Mike & Mike Ride the NC500 for the Next Generation of Cyclists

This June, Mike Smethurst and Mike Huston from Vermont are taking on the North Coast 500 – a demanding 500-mile cycle around the Scottish Highlands. Over 4 to 5 days, they’ll complete the route unsupported, carrying all their own kit and tackling some of the toughest and most remote roads in the UK.

The challenge includes:

• Steep climbs like Bealach na Bà, rising to over 2,000 feet

• Isolated stretches of road with limited shelter or support

• Up to 100 miles a day, often in harsh and unpredictable weather

They’re not just doing it for the personal challenge – they’re riding to raise funds to support the next generation of cyclists across the Liverpool City Region.

The money raised will help us:

• Provide bikes to young people who don’t have access to one

• Run learn-to-ride sessions and group rides for schools and youth groups

• Create safer, more welcoming spaces for children and families to cycle

Every mile they ride is an investment in a healthier, more active future for our communities.

Support their journey and help us inspire more young people to get on a bike and ride.