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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Considering 32 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional support, encouragement, and professional guidance throughout their trips. Many highlight the meticulous organization of challenges, including route planning, logistics, and ensuring rider safety and comfort. People appreciate the well-planned refreshment stops, delicious food, and the overall enjoyable atmosphere created by the team. The service is frequently described as premium, with nothing being too much trouble, from pre-ride advice to on-road support and essential bike repairs. Reviewers often express eagerness for future trips, emphasizing the unforgettable memories and sense of achievement gained.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kingy, Alan & Lloydy were awesome, providing support at every point along the way. They looked out for everyone, always made sure we were happy, well fed and watered and repaired bikes super quickly... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional trip from Slovenia to Croatia. David is an exceptional cyclist and brilliant guide and Steve was always on hand for cheers of encouragement and a truck load of Twix bars, Haribo, sandw... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an incredible experience cycling London to Paris. Kingy, Alan & David were the best team, providing support at every point along the way. They looked out for everyone, always made sure we were h... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great 3 day ride to Amsterdam from Letchworth with breakfast before the start laid on by the CC Team & an opportunity to meet the other participants. I cycled the 2 day London - Amsterdam cycle befor... See more

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Challenge Central is adventure events organiser who specialises in walk, treks and cycle challenges for companies and charities.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

3 Peaks in the Lake District

I've done a few walking challenges with CC which have been excellent. So I tried a 3 peaks in the lake district (part of the 3 peaks series) it was amazing, tough and very challenging. This was my first mountain hike, but definitely a great experience. Highly recommend this and any of the CC experiences. The team put so much effort into creating and organising these events. If your looking for a challenge and meeting new people this is the place to start.

June 21, 2022
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Thanks so much Louise, very much appreciated and we always love having you and your smiling face on our events!! See you soon!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yorkshire three peaks

I was part of a group taking part in the Yorkshire three peaks challenge. The support team from CC were brilliant from start to finish, with drinks and snacks before we started and also at the checkpoints during the day, expert advice and support both in the run-up and during the day, taking the stress out of the day, and then celebratory drinks at the end of the day. Couldn't speak more highly of them, thank you.

June 21, 2022
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Hi Adam,
Thanks so so much for this loveky review. Very much appreciated. We hope to see you again on another Challenge. All the very best to you.
Steve and the CC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yorkshire Three Peaks

I recently took part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge through a charity event organised at my place of work. The support from Challenge Central was absolutely fantastic. I can honestly say that they made the day unforgettable. To turn up and have all the food, snacks and drinks we could need and space in the van for our belongings just meant I could relax and enjoy the day. We had two guides on the walk and they were brilliant, friendly, supportive and extremely knowledgeable. I felt safe and happy the whole time. Between each peak the support vehicle was there waiting for us with drinks and food and at the end had a selection of chilled alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks for us, plus a medal! I can’t fault them at all, an all round brilliant day and I had a smile on my face the whole time.

June 21, 2022
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Oh My Goodness that's lovely of you Elizabeth! What a great Challenge it was and all the participants made it so so special! Thanks again and hopefully we'll see you on another challenge before long! Take care, CC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support and help from the team

Great support and help from the team. A thoroughly enjoyable day doing the Yorkshire 3 peaks. The guides were fab and a well stocked and manned ban at each check point.

June 21, 2022
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Thanks so so much for this Mickey, very much appreciated. Steve & Alan and the gang.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

NC500 Cycling Challenge - Simply Excellent

Thank you to challenge central for a week I’ll remember forever & for so many different reasons

After over 2 years of waiting, changes in route, dates etc . I couldn’t have asked for more

The logistical challenges of setting up a new event for 14 relatively inexperienced cyclists must have been massive but everything went so smoothly - Alan & the CC team made sure all we had to think about was the cycling - everything else was taken care of.

Thank you

June 20, 2022
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Thank you Paul, that's really kind of you and much appreciated. The group was an absolute pleasure to lead and we very much enjoyed the speed train into Wick!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

North Coast Cycling Challenge

I've just finished a fantastic week of cycling around the north coast of Scotland supported by the Challenge Central Team. I'm an experienced cyclist and have cycled the Alps, Pyrenees, Dolomites etc so I know what a cycling challenge is, and should be. This was one of the very best!
Every detail of our trip was planned for us, and executed perfectly along the way. Bikes, hotels, rooms, meals, stops, routes, bags were all sorted in meticulous detail. The support staff were excellent too. We had a bike mechanic, a doctor, a paramedic and ride leaders with us every day in the group to guide and encourage the riders. Many of our group were novice cyclists and the Challenge Central guys helped, encouraged and taught them along the way.
More than all of the organisation, the professionalism and the logistics of our challenge, my enduring memory of the experience that Challenge Central produced for us was epic fun!
I had a very real sense that their ultimate goal was to make our experience genuinely enjoyable. Regardless of your skill or ability the team made sure that everyone on the trip were catered to and cared for along the way. If another opportunity presents itself I would not hesitate to go with Challenge Central again. Yes, they know their stuff but more than that. they are just such genuinely fantastic people.

June 20, 2022
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Martin you are a complete superstar, thank you so much for this cracking review. We loved having someone with your experience in the group, you were fantastic. Look forward to the next one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent NC 500 cycle challenge

Has to be a 5 star review for Alan and the whole Challenge Central team on our NC500 cycle challenge. So many changes to the original plan which began in 2020! Support on route was superb and our luggage and bikes just seemed to appear and disappear each morning and evening perfectly on cue.
The food stops were perfect and accommodation just what was required
Thank you for taking care of us and allowing us to undertake the Challenge with confidence.

June 19, 2022
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Thanks so much Rae, you smashed it! Was great to see your confidence growing throughout the week. Thanks for the local knowledge as well :D

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An amazing charity cycle

What an amazing experience. Just completed 5 days of cycling around the north coast of Scotland.
The trip went very smoothly from start to finish. This was down to the hard work and effort Challenge Central had clearly put in to make sure the trip was a success. They created a great sense of team spirit and support.

The organisation was fantastic. I didn’t have to worry about anything - the bikes were swept up and secured safely at the end of each day and ready to ride again the following morning. Bags dropped off at each place and then picked up and back on the van - all meals and accommodation sorted.

Fantastic support from all the Challenge Central guys and a fantastic personable bunch too who took the time to really get to know us. Would definitely recommend - couldn’t have asked for more.

June 19, 2022
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Thanks Phil, we really appreciate that. Your cycling skills improved so much over the week! Hopefully see you on another adventure.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The A Team

I spent a fabulous week undertaking an amazing challenge with the real life A Team. Alan, aka Hannibal, love’s it when a plan comes together, Trev “BA Barracus” is driving the van but ain’t getting on no plane, Ant is the Face and riding shotgun is “Howling mad” (Mark) murdoch. They even have a black van with a red stripe!!

So if you have an adventure in mind, and want someone to help, maybe you too can hire the challenge central team.

June 19, 2022
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Cheers Oli, you were superb! You guys were the A-Team really!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Challenge Central are a class act!

I’m certain there are several companies that claim to offer “fully supported” trips and adventures, but these guys truly deliver!
Our location got changed = no problem!
Our date got changed = no problem!
Weather was not playing ball = no problem!
We were in truly remote locations but still no problem.
If you want memories that will last a lifetime, and friendships that last just as long then it’s an easy choice.
You will NOT regret it, and I’m sure you will want to do it again!
Simply the best!

June 18, 2022
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Reply from Challenge Central

Thanks Andy, it was certainly a logistical challenge on our part but you guys made it a pleasure. Great attitude and team work throughout the week, well done!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

NC500 Cycle

I've just had one of the best (and hardest) weeks of my life thanks to Challenge Central! Alan and the team were amazing all week long and put in an unbelievable amount of hard work prior to our cycle around the North Coast of Scotland, to make it as seamless as possible, despite the challenging weather, terrain and endless changes that were needed because of the pandemic. They were friendly, professional and so supportive throughout. It made the tough physical challenge all the more memorable and enjoyable! I'd highly recommend one of their trips...and may even book myself onto their Slovenia Cycle in the future!

June 18, 2022
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What an epic week that was Dani! Didn’t matter what the weather was doing, you got out there every day and powered through. Let’s get to Croatia and create some more memories!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing company, great people!

Absolutely brilliant bunch of people. One of the hardest yet most rewarding trips I have been on and there was nothing but positivity. Couldn’t have asked for more!

Thankyou all again, I’ll definitely be seeing you in the future!!

June 18, 2022
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Thanks Josh, great to have you as part of the team. Strong on the road, and in the bar! Look forward to the next adventure!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars for Alan and the team

5 stars for Alan and the team at challenge central. Each and every one of challenge central put their all into making the trip a seamless and memorable one, and it didn’t go unnoticed. Thanks to the hard work of CC, all I had to focus on was cycling and having fun. Their wit, expertise and leadership carried us through the trip, making it an unforgettable one. If you’ve never pushed yourself before, Youl be in safe hands with challenge central. Coming from an absolute novice!!! Thanks all

June 18, 2022
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Thanks Vic! You absolutely smashed it. How you improved over the week was nothing short of astounding. Cracking work, enjoy the route in the car this time :D

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing support, amazing experience

Just travelling home from the Scottish NC500 Cycle ride and reflecting on what an amazing experience it was. Challenge Central were superb from start to finish, their genuine passion for the event and willingness to change and adapt as the week went on made the whole trip one that I will never forget.
Alan and his team should be immensely proud of getting 14 people around the route in really challenging weather. Even when it was blowing a gale and raining the team had a smile of their faces, offering advise, support and most importantly great food and cafe stops!
I’m already thinking about which of their challenges to do next. If you haven’t done a challenge before then pick this company to do your first. If you have done one then you should sign up for one tomorrow, you will not regret it!!!

June 18, 2022
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Rod, what a journey that was. After everything you’ve endured in your life, the strength and determination you showed was phenomenal. You are amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply brilliant! Defy the odds - Inverness to John O’Groats Challenge

Just finished the Inverness to John O’Groats cycle challenge.

Alan and the team at CC were simply brilliant. For what must have been a logistical nightmare, the experience was seamless. From bike collections; accommodation; to catering; car transportation and most of all support and motivation.

The best teams operate tirelessly behind the scenes to make for a fantastic experience for the end user. Alan’s team is definitely one of these!

Thank you so much to Alan, Lorraine, Mike, Trevor, Mark, Selina, and anyone else I’ve missed.

Highly recommend.

June 18, 2022
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JOH - You Legend. It was challenging to organise but you guys made it a pleasure. We wish we were going again! Thanks for recognising everything that happens behind the scenes, much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Letchworth to Welwyn walk

I was delighted to be part of the Letchworth to Welwyn Garden City walk.
It was a fantastic route that took in lots of local sights. The walk was very pleasant and not too technical. The company was amazing and lots of fun was had by all.

April 13, 2022
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Thanks so much Tony - always love having you with us on the walks! Great company as always. See you soon.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really enjoyed our walk from Letchworth…

Really enjoyed our walk from Letchworth to Welwyn, very well organised and great fun.

April 13, 2022
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Thanks so much Lyn, was great to have you with us. Hope Bandit enjoyed it as much as us! Despite all the horses!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time undertaking a challenge…

First time undertaking a challenge walk.

The group and staff was friendly and welcoming, had a great experience.

Would highly recommend

April 13, 2022
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Reply from Challenge Central

Thanks so much Andrew. Was lovely speaking to you and having you with us!! What a day! Looking forward to the next one!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New Year's 15K walk a delight

Went on the New Year 15K walk on 2nd January. Great morning out with other walkers of all ages, shapes and sizes. The crew at Challenge Central made everyone welcome, kept us to a good pace and rewarded us with treats at the start, at the midpoint and after the walk.

January 6, 2022
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Reply from Challenge Central

Thanks Cristal, great to have you and Martin onboard with us. Thank you for the support. See you soon

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