The Rapha Pennine Rally is one of the best bikepacking routes to be found in the UK, and the countdown is on to the Rapha Pennine Rally 2023, with exactly one week to go until this year's riders roll out to tackle the stunning 500km bikepacking route from Edinburgh to Manchester.
As the name suggests the Pennine Rally is not a traditional bikepacking race, but a rally. With entrants expected to focus on the thrill of exploring new landscapes and embracing the comradery of the ride, Rapha says that should take precedence over a fast completion time. Rapha also makes the Pennine Rally an exclusive event, and last year saw a refreshing mixture of cyclists with 49 women, 46 men, and six non-binary riders in the roster, this year sees the entries also equally split.
