Tour de 4 - Red Ride - 56 Miles (Wave 3)

Following Sir Chris Hoy’s diagnosis, Tour de 4 is a brand new fundraising charity cycling event that aims to challenge perceptions of what a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis can look like and raise vital funds for cancer charities across the UK.

The start and finish line will be located at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow.

Unless specifically prescribed otherwise by the Event Organiser, the minimum age of entry for the Red & Blue route events is 14 years old on the day of the Tour De 4 Event and any Participant aged under 18years must be accompanied by a parent or designated responsible adult.

The Red Route takes cyclists into the hills with the map on our website highlighting the route. As you may expect from a route that takes in the beautiful Campsie Fells there will be a number of hills – some with gradients reaching 10% at times.

Your fee includes a rider pack, refreshments at aid stations and a finisher’s medal. You’ll also receive wristbands for yourself and a plus one to enter the Tour de 4 Festival after you finish cycling.

No – entries will close on 31st August or when the entry limit has been reached, whichever is sooner.

Yes, registration transfers are allowed until 20th August 2025 subject to a processing fee.

In line with the T&Cs of entry, the Participant acknowledges and agrees that they will not be entitled to a refund of the Entry Fee if they withdraw from the Event for any reason (including because of illness or injury). Transfers are available for a processing fee by contacting info@tourde4.com

Rider packs will be sent out 2 months prior the event. The last send out will be two weeks prior. We will have rider packs with spare numbers at the event available for riders whose packs did not reach you.

Yes, there will be very limited parking available for event participations at Parkhead. This must be booked and paid for online as part of the registration process.

Please arrive at the loading time allocated in your rider pack and go to your pen. Please do not arrive at this point until your allocated time.

Yes, water and refreshment stations are located at the feeding stations allocated. Water will be in bowsers for you to refill your own bottle. There will be NO single use water bottles at the event. The refreshments provided will include Science in Sport products.

Toilets are located at the start/finish area and at the refreshment stations. We ask that those anyone involved in the event use the dedicated toilets - please do not go wild.

We will have a team of bike mechanics both at the refreshment stations and mobile across the routes. You will be given the telephone number for route support in your rider pack.

Yes, e-bikes are permitted for the Red and Blue routes. We will send instructions and information about usage on them in our communications prior the event. You will be responsible for making sure you have enough battery capacity to get around your chosen route – any e-bike running out of power will

Support vehicles will be available to assist participants who cannot finish. On the back of the rider bib will be a phone number for information that can be used to contact Route support. Please do not use this for general enquiries.

For anyone who will sponsor you – they will use the GoFundMe link generated at your point of entry and this will add to the overall Tour de 4 fundraising total.

Yes, helmets are compulsory for the Red, Blue and Green Rides. Helmets are not compulsory for the Yellow static bike ride.

Yes, first aid stations are positioned at the feed stations. We will also have first aiders on vehicles and on bikes around the route and at the start and finish site.

The event will go ahead unless conditions are deemed unsafe. Updates will be provided on the website and via email to all participants.

We recommend all riders participate without headphones to ensure better awareness of the surroundings throughout the ride.

Yes, spectators are welcome into the allocated spectator observation zone and can cheer on participants along the route in designated areas.

Yes and accessible toilets will also be available.

Yes, we will have concessions that will be promoted through the event maps and information before the event.

Yes

Any road-worthy bike is allowed including road bikes, hybrids and mountain bikes.

Yes, professional photographers will be capturing the event. Photos will be available for purchase afterwards and details on how to obtain these will be shared following the event.

In addition to your bike and helmet, we recommend a water bottle, cycling tools you may deem fit and any personal items you may need.

Yes, there will be a secure bag store available at the Emirates Arena. Details will be given in your Rider Pack.

Yes – there will be a range of food and drink stalls in the Tour de 4 festival area at the Emirates.

You can reach us at info@tourde4.com