About The Event
A cycle sportive taking place around iconic Loch Ness offering the chance to cycle 66-miles (106 km) on traffic free roads.
The 360° closed-road route around the loch starts and finishes in the Highland capital of Inverness, offering 900 m of ascent. There is a timed King of the Mountain stage, with a 4.8-mile (9km) climb, gaining 380-metres in height with the gradient reaching 12% at times.
Entry includes:
How to enter Etape Loch Ness 2026
Secure a Team Macmillan place
Use your own place
'The support from the Macmillan team was fantastic from the very beginning to the very end!' - Kevin, Team Macmillan cyclist
Most importantly...
Most importantly we'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping 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. You must be aged 18 or over on the day of the event to take part.
Event Accessibility
Information about permitted bikes is available in the event FAQs.
Please contact the organisers directly at info@etapelochness.com for further details on accessibility.
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