๐ Cyclist`s Story: Callum Kelsey
"I felt like I was just going through the motions, not truly living."
Following the tragic loss of his best friend to suicide last year, Callum was determined to honour his friend`s memory and set himself a challenge: to lose 35kg and complete the Etape Loch Ness.
He has already smashed his ยฃ1,000 target for a mental health charity.
Good luck, Callum! We are all rooting for you at the finish line.
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๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ด๐พ 2 weeks to go! ๐ฆ ๐ด
In a couple of weeks, thousands will be lining up in the Scottish Highlands for the ride of the year.
The long training rides are almost behind you - now itโs time to focus on the details to ensure a smooth ride:
๐ ๏ธ Check the bike: Is everything running smoothly? (Maybe a final tune-up? โ๏ธ)
๐ Check the fuel: Have you nailed your nutrition and hydration plan? ๐ถ
๐ค๏ธ Check the kit: Think layers๐งค๐ฌ๏ธ
๐ถ Hydration is key: ensure your body is hydrated before you hit the start line.
๐ค Prioritise rest: Never underestimate the power of a good night`s sleep.
๐๐ช Time to taper: Reduce your mileage and let your legs recover. Trust the hard work youโve put in; youโre building up the energy stores youโll need for the big day.
The finish line feeling is so close we can almost taste that @harrygowbakery Dream Ring!
#EtapeLochNess #2WeeksToGo
Missed Tuesday`s webinar?
๐ฃ Catch the recording of our final Etape Loch Ness webinar with Charline Jones and Kenny Riddle!
Get the inside track from the pros! They`re talking everything you need for event day including:
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Performance: Tapering, cadence, and recovery.
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Tactics: Course strategy, pacing, and the legendary Glendoe climb.
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Preparation: Nutrition, hydration, kit prep, and mechanicals.
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Community: Event day etiquette for a smooth ride.
Watch here: https://bit.ly/4srRbPz
Passcode: $ar3EU0V
#RideLochNess #Cycling @chajoiner
โจ๐ด๐ด Riders` Stories: Chris Clark and Alastair Young ๐ด๐ดโจ
Chris Clark and Alastair Young are taking on Etape Loch Ness 2026 on a tandem.
Chris, who is blind, is taking on the Etape as the stoker, riding the back of a tandem. His pilot? Alastair, the man providing the navigation and power at the front.
Teamwork makes the dream work! We canโt wait to see this duo flying along the banks of Loch Ness! ๐ฆ
Please join us in wishing Chris and Alistair the best of luck for their ride! ๐
#EtapeLochNess #RideLochNess