Tour de Ben Nevis - September 21 2013
Welcome to the No Fuss ultimate MTB challenge for endurance athletes and
people with a sense of adventure. Back for the fourth year, The Tour de Ben Nevis brings mountain biking back to the mountains!
The event is about circumnavigating Ben Nevis starting from Fort William the Outdoor
Capital of the UK. It is a 72km journey of discovery about our wonderful environment,
about yourself and for some, we have no doubt, about your bike. It is a stage race where the aim is to gather points throughout the course and, for those at the front, it can be a very tactical race!
It is an opportunity to ride through some of the most rugged and isolated areas that the
Scottish Highlands have to offer. The course is undulating and varied with river and stream
crossings, climbs and long descents.
This is one of the country’s longest point to point events. The course has been described as
MTB Endurance and a Mountain Marathon race all rolled into one. It is tough; but it is
achievable.
However, we stress this is more of an event than a race. Those that are super fit and want to
race hard will not be disappointed and the special timed sections will spice it up a bit and
really bring out the competitors from within. Those who see this as a major personal
challenge will be able to pace themselves and enjoy the adventure and wilderness
of this remote area.
The course will not be littered with signage and support people, it will be left as untouched
as possible to allow you to enjoy this environment in its natural state. With this comes some
personal responsibility, which is a big part of the event ethos. We are taking the bubblewrapping
away and letting you take on this event knowing that you will need motivation and
tenacity to get to the finish line.
Check out 2010's official event film here.
Location
Fort William is located on the A82 approximately
100 miles north of Glasgow.
From the South
As you enter Fort William from the South, follow the bypass to the first roundabout, go straight through towards Mcdonalds. At the next roundabout take the second exit, Nevis Centre is
second on the left.
From the North
Drive towards the town centre but move into the right lane at the Belford Hospital to pass the turn for town centre, stay in the right lane and take the second exit at the roundabout, towards McDonalds. At the next roundabout take the second exit, Nevis Centre is second on the left.
Parking
Please Park at the Nevis Centre where there will be designated parking; competitors are
encouraged not to park in Morrison’s Car Park for the duration of the event.
Facilities/Accommodation
This event takes place in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland and Fort William town
will hopefully provide you with everything and more that you will need for your stay.
If we can assist please do not hesitate to contact us.
Safety and First Aid
First aid will be provided out on the course. Rescue Medics will be providing cover at the
transition and will have trained First aiders out on the bike course.
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Course
Who's Coming
This is a list of entries for this event. If you think you should be here and you are not then let us know.
2899Solo Sen Male
1) bikevillage.co.uk - James Davidson2) 3ft Vert - Gary McIntyre
3) Ford Fiasco - John Charlton
4) Shougle Design - Keith Hutcheon
5) Not alone this time? - Craig Hogg
6) MTB Guisborough - Benjamin Sutcliffe
7) Chicks Dig It - Gordon Hawthorn
8) Moscow London Berlin - Mark Logie
9) team bison - phil taylor
10) team bison - adam foster
11) team bison - andy markland
12) team bison - matt hartley
13) NorfolkAndChanceOfFinishing - Dan Haworth
14) TheWildRiders - Luke Roberts
15) TheWildRiders - Adam Whittaker
16) The Development Racing - Stephen Foster
17) Blazing saddles - Andrew Eames
18) Crazy MoFo - Stewart McKinven
19) Rhino Goo Cleaning Products - Simon Davison
20) Poweller - Mathew Powell
21) Dave Polman - Dave Polman
22) Haggis Super - Peter Davies
23) VOODOO WARRIOR - CHARLES STRONACH
24) JMR - Jim Lyons
25) g & t - Jamie quinn
26) Team Super Awesome - Callum Kellie
27) Bonkers Biker - Fraser Kingscott
28) - Alastair Parkin
29) Personal Incentive - Ross Lindsay
30) Thing 1 - Bob Garven
31) Auchnieve ABZMTB - Russell Gourley
32) J-Dubz ABZ MTB - John Watson
33) ABZ MTB - Martin Byers
34) TrailScotland.co.uk - Derek Shanks
35) The Marras - Andrew Kirkby
36) The Marras - Philip Redfern
37) ABZMTB - Ryan Robbins
38) ManagedResponseMarketing.com - Craig Letton
39) Ruben Mijnsbergen - Ruben Mijnsbergen
40) de coureur - Douwe Schouten
41) Lost - David Harper
42) KMB Racing - Kevin Mc Bride
43) ABZ MTB - Adam OLeary
44) Team Donkey - Andrew Simpson
45) Neil Stewart - Neil Stewart
46) Team 5 Hunner - Colin Grant
47) Moray MBC - Andrew Smith
48) Westland Wil Vooruit - Pakvis Martin
49) Barza!!! - Ronald Barzilaij
50) Dundonald Road Racing - John Appleton
51) Fordonald - Barry McGregor
52) Team Shortcut - Kevin Bathgate
53) Tyre'd Knobs - Euan Hamilton
54) Tyre'd Knobs - Stephen Watson
55) ABZ-MTB - Ian Carswell
56) ABZ-MTB - Ian Carswell
Solo Sen Female
57) Play in the woods - Tracey Cashman58) Team Berghaus - Jenni Campbell
59) The Development Racing Team - Angela Coates
60) Innerleithen MTB Racing - Helen Findlay
61) Dutch courage - Betty de Jongh
62) ABZ MTB - Karen Mackay
Solo Vet Male
63) The Don - Donald Miller64) BOMBA Squad - Graham Hanratty
65) Race Wombat - Adrian Rees
66) theflyingpaddy - David Cashman
67) Lorem Ipsum - Joel Sylvester
68) MTBE - James Pickering
69) Jas Young - James Young
70) Wait for me! - Alistair Lyon
71) SJH 1 - SIMON HALL
72) Cyclewise Altura - Craig scott
73) LABRATs CC - Dougie Philip
74) NorfolkAndChanceOfFinishing - Andy Gilbert
75) Team Positano - Bill Elsden
76) Fat Albert Racing - Dylan Stevenson
77) Fat Albert Racing - Simon White
78) Brake4Cake - Deepak Shukla
79) Brake4Cake - Simon Page
80) the white roses - james wellock
81) the white roses - stuart sketon
82) the white roses - michael cliff
83) Peebles Cycling Club - David Winton
84) Peebles Cycling Club - Richard Semple
85) Proper bob swift - Jonny Baron
86) Proper bob swift - Jonathan Ridge
87) Team Trek - Iain Pittams
88) NoSense Biker - Ian Harty
89) blazing saddles - carl birchall
90) Nae team - Marcus Kirkpatrick
91) Rhino Goo Cleaning Products - Justin Crosby
92) Whisky Chasers - Martin Walker
93) Woodenwheezywheels - Fraser Wood
94) Danny Lansing Adventures - Matt Cartney
95) g & t - John Mackie
96) g & t - Alex Baird
97) Gorille sur bicyclette - Ian Godber
98) RNRMCA - Jon Foden
99) sittin duck - billy brant
100) Should know better - Paul Allison
101) Should know better - Col Sanderson
102) Last1Home - San Kapil
103) Last1Home - Pete Breakwell
104) Westway Wine Monster - Mark Condliffe
105) Oscer- MTBE - mark armstrong
106) Galloway Hillbilly - Andrew Meiklejohn
107) DIG - David Goldie
108) Bentham Terror - David Howard
109) Chicken Legs - Meiklereid Jaques
110) Farticus Maximus McFerran - Peter Mcferran
111) Velocake / Ride for Michael #R4MB - Piers Mortimer
112) Yanwath - Jim Savege
113) young4life - Jimmy Young
114) Team Shortcut - Elliot Anderson
115) davyboy - David Hannah
116) Activity Bug - Ben Glencross
Solo S Vet Male
117) chicks dig it - Andrew Ward118) solo - Dave McGarvie
119) Ford Fiasco - Eric Hall
120) ford fiasco - david eelbeck
121) the white roses - john pitch
122) 92nd - Gary Wilson
123) Team Mecon - Phil Whittaker
124) Team Mecon - Geoff Smith
125) Northern Collective - Lawrence Smoker
126) cheshire cranker #1 - Jonathan Morton
127) P Nutter - Peter Collier
Rules
Read carefully: Non compliance with any of the Race Rules will result in
disqualification of the competitor from this event.
1. Approved cycle helmets must be worn at all times.
2. Road rules apply at all times, on all private or public roads during this event.
3. Riders must not ride more than two abreast on any Highway
4. Riders must ride in single file if impending vehicle traffic behind you.
5. Competitors must keep as far left as possible at all times, on all roads and tracks to
ensure sufficient and safe passing.
6. Competitors must not deviate from the obvious track or attempt to take shortcuts.
Drafting is permitted.
7. Any competitor withdrawing from the race must inform a Race Marshal at the first
possible opportunity after the decision to withdraw is made.
8. Competitors must know how to fix basic mechanical breakdowns (chain break and
repair flat tyres).
9. You are not permitted to alter or cut the event number plate in any way.
10. Event officials reserve the right to remove any competitor if they consider they are not
capable of safely completing the event.
11. Please do not leave any rubbish along the route. All food wrappers drink bottles, tubes
etc must be carried to the finish line and not discarded anywhere along the route
except at the Aid Stations.
12. Anyone seen discarding rubbish will be disqualified and will not receive a time or
position as applicable (take memories or photos but leave tyre marks only).
13. Participants must avoid stock if possible and all gates must be left as they are found.
14. No outside assistance is allowed by support crews to any competitor and no supporters
will be allowed to follow riders on the course.
15. Competitors must read the pre race course briefing notes supplied at registration.
16. Competitors must obey instructions from Marshals at all times. They are there for
everyone’s safety and enjoyment.
17. You are not allowed to swap bikes. You must finish on the bike you start on, unless you
have had a major breakdown and use a rescue bike from the tail end charlie vehicle.
18. To receive a position you must complete the entire course under you own steam.
19. Teams are not permitted to use any sort of towing device except for towing a team
member that has damaged their bike to the point that it cannot be self propelled.
20. For Team category all team members must cross the finish line together for the team
to qualify as having completed the challenge and for merit prizes if applicable.
21. The last team member across the line will be recorded as the team time.
22. Compulsory gear as per the list below must be carried or will result in disqualification.
23. Entries are not transferable. We need to know who is on the course and what medical
conditions you may have so we can deliver the appropriate response in the event of an
accident.
Compulsory Gear
• Helmet
• 2 tubes or a puncture repair kit
• Tyre leavers
• Pump
• Multi tool
• Chain breaker (learn how to use it please)
• Poly prop / Thermal layer top and bottoms
• Serious waterproof jacket
• First Aid kit (gauze squares, tape, an elastic crepe bandage, sunscreen, anti-chaff
cream, insect repellent).
• Whistle in case you go over a bank, break a leg and no one can see you.
• Survival blanket in case you are there for some time whistling.
• At least one water bottle and sufficient food to meet your individual energy needs
for 5-10 hours of riding.
NOTE: Please comply with the gear requirements. We take your personal safety seriously and
do not want to inconvenience you with gear and bike checks to ensure you have complied
with the race rules. Help us to help you.
Recommended Gear - For cold weather
•Poly prop / Thermal beanie
•Full finger gloves
•Shoe covers
Personal Checks
To enjoy this event you need to be able to keep moving for about 5-10 hours. The fastest
time is expected to be around 4 Hours and up to 8 for those ones trying to get the most
value from their entry fee.
You don’t want to carry too much gear so consider carefully the clothing you need and your
food requirements.
The weather can change quickly from extremely hot to snowing in a matter of hours, so
study the weather forecasts and plan for the worst case scenario from that.
The water in the river crossings will also be drinkable
Food & Drink
Recommended for All Riders
Drink: There are numerous stream crossings that contain safe water.
Food: Please carry and consume enough to get you through the event.
Race Timings
Race start 10am.
For safety reasons we are unfortunately obliged to enforce a cut off times for this years event.
If you have not reached the top of the Mamore Descent by 1230 you will be short coursed along along the Landrover track to Mamore Lodge to continue with the event.
If you are not at the top of the Mamore Descent by 1330 you will told to return by the way you came.
If you haven’t reached the spean bridge end of the event by 1700 we will ask you to return with us in an event vehicle.
If you past these points before cut of time. We will wait for you to finish, so long as you are
making every effort to keep moving.
Route Markings / Hazards
There are numerous unmarked hazards on this course, as there should be with a wilderness
adventure of this nature. Potholes, rocks, stock, rutted tracks, steep descents, banks etc are
all part of what is required to be negotiated by the competitor.
Any hazards outside of those expected will be identified and marked accordingly to ensure
your safety. The Course Coordinator does not anticipate any such hazards requiring
identification.
The course will not be marked with directional arrows except at critical junctions. The tracks
do not lend themselves to taking the wrong path but where there is major deviation from the
track you are on, it will be marked accordingly.
Event Safety Information
When you are in this environment YOU are the person primarily responsible for your own
safety. We will try to limit the event infrastructure so that it will not be too noticeable during
this event so you can enjoy the course with minimal interference. Please do not drop litter.
You will be a long way from home so you need to ensure that you:
• Carry the compulsory gear as per the race rules
• Ensure you have a well maintained bike
• Have trained sufficiently to ride the distance and stay focused on the hazards and your
own needs for food and water.
• Ensure you complete, on the entry form, any specific medical condition you have that
may affect your well being and or treatment.
• If you come across an accident, you must stop and give all reasonable care that you
can, while sending someone forward (not back) to the nearest Marshal for help. The
• Marshal will call in the situation to the Event Safety Manager so that we can get expert
help on the scene as soon as possible.
• We will have first aid trained Marshals situated throughout the course, in the tail-end-
Charlie vehicle and at the finish line.
Cancellation / Refunds
Cancellation and course alteration
In case of event cancellation visit our web site. www.nofussevents.co.uk
The alternate event day is the Sunday following the official race day.
An alternate course may be put in place by the Course Director in case of extreme weather
and this will involve a to and from course. The entry fee is non refundable, in ceratin circumsatnces we will be happy to transfer the
