 3, Days 2-4

>> Lunch x 4, Days 1-4

>> Evening Meals x 3, Days 1-3

>> Daily refreshments, calorie dense snacks, fluids and hot drinks throughout

>> Bike Mechanic

>> Qualified First Aiders

Exclusions

>> Pre/Post Event Travel

>> Pre/Post Event Accommodation (London / Manchester)

Additional Optional Extras:

>> Single Supplement x 3 nights - £375

Bike Clothing:

>> Bike Helmet (compulsory)

>> Bike Gloves

>> Padded Cycling Shorts*

>> Cycling Tops / T-Shirts*

>> Waterproof / Warm Cycling Clothing**

>> High Viz Vest / Reflective Clothing

>> Cycle Shoes and Socks

*You should aim for at least one cycling outfit per day and one extra for spares as the weather can be unpredictable.

**Warm cycling clothing should include jackets / gloves / arm & leg warmers. Often the weather is very cold when leaving the ferry on Day 2 and cycling early mornings. Having layers of clothing on will also help to keep you warm. 

Other Clothing:

>> Casual Clothing (for when not cycling) - Please ensure you have warm items of clothing for when waiting to board the ferry

>> Shoes / Trainers / Flip Flops

Bike Kit:

>> Bike

>> Bright Bike Lights / Head Torch (the mornings can be very dark)

>> Water Bottle / Camelbak (to be used while cycling)

>> Small Backpack or Bento Box (for accessible food)

>> Tyre Levers

>> Bike Tools and Pump

>> Spare Inner Tubes x4 (at least!)

>> Puncture Repair Kit

>> High Quality Puncture Resistant Tyres (are strongly advised)

Luggage / Packing Equipment:

>> Holdall (for everything in the support vehicle)

>> Packing Sacks and Dry Sacks

>> Plastic Bags (for wet clothes)

Hygiene & Health:

>> Toiletries

>> Sun Protection

>> Flannel / Hand Towel

>> Bath Towel

>> Anti-Insect Spray

>> Anti-Chafe Cream

>> Anti-Nausea Tablets / Bands (for ferry crossing)

>> Prescribed Medication (if applicable)

>> Basic First Aid Kit (Guides will carry as well)

Nutrition (suggestions only):

Cycling nutrition:

>> Energy Snacks

>> Fluid Replacements

Documentation / Other:

>> Travel Insurance (to cover you for cycling activities)

>> Mobile Phone & Charger

>> Power Bank Charger(s)