👊♀️ International Women`s Day 👊♀️

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible women of Etape Loch Ness! From the first-timers, nervous about their first 66-mile ride, to the seasoned cyclists hunting for a Queen of the Mountain PB on Glendoe. 🏔️✨

Early morning miles. Weekend hill reps. Heart-led fundraising.

To the women of Etape Loch Ness: the effort is yours, the glory is coming. See you at the start line in Inverness - we’ll be cheering for you, and we can’t wait to see you smash it in Inverness next month.

Tag a woman who inspires you to keep pedalling!👇

#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay #WomenWhoRide #EtapeLochNess #StrongerTogether #HighlandCycling

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Need some advice on how to prepare for the big day? High5 has pulled together some tips and tricks to give you all you need to know in the build up with your training.

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Fantastic to see the first community groups in the Highlands benefiting from the Get Active Scotland Fund.
More than £270,000 has already been awarded to boost sport and physical activity opportunities, reaching over 70 community groups across Scotland to help children, young people and communities experiencing high levels of deprivation or rural isolation to be more active.

Launched in September 2025, Get Active Scotland is a £1.1 million collaboration between @londonmarathon Foundation, @sportscotland_, @hlhsocial and Glasgow Life.

Here in the Highlands, groups funded include Highland Disability Sport, @highland_bears Basketball Club, Golspie Youth Action Project and @abanoutdoor – an outdoor education charity using the funding for new canoeing activities for its outdoor youth groups.

#GetActiveScotland #Highlands #OutdoorAdventure #CommunitySport