Rules

Please read both of these sections carefully before entering the event. 

RULES & GUIDANCE 

See also the “On the Day” page for details of what you will need to do on the day. 

1. Competitors must read and comply with all Safety Notes (see below). 

2. The entry fee is £35 (£10 for under 16’s)

3. The START and FINISH are both by Hartfield House. 

4. The event can be done as a RACE, starting at 1.00, or as a CHALLENGE, starting at 12.00. The CHALLENGE is the better option for anybody who is not confident of completing the course in under 3 hours 30 minutes (the course closes at 4.30) and certainly for those who plan to walk some or all of the route. If you plan to walk all the way, you should start before 12.00, ideally at 11.00. If you are starting before 12.00, please use your dibber to record your start time. If you decide you wish to change from the RACE to the CHALLENGE, or vice versa, simply tell the folk at Registration – there is no need to let anybody know in advance.

5. JUNIOR, under 16, entrants are very welcome, with appropriate consent from a responsible adult.

6. A list of entrants will be available via Sientries once entries have opened – see Entries page for the link.

7. REGISTRATION (from 9.30), refreshments after the event (from 2.30) and prize giving (about 4.30 – 5.00) will all be in Hartfield House.

8. Parking space at the START is very limited, so please walk or share transport where possible.

9. Competitor Numbers for wearing will be issued on the day, at Registration. They must be pinned to your chest for both the run and the cycle. Please try to ensure that your number is clearly visible at the FINISH. 

10. Bikes can be left at TRANSITION, at Arrina, any time after 9.30am on the day of the event. An official will be present to ensure their safety.

11. Kit you require at TRANSITION should be in a bag attached to your bike, if possible. Any kit you leave at TRANSITION should be put in a bag labelled with your NAME. 

12. Kit left at TRANSITION will be brought back to Hartfield House. Each year several items of kit are left behind – please remember to take all your kit home with you. 

13. A waterproof jacket must be carried or worn on the run.

14. A helmet must be worn on the cycle.

15. Water will be available, at the Start, in Hartfield House (where there are also toilets and showers) and at Transition.

16. Please follow the Country Code and, in particular, leave no litter. 

17. Slipstreaming (drafting) is not permitted, but please don’t cycle abreast and allow motorists to overtake as soon as possible.

18. PRIZES for the Race will be awarded in the following categories: Open (male & female), Veteran ie over 40 (male & female), Super Veteran ie over 50 (male & female) and Vintage ie over 60 (male & female). The winner of the Mens Open prize receives the Garry Innes trophy. In addition, the Junior (under-16) and ‘Local’ (male and female) prizes are available for competitors in either the Race or the Challenge. The under-16 prize winner receives the ‘Architects Trophy’,  donated by Greig and Kathleen Munro. The prize goes to the Junior who has put in the best performance, taking into account age and gender. The ‘Local’ prize is for those on the Applecross peninsula and for others on a discretionary basis. Finally, there is a prize donated by Charlie & Carla Hornsby, that goes to somebody who has made a notable contribution to the event.

19. No entrant will be eligible for more than one award unless the second award is the Local prize or the Hornsby prize.

20. The Event Organisers reserve the right to alter or amend the rules and route as circumstances dictate, and their decision on any event-related matter is final.

21. In many parts of the peninsula, there is no mobile phone signal.

22. Any ‘profit’ from the event will go to support local causes, particularly the Applecross Sports and Welfare Association.

23. Refunds for entry cancellation are not supported by the event, but you can insure your entry fee for a small payment when you enter.

SAFETY NOTES

BARBARA BERX & JO YATES 2013 CHALLENGE

1. This is a strenuous event, much tougher than the total distance suggests, particularly in wind and rain – don’t take part if you are injured or feel unwell.

2. Make sure you fully understand the event details and know the terrain and distances. The track / path is  marked  but it is advisable to study the OS map and course description. A simple rule on the track and path is, “KEEP LEFT at all times”.

3. In the event of injury you may have a prolonged wait before assistance arrives. Carrying a waterproof jacket is mandatory.

4. The path is mostly firm, but some sections are rough and/or steep. Care must be taken to avoid falls and twisted ankles.

5. In wet conditions there may be several stream crossings. Caution is required whenever wet rocks are used as stepping stones.

6. Make sure your bike is well maintained and safe. There are some testing hills and bends. Brakes must be efficient, particularly if it is wet.

7. A puncture repair kit (or spare tubes) and a basic tool kit are strongly advised.

8. The road is mostly single-track with passing places. Competitors must comply with the Highway Code at all times. Be alert to cars trying to overtake you and the possibility of oncoming cars in the middle of the road. Please be courteous to other road users and, in particular, do not cycle abreast. Cattle and sheep are also commonly encountered on this road. Applecross sheep are very unpredictable in their movement!

9. There is one cattle grid which can be a hazard, particularly when wet.

10. Water will be available at Transition, but you may wish to carry additional fluid, and/or leave some fluid and snacks with your bike.

11. Highland cattle may be grazing around the first mile or two of track, after the START.

12. If you are injured or need help, inform the nearest Marshal or ask a fellow competitor to do so.

13. If you pass an injured competitor, please note their ‘Competitor Number’ and rough details of their injury and inform the next Marshal you pass.

14. It is VITAL that any competitor retiring after REGISTRATION informs an official as soon as possible. If you drop out on the cycle, please also inform the Timers at the Finish, even if you have already informed an official on the road.

15. Officials will be present at approximately 2.5, 4, 6 & 8 miles on the path and at TRANSITION. An official will ‘sweep’ the run section. There will also be officials patrolling and sweeping the road by car.

 

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