🚒 Cyclist’s Stories: MEET TEAM MARTIN 🦕✨

At the finish line of the 2025 Etape Loch Ness, an emotional moment between two firefighters sparked something incredible.

Tomek was hugging his colleague and friend, Martin, who was recovering from cancer treatment. It was in that moment Martin said he wanted to ride the event himself the following year. Tomek`s reply? "OK - but we do it together, with a group."

That was the birth of Team Martin. 🤝🚲

Today, a crew of firefighters and friends are in training for April 2026. They aren`t just riding for the miles; they are riding to celebrate Martin`s recovery and to raise vital funds for @macmillancancer and @thefirefighterscharity 🧡💪

Check out their team photo - captured perfectly by 6-year-old helper, Ethan!

We are so proud to have Team Martin on the course this year. Let`s show them some massive Etape encouragement in the comments! 👇

#EtapeLochNess #FirefightersCharity #MacmillanCancerSupport #LochNess #Inverness

Be a good egg - join our volunteer crew! 🐣🧡

We`re on the hunt for some marshals and start line superstars to help out at Bught Park and Dochgarroch.

If you want to be part of the epic adventure without having to climb Glendoe yourself, this is your moment!
It`s a brilliant way to support your loved ones and for locals to get involved with the event and experience the Etape buzz.

Our volunteers make Etape Loch Ness happen. If you`re free to lend a hand, we`d be hugely grateful.

Keen to get involved?
📨 Email: [email protected]

🚴‍♀️✨ Rider Spotlight: Meet Anne-Marie Goldsmith 🚴‍♀️✨

Following a brain haemorrhage 29 years ago, Anne-Marie never thought she’d get back on a bike; numerous surgeries resulted in a series of strokes, leaving her with balance issues and weakness in her left leg.

But with the support and encouragement of her good friend, Claire, she took the plunge and had her first go on the back of a tandem just 2 years ago.

And it has transformed her life!

It’s a reminder that with creativity, support, and determination, obstacles can become opportunities and that the love of cycling can be shared in new, life-changing ways.

💪 Every pedal forward is a victory, and we can’t wait to cheer her and Claire on at Etape Loch Ness!

#CyclistsStory #EtapeLochNess #RideTogether #TandemCycling #OvercomingChallenges #CyclingCommunity