Welcome to the Bike the UK for MS team!

This page contains information to help you start fundraising and working towards the goal of biking across the country!

The first step is to respond to our acceptance email and confirm your spot on the team. After that, head over to the cyclist login and fill out your personal information. In case you are logged out inadvertently, it is recommended to type your personal information in a word processor, then copy/paste onto the website. Your profile will appear online when a photo is uploaded.

You will find answers to many of your questions in the Cyclist & Fundraising Guide. If something is unclear please send us an email or call 07854 620166. We look forward to riding with you!

Cyclist Guide.

Take some time to carefully read through and watch the videos in the below Cyclist Guide. This is best viewed on a desktop or larger screen. It contains important information about the tour and and provides insight from many alumni on how to prepare. If you have questions, there is a good chance you will find answers in this guide. If you do not find answers to your questions or something is unclear, please send us an email and we will make changes for future cyclists!
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Fundraising Guide.

Many people have reached or exceeded their fundraising goal, and you will too! Check out our Fundraising Blogs that contain helpful information, strategies and ideas used in the past. Feel free to give us a call or get in touch – we have been in your position and can share advice on reaching your goal. The following expenses are covered by the fundraising minimum:

  • Maps
  • Team Apparel
  • Overnight Accommodations
  • Support Vehicle & Fuel
  • Experienced Route Leaders
  • Minor Bike Repair
  • Other Group Expenses

Donations.

It is easy to start collecting donations once your cyclist profile is online! When someone makes a contribution they will be added to your site and receive an emailed receipt. Cheques can be mailed to the address below, and will be posted to your profile online when they are received. Please allow at least one week for cheques to be posted.

Bike the UK for MS,
Copperfields, Seale Lane,
Puttenham, Surrey,
GU3 1AX

Charity Registration No. : 1172717

Gear List.

This Gear List contains both required and optional items – the optional items are recommended to enhance the experience. If you have any questions about gear, feel free to send us an email or call 07854 620166. The items listed below have worked well in the past and are recommended.

Orientation.

There is a mandatory cyclist orientation for full time cross country cyclists the day before the trip departs.

JOGLE  orientation is at 2pm on June 13th in John O’Groats

NC500 orientation is at 7pm on July 11th in Inverness

Lon Las Cymru  orientation is at 7pm on August 14th in Holyhead 

Royal Chilterns Way orientation is at 7pm on August 28th in Reading

Travel Plans.

John O'Groats to Land's End

Arrival
  • Travel options between John O’Groats and Inverness:
    1. Trains from nearby Wick or Thurso.
    2. Orkney Bus direct to Inverness but requires your bike to be boxed. We can help with sourcing bike boxes in the final days if necessary.
    3. Easiest option, but more expensive, is John O’Groats Bike Transport. They pick up from John O’Groats and take you direct to Inverness. Works out cheapest to group together with teammates.
  • Train options from Inverness across the UK including the Sleeper Train direct to London.
  • Flying? International flights from Inverness or train to Edinburgh/Glasgow airports.
Departure
  • Easiest to taxi to Penzance from Land’s End. Be sure to book a bike space when buying your ticket!
  • Flying from abroad? Fly to London and the trains run directly to Penzance from London Paddington.

North Coast 500

  • Train options to Inverness from across the UK including the Sleeper Train direct from London. Be sure to book a bike space when buying your ticket!
  • Flying over? International flights to Inverness, Edinburgh or Glasgow airports with train to Inverness.
  • Drive to Inverness and leave the car for the week.

Lon Las Cymru

Train
  • Holyhead is easy to reach by train from across the UK, with direct services from London Euston, Crewe, and Chester. If you’re coming from further afield, most routes connect via these locations. 
    Make sure to reserve a bike space when booking your ticket!
  • To get home, Cardiff Central offers frequent direct trains to London, Bristol, the Midlands, and beyond. Book a late train home (roughly 6pm onwards) to allow plenty of time to finish and enjoy the celebration.
Driving
  • One option is to drive to the start in Holyhead, with long-stay parking available near the town and ferry terminal, and then travel back from Cardiff via train after the trip. 
  • Alternatively, you can drive to Cardiff first, park your car there for the duration of the trip, and then take a direct train to Holyhead before the start. This avoids a long transfer after the finish.

Royal Chilterns Way

Train

  • Getting to and from Reading is simple, with frequent direct trains from London Paddington, London Waterloo, Oxford, Bristol, and destinations across the South and Midlands.

Driving
  • With the start and finish points being in Reading one option is to drive to the start and park near our host accommodation. 
  • Get in touch if you’d like help with parking options!

Bike Shipping

Rather not travel with your bike?

Why not ship your bike to a local bike shop near the start and ship it home at the end. Contact the bike shops to discuss arrangements. Suggestions include:

Please note we cannot transport any bike boxes, so you will need to ship any soft or hard shell boxes to the finish location of your ride. Some bike shops will allow storage of boxes so be sure to contact them.

Ask a Question.