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THE annual WOW Cyclothon (June 23-26) will see cyclists from around the world competing to be crowned the fastest team to complete the course on Iceland's Highway 1 – the 820-mile ring road that loops the entire country – and raising money for a worthy cause.
Taking place under the midnight sun, the non-stop relay race is the only one of its kind in Iceland, often completed by the winner in under 48 hours.
Teams can consist of one, four or ten riders, who cycle in a relay format non-stop for the entire route, followed by their support vehicle. With the ten-rider teams offering the shortest distance per person, this category means less experienced cyclists can take part.
Starting in Reykjavik, the route takes riders past Iceland's stunning landscapes, including glaciers, waterfalls, fjords, national parks, and volcanoes.
Open to cyclists of all abilities with all types of bikes, registration closes on May 5 and costs £340 (70,000 ISK) for teams of four, £608 (125,000 ISK) for teams of ten, and £146 (30,000 ISK) for solo riders.
Committed to promoting healthy living and outdoor activities in Iceland, the WOW Cyclothon last year raised £74,070, which was given to the Department of Orthopaedics at the National University Hospital of Iceland.
www.wowcyclothon.com
www.wowair.co.uk
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Picture Credit: "Roads in Iceland" by Helgi Halldórsson from Reykjavík, Iceland via Wikimedia Commons
Starting in Reykjavik, the route takes riders past Iceland's stunning landscapes, including glaciers, waterfalls, fjords, national parks, and volcanoes.
Open to cyclists of all abilities with all types of bikes, registration closes on May 5 and costs £340 (70,000 ISK) for teams of four, £608 (125,000 ISK) for teams of ten, and £146 (30,000 ISK) for solo riders.
Committed to promoting healthy living and outdoor activities in Iceland, the WOW Cyclothon last year raised £74,070, which was given to the Department of Orthopaedics at the National University Hospital of Iceland.
www.wowcyclothon.com
www.wowair.co.uk
Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk
All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK
Picture Credit: "Roads in Iceland" by Helgi Halldórsson from Reykjavík, Iceland via Wikimedia Commons
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