Tell us your favourite Etape Loch Ness memories!
The ring of cowbells along the route? 🎶
The first bite of a @harrygowbakery dream ring? 🥧
The stunning view of the Loch beside you? 🌊
The sound of bagpipes as you climb Glendoe? 🎵
Cheers from the crowd in Inverness? 📣
That hard-earned medal around your neck? 🏅
Or the sheer sense of achievement as you cross the finish line? 💪
Share your Highland memories with us!
🚴 Etape Loch Ness: 12 Weeks to Go! 🚴🏾♀️🏔️
We’re officially in the 12 week countdown, and it’s time to step up your training! Over the next 4 weeks, focus on:
Longer weekend rides - build endurance and get comfortable in the saddle.
Midweek intensity - turbo or road sessions to push your pace. Road or indoor, just make sure you stay safe on icy roads ❄️.
By the end of this block, you’ll be halfway through the plan. From here, we switch to two weeks hard, one week easier - reducing volume and intensity to about 60% so your body can recover and prepare for the next push 💪.
🤒 Feeling under the weather? Take the rest you need. Jump back in at the same point when you’re ready. Your body will thank you!
Don’t forget, our Training Zone has all the tools and tips to help you prepare - check them out here : https://www.etapelochness.com/training-zone
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Etape Loch Ness isn’t just a ride, it’s a journey through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Highlands.
Wide open roads, quiet moments by the water… and that shared feeling of we’re all in this together.
Every pedal stroke reminds you what you’re capable of and adds to the story you’ll be proud to share for years to come.
If you`re in need of a bit of extra motivation, or just want to feel that pre-event buzz, join the Etape Loch Ness Strava Club to connect with fellow riders, swap tips, share your miles, and soak up the motivation all the way to the start line 💪
https://www.strava.com/clubs/etape-loch-ness-official-strava-club-870014
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Gear up, riders! Don’t miss out on the official 2026 Etape Loch Ness cycle jersey by @santiniuk!
Available in men’s and women’s sizes - order now for collection at registration
👉 www.etapelochness.com/shop
Breathable, comfortable, and built for every ride - this is the jersey that takes you from warm-up to finish line looking and feeling unstoppable.
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The King/Queen of the Mountain section can be a true test of perseverance, grit and knowing how to pace yourself when it really starts to bite 💪 but the views from the top make every pedal worth it.
For those of you who have tackled the Glendoe climb before, share your wisdom 🙌
What advice would you pass on to first-timers lining up to take on the challenge? 👇
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