![]() An amazing weekend in one of the most spectacular locations on the planet – lifetime memories guaranteed!.Race Maps – printed on waterproof paper.Provision of kayaks, buoyancy aids and paddles for all kayak stages.Coach transfer from Kilbride to Lochboisdale ferry on Monday.Bike transfer from Kilbride to Lochboisdale ferry on Monday.Coach transfer from Lochboisdale ferry to race HQ in Benbecula on Friday.Bike transfer from Lochboisdale ferry to Race HQ in Benbecula on Friday.Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday Mornings.Camping (own tent required) – Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.Calmac Ferry Fares (Foot Passenger + Bike) from Mallaig to Lochboisdale (Friday 1st September) and from Lochboisdale to Mallaig (Monday 4th September).Mostly very simple, though some optional checkpoints may require higher level navigation skills. The locations we’re using are spectacular, and very ‘Hebridean’, but will not be risky or dangerous. You will be using 2-person ‘Sit On Top’ boats – really easy to handle, and easy to get back on to should you fall in (you won’t!). Kayaking (inland lochs and less exposed sea lochs)Īgain, this will be straightforward – no specialist skills required (though a bit of paddling experience won’t do you any harm). You can choose what suits your strengths and abilities, and helps you finish at a sensible time each day. Most will have ‘short course’ and ‘long course’ options that are entirely for you to decide. There will be three or four running sections of varying lengths. Bike choice is up to you, we think anything except a pure road bike will get round, and a hard-tail MTB with semi-slick tyres might be the optimum choice. On quiet roads, beaches and straightforward trails. However, you will stop each night and there will be camping facilities, water etc. The Heb will be achievable – everyone will have fun, adventure and challenge in one of the most amazing places Europe has to offer.Įxpect to be journeying for 2 long days. ![]() There will be sensible cut-offs and long course/short course options to make sure everyone stays in the race, and is finished at a sensible time for food, drinks, recovery, reliving tales of your day’s adventures, and on Sunday evening, the Heb Party!. Some checkpoints will be optional, but will carry a time adjustment to be added to your overall final time if you choose to miss them. We want everyone to have a great journey through the best of the Hebrides, finish at a reasonable time, and bite off as much as they can chew (and hopefully a little bit more!). The course maps will be published in full before the race – no nasty surprises! you’ll be riding your bike!), or the race organisation will move equipment (e.g. You will either move your equipment along the course yourself (i.e. ![]() teams of 2, who will stay together throughout).Ĭompetitors will not use support vehicles (leave ’em at the ferry!). Detail The Heb – Race on the Edge is a multi-discipline, very achievable two-day Adventure Race for Solo competitors and Pairs (i.e.
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