Helping our Environment

We are committed to making the event as sustainable as possible and to minimise the event’s environmental impact as we work towards a Zero Waste to Landfill event for the future. These are some of the ways we are eliminating waste and reducing the environmental impact of the event in 2024 and beyond however we do need your help.

All participants are required to bring their own water bottles which can be refilled at the four support stations on the route and there are water refill points available at the Event Hub.

It is a privilege to cycle alongside Loch Ness and through Inverness and we encourage all participants, spectators and everyone coming to the event to dispose of their waste responsibly and recycle where possible.

Recycling and general waste bins are provided at the start and at the support stations along the route. Please do not litter and take care to put your waste in the correct bin. Litter drop zones with recycling bins are provided 1 mile after each support station where you can discard your gel wrappers and other waste.

The finishers’ goody bag is a cotton tote bag which can be reused and in 2024, a reusable water bottle was used for post-event goodies.  The postage bags for merchandise orders are biodegradable.

We aim to recycle as much waste as possible at the event including plastics and cardboard that is used for the packaging and delivery of event items, such as medals, merchandise, branding and more.

We re-use as many event items as possible from year to year, such as signage, branding, and marshal bibs.

We ensure all surplus food, water and discarded clothing is collected for reuse, recycling or donated to local charities and food banks.

We are committed to using local suppliers and contractors for the event and buy all supplies locally, wherever possible and we order only what is necessary to reduce waste.

We encourage all our caterers to consider alternatives to single use plastic, e.g. bamboo cutlery, compostable paper plates and paper cups.

All our event communications pre- and post-event is digital with participants and volunteers registering online and all communications via website, email or social media, thus reducing printing and paper waste. No leaflets or paper will be handed out at the event.

We encourage all participants, spectators and volunteers living or staying in Inverness to consider walking or cycling to the Event Hub where cycle racks are available and to cycle to the start; those coming from further afield are encouraged to use public transport or car share wherever possible.