Is this ride for me?
Yes, this ride is aimed at people of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re an experienced biker, cycle just occasionally or would like to start cycling more, this is the perfect ride for you. You don’t have to wear lycra and go cycling every weekend: the whole idea behind the Classic Challenge is that anyone and everyone can take part. We’ve had some amazing riders who only learned to cycle just months before the event… if they can do it, you can do it too!
Why should I take part?
To challenge yourself and experience the amazing atmosphere with thousands of great people, cycling between Scotland’s two largest cities! It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a fun and active day out with family, friends or colleagues. If you’d like to, this is a great event to fundraise for a cause you care about.
What can I expect?
An early kick off to the morning as you leave Glasgow Green and follow a well signed and closed road route, while enjoying the beautiful Scottish views. You can take breaks at our rest stops, roughly every ten miles, with refreshments and music. End the ride with hundreds of spectators cheering as you cross the finish line and receive your well-deserved medal.
DATE: Sunday, 8 September 2019
START: Glasgow Green from 7:30am - 9:00am
FINISH: Edinburgh by 4:00pm
ROUTE (subject to change): 45 mile closed road route from Glasgow to Edinburgh, relatively flat with some hills
STANDARD ENTRY*: £31 entry; £23 concession
GOLD ENTRY*: £43 entry; £35 concession
Concessions - for those aged under 16, over 60 or in full-time education.
EVENT TRANSPORT*: £20 - for you and your bike from Edinburgh to Glasgow in the morning for the start, or back to Glasgow once you've finished
*Excludes a small processing fee, payable at checkout.
Feather isn't primarily citing a lack of demand like many comments here are suggesting, lamenting a changing industry....
You joke, but it is actually possible to spend >£200 per shoe... (e.g. Lake CX403 - £450 per pair; Bont Vaypor S Plus - £445.95 per pair).
Or be consistent and make it read: "A 2023 study from the US also found that SUVs are causing more BICYCLE injuries..." ...
I have to agree with Lance. I avoid straight roads where I can, but if I cannot, I remain at high alert of vehicles approaching from behind....
Where everybody uses stones in different ways? 🤔
in the UK we have policing which to a greater or lesser extent relies on assistance from members of the public......
This is tech doing it's job, extracting money from punters.
So...don't cycle on it. Lots of other routes around that area. Source: I used to work there.
My photochromic specs have just turned up in the post today
Downhill Alpe d'Huez TT would be _awesome_. And someone should organise one for real!...