Over the Mountains to the Sea
420 miles. 5 days cycling. One unforgettable adventure.
24th June – 2nd July 2027 | Romania
Are you ready for the ride of a lifetime?
Join Cry in the Dark for an extraordinary cycling challenge across Romania as we journey over the mountains to the sea — from the spectacular surroundings of Brașov in Transylvania to the Black Sea coast at Constanța.
Over five days of cycling, we’ll tackle an incredible 420 miles, travelling through breathtaking Carpathian scenery, beautiful countryside, towns and villages before finally reaching the coast.
This is more than a bike ride. It’s an adventure, a personal challenge and an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people in Romania.
Mountains. Miles. Memories.
Our journey begins in Brașov, surrounded by the spectacular Carpathian Mountains. From there, we’ll spend three incredible days cycling through Romania, taking in breathtaking scenery as we make our way towards the capital.
After three days in the saddle, we’ll arrive in Bucharest, where we’ll enjoy a well-earned rest day — a chance to recover, explore the city and recharge for the final leg of the challenge.
Then it’s back on the bikes for two more days of cycling, heading east towards the Black Sea and our finish line in Constanța.
After completing an amazing 420 miles and five days of cycling, we’ll celebrate together with two nights at the beach in Constanța.
3 days cycling → Rest day in Bucharest → 2 days cycling → Black Sea finish!
It’s an incredible journey from the mountains, through the capital, to the sea — all while raising vital funds for Cry in the Dark.
420 miles. 5 days cycling. One unforgettable adventure.
Participation fee: £1,350
Your place can be secured with a £200 deposit, with the participation fee covering your accommodation and the organisation and support needed to make this an unforgettable cycling adventure.
We’re also asking every rider to raise a minimum of £500 in sponsorship for Cry in the Dark.
Every mile you ride and every pound you raise will help us continue our work supporting vulnerable children and young people in Romania.
Are you ready to take on the challenge?
Whether you’re an experienced cyclist looking for your next adventure or simply want a goal that will push you beyond your comfort zone, Over the Mountains to the Sea promises to be something very special.
Challenge yourself. Experience Romania. Make memories. Make a difference.
Interested in joining us?
Contact Steve for more information and to secure your place:
Past rides organised by CitD Cycling events
Cycle the Carpathians
Over the hills and far away…
The ride started in Romania’s capital city Bucharest. Then they rode for three days over the Carpathian mountains, staying one night in stunning historical Poiana Brasov, finishing the ride with a warm welcome from our beneficiaries at Casa Lumina, home for life.
This event raised over £7000 for the work of CitD
CitD’s Coast to Coast.
Our fantastic group of riders cycled 125miles in one day from Whitehaven to Tyneside.
California.
A brilliant event where our cyclists journeyed from San Francisco to San Diego taking in the stunning sights and the most amazing roads.
The Yorkshire Round
This was our first Charity Sportive and it was a huge success – Two rides one great cause!
The epic 112 mile York-Scarborough-York loop and the standard 42 mile loop.
Romania
We have over 20 years experience planning rides in Romania. We have taken groups through the Carpathian mountains, to the Black Sea and through the capital Bucharest. We also ran thrilling rides over the Transfagarasan mountain and the Transalpina.
El Pocco Vuelta
From San Sabastian to Barcelona this stunning ride across Spain with its rolling hills was great fun.
Coast to Coast
Running the Coast to coast in 1 day was a huge challenge for our cyclists, they worked hard to travel from Whitehaven to Tynemouth.
