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Cycle Coast to Coast, East to West, Sunrise to Sunset
Chase the Sun departs annually from multiple locations on the same sunrise, select a ride below!
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Saturday 24th June 2023
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 ride together across the longest day of the year as a team.
4 Ride Routes
We provide breathtaking ride routes, detailed advice and guidance, but it is really the community of adventurous riders you will meet that will create the memories to remember your Chase the Sun experience by!
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.
Ireland
Our newest spectacular adventure, coast to coast riders will explore the mythical landscapes and landmarks of the ’emerald isle’. Starting 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, peaks, and loughs. The route crosses the border of Northern and Republic of Ireland, and finishes at sunset on the Wild Atlantic Way beaches of Enniscrone.
04:45
Start
3400m
Elevation
22:13
Finish
209
Miles
UK North
A double-century feat over an spectacular 200miles, leaving from the beachfront on Whitley Bay at the first ray of sunrise, aiming to reach the esplanade at Ayr to witness the (hopefully glorious) sun setting 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.
04:27
Start
3200m
Elevation
22:05
Finish
200
Miles
UK South
Starting in the Thames estuary, the diverse 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 finish at Weston-Super-Mare.
04:41
Start
3000m
Elevation
21:33
Finish
205
Miles
Italia
Coast-to-coast across Italy from the Adriatic to the Tirrenian sea. Beginning in the east at Cesenatico, birthplace of Marco Pantani, riding west from sunrise to sunset. Known as ‘the most romantic long distance cycling challenge’ upon some of the most beautiful roads in the heart of Italy, traversing 275 kilometers and 3300m ascent to climb, Chasing the Sun.
04:35
Start
3300m
Elevation
21:30
Finish
275
kilometres
Cycling Jerseys
Chase the Sun have created a range of unique performance clothing. Riders can celebrate your effort and adventure by owning one of these limited edition jerseys, or ride accessories & apparel.
Keep the Ride going
Chase the Sun is a series of non-competitive bike rides, organised by cyclists, for our enthusiastic riders. We re-invest our funds into sustaining and growing the ride for future years, thankyou to our participating riders and those who donate to support the events.
Training Tips
200 miles in one day is a long way to cycle for most of us, so read on here to find out some top tips from our veteran riders to make your Chase the Sun attempt a sunset success!
Record breaker Mimi Anderson Chases the Sun
Mimi is one of the world’s most inspirational female distance athletes, find out why, and how, she took on the challenge to Chase the Sun.
Thoughts from the ride with Kent Velo Girls
A number of people have told us that Chase the Sun is one of the best, if not the best, cycling events out there. We rode it – and it certainly didn’t disappoint!
Our charity partner LifeCycleUK
Chase the Sun are delighted to support the amazing work of Life Cycle UK, a transformative charity which promotes cycling to improve lives, communities and the environment.
Experience Chase the Sun
View these videos made by previous riders
Follow @ChaseTheSunCycle
We are very proud to announce that our feature documentary @chasingthesunfilm will have its World Premiere at the prestigious @kendalmountainfestival on 17th November 2023 in Kendal, Cumbria.
@pippiper64, one of the producers of Chasing The Sun, said, “Kendal Mountain Festival is one of the world`s leading adventure film festivals and has a focus around outdoor adventure, nature and climate emergency as well as cycling, so we are delighted that we are able to premiere the film there, as it shares many of the same themes.”
The film will feature inspiring stories from Chase The Sun alongside contributions from broadcaster @ned_boulting, writer/blogger @ladyvelo, World Champ mountain biker @tracy_moseley and legendary Turner Prize-winning artist Richard Long amongst others.
Book tickets for the premiere via link in bio!
Powered by @trekbikes_uk & @boschebikesystems 🙏
CTS Co Director Phil @flea65 is back in one his fave places anywhere in the world- the Col de l’Echelle, Névache and the Vallée de La Clarée. Where have you been taking your @stolen.goat kit and orange ribbons? #bikeisbest #howfarcanwego
One of the key inspirations for @olivermoore1982 when he first founded Chase The Sun was the the work of artist Richard Long. The makers of feature doc @chasingthesunfilm were privileged to be on hand to capture the moment when Olly met Richard for the first time and presented him with a unique Chase The Sun print by @thehandmadecyclist.
Richard Long is an English sculptor and one of the best-known British land artists. Long is the only artist to have been short-listed four times for the Turner Prize. He was nominated in 1984, 1987 and 1988, and then won the award in 1989 for White Water Line.
We are thrilled that Richard is part of our feature documentary. His art is made by walking and cycling in landscapes, “an affirmation of my human scale and senses.”
WE NOW HAVE A FULL SET OF CELEBRATION CHASE THE SUN ROUTE ARTWORKS AVAILABLE !
Check out the new range of personalised Chase the Sun prints from our friends @thehandmadecyclist.
What better way to capture the scenic memories of your ride and showcase an extraordinary day on two wheels? Each print uniquely presents your cycling adventure to chase the setting sun, through the glorious landscapes of Ireland, Italy, England, and Scotland…
Choose your route, personalise with your name and the year of your ride, and then frame your unique reflection of an epic mid-summers adventure – for you and all to admire on your wall at home !
All 4 Chase the Sun routes are now AVAILABLE TO ORDER- link in bio
2 weeks since Chase The Sun!
We’re sure it’s still really fresh in your memories but grab the chance to get exclusive kit from @stolen.goat and amazing personalised prints from @thehandmadecyclist
CONGRATULATIONS TO OVER 1300 RIDERS WHO LAST WEEKEND RODE CHASE THE SUN 2023:
4 ROUTES, IN 4 COUNTRIES
For those who took on the Chase The Sun challenge, we salute you!
An epic midsummer`s day was revealed across UK South, UK North, Italia and Ireland, each with different challenges to contend with. The new South finish on the @thegrandpier Grand Pier, @superwestonmare certainly delivered a wonderful spectacle.
Whatever your story, we`re sure it was memorable, we hope it was enjoyable! Thanks to everyone participating who showed remarkable resilience and also to the wonderful organising team, brilliant volunteers and beautiful supporters.
If you are willing to give your consent for us to use them in our records and promos, please do email us your stories, photos and videos as attachments or file-share links to:
chasethesun.org@gmail.com
We are proud as ever to partner with our chosen charity @lifecyclecharity . And huge thanks to partners @nirvanabeerco , @seesense_cc intelligent bike lights and @stolen.goat 🙌🙌🙌
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