Race the Sun as it rises and falls in this Coast to Coast to Coast epic

At the break of dawn, as the first light touches the shores of England’s North East coast, the Equinox Sun Race begins - an epic cross-country pursuit, racing against the very arc of the sun. Riders will embark on an exhilarating journey, chasing daylight as they traverse from coast to coast, with the goal of reaching the West coast before the sun sinks below the horizon.

Upon reaching the West coast, the trial takes a decisive turn: push through the night and ride back to the East coast before the next sunrise, or rest and recover to finish the journey before the final sunset of the equinox, the choice is yours.

The Equinox Sun Race isn’t just a challenge of distance or time - it’s a journey that mirrors one of nature’s most profound cycles. On this day of perfect balance, where daylight and darkness share equal ground, riders have a rare opportunity to experience the changing light in real time, racing alongside the setting sun and rising once again with the dawn.

Will you conquer the landscape and master the light, or will the sun leave you chasing its final rays?

Key Information:

Start/Finish: Tynemouth, UK

Format: Free Route

Surface: All road

Distance: 400-450KM

Elevation: ~4500-5000M

Experienced riders and rookies welcome

GPS Tracked Event

Entry Requirements:

Due to the risks that riders will expose themselves to during the trial, riders should have already have experience or have a plan to actively achieve experience prior to the start date in the following areas:

Multiday cycling covering at least 200KM per day

Weather exposure (heat, cold, rain and wind)

Night riding

Riding on public roads in urban, rural and isolated environments

What’s Included:

GPX files for the route

GPS Tracker Hire

Access to all photographs taken

Finishers Route Map/Poster

Bag drop

Changing and showering facilities at the start/finish

The Rules:

Ultra distance cycling requires integrity and mutual trust from all riders to respect the rules and each other. The rules for this race are very simple:

Riders must be self-sufficient

The route is to be followed, if you deviate you must return to the point of deviation before continuing

Riders should leave no trace (no littering)

Riders must carry at all times: a mobile phone (charged), Hi-Vis harness, foil blanket and bike lights

Riders must follow the highway code and the laws of the land at all times

Riders must report any issues with their trackers ASAP

Bicycles must be road worthy

Riders are required to provide proof of insurance

No drafting unless you have entered as a pair

Riders must ride within their abilities and not take unnecessary risks.

Description supplied by the event organiser.