On The Day Details

Skye Mor and Beag Event Details

WHEN IN PORTREE

Please treat the town of Portree with respect. This event could not take place without the support of local people who have been extremely helpful.

REGISTRATION

Open between 7.30 and 8.45 on Saturday morning

Parking and Registration will take place at the High School. Turn left  soon after you enter Portree. It will be sign posted. There will be marshals to direct you for parking.

At registration you will be required to sign a disclaimer for event insurance. You will then get your number and an electronic dibber for timing. Attach the number to the handlebars so it is easily visible.

THE START

Starts are between 9.00 and 9.30.  Just dib and go.

When deciding what time to go note that:

There is a cut off time of 14.00 at the junction of the A87 and A850 where the Skye Beag and Skye Mor routes split. (You need to average more than 10mph to arrive before the cut off). If you arrive at this junction after 14.00 you will be directed onto the Skye Beag route and will not be allowed to continue on the Skye Mor route.

The finish for both courses will close at 18.00. You must arrive at the finish before this time.

ON THE COURSE

All roads are open to traffic so ride with care. Please allow other traffic to pass. You must follow the Highway Code.

There is first aid cover and there will be a broom wagon sweeping up at the back.

FOOD & DRINK

There will be four stations for food & water at

Staffin – Beag and Mor route

Uig – Beag and Mor route

Dunvegen – Mor route

Sligachan Hotel – Mor route

They will provide bananas, tray bakes and water. Be careful when entering and exiting these stops.  Look out for those behind you and for other traffic.

YOU MUST ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU START WITH SUFFICIENT DRINKS ON BOARD AND SOME FOOD IN YOUR BACK POCKET!

IF YOU RETIRE FROM THE EVENT YOU MUST TELL A MARSHALL.

THE FINISH

You must dib at the finish.  You must give up your dibber.  you will then receive a print out of your time.

There will be free hot food, cake and tea/coffee at the finish.

Professional sports massage will be available for donations to charity.

Finish certificates will not be available on the day but can be downloaded from the SPORTident website with the final results.

Have a great event and a safe journey!