An ultra-endurance cycling challenge through Cumbria, linking every ambulance station within 24 hours.

Created in memory of Levi.
Built from grief.
Ridden with purpose.

The Challenge

Levi’s Loop is an approximately 470km ultra-endurance cycling challenge through Cumbria. Starting and finishing in Cockermouth, riders must visit all 17 ambulance stations in the county, summit Hardknott Pass, The Struggle, Great Dun Fell and Newlands Pass, ride beneath the slopes of Rannerdale Knots, and return to Cockermouth — all within 24 hours.

Inspired by the spirit of the Bob Graham Round, Levi’s Loop is not a fixed route or organised race. Riders are free to choose their own line between mandatory checkpoints, their own start time, and their own strategy for completing the challenge.

Levi’s Loop can be attempted solo and unsupported, solo with support, or as a relay team. Drafting other riders is permitted, however motor pacing is not.

Created in memory of Levi, the challenge was designed to become something bigger than a single ride — an experience built around endurance, resilience, support and shared purpose across some of the hardest roads in the UK.

A digital graphic for Levis Loop cycling challenge shows a mountain scene at sunset with a cyclist riding on a mountain road. The challenge details include 24 hours, 17 stations, 4 climbs, 470 kilometers, 7,500 meters of ascent, and 17 ambulance stations. It lists various checkpoints along the route, such as Cockermouth, Flimby, Distington, Egremont, and others, with their associated links.
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A cyclist riding along a scenic coastal road with a stone wall on the left, green hills, and the ocean on the right, overlaid with a fitness summary showing 100 km distance, 1,554 meters total ascent, and a graph of elevation profile from a cycling route titled 'Levi's Loop' from Cockermouth to Millom.
Cyclist riding along a scenic coastal road during sunset with an overlay showing route details of Levi's Loop, Leg 2 from Millom to Ambleside, covering 108 kilometers with 1,522 meters of ascent, including elevation profile graph.
A cyclist rides on a rural road during sunset through green rolling hills, overlaid with trail statistics including 115 kilometers distance, 1,414 meters total ascent, and a heart rate graph.
Nighttime scene of a cyclist riding on a mountain road toward a hilltop with a weather radar station, under a starry sky. Overlayed text indicates a cycling route called Levi's Loop, Leg 3, from Ambleside to Penrith, covering 140 kilometers with a total ascent of 2,586 meters. A graph shows elevation changes along the route.

4 Iconic Lakeland climbs

Information about the Hardknott Pass motorcycle route in Britain, showing a winding mountain road with steep gradients, along with statistics on distance, average gradient, and maximum gradient, and a plot of elevation over distance.
A scenic mountain road on a cloudy day, with a stone wall on the side and lush green hills in the distance. Overlayed text and graphics detail a cycling challenge called 'The Struggle' in Lakeland, including distance, gradient statistics, and a elevation profile chart.
A mountain road leading to a summit with a weather observatory on top, under dark stormy skies, with overlaid weather and elevation data for a cycling challenge.
A digital fitness infographic for the Newlands Pass ultra cycling challenge features a background image of a winding mountain road in cloudy weather. The top left has a purple mountain icon. The main title reads 'Newlands Pass' in large white letters, with the subtitle 'Wild. Winding. Wonderful.' in purple. It describes the pass as a classic Lakeland route with scenic views and steep ramps. Metrics show the ride's distance of 8.6 km, average gradient of 6.1%, and maximum gradient of 18%. A line graph at the bottom depicts the elevation gain to 525 meters at the summit.
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Whether you’re planning an attempt, have questions about the rules, want to report an issue with the route information, or simply want to learn more about Levi’s Loop, feel free to get in touch.

Levi’s Loop is an independent challenge created in memory of Levi and built around endurance, resilience and community. Feedback, ideas and support are always welcome as the challenge continues to grow.

General Enquiries

For questions about:

  • Attempt registration

  • Route requirements

  • Verification

  • Relay attempts

  • Website issues

  • Media or collaboration enquiries

Please contact: joeanthonyhill@googlemail.com