Cycle Coast to Coast, East to West, Sunrise to Sunset
Chase the Sun departs annually to ride across Scotland, Ireland, Italy and England, select a route below!
countdown to the next sunrise
Saturday, 22nd June 2024
A unique cycling experience
Team, Relay, or Solo
Enter yourself to cycle from sunrise to sunset, the full coast to coast route. Or, sign up as a Team Relay to share the challenge with friends, splitting the miles into 35-65 mile segments and riding together across the longest day of the year as a team.
4 Ride Routes
We provide breathtaking ride routes, each crossing one of four countries coast-to-coast, included is detailed advice and guidance, and the community of adventurous riders with you will create the unique memories of your Chase the Sun longest day!
Non-competitive
Chase the Sun is a non-competitive ride, open to all — with no rules, route signs, timing or medals. It is an annual physical, motivational and navigational challenge, with the goal of riding your bike from sunrise to sunset on the longest day!
Ride Locations
Select a ride below to reveal more information.
04:46
Sunrise Start
22:13
sunset Finish
3100m
Elevation
209
Miles
Experience our most spectacular and challenging route, to Chase the Sun from sunrise on the Irish Sea at the historic Titanic docks of Belfast, up the dramatic coastal road and the Antrim Glens, heading inland to traverse forests, mountains, and loughs. Riders explore the mythical landscapes and landmarks of the ’emerald isle’. The route crosses the border of Northern and Republic of Ireland and finishes at sunset along the wild Atlantic Way beaches at Enniscrone.
04:27
Sunrise Start
22:05
sunset Finish
3200m
Elevation
200
Miles
A double-century feat over an epic 200 miles leaving from the beachfront at Whitley Bay at the first ray of ocean sunrise aiming to reach the esplanade at Ayr to witness the (hopefully glorious) sunsetting into the sea beside the Isle of Arran. A route full of stunning vistas, wilderness, heaths, rivers, lochs, castles and beaches, a challenge to inspire you when pedalling the longest day.
04:41
Sunrise Start
21:33
sunset Finish
3000m
Elevation
205
Miles
Starting in the Thames estuary, the 200+ mile route bi-sects south London, bridging the Thames onto Wiggin’s Olympic time trial route, before seeking green country lanes, quaint villages, the lush Vale of Pewsey, climbing the Mendip hills, descending breathtaking Cheddar gorge, finally arriving on the seafront at Weston-Super-Mare.
04:35
Sunrise Start
21:30
sunset Finish
3300m
Elevation
282
KILOMETERS
Ride across Italy in a day. Depart from Pantani’s hometown of Cesenatico on the Adriatic sea, to reach the Tirrenia coast, east to west, from sunshine to sunset. The most romantic long distance cycling challenge, climbing mountains, through vineyards and vistas, 280+ kilometers and 3300m elevation. Magnifico!
Experience Chase the Sun
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View these videos made by previous riders
We hope the snow will have cleared by the time we head for Whitley Bay 22nd June 2024!
Who’s joining us for CTS North? Spectacular route and one to add to your bucket list!
CHASING THE SUN: ONE PEDAL STROKE AT A TIME
ARE YOU IN THE FILM? AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW!
"The bicycle is a stunning technological achievement but in our stupidity we`ve forgotten about how effective it is."
@ned_boulting author, broadcaster, ITV`s voice of Le Tour.
Following its world premiere at @kendalmountainfestival , you can now be one of the first to see @chasingthesunfilm. Filming took place at Chase The Sun 2021, 2022 and 2023- now`s your chance to find out if you made the final cut! And a great idea for a stocking filler for the cyclist in your life…
The film features inspiring stories of CTS first-timers @just_busy_being_me_ and @steve_green78 , plus pioneering women`s club @kentvelogirlscc and amazing charity @lifecyclecharity alongside contributions from broadcaster Ned Boulting, author @ladyvelo , Turner Prize-winning artist Sir Richard Long and 4x Mountain Bike World Champion @tracy_moseley
CHASING THE SUN IS AVAILABLE ON VIMEO ON DEMAND FOR 2 WEEKS ONLY: CLICK ON LINK IN BIO TO BUY NOW!
🙏 @trekbikes & @boschebikesystems
Chase The Sun Ireland 2024 teaser
Already signed up to Chase the Sun Ireland or still undecided?
Here’s a taster of what to expect: 209 miles sunrise to sunset, coast to coast, Belfast to Enniscrone.
Solo or team relay, an unforgettable challenge.
Can’t wait!
Chase The Sun 2024 update: huge demand for places in first 7 days!
Thanks so much for your continued support for our events- it means the world to be able to grow the community of CTS believers 🙌🙌🙌
CTS South early-bird places sold out and selling fast in North and Ireland. Get a wriggle on… and don’t forget you can ride and support @macmillancancer with exclusive charity places!
One day till the world premiere of @chasingthesunfilm at @kendalmountainfestival 🤪
Another chance to see our new official trailer with wonderful music courtesy of @thisisthekit and @brassland.
Thanks again to co-headline sponsors @trekbikes_uk and @boschebikesystems, along with all our other partners including @ospreyeurope and media partner @cyclist_mag 🙏
Trailer by @lorne9000 @goodguyszoom
We are delighted to announce that @macmillancancer is the exclusive charity place partner of Chase The Sun.
3 million people are currently living with cancer in the UK.
For just £89 you can support Macmillan in their mission to help everyone affected by cancer by purchasing a charity place on three of our incredible routes – UK South, UK North, or Ireland – whilst pledging to raise £400 for people affected by cancer.
Register via link in bio 👍
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