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Coast to Coast Two Day Challenge

Coast to Coast Two Day Challenge

LLT Coast to Coast Ride — Whitehaven to Sunderland

Dates: Friday 5 June – Sunday 7 June
Start/Finish: Whitehaven ➜ Sunderland (Roker Pier)

Join the LLT team for a supported Coast to Coast (C2C) challenge across Northern England. Over two unforgettable days you’ll ride from the Irish Sea at Whitehaven to the North Sea at Sunderland, tackling classic Pennine climbs, rolling lanes, and long traffic-free sections—then celebrate at Roker Pier in Sunderland.

Why ride the C2C with LLT?

• Seamless logistics: We move your bags, provide a food stop each day, and are on call with emergency support throughout.
• Comfort where it counts: Overnight stay in Alston with evening meal and breakfast included.
• Stress-free start: Transfer for you and your bike from Sunderland (near Roker Pier) to Whitehaven.
• Tried-and-tested route: We share a clear suggested route and key navigation notes for the classic Whitehaven ➜ Sunderland C2C route (approx. 135 miles/ 215km, depending on options).

At a glance

• Distance: ~135 miles over 2 days (Whitehaven ➜ Sunderland suggested route).
• Terrain: A mix of quiet roads, cycle paths, and traffic-free trails, with sustained climbs in the Pennines.
• Iconic finish: Roll down to Roker Pier and the C2C finish sculpture on Sunderland’s seafront.

What’s included

• Transfer for rider and bike from Sunderland to Whitehaven (participants book their own hotel in Sunderland if needed).
• Hotel in Alston (Saturday night) with evening meal and breakfast.
• Luggage transfer each day.
• One food stop per day (mid-ride).
• Emergency support vehicle on call.
• Suggested route and daily briefing.

Itinerary

Friday 5 June — Travel & settle

• LLT team travels to Sunderland and overnights locally.

Saturday 6 June — Whitehaven ➜ Alston

• Morning: We meet riders near Roker Pier (Sunderland), load bikes and luggage, and transfer to Whitehaven.
• Ride: Roll away from the Irish Sea and head east through the Lakes fringe and into the North Pennines, climbing towards Hartside before the final approach to Alston.
• Evening: Overnight in Alston at one of our reserved hotels; dinner and breakfast included.

Sunday 7 June — Alston ➜ Sunderland

• Ride: Continue across the moors and into County Durham before joining traffic-free paths along the River Wear towards Sunderland.
• Finish: Celebrate at Roker Pier around 17:00.
• LLT team departs after the finish.

Suggested route highlights (overview)

• Whitehaven start: Traditional wheel-dip at the Irish Sea.
• Pennine climbs: A steady haul to Hartside and big-sky views across the North.
• Alston: Historic market town and our half-way stop.
• Wear riverside paths: Long, easy-going cycleways guiding you to the coast.
• Roker finish: Victory photo at the North Sea and the C2C marker by the pier.

Who it’s for

Confident road, hybrid, or gravel cyclists comfortable riding consecutive 60–75 mile days with sustained climbs. E-bikes welcome (ensure sufficient battery capacity/charging plan).

What to bring

• Road-worthy bike, helmet, spares, and day-ride essentials.
• Two large bottles, on-bike snacks, and weather-appropriate kit.
• Overnight bag for Alston (we’ll transfer it).

Booking & price

• Includes: Sunderland ➜ Whitehaven transfer (rider + bike), Alston hotel (DBB), daily luggage transfer, one food stop/day, emergency support, suggested route.
• Excludes: Your Sunderland hotel (if needed), lunches beyond the single food stop, insurance, personal purchases.

Ready to ride coast to coast with full support? Reserve your place now.

Notes & references

Distances and route overview are based on the widely used C2C (Sea to Sea) route from Whitehaven to Sunderland, typically ~137 miles, with traffic-free sections and Pennine climbs including Hartside; finish area is Roker Pier in Sunderland.