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Event Information

Everything you need to know to have a safe and enjoyable event including registration, start procedure, support stations, mechanical support.

Please have a look at recommended kit lists here.

Registration

All participants are required to attend registration on Saturday 25 April 2026 between 10.00 – 19.00 at the Event Hub, Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA to collect their event pack. Please bring Photo ID.

Please note there is strictly no registration on Sunday morning.

Event Hub

There is lots going on at the Event Hub over the event weekend.

  • Official merchandise
  • Q&A sessions on the podium
  • Selection of local food, coffee and cake.
  • Pop-up bars
  • Grab any last-minute essentials for the ride from our bike and retail stands.
  • Mechanical support to assist with any last minute tweaks or unforeseen mechanical issues.
  • Post-event massage on Sunday.

The Start

  • You will be split into 4 waves (A-D) based on your estimated finish time.
  • You will receive an email in early April with your specific start wave (A-D) and your allocated time to arrive at your start holding area.
  • Groups of riders will be released at 3 minute intervals between 06.00 and 06.50.
  • Please allow plenty of time to get to your start holding area within your allocated arrival time. The start area is 0.6 miles from the Event Hub.
  • Please note that there are different access routes to the start holding areas for each start wave.
  • If you miss your arrival time for your start holding you will be asked to join the last wave of riders.
  • If you miss the final wave we are very sorry but you will not be allowed to take part in the event.

Watch our start procedure video

Support Stations

There are four support stations on the course offering water, energy snacks, portable toilets, first aid and mechanical support:

  • Mile 15 – Urquhart Castle, Drumnadrochit
  • Mile 27 – Invermoriston
  • Mile 42 – Wildside Centre, Whitebridge
  • Mile 54.5 – between Inverfarigaig and Dores

We recommend you start the event with two full water bottles and some energy snacks.

Mechanical Support

Our mechanical team will be on hand during registration, at the four support stations on the course and mobile along the route to assist with minor tweaks and mechanical issues.

With thanks to our mechanical support partners: 42 Cycling, Bikes of Inverness, Dryburgh Cycles, LC24 Cycle Repair and Racecraft Bikes.

Taking on Etape Loch Ness means gear that keeps up with every climb, descent, and change in weather. That’s where @Madisonclothinguk delivers - premium technical apparel designed in the UK, built for real British riding conditions.

The new SS26 collection features standout pieces like the Flux packable jacket, Flux gilet, and Flux EIT bib shorts. They also have eyewear covered with an incredible range of sunglasses including the award-winning Crypto and the new Pink Rose Mirror lenses which are ideal for changeable riding conditions. Everything you need to ride with confidence.

Follow @MadisonClothingUK or visit http://www.madison.cc to explore the full range.

#MadisonClothing #RideEverywear

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Taking on Etape Loch Ness means gear that keeps up with every climb, descent, and change in weather. That’s where @Madisonclothinguk delivers - premium technical apparel designed in the UK, built for real British riding conditions. The new SS26 collection features standout pieces like the Flux packable jacket, Flux gilet, and Flux EIT bib shorts. They also have eyewear covered with an incredible range of sunglasses including the award-winning Crypto and the new Pink Rose Mirror lenses which are ideal for changeable riding conditions. Everything you need to ride with confidence. Follow @MadisonClothingUK or visit http://www.madison.cc to explore the full range. #MadisonClothing #RideEverywear

Thanks to our official nutrition partner, @high5sportsnutrition, Energy Gels, Energy Drinks and Energy Bars will be available at all four support stations on the route to help keep you fuelled.

Planning ahead can make a big difference to your ride - check out High5`s nutrition guide for practical advice on what to take and when:
https://highfive.co.uk/blogs/guides/sportive-nutrition

High5 wishes you good luck in your final prep for the big day!

Their event day tip? Enjoy yourself… and don’t forget to tag HIGH5 in your #RaceDaySetUp

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Thanks to our official nutrition partner, @high5sportsnutrition, Energy Gels, Energy Drinks and Energy Bars will be available at all four support stations on the route to help keep you fuelled. Planning ahead can make a big difference to your ride - check out High5's nutrition guide for practical advice on what to take and when: https://highfive.co.uk/blogs/guides/sportive-nutrition High5 wishes you good luck in your final prep for the big day! Their event day tip? Enjoy yourself… and don’t forget to tag HIGH5 in your #RaceDaySetUp

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