Etape Loch Ness
Event summary
The Etape Loch Ness is a great 106km route through spectacular scenery in the Scottish Highlands. A 'must-do' for seasoned and new cyclists alike, this event features an added King of the Mountain challenge. Come for a fantastic medal, stunning views, and a great day of riding.
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What's included:
- Finisher's medal
- Event Giveaway
- Electronic chip-timing
- Mechanical support
- Feed stations along the route
- King of the Mountain time trial (optional)
- Finisher's certificate (downloadable post event)
Etape Loch Ness - Register Interest
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When will I receive my race pack?
Race packs must be collected on Saturday at event registration.… read moreWhat if I can't attend registration on saturday?
If you cannot make the registration, you can get a friend to register for you. They need to bring photo ID for themselves as well as a signed letter from you confirming that they can collect your event pack.… read moreWhat information will I be given in advance of the Etape Loch Ness?
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Route description
Route description
Etape Loch Ness
The Etape Loch Ness is a closed-road 106km route, offering 900 m of ascent, that starts along the riverside at Bught Park.
The route leaves Inverness and follows the A82 West through Drumnadrochit and Invermoriston before crossing the iconic Caledonian Canal to Fort Augustus.
The route then starts its return journey to Inverness via South Loch Ness on the B862/B852.
King of the Mountain
The King of the Mountain is a 9km climb of 380m with gradients reaching 12%. During the Etape Loch Ness at approximately the half-way point participants can opt to push for the King of the Mountain Title by going up this climb as fast as they can.
This will be recorded with a split time which will be included in your overall time, and the start and finish of the hill climb will be clearly marked.
This is entirely optional.
Schedule
Saturday
10:00 - 19:00 Registration open
Sunday
06:15 - 06:53 Start of the Etape Loch Ness
09:00 - 13:00 Participants expected across the finish line
10:45 Prize-giving at the Event Hub
Participants will be set off in start waves which will be communicated to them prior to race day.
*All participants must attend registration on Saturday to collect their event pack. Please ensure you bring photo ID with you.
The final 2 miles through Inverness alongside the River Ness provide the best vantage points for spectators and at the Event Hub at Eden Court Theatre.
Riders are expected at each point at the times listed below:
- Drumnadrochit – 06:50-08:00
- Invermoriston – 07:20-09:00
- Fort Augustus – 07:35-09:25
- Foyers / Inverfarigaig – 08:10-11:00
- Dores – 08:40-11:45
- Inverness – 09:00-12:30
Eden Court Inverness, Bishops Rd, Inverness IV3 5SA, UK
Get directionsEvent Hub Address: Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SA
Start Address: Bught Park, Bught Road, Inverness IV3 5SQ
Finish Address: Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SA
Etape Loch Ness - Register Interest
Route description
Route description
Etape Loch Ness
The Etape Loch Ness is a closed-road 106km route, offering 900 m of ascent, that starts along the riverside at Bught Park.
The route leaves Inverness and follows the A82 West through Drumnadrochit and Invermoriston before crossing the iconic Caledonian Canal to Fort Augustus.
The route then starts its return journey to Inverness via South Loch Ness on the B862/B852.
King of the Mountain
The King of the Mountain is a 9km climb of 380m with gradients reaching 12%. During the Etape Loch Ness at approximately the half-way point participants can opt to push for the King of the Mountain Title by going up this climb as fast as they can.
This will be recorded with a split time which will be included in your overall time, and the start and finish of the hill climb will be clearly marked.
This is entirely optional.
Schedule
Saturday
10:00 - 19:00 Registration open
Sunday
06:15 - 06:53 Start of the Etape Loch Ness
09:00 - 13:00 Participants expected across the finish line
10:45 Prize-giving at the Event Hub
Participants will be set off in start waves which will be communicated to them prior to race day.
*All participants must attend registration on Saturday to collect their event pack. Please ensure you bring photo ID with you.
The final 2 miles through Inverness alongside the River Ness provide the best vantage points for spectators and at the Event Hub at Eden Court Theatre.
Riders are expected at each point at the times listed below:
- Drumnadrochit – 06:50-08:00
- Invermoriston – 07:20-09:00
- Fort Augustus – 07:35-09:25
- Foyers / Inverfarigaig – 08:10-11:00
- Dores – 08:40-11:45
- Inverness – 09:00-12:30
Eden Court Inverness, Bishops Rd, Inverness IV3 5SA, UK
Get directionsEvent Hub Address: Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SA
Start Address: Bught Park, Bught Road, Inverness IV3 5SQ
Finish Address: Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SA