Daily Itinerary

Day 1 286 km · 8h 24min · 14 stops
1
Shell Start

The starting point of your journey, perfect for a final bike check and tank fill before heading north.

2
Shaping Point 1 Stop

Smooth transit roads leading you smoothly out of the urban fringe and toward open country.

30 km · 43min from Shell
3
Shaping Point 2 Stop

Gentle sweeping bends that help get you into the rhythm of the ride.

14 km · 18min from Shaping Point 1
4
Shaping Point 3 Stop

A quick transition corner guiding you onto more scenic rural pathways.

0.3 km · 3min from Shaping Point 2
5
Shaping Point 4 Stop

Enjoy the changing scenery as the landscape flattens into agricultural fields and rolling hills.

28 km · 34min from Shaping Point 3
6
Penny Bank Cafe Stop

A well-known biker-friendly stop ideal for a warm coffee and a quick bite before tackling the trickier tracks.

21 km · 27min from Shaping Point 4
7
South End of Rudland Rigg Stop

The entry point to the famous unpaved Roman track, offering challenging loose gravel and stunning views.

7.6 km · 10min from Penny Bank Cafe
8
Shaping Point 7 Stop

Navigate the undulating terrain with care as the track winds across the remote high moor.

4.3 km · 38min from South End of Rudland Rigg
9
Shaping Point 8 Stop

A scenic vantage point on the ridgeline offering panoramic vistas over the valleys below.

13 km · 1h 24min from Shaping Point 7
10
North End of Rudland Rigg Stop

Exit the rugged track and breathe a sigh of relief as you rejoin the tarmac.

51 km · 1h 43min from Shaping Point 8
11
Shaping Point 10 Stop

Smooth return curves heading southwards back toward lower ground.

66 km · 1h 15min from North End of Rudland Rigg
12
Shaping Point 11 Stop

Pleasant rural roads offering a relaxed cruising pace after the technical off-road section.

0.9 km · 2min from Shaping Point 10
13
Shaping Point 12 Stop

Final transit stretch bypassing towns as you approach the end of your ride.

14 km · 18min from Shaping Point 11
14
Destination Destination

The end of an epic day in the saddle, time to reflect on a fantastic mix of tarmac and gravel.

35 km · 50min from Shaping Point 12