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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.

ONE WEEK AGO!

This is what a Sunday morning ride around Loch Ness looked like🧘‍♂️💨

We hope you’ve all had a chance to reflect on what you achieved.

Now, the question is: are you ready to do it all again?

Register interest now for 2027 priority entry - we`d love to see you back next year!

25 April 2027

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#EtapeLochNess #CyclingScotland #RideLochNess

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ONE WEEK AGO! This is what a Sunday morning ride around Loch Ness looked like🧘‍♂️💨 We hope you’ve all had a chance to reflect on what you achieved. Now, the question is: are you ready to do it all again? Register interest now for 2027 priority entry - we'd love to see you back next year! 25 April 2027 👉 etapelochness.com #EtapeLochNess #CyclingScotland #RideLochNess

ONE WEEK AGO!

This is what a Sunday morning ride around Loch Ness looked like🧘‍♂️💨

We hope you’ve all had a chance to reflect on what you achieved.

Now, the question is: are you ready to do it all again?

Register interest now for 2027 priority entry - we`d love to see you back next year!

25 April 2027

👉 etapelochness.com

#EtapeLochNess #CyclingScotland #RideLochNess #lochnessscotland

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ONE WEEK AGO! This is what a Sunday morning ride around Loch Ness looked like🧘‍♂️💨 We hope you’ve all had a chance to reflect on what you achieved. Now, the question is: are you ready to do it all again? Register interest now for 2027 priority entry - we'd love to see you back next year! 25 April 2027 👉 etapelochness.com #EtapeLochNess #CyclingScotland #RideLochNess #lochnessscotland

A massive congratulations to all the riders who crossed the Etape Loch Ness finish line on Sunday and officially became London Classics medal holders! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🚲

Huge kudos for completing the final leg of the iconic trilogy – from pounding the streets of London, swimming in the Serpentine to pedalling around Loch Ness. 🏔️💪

Did you complete your London Classics journey with us? We want to see your medals! Share your photos with us in the comments below so we can celebrate you! 👇

@ridelondon @londonmarathon @swimserpentine

#EtapeLochNess #LondonClassics #RideLochNess #Achievement

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A massive congratulations to all the riders who crossed the Etape Loch Ness finish line on Sunday and officially became London Classics medal holders! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🚲 Huge kudos for completing the final leg of the iconic trilogy – from pounding the streets of London, swimming in the Serpentine to pedalling around Loch Ness. 🏔️💪 Did you complete your London Classics journey with us? We want to see your medals! Share your photos with us in the comments below so we can celebrate you! 👇 @ridelondon @londonmarathon @swimserpentine #EtapeLochNess #LondonClassics #RideLochNess #Achievement

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