RIDE RECAP: Today, we rode the famous Strathnaver Valley | Babble Ride Across Britain! This is a medium course recovery ride through the beautiful Strathnaver Valley! This course is part of the “Ride Across Britain” series, which includes courses such as Cheddar Gorge, Wye Valley, Glenshee, The Lecht, Cairngorm National Park, and Bodmin Moor. Stay tuned for a week series in the near future for the entire series where we recreate the Babble Ride Across Britain! Thanks to everyone who participated today!
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HISTORICAL:
“Ride Across Britain was the first public event Threshold launched back in 2009. Since then, it has grown to become a fixture on the global cycling calendar that has seen thousands of riders experience the magic of cycling End-to-End of the UK . . .
Experience the full range of terrain Britain has to offer
There is no better way to experience the breathtaking scenery, iconic landmarks and historic sites of Britain than by bike. From the rolling hills of Devon and Cornwall to the majestic highlands of Scotland, we pride ourselves on having created a varied and exciting route, worthy of the UK’s most iconic cycling challenge.
This will be 980 miles you will never forget.
Ride highlights include:
- St Michael’s Mount
- Ride through Cheddar Gorge
- Crossing The Severn Bridge
- Chepstow castle
- Climbing Shap Fell
- Stunning Lake District views
- The Grampian Mountains
- Cairngorms National Park
- Conquering Glenshee and the Lecht Ski Hill
- John O’Groats and views of the Orkneys
Nick Tuppen
Threshold CEO (From Ride Across Britain Website)
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Al's Ride Club 
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