Beag Event Details
Travelling to the event
Please share cars with other riders and supporters to minimise traffic and parking problems. The roads north of Inverness are generally very good but there is a slower section around Garve.
Please help us by bringing your drinks bottles topped up and ready to go. There will undoubtedly be queues for any water near the start. You must begin the race with plenty of drink on your bike.
When in Shieldaig please treat the village with respect. This event could not take place without the support of local people and they have been extremely helpful. Don’t abuse their generous hospitality We are providing significant additional toilet facilities which you must use. Anyone found peeing alfresco will be disqualified from the event!
Parking space will be sufficient but is spread around the village. Marshals will direct you. Please obey their instructions promptly and precisely. Offenders who block roads or driveways will be swiftly dealt with. Police will be present. All parking will be within 1 miles of the start/registration zone.
Registration
Open between 18.00 – 20.00 on Friday
07.00 – 9.30 on Saturday
Registration will take place at the Village Hall near the centre of the village. You will then get your number for attachment to your bike and an electronic dibber for timing.
The Start
Starts are between 10.30 and 11.00. Just dib and go. However, when deciding what time to start you need to note the following: you cannot start the climb past the junction at Tornapress before 11.00 and will not be allowed to start the climb after 12.00 noon..
On the Course
The only section of the course that is closed to traffic is from the junction at Tornapress to Applecross Campsite. The road will be closed to cars from 10.30 - 13.00
There will be a timing station at the bottom of the Bealach and another at the top. If you want your time on the climb recorded you must stop and ‘dib’ at both.
It goes without saying that you must exercise extreme caution on the descent from the Bealach. The road is steep, the corners are tight and there are rocks and drops off the roadside. If you retire from the event you must report to a marshal and return your dibber.
Riders must also take extreme caution on the single track roads throughout the course and ensure that they allow cars to pass in both directions promptly and safely.
Food & Drink
There will be a station for food & drink at Applecross. They will provide bananas, tray bakes and water. There is a drinks only stations at the top of the Bealach.
YOU MUST ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU START WITH SUFFICIENT DRINKS ON BOARD AND SOME FOOD IN YOUR BACK POCKET!
Be careful when entering and exiting these stops. Look out for those behind you.
The Finish
You must ‘dib’ at the finish. You must give up your dibber. You will then immediately receive a print out of your time and a certificate.
There will be hot food, cake tea/coffee free at the finish. Professional sports massage will be available for only £2 per session.
Winding Down (or up!)
The local hotel is available for great food and drink but please respect the village when it gets late.
Have a great event and a safe journey home!
