The Giant Lincoln-Tugby Challenge 2026

Working in partnership with Giant Lincoln, ITP have created a fantastic sportive that will provide a long distance challenge through some magnificent countryside from Giant Lincoln in Doddington to their new store in Tugby, Leicestershire – the home of Cafe Ventoux.

Leaving Doddington Hall (postcode LN6 4RU, just a few miles South West of the City of Lincoln) the route meanders along the flat lanes into Newark to pass the historic Castle before heading into the Vale of Belvoir where there will be a well stocked feed station.

After a re-fuel and rest, you will head up and out of the vale to make your way into some short but sharp hills to arrive at the half way point at Giant Tugby where a second feed awaits.

Following another re-fuel you’ll be back on the bike and heading back over the ‘lumps and bumps’ of East Leicestershire and back into the Vale of Belvoir but on different roads, passing by Belvoir Castle as you descend to the 3rd feed of the day. A top up of fuel and you’ll be ready for the final leg back to Giant Lincoln on quiet, picturesque lanes of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.

Back at Doddington Hall you will be welcomed with a finishers medal, hot food and drink and time to relax and reflect on a great achievement!

For those who aren’t quite ready for a 200km challenge, there’s a shorter offering at 115km on mainly flat roads following the route to the first feed and picking up the route back home after some food and rest!

Start time will be as follows (subject to adjustment depending on number of riders):

• 200 km route starts from 0730

• 115 km route start from 0830

The finish will close at 1830.

Entry includes:

• Free High5 energy products at registration
• Fully signposted routes & GPS
• Well stocked feed stations
• Hot food available at finish
• Mechanical support + broom wagon
• Ample parking
• Event photography
• Finisher’s medal
• First aid
• Electronic timing and results