Priority Tickets For The 2025 Etape Loch Ness Cycle Sportive Event Go Live

October 28, 2024

Be one of the first to secure your place at the Etape Loch Ness 2025 with tickets expected to sell out in around 48 hours.

Inverness, Scotland 28th October /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/– The countdown to Scotland’s largest closed-road cycle sportive 2025 is on. The highly anticipated Etape Loch Ness, now in its 11th year, will officially open priority entry on 29th October at 10am, offering cycling enthusiasts an exclusive 48-hour window to secure their spot. With a cap of 6,000 riders and a history of selling out within just 48 hours, those interested are encouraged to register now for priority access.

Taking place amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the world-famous Loch Ness, this bucket-list event promises a unique and challenging ride. Participants will experience the thrill of cycling on closed roads, taking in stunning vistas and the unparalleled beauty of the Scottish Highlands. With the route designed to cater to cyclists of all levels, from first-timers to seasoned athletes, the Etape Loch Ness remains one of the UK’s most accessible and inclusive cycling events.

The event has raised over £2.18 million for Macmillan Cancer Support over the past decade, making it their most successful cycling event. Macmillan has guaranteed places for cyclists who commit to raising funds for this essential cause, giving participants the chance to ride with purpose.

Malcolm Sutherland, Event Director, commented, “We are incredibly proud that the Etape Loch Ness has become one of the UK’s biggest closed-road cycle sportives for 2025, with participants coming from all over the world to experience it. Our partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support continues to be a highlight, and we’re grateful for the funds raised to support their invaluable work. With priority entry about to open, we encourage everyone to secure their place early and be part of this amazing journey. We are committed to welcoming everyone from the cycling community including first timers and more female riders to the event – looking forward to seeing you at the start line.”

Cyclists will tackle a spectacular 66-mile route around the iconic Loch Ness, benefitting from complete road closures. The course includes a challenging elevation of 900 metres and stunning views – as riders leave Fort Augustus, there is an intense King of the Mountain section, a 4.8 mile climb gaining 380m in height and at times with a gradient reaching 12%.

While the route is testing, it remains non-competitive, welcoming all levels of cyclists to enjoy the beauty and thrill of the ride.

Don’t miss out on the chance to ride the Etape Loch Ness in 2025. With over 11,000 cyclists having already registered their interest, priority tickets are expected to sell out fast. Those who register in advance will get access to the 48-hour priority window starting on 29th October before entry is available to the general public. Once priority and general entry sells out, only charity spots will remain, with funds benefiting Macmillan Cancer Support.

To register your interest and secure your priority entry, click here.

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Contact Information:

For more information please contact:

Laura Price
laura@keepcomms.com
+44 7444 954 275.

The Etape Loch Ness is a cycle sportive, which is a short to long distance, organised, non-competitive mass-participation cycling event. The Etape Loch Ness takes 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 900m of ascent. There is a timed King of the Mountain stage, with a 4.8-mile (9 km) climb gaining 380m in height with a gradient reaching 12% at times.

All cyclists can opt to raise money for the official charity, Macmillan Cancer Support. £2.18 million has been raised for Macmillan Cancer Support by Etape Loch Ness riders through its partnership with the event since 2014.

Sponsors and partners of the 2025 Etape Loch Ness are The Highland Council, HIGH5, Erdinger Alkoholfrei, Harry Gow Bakery, Ekoi, Yellow Jersey, Caledonian Logistics, Marathon Photos Live and JustGiving.