Coast to Coast: Riding the Way of the Roses

Arrive in Morecambe anytime from 3pm and check into the hotel, giving yourself plenty of time to stretch your legs, explore the seafront, or enjoy a relaxed afternoon by the coast. At 6pm, we’ll come together to meet the group, run through the plan for the days ahead, and cover a few key bikepacking basics to make sure everyone feels confident for the journey ahead. The evening is then yours - you can choose to join the group for dinner, or do your own thing - before grabbing an early night and preparing for the start of our coast-to-coast adventure!

• 85km road ride with challenging climbs

After breakfast together at the hotel, we’ll roll out at 9.30am for our first full day on the road, riding 85km along The Way of the Roses. Our route takes us through Lancaster, past Hornby Castle, and across the Forest of Bowland, combining flat cycle paths with some challenging climbs, including a famously steep stretch out of Settle (where walking is totally acceptable!) As we ride, we'll focus on pacing, fuelling, and route navigation, putting essential bikepacking skills into practice whilst soaking up the scenery and enjoying a cafe stop - or two! Once we reach Skipton and check into our hotel, the evening is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Stretch your legs, explore the town, or join the group for a relaxed dinner and a well-earned debrief. You'll finish the day feeling accomplished, connected, and ready for the next stage of our adventure!

• 107km road ride with 1,200m of elevation

After a quick breakfast at the hotel, we’ll roll out at an earlier 8.30am start, giving ourselves plenty of time for our longest (and most rewarding!) day in the saddle. Today we cover 107km and over 1,200m of elevation as we make our way towards York. We’ll tackle some of the route’s most memorable climbs, including the ascent over Craven Moor, learning how to break a long day into manageable chunks and ride efficiently when the kilometres start to stack up. As the day unfolds, the route becomes more forgiving, with long descents and flatter lanes that give you an opportunity to reflect on how far you've already come. We finish in historic York, where the evening is yours to relax, explore the city, and properly celebrate completing the biggest day of the journey - tired legs, big smiles, and a huge sense of achievement guaranteed!

• 100km road ride with rolling hills

After a shared breakfast, we’ll roll out of York at 9:30am for the final leg of our coast-to-coast adventure. With 100km ahead, today is about enjoying the journey as much as finishing it. The route starts gently, giving us ample time to warm up the legs before entering the Yorkshire Wolds. Here, rolling hills and wide-open countryside set the tone; enough climbing to keep things interesting, but not enough to distract us from the feeling that we’re truly on the home straight! As Bridlington comes into view, the excitement builds, culminating in a celebratory finish at the iconic seafront sign. After photos and high-fives (and maybe an ice-cream or two!), we’ll check into our hotel and spend one last evening together, reflecting on the miles we’ve ridden, the challenges we’ve overcome, and an unforgettable adventure from coast-to-coast!

Our trip winds down with an easy final morning in Bridlington. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, pack up at your own pace, and bid your fellow coast-to-coast riders farewell before starting the journey home - tired, proud, and already thinking about what adventure might come next!