HIghland trail 550
The Highland Trail 550 is a long distance self-supported mountain bike time-trail route through the Scottish Highlands. There is no entry fee, no prize money, and definitely no support. It is a self-timed Individual Time Trial (ITT). All that is provided is inspiration, a suggested start time, a GPS track file, and a list of completion times. Riders are limited to 60 for the suggested start time.
You may experience Scotland's beautiful sunny blue skies and cool mountain streams and lochs as far as you can see! But, be warned, the weather in Scotland can change on a whim, and you may be just as likely find yourself getting besieged by cold lashing rain and high winds. In short, don't attempt this ride unprepared - no one will be there to rescue you! Approach the ride as though you are on an independent expedition, fully prepared for your own limitations and whatever nature has in store for you.
You may experience Scotland's beautiful sunny blue skies and cool mountain streams and lochs as far as you can see! But, be warned, the weather in Scotland can change on a whim, and you may be just as likely find yourself getting besieged by cold lashing rain and high winds. In short, don't attempt this ride unprepared - no one will be there to rescue you! Approach the ride as though you are on an independent expedition, fully prepared for your own limitations and whatever nature has in store for you.
Sail Gharbh and Sail Gorm reflected in Loch Glendhu
rules
1. Complete the entire route, under your own power. No drafting, no e-bikes.
2. Be completely self-supported throughout your ride. No support crews, no gear sharing.
3. Only use commercial services that are available to all challengers. No private resupply, no private lodging.
4. If you have to leave the route, you must rejoin it at exactly the same spot.
5. No gear or food caches.
6. No prearranged support before you begin your ride, e.g. booking a B&B, arranging to meet a vehicle.
7. No travel by any motorised means during your ride.
2. Be completely self-supported throughout your ride. No support crews, no gear sharing.
3. Only use commercial services that are available to all challengers. No private resupply, no private lodging.
4. If you have to leave the route, you must rejoin it at exactly the same spot.
5. No gear or food caches.
6. No prearranged support before you begin your ride, e.g. booking a B&B, arranging to meet a vehicle.
7. No travel by any motorised means during your ride.
