Etape Loch Ness 2026

The Etape Loch Ness is Scotland’s largest and most iconic closed road cycle sportive taking place around iconic Loch Ness offering the chance to cycle 66 miles (106 km) on traffic free roads. The stunning 360° route around the loch starts and finishes in the Highland capital of Inverness with 900m of ascent.

Whether it’s fundraising with your own place or securing a Team Macmillan charity place – why not use your ride to help Macmillan Cancer Support be there for the 3 million people living with cancer across the UK.

Why ride Loch Ness?

Apart from the opportunity to visit one of the world’s best known destinations, with breath-taking scenery and the centuries-old myth and mystery of the Loch Ness monster…

Etape Loch Ness riders are taking on the challenge for many reasons: to achieve their own personal goals, raise money for good causes or simply to cycle in one of the UK’s most popular cycle sportives renowned for its scenery, atmosphere and warm Highland welcome.

Entry includes:

• Finisher’s medal (optional)
• Finisher’s giveaway (optional)
• Chip timing
• Mechanical support
• Support stations along the route
• KOM/QOM split time
• Digital finisher’s certificate