{"id":4146,"date":"2021-01-28T12:10:58","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T12:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/biketheukforms.org\/?p=4146"},"modified":"2021-10-04T22:42:33","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T21:42:33","slug":"cyclist-info","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.biketheukforms.org\/\/cyclist-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyclist Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-806958 kc-animated kc-animate-eff-fadeIn kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-138244 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-592765 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h3>Welcome to the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #e44d28;\">Bike the UK for MS<\/span>\u00a0team!<\/h3>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-193221 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>This page contains information to help you start fundraising and working towards the goal of biking across the country!<\/p>\n<p>The first step is to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@biketheukforms.org\">respond<\/a>\u00a0to our acceptance email and confirm your spot on the team. After that, head over to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/login.classy.org\">cyclist login<\/a>\u00a0and fill out your personal information. In case you are logged out inadvertently, it is recommended to type your personal information in a word processor, then copy\/paste onto the website. Your profile will appear online when a photo is uploaded.<\/p>\n<p>You will find answers to many of your questions in the Cyclist &#038; Fundraising Guide. If something is unclear please send us an\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@biketheukforms.org\">email<\/a>\u00a0or call\u00a0<a href=\"tel:07854620166\">07854 620166<\/a>. We look forward to riding with you!<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"cyclistguide\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-250822 kc-animated kc-animate-eff-fadeIn kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-770553 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-373831 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.biketheukforms.org\/\r\n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/326264.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-71347 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"section-title text-center black-section-title kc-elm kc-css-542738\">\r\n\t\t<span>Cyclist Guide<\/span><span class=\"highlight\"> .<\/span>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-302957 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\nTake some time to carefully read through and watch the videos in the below\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.emaze.com\/@AOOQRWICR\/bike-uk-cyclist-guide\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cyclist Guide<\/a>. This is best viewed on a desktop or larger screen. It contains important information about the tour and and provides insight from many alumni on how to prepare. If you have questions, there is a good chance you will find answers in this guide. If you do not find answers to your questions or something is unclear, please send us an\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@biketheukforms.org\">email<\/a>\u00a0and we will make changes for future cyclists!<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-226263 kc-animated kc-animate-eff-fadeIn kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-810947 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-230812 kc-raw-code\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/app.emaze.com\/@AOOQRWICR\/bike-uk-cyclist-guide\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450px\" seamless webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emaze.com\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/resources.emaze.com\/mypres\/css\/images\/embed.png\" alt=\"Powered by emaze\" style=\"margin: 5px; border: none;\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"fundraisingguide\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-371902 kc-animated kc-animate-eff-fadeIn kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-643254 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"section-title text-center black-section-title kc-elm kc-css-469449\">\r\n\t\t<span>Fundraising Guide<\/span><span class=\"highlight\"> .<\/span>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-154406 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Many people have reached or exceeded their fundraising goal, and you will too! Check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1bGWui9rGxTR8AHx116yoK9WXwajfQ0PM\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2021 Fundraising Guide<\/a>, it contains helpful information and strategies used in the past. You can find more in the National MS Society&#039;s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1NgmDMxayRYuv_hdjRujRhdBjSgW0J8dI\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">101 Fundraising Ideas<\/a>. Feel free to give us a call or send us an\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@biketheukforms.org\">email<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; we have been in your position and can share advice on reaching your goal. The following expenses are covered by the fundraising minimum:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Maps<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Team Apparel<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Overnight Accommodations<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Support Vehicle &#038; Fuel<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Experienced Route Leaders<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Tubes<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Patches<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Minor Bike Repair<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Other Group Expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-509093 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-618631 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.biketheukforms.org\/\r\n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11802600_10154184700533902_4623738253628745138_o.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"donations\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-891137 kc-animated kc-animate-eff-fadeIn kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-702469 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-458640 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.biketheukforms.org\/\r\n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_5056-e1619728954847.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-636902 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"section-title text-center black-section-title kc-elm kc-css-678457\">\r\n\t\t<span>Donations<\/span><span class=\"highlight\"> .<\/span>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-394400 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039;, sans-serif;\">It is easy to start collecting donations once your cyclist profile is online! When someone makes a contribution they will be added to your site and receive an emailed receipt. Cheques can be mailed to the address below, and will be posted to your profile online when they are received. Please allow at least one week for cheques to be posted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5>Bike the UK for MS<br \/>6 Giffards Meadow<br \/>Farnham, Surrey<br \/>GU9 8DA<\/h5>\n<p>Charity Registration No. : 1172717<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"gearlist\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-91881 kc-animated kc-animate-eff-fadeIn kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-770629 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"section-title text-center black-section-title kc-elm kc-css-732383\">\r\n\t\t<span>Gear List<\/span><span class=\"highlight\"> .<\/span>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-179981 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039;, sans-serif;\">This\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039;, sans-serif;\" href=\"http:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1g_axGFgnU6e-mQ1nec30LXVWDb6KNn_H\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gear List<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039;, sans-serif;\">\u00a0contains both required and optional items &#8211; the optional items are recommended to enhance the experience. If you have any questions about gear, feel free to send us an\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039;, sans-serif;\" href=\"mailto:info@biketheukforms.org\">email<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039;, sans-serif;\">\u00a0or call\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039;, sans-serif;\" href=\"tel:07854620166\">07854 620166<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039;, sans-serif;\">. The items listed below have worked well in the past and are recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-101450 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-211187 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.biketheukforms.org\/\r\n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_5896.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"orientation\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-338615 kc-animated kc-animate-eff-fadeIn kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-18269 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-733445 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.biketheukforms.org\/\r\n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/85-e1543586306653.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-381702 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"section-title text-center black-section-title kc-elm kc-css-130481\">\r\n\t\t<span>Orientation<\/span><span class=\"highlight\"> .<\/span>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1208 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #777777;\">There is a\u00a0mandatory\u00a0cyclist orientation for full time cross country cyclists the day before the trip departs.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #e44d28;\">LEJOG<\/span><\/strong> orientation is at\u00a0<strong>2pm on July 8th in Land&#8217;s End<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #e44d28;\">NC500 (July\/Aug) <\/span><\/strong>orientation is at <strong>7 30pm on July 29th in Inverness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #e44d28;\">Sea to Sea <\/span><\/strong>orientation is at <strong>7 30pm on August 19th in Whitehaven<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #e44d28;\">NC500 (Sept)<\/span><\/strong> orientation is at\u00a0<strong>7 30pm on September 2nd in Inverness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"travelplans\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-285351 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-20186 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"section-title text-center black-section-title kc-elm kc-css-901908\">\r\n\t\t<span>Travel Plans<\/span><span class=\"highlight\"> .<\/span>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-569101 kc_accordion_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-82593 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#landaposs-end-to-john-oaposgroats\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Land:apos:s End to John O:apos:Groats<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-61271 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h5>Arrival<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Easiest to travel by train to Penzance and then a taxi to Land&#039;s End. Be sure to book a bike space when buying your ticket!<\/li>\n<li>Flying from abroad? Fly to London and the trains run directly to Penzance from London Paddington.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Departure<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel options between John O&#039;Groats and Inverness:<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">Trains from nearby Wick or Thurso.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jogferry.co.uk\/Express-Bus.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orkney Bus<\/a> direct to Inverness but requires your bike to be boxed. We can help with sourcing bike boxes in the final days if necessary.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">Easiest option, but more expensive, is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnogroatsbiketransport.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John O\u2019Groats Bike Transport.<\/a> They pick up from John O\u2019Groats and take you direct to Inverness. Works out cheapest to group together with teammates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Train options from Inverness across the UK including the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sleeper.scot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleeper Train<\/a> direct to London.<\/li>\n<li>Flying home? International flights from Inverness or train to Edinburgh\/Glasgow airports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-317294 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#john-oaposgroats-to-landaposs-end\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> John O:apos:Groats to Land:apos:s End<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-835592 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h5>Arrival<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Train options to Inverness from across the UK including the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sleeper.scot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleeper Train<\/a> direct from London. Be sure to book a bike space when buying your ticket!<\/li>\n<li>Flying over? International flights to Inverness, Edinburgh or Glasgow airports with train to Inverness.<\/li>\n<li>Travel options between Inverness and John O&#039;Groats:\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">Trains to nearby Wick or Thurso.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jogferry.co.uk\/Express-Bus.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orkney Bus<\/a> direct to John O&#039;Groats but requires your bike to be boxed. We can help you with reassembling the bike if needed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">Easiest option, but more expensive, is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnogroatsbiketransport.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John O\u2019Groats Bike Transport.<\/a> They pick up from Inverness and take you direct to John O&#039;Groats. Works out cheapest to group together with teammates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Departure<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Easiest to travel by train from Penzance after a taxi from Land&#039;s End. Be sure to book a bike space when buying your ticket!<\/li>\n<li>Flying home? Fly from London with trains running directly to London Paddington from Penzance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-154806 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#sea-to-sea\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Sea to Sea<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-667376 kc_accordion_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-562256 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#train\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Train<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-358144 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trains to Whitehaven run via Carlisle. Be sure to book a bike space when buying your ticket!<\/li>\n<li>Trains home from Newcastle Central with the metro running from Tynemouth to the centre. We can help with getting bikes to the station with the vans.<\/li>\n<li>Book a late train home (roughly 6pm onwards) to allow plenty of time to finish and enjoy the celebration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-850347 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#driving\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Driving<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-289765 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best option is to drive to Tynemouth and park your car for the weekend before transferring to Whitehaven.<\/li>\n<li>Transfers available with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.600600.co.uk\/sport-transport\/c2c-bike-transport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ecocabs Bike Transport.<\/a> Works out cheapest to group together with teammates.<\/li>\n<li>Transfers by train from Newcastle Central is also an option.<\/li>\n<li>Possible to drive to Whitehaven and park your car there for the weekend. Warning however that the transfer back after the finish would make for a late journey home!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-621914 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#bike-shipping\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Bike Shipping<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-792435 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h5>Rather not travel with your bike?<\/h5>\n<p>Why not ship your bike to a local bike shop near the start and ship it home at the end. Contact the bike shops to discuss arrangements. Suggestions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Penzance &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/cyclecentre.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Cycle Centre<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Inverness &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnogroatsbiketransport.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John O&#039;Groats Bike Transport<\/a> (Courier Service)<\/li>\n<li>Inverness &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bikesofinverness.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bikes of Inverness<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wick &#8211; The Spot Shop<\/li>\n<li>Whitehaven &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.havencycles-c2cservices.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Haven Cycles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note we cannot transport any bike boxes, so you will need to ship any soft or hard shell boxes to the finish location of your ride. 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