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Specialist C2C companies

Bag carriers

There is no need to carry lots of gear on your bike, as there are several specialist companies that will collect a cyclists’ bag each morning and deliver it to their next hotel, B&B or camp site by the time they arrive in the late afternoon. In addition, these companies can provide parking and return transport for yourself and bike at the end of the C2C in order to retrieve a car, or provide transport for anyone unable to ride a section due to illness or exhaustion. Prices are reasonable. For instance, the Sherpa Van Project charges £39 per bag (two minimum), or £79 (2013 prices) for baggage and return transport on a five- or seven-day C2C. (See Appendix C for some recommended companies.)

Organised C2C trips

A number of companies offer a complete C2C package, with itineraries of varying length, which includes accommodation and bag and bike transfers. The basic package includes pre-booked accommodation, with options of packed lunches, luggage transport, return transport and extra nights’ accommodation. They provide clear directions and large-scale maps, and can organise off-road parking for the duration of the trip, helping to make the C2C experience as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. C2C Hassle Free offers a different style of package based on staying three or four nights at Mains Farm Camp Site, almost halfway along the route where the Pennines get steep, with daily minibus transport to and from each section. (See Appendix C for recommended companies.)