Etape Loch Ness 2020

[13 rider]

I can recommend craignay guest house ,right near the start secure garage for bike storage and a pretty nice b+b

 

[rivers]

Jump the train and air b&b. Lots to choose from.

I think the plan is to drive. Road trip! I looked at train prices, bit too steep at the minute

 

[Freds Dad]

I think the plan is to drive. Road trip! I looked at train prices, bit too steep at the minute

Cheap fares don't go on sale until 12 weeks before departure date. You can set up an email reminder on Trainline then use a ticket splitting site to save even more.

 

[Slick]

I think the plan is to drive. Road trip! I looked at train prices, bit too steep at the minute

Yeah, shame about the prices, although @Freds Dad may have a suggestion worth looking at.

 

[rivers]

wife has decided she wants to come, so we're flying. flights booked

 

[Slick]

wife has decided she wants to come, so we're flying. flights booked

Even better, enjoy.

 

[LarryDuff]

Did it this year and have signed up again for 2020. Weather was great as was the scenery. Hill was hard but not too hard. Worst thing we're the macaroni pies. To be avoided.

 

[dhd.evans]

Just booked it.

26 April 2020. My first sportive of 2020. My first cycling event EVER. Can't wait.

I've got 6 months to train and avoid getting embarrassed.

Who else is in or is planning to sign up?

Maybe next year; once again it's the day after the Kinross Sportive which is one bugger of a ride.

 

[BigMeatball]

Question for all the people who did it in the previous years and know the terrain: do you have any particular advice on what tyres should be used?

I have Schwalbe G-one 38mm on my bike and so far they've been really really good, but I'm wondering if there are thinner tyres that can make me a little bit quicker without compromising majorly on comfort.

I'm not going to race hard, I'm just looking to finish and enjoy the experience.

 

[13 rider]

Road quality is pretty good ,thinner won't necessarily make you a lot quicker if your not bothered about your time and are happy with your current tyres stick with them .

 

[EasyRider76]

Does anyone know of anywhere to store bikes overnight in Inverness? Struggling to find accommodation where I can get at my bike early enough for the start time. Last time I stayed in Inverness I didn't have to be out before 6am

 

[13 rider]

I stayed in Craignay guest house it had a secure garage for bikes

 

[EasyRider76]

I stayed in Craignay guest house it had a secure garage for bikes

And I'm guessing you could get your bike out when you needed it?

 

[13 rider]

And I'm guessing you could get your bike out when you needed it?

Yes key was left securely in reception . They even left cereal out so I could grab an early breakfast on the morning of the event . It's right near the start as well

 

[Dezzie71]

I'm booked on this event too
I've driven around Loch Ness and can't wait to cycle it - I'm driving up on the Friday afternoon (only 460+ miles from Birmingham!) and stopping at a Premier Inn so bike will be staying in my room.