THE NC500 CHALLENGE 2025
Event Details
The North Coast 500, often described as Scotland’s Route 66, takes in some of Scotland’s most impressive wild places, from the mountains and lochs of Wester Ross and Assynt to the rugged sea cliffs of Sutherland. The ever-changing landscape will take your breath away, leaving you eager to get back in the saddle wanting more every day.
Please note, this is a tough challenge and is open to experienced and committed riders. There will be 6 days of back-to-back riding, and we will be wild camping in the beautiful North Coast of Scotland. This will be the 3rd time we are organising this once-in-a-lifetime event!
The challenge starts on 16th August and ends on 23rd August (6 days riding - two days travel)
- 500-mile route
- Registration fee: £450
- Food and travel included
- Fundraising target: £700
- Brothers only (10 spaces only)
The total cost per person will be £450, which includes:
- Travel for yourself, your bike, and your luggage
- Food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Snacks/drinks
- Logistical support
- Training and ride support
- Special NC500 edition jersey for yourself
Please register now, as there are only 10 spaces available. Participation remains at the discretion of the organisers, and we will only confirm once you have submitted the registration form and paid the registration fee in full.
Speakers
Azad Ali
Operations Director
Azad Ali is a well-known figure in the Muslim community in Britain, and has been a community organiser for over 30 years. A former civil servant, he has founded, and directed several grassroots organisations dedicated to oppose Islamophobia and racism. In his free time, Azad is also a blogger, a TV presenter, and an avid cyclist. He is currently the Director of Operations at CAGE.
North Coast of Scotland