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Travelling to the event
Please share cars with other riders and
supporters to minimise traffic. Parking will be spread around Ullapool.
Please follow marshal instructions.
Registration
Ullapool Village Hall
6.30am - 7.30am on Saturday morning
At registration you will be required to sign a disclaimer for event
insurance. You will then get your number and a route card. Attach the
number to the handlebars of your bike so it is easily accessible. You
will also be given a 'dibber' which you will use for timing around the
course.
The Start
Starts are between 7.00am and 8.00am
You will need to 'dib' your 'dibber' to record your
start time and off you go.
When deciding what time to go note that:
There is a cut off at 12.00 at Laxford Junction at 78km. If you arrive
here after 12.00 you will be required to withdraw from the event.
There is a mandatory safety timing station at the right turn after
Ledmore junction.
The
finish will close at 19.00.
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.
The Coast Guard are providing 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
Ledmore Junction at 28km
Scourie at 67km
Lairg at 138km
Ledmore Junction at 182km
They will provide bananas and tray bakes with
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 will 'dib' to record your
time.
There will be hot food, tea/coffee free at the
finish.
Professional sports massage will be available
for donations to charity.
Have a great event and a safe journey home!
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