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The Viking Challenge

The UK’s largest off-road amateur charity bike challenge

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Calling all cyclists! Dare you take on the mighty Viking Challenge? Enter our 2026 ride today!

Ride a viking route through the beautiful Vale of Belvoir. Which route takes your fancy?

The MEGA Viking 70k

Our biggest route with the most challenging terrain, hills and the puddle that never dries!

The BIG Viking 60k

When it's a muddy year this route can throw in extra challenges. Plus there's an extra optional hill to decide on

The ORIGINAL 30k

This route is great for families & new bikers or as an alternative to BIG when it's really muddy!

4 amazing food stops

Smiling marshals on the route to cheer you on!

Food tent at the finish filled with hot & cold food!

Coffee van to give you a caffeine kick

The Viking Challenge in a nutshell...

  • attracts 1,000 riders from all over the country
  • one of the UK’s largest amateur off road cycle events
  • raised over £500,000 for charity and Redmile Primary School​
  • 200 volunteers
  • 1000 cakes
  • 1200 pork pies
  • 1000 protein bars

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