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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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| How do I enter? |
| Click on Enter above and follow the instructions. |
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| When should I enter? |
| You should enter as soon as possible as this
year's pilot will be restricted to 1500. |
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| How much is it to enter? |
| See our Home page for different option
prices. |
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| Do I have to be sponsored? |
We would encourage all participants to support
our charity.
All funds raised from this event will go to supporting Badaguish
Outdoor Centre. Option 3 allows you to participate non-sponsored. |
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| Can I enter if I'm not a member of a
cycling club? |
| Yes but you must be an experienced cyclist,
must be over 16 years of age on the day of the event, and be
able to cycle at least 12 mph over a sustained distance. |
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| How fit do I need to be? |
| Day 1 has several big climbs and previous training
will be required. Day 2 is not for novices or inexperienced
cyclists - you need to be fit enough to cycle 120 miles in a
day and cycle considerable climbs of 1 in 5. |
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| Is there an upper and lower age limit? |
| There is a lower age limit of 16 years .There
is no upper age limit. |
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| What facilities will be available along
the route? |
| Water and feed stations, toilets, litter bins,
first aid facilities and radio communications will be available
at strategic locations throughout the route. Exact locations
will be notified nearer the event dates. |
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| Where do I stay? |
You must make your own accommodation arrangements.
The planned venue for the Saturday overnight stop is Ballater.
Accommodation facilities for Ballater and Braemar can be located
via the following website - www.cyclehighlands.com
and www.visitaviemore.com |
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| Do I need specialist equipment? |
All participants shall wear safety approved
cycle helmets at all times when cycling. Approved cycling
helmets of ANSI 4, SNELL B90, EN1078 or an equivalent national
safety standard shall be worn.
Cycle shorts, shoes and highly visible jerseys are recommended.
All riders should carry 2 drinks bottles with them, an energy
bar or snacks and at least 2 replacement inner tubes. Waterproof
jackets are also recommended.
Due to the poor surfacing on a short section of the Sustrans
route we recommend you use 700 x 25 or 700 x 28 tyres to reduce
the risk of punctures. |
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| Who are the Event Organisers? |
| Badaguish
Outdoor Centre has over 15 years experience in organising sporting
events including the Corrieyairack Challenge and Aviemore Half
Marathon. |
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