Lighthouses Challenge - Isle of Man Sportive.

The Isle of Man Lighthouses Challenge is a friendly cycling sportive that takes in the Island’s most spectacular coastal scenery - all in aid of Isle Listen.

Taking place on Sunday 2 July, there are options to suit all abilities - ranging from leisure cyclists and eBikers, all the way up to seasoned professional racers!

Saturday 1 July sees our inaugural Pedal Party 2023 in Castletown Square!

500+

Riders

THE COURSES

17 miles
Quarter Circle Route p/b DotPerformance

Covering the shortest distance of the routes at 17 miles, the Quarter Circle Route takes the journey south and ends in Castletown square. Expect an infectious atmosphere fitting for all the family.

A perfect day for children, leisure cyclists or novices ends with a medal and delicious food. A wonderful way to round off the event!
100 miles
Full Circle Route

Covering over 100 miles in distance and over 2000 metres (6800 feet) in climbing, the Full Circle Route is a spectacular challenge. This route truly takes in the full majesty of the Island's most beautiful scenery.

It's got everything that makes the Isle of Man such a unique and wonderful place for cycling: Stunning coast, iconic ancient beauty, rugged terrain and challenging inclines; this clockwise route has it all.
51 miles
Half Circle Route

The Half Circle Route is full of steep inclines, keeping you challenged throughout! It follows the main course starting at Castletown square, continuing up the Sloc. You'll return to Castletown square via picturesque Dalby, Braaid and Port Soderick.

Explore 51 miles of the Island, where the balance between natural Manx scenic wonder and testing terrain is perfectly struck.
Loop the Castle!
Pedal Party 2023

Develop your skills and boost your confidence on traffic-free closed roads around Castletown.

A fun way for the whole family to ride together in a safe environment around a short route that will polish your proficiency, with friendly advice on hand from expert cycle instructors and road safety team.

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In aid of Isle Listen

Raising funds for Isle Listen

Isle Listen's mission is simple. They want to remove the stigma surrounding mental health and ensure everyone of the Island feels emotionally empowered and effectively supported with their mental health.

We're incredibly proud to be raising funds for their initiative and recognising that mental health is just as important as physical health.

We would like to encourage everyone taking part to make a pledge to Isle Listen or fundraise using our MyImpact platform where all donations will be matched.

Double your fundraising!

The event will raise funds for Isle Listen - the charity which provides vital mental health support and training throughout schools, workplaces and the wider community..

Every pound raised will be match funded (up to a maximum of £50,000) by the Z Zurich Foundation which is a charitable foundation funded by various members of the Zurich Insurance Group.

The Peel Group

The Peel Group have become our official charity partner for 2023 providing a fantastic prize for our Isle Listen Prize draw. Established and led by the Whittaker Family, The Peel Group Foundation was launched to provide financial and non-financial support in alignment with The Peel Group’s business activities by giving back to the communities in which they operate.

Omnia Mind

We have partnered with Omnia Mind who is a specialist human performance consultancy serving clients in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Their team of consultants’ design, build and deliver bespoke innovative training interventions that develop organisation’s resilience and improve leadership.