Great North Bike Ride

Yes, your £35 registration fee includes Medal and Cycle Top, but please remember the event relies on sponsorship money and donations. Your entry fee only covers the cost to put on the event.

It is not compulsory but highly recommended that all participants wear cycling helmets.

Yes, there are marshals along the route and radio operators every 5 miles. The event uses cars, vans, motorbikes and bikes on route and are also have bike mechanics supporting the ride. Heartmed will be there on the day with an ambulance, and additional first aid staff will be at Warkworth Castle High Street (by the monument) and also at Tynemouth (at Prior Haven Car Park). A sweep vehicle will follow the course ensuring no-one is left behind.

Please make your way to the nearest marshal, all marshals are in contact with each other, they will assist you or call for further assistance.

Yes, you'll find free water, bananas, energy bars and more on route.

There are over 100 marshals on route, 6 marshal cars, 3 vans, 3 Heartmed Ambulances, 15 Motorbikes and bike mechanics. Radio Central Command Station with radio controllers throughout the route. The course is also fully marked with 500 yellow markers.

Yes, if you are under 16 years of age you are required to cycle with an adult over 18 years old.

Special offers are available for Great North Bike Ride cyclists, please contact us for more information and guidance here: info@greatnorthbikeride.com