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REGISTRATION & START TIMES

On arrival in Fort Augustus all competitors will be required to:

• Register at the main Fort Augustus Car Park - here you will collect your competitor number, safety pins and timing chip

• Hand in your registration card with your pledged amount completed in the box on the form. Please do not bring any sponsor money - keep your sponsor form and post it out to us, with sponsor money, after the event.

The Organisers at Badaguish, must be notified of any withdrawals, substitutes or changes in race category or team details before the last Wednesday before the event - after this, any last minute changes will be dealt with at the Changes Table at the Start Registration. Note: Last minute changes may disqualify you from awards.

Toilets, Limited Changing Facilities and Parking are available at the Event Registration Point at Fort Augustus main car park.

The Event Start will be near the Abbey as normal and signposted.

COMPETITOR NUMBERS

THE ROUTE - See the Route Update info - click here

For full details refer to OS Maps 1:50,000 Sheets 34 and 35

HILL SECTION - 17 miles: Start from the Abbey, turn left along B862 for approx ½ mile, then right at Ardachy road junction. Follow road for 1 mile to start of the Corrieyairack on left. NB - The initial Road section is well signed and marshaled. The pass ascent is a good 'vehicle sized' mountain track, clearly defined. There are three watering stations on the climb and a watering station check point at the summit. The descent is steep and very uneven and rocky in places. There is a water station at Melgarve Bothy and the last few miles to the 'Çhangeover Point' are on a good tarmac estate road.

CHANGEOVER POINT - GARVA BRIDGE: On arrival, Marshals will rapidly direct you to meet up with your bike or wheel/tyre change (your competitor number must be clearly seen for this to happen). Stewards will help you change your kit, get refreshments and get away on your bike as quickly and safely as possible. Toilets and changing facilities are available also medical teams and a 'bike doctor'! Hill Walk competitors will be checked in and directed to a bus for Kincraig finish. All baggage and kit will be transported back to Kincraig finish.

ROAD SECTION - 26 miles: From Garva Bridge cycle approx 6 miles on undulating single track road to the A86 at Laggan (water and toilets). Follow the A86 to Newtonmore then on into Kingussie where the route turns onto the B970, over a railway level crossing (water) and over the River Spey before heading through Insh. Turn left at Loch Insh Boathouse and cross the River Spey for the final time before the 'final brae' and welcoming finish at Kincraig Village Fete. The whole cycle route is signed and marshaled and covers fitted over cattle grids.

TIMETABLE

THE START

• The Start and Registration is at Fort Augustus close to the historic Abbey - All competitors must register at Fort Augustus on the Saturday morning only. There are two start times - see above.
• Transport is provided for all competitors to get to the Start/Registration at Fort Augustus from Kincraig (the Finish). Separate transport is also provided to get Mountain Bikes from Kincraig to Fort Augusts for those in the Mountain Bike event and from Kincraig to Garva Bridge Changeover Point for bikes in the Duathlon Run/Cycle or Walk/Cycle events.
• Competitors kit, clothes and belongings from the Start will be transported back to the finish immediately after the Starts. If you want to make your own way or bike arrangements to the start, please let us know on the entry form
• All Duathlon Run/Cycle and Walk/Cycle bikes and personal kit must go on official transport only to the Garva Bridge Changeover Point.

THE CHANGEOVER POINT

• The Garva Bridge Changeover Point will be manned by event Marshals and Stewards
• Toilets and changing facilities are provided here.
• Please note for safety and environmental reasons and to cause minimum disturbance to local residents, only official and planned support vehicles will be permitted to access the Garva Bridge road.
• Those taking part in the Walk event plus any competitors kit, clothes and belongings will be transported back to the Kincraig Finish from Garva Bridge.

THE FINISH - KINCRAIG VILLAGE FETE

• After coming up 'the Brae' at Kincraig, road marshals will direct cyclists straight ahead into the Fete field finish.
• Keep moving through the lines in finish order till you get your well-deserved medal.
• Walkers on the bus From Garva will be dropped at the Fete to get their well-deserved medal through the finish line too!
• Toilets, Showers and Changing Facilities are provided at the Village Hall and portaloos in the field
• Massage and Physiotherapy are available in the Corrieyairack Marquee
• Baggage collection - collect yours from the Corrieyairack Marquee
• Free Refreshment and Ceilidh Tickets and your 'Spot Prize' Raffle Ticket will be attached to your medal at the finish so don't forget to check the 'Spot Prize' table to see if your ticket is a winner
• Refreshments available all afternoon
• Car parking is available
• Presentation of Awards and Prizes takes place around 5pm
• Ceilidh 9.00pm - 1.00am in the Marquee - all competitors and stewards getting a free ticket

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD

Lovat Arms, Fort Augustus - Hotel, Bar and Restaurant	T: 0845 450 1100 (national) or +44 (0)1456 459250 (international)
The Caledonian Hotel, Fort Augustus - B&B, evening meals	T: 01320 366256
The Suie Hotel, Kincraig - Real ales	T: 01540 651344
The Ossian Hotel, Kincraig - B&B	T: 01540 651242
Tourist Information Centre, Aviemore	T: 01479 810930
Tourist Information Centre, Fort Augustus	T: 013220 366779