9th September 2019
Our very own David Tobin hit the saddle again in September to raise money for Cancer Research by cycling around Scotland following the North Coast 500 route. It took him and his fellow riders through some of the most incredible scenery Scotland has to offer but also some of the toughest topography as well.
Thank-you for supporting him on this epic journey.
Team story
Everybody is affected by cancer in some way. We decided to raise money for Cancer Research by cycling around Scotland following the North Coast 500 route. This took us through some of the most incredible scenery Scotland has to offer but also some of the toughest topography as well.
The riders were Donald Stone, Roger Pannell, Keith Liggett, Gavin Mackie & David Tobin. Together we hoped to raise a meaningful amount of money to help improve the lives of those living with cancer.
Thanks for your support!
Donald, Roger, Keith, Gavin & David
The Route
Scotland’s answer to America’s famous Route 66 is the North Coast 500 and it has been named as one of the world’s great journeys. It’s 500 miles bring together the best of the North Highlands in one iconic touring route round the coastal edges of the of the Highlands, delivering never-ending back roads, wide meandering country tracks and beautiful bends through some of Scotland’s finest coastal scenery.
National Geographic publication boasts of the road’s dramatic vistas, climbing cloud-wards, seducing the traveller with viewpoint after viewpoint”.
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