A network of 12 new cycling routes and a film have been launched on the Yorkshire Coast to help visitors create their own two-wheel adventure in 2024.
The new Route YC cycling routes have been specially designed to help visitors of all ages and abilities explore the Yorkshire coast and countryside on gravel, touring and road bikes.
Markus Stitz, is the first person to cycle the world on a single-speed bike, and is also a filmmaker, photographer and writer, was commissioned by Route YC to design the cycling itineraries. He explains the starting point here:-
There is a choice of three long distance routes and nine itineraries that can be completed in a single day. The Route YC Adventure Route, the main circular bikepacking route, will start and finish in Scarborough and is suitable for gravel bikes.
Several day trips will start in the Yorkshire coast towns of Whitby, Scarborough, Filey, Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea, and the North York Moors village of Grosmont. The collection of routes is completed by a bikepacking weekender route starting in Whitby and a cycle touring route from the ferry terminal in Hull to Staithes.
Markus went to further explain the types of routes:-
Kerry Carruthers, CEO of Route YC, said:
“We’re really excited to be offering people a variety of new ways to create their own two-wheel adventure on the Yorkshire Coast in 2024.
“These handy new itineraries have been carefully designed by cyclists for cyclists to plan their own routes in manageable sections and explore the Yorkshire coast and countryside at their own pace.
“As part of our new cycling campaign for 2024, we’ll be encouraging visitors to think about more sustainable and eco-friendly ways to travel; immerse themselves and local experiences and experiences; as well as enjoy the best local food and drink along the way.”
“As well as visitors from around the UK, we also hope to attract international cycling enthusiasts with a choice of easily accessible transport links, including the Hull Ferry Terminal, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh airports, as well as the national rail network connecting Scarborough and London Kings Cross in just three hours.”
The new Route YC cycle route network has been developed in partnership with navigation and route planning app, Komoot.
To access the new cycle route itineraries and to plan your two-wheel adventure on Route YC, go to:-
Adventure cyclists Markus Stitz, Mark Beaumont and Jenny Graham led the development of the new Route YC cycle network.
Mark Beaumont is a Guinness World Record holder for fastest circumnavigation of the world by bike (men), broadcaster and author.
Jenny Graham is a Guinness World Record holder for fastest circumnavigation of the world by bike (women), adventurer, presenter, public speaker and author.
Markus, Mark and Jenny have jointly tested the new Route YC cycle network and documented their journey in a new 10-minute film
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