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C2CPage
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C2C. Whitehaven to Sunderland
140 miles
Taking bookings for 11th-13th July and 12th-14th September Please email for details. Veterans of the C2C ride we want to share this momentous
cycle route with you. Imagine the
great sense of achievement you will feel cycling from one side of the country to
the other. We will provide all we consider essential to maximize your
enjoyment. We will be with you
throughout the trip ensuring that each individual achieves his or her goal. Group bookings are especially welcome.
We can tailor any of our cycle trips to your groups requirements
including transport and bike transportation from a local pick up point. Look at what we offer:
But most important we will provide our totally personal service- all we ask is you do the pedaling! C2C Total itinerary C2CPicture Gallery Other routes available for group bookings. General
Information At 140 miles long The C2C starts in Whitehaven Cumbria through the stunning scenery of the northern Lake District into Keswick passing through Penrith and the Eden Valley with its lush valleys and sandstone villages. It then starts the climb up to Hartside and onto the unspoilt Northern Pennines - the roof of England. The route then touches the remote villages such as Garigill, Nenthead and Allenheads (highest village in England) . After the infamous Crawly side climb the route then heads down (giving some good respite to those tired legs) into the Durham Dales before entering the old steel town of Consett. From here it's an easy ride mainly on a cycle path to the North Sea and Roker Pier at Sunderland. Tradition dictates that you start the
ride by dipping your back wheel in the Irish Sea
at Whitehaven and the front wheel in the North Sea at the finish.
It has to be done! Riding the C2C as a group has got to be
the most enjoyable way to complete this epic journey. The route is based mainly on country
lanes and minor roads although there is an option for some off road sections if
you feel that way inclined. The
route lends itself to the more serious cyclist but also to the generally fit
person or commuter cyclist to achieve in 3 days. Friday Whitehaven to Threkeld- 35 miles The
first day will start around 11.30am depending on the travel arrangements.
We will ride through. the northern section of the Lake District National
Park. The scenery is spectacular and you will see the impressive peaks -
Skiddaw, Blecathra and the northern reaches of the Helvelyn range. You'll also
cycle through lovely country villages before finishing the first days ride at
the scenic village of Threkeld. Evening meal will be taken in one of the many welcoming Pubs in this
wonderful town. Saturday
– “The Big One” Keswick to Alston 42 miles A hearty breakfast to fill those needy legs before we leave Threkeld on the pleasant cycle track. then we are up hill and down dale on a pleasant gated road heading for Penrith via Greystokes, (Tarzan Fame) . Today you'll encounter your biggest challenge, Reaching the summit of Hartside will no doubt give you a huge sense of achievement. The support van parked at Hartside café at the top of the summit will be like a magnet as your legs work hard cycling up the hairpin bends to the top. The homemade cakes and hot drinks from the support van will be a just reward as well as the great coast down hill towards Alston. Sunday
– Alston to Sunderland 63 miles Another
big breakfast launches you off once again this morning. Although this day The
moment you dip that front wheel in the North Sea you will feel a rush of
achievement. A champagne finish
will crown your moment of glory. Well
done you will have completed the C2C. We
will send onto you a souvenir GPs profile of your ride so you can captivate your
friends with your exciting stories of the trip!
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