Etape Loch Ness 2022 takes it up a gear with record rider numbers

April 20, 2022

A record number of 6,100 cyclists have signed up for the 2022 edition of the Etape Loch Ness, a 66-mile closed-road sportive around the iconic Loch Ness.

2022 entry surpasses the previous record set in 2019 when 5,600 people signed up. General entry to the event sold out in 36 hours, with 27% coming from outside Scotland and 1.3% from overseas locations including Australia, Chile, France, Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates.

Malcolm Sutherland, Event Director of Etape Loch Ness, said: “The Etape Loch Ness is back in its usual spot after being delayed in 2021 until August. And it’s back with a bang with a record number of people signing up!

“We can’t wait to have cyclists and supporters back to beautiful Loch Ness and Inverness. As always, we are grateful to our sponsors and partners, including the Highland Council, and the communities along the route. Their support enables us to raise vital funds for charity during an event that showcases the beauty of the area as well as a bit of Highland spirit!”

The official charity of the Etape Loch Ness is Macmillan Cancer Support, and 1,000 of the 6,100 cyclists signed-up will be riding for the charity.

Bethany Adams, Senior Challenge Events Programme Manager at Macmillan Cancer Support, commented: “The Etape Loch Ness is always a popular event for our fundraisers and it’s clear to see why! I hope all of this year’s Macmillan riders have a great day at this most picturesque of events, spurred on by the knowledge that they are making a difference to the lives of those affected by cancer.

“An incredible total of £1.43m has been raised for Macmillan Cancer Support by Etape Loch Ness riders since 2014 and, this year, we hope to raise a further £250,000. Thank you to everyone taking part.”

For safety reasons, there will be some temporary traffic restrictions in place from Saturday 23^rd to Sunday 24^th April 2022. Full details can be found here.

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