ride the north 2026
Sat 29 Aug at Glamis Castle, Angus
Booking from:
15 January (returning riders)
22 January (new participants)
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Ride the North 2026
Saturday 29 August
It’s a little change of approach for Ride the North in 2026 with an event that will be very similar to the 2025 Tour of Angus. Starting and ending at the spectacular Glamis Castle with loops around the glorius Angus hills and glens of 150k and 110k (and there’s hybrid options on the day that will be 125k and 135k).
As always, RtN is a non competitive event bringing a festival atmosphere as hundreds of riders pass through welcoming towns and villages on the beautiful backroads of Scotland. The maximum number of registrations will be 2,300.
It’s not a race, it’s a challenge for all
RtN is a supported ride, with mechanical support, support vehicles, signposting, lunches, mobile coffee stops, refreshments and of course all the encouragement you will need.
There has been a growing interest in cycling over recent years and the North and East of Scotland boasts some truly wonderful cycling experiences. RIDE the NORTH is not a race, but always set up to be a challenge. It’s not an event that needs a fancy bike and lycra kit – it’s a ride for cyclists of all abilities on all types of bikes with diversity encouraged!
Since 2011 Ride the North and participant cyclists have raised around £2.5m for local/national charities. We are delighted to be working with a number of charity partners in 2026 – More details will be posted soon.
Your Wee Bit Hill & Glen – the best blend of
Scottish scenery and hospitality
Ride the North 2026 has two route options of 150 km and 110 km.
Our event is not a race nor a sportive, it a challenge ride which celebrates the love of cycling and the scenery in this part of Scotland. There will be a refreshment stations every 20-25 kms and we work in partnership with the local communities to ensure you are well looked after along the way.
