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Herculean Sportive 2018

Cycle Sportive , Berneray – Saturday, 07 Jul 2018

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Event Summary

Event Overview

Herculean Sportives follow in the paw prints of Britains friendliest bear . Hercules escaped whilst filming a TV advert in Uist. He traversed the islands in 24 days before he was recaptured. Your challenge is to cycle 2, 3 or 4 of the islands in one day. The sportives are 49, 60 and 80 miles and cover 2, 3 and 4 islands.Roads in Uist are mainly singletrack with passing places and relatively traffic free. You can expect to see Sea Eagles and an array of wild birds as well as Otters and seals during your ride.

Event Details

Event URN:

422542

Start Date:

Sat, 7th Jul 2018

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Berneray Community Hall, Borve , Berneray, Berneray, HS6 5BJ

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About the Event

Info for Riders

Uist can only be reached by ferry or plane and these should be booked well in advance, Ferries are very busy in summer and prior booking is required if bringing a vehicle. There are a variety of hostel / bunkhouses , B&B and hotels which again are busy in summer months.

The Rides

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Herculean 3 Island Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sat 07/07/18 09:00 97km / 60 miles 70 ---
Entry: On Day: (£20.00)
Sat 07/07/18 – 09:00
2
British Cycling Grading: 70
97km / 60 miles
Herculean Beag Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sat 07/07/18 09:00 72km / 45 miles 0 ---
Entry: On Day: (£20.00)
Sat 07/07/18 – 09:00
British Cycling Grading: 0
72km / 45 miles
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Herculean Mor Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sat 07/07/18 09:00 129km / 80 miles 110 ---
Entry: On Day: (£20.00)
Sat 07/07/18 – 09:00
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British Cycling Grading: 110
129km / 80 miles

Event Summary

Event Overview

Herculean Sportives follow in the paw prints of Britains friendliest bear . Hercules escaped whilst filming a TV advert in Uist. He traversed the islands in 24 days before he was recaptured. Your challenge is to cycle 2, 3 or 4 of the islands in one day. The sportives are 49, 60 and 80 miles and cover 2, 3 and 4 islands.Roads in Uist are mainly singletrack with passing places and relatively traffic free. You can expect to see Sea Eagles and an array of wild birds as well as Otters and seals during your ride.

Event Details

Event URN:

422542

Start Date:

Sat, 7th Jul 2018

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Berneray Community Hall, Borve , Berneray, Berneray, HS6 5BJ

View map

Cheques payable to:

enter online at British Cycling

Event Website:

Visit Website

Other Events:

View other events promoted by this organiser

British Cycling Grading:

This event has been graded using data collected by British Cycling Mapping

About the Event

Info for Riders

Uist can only be reached by ferry or plane and these should be booked well in advance, Ferries are very busy in summer and prior booking is required if bringing a vehicle. There are a variety of hostel / bunkhouses , B&B and hotels which again are busy in summer months.

The Rides

2
Herculean 3 Island Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sat 07/07/18 09:00 97km / 60 miles 70 ---
Entry: On Day: (£20.00)
Sat 07/07/18 – 09:00
2
British Cycling Grading: 70
97km / 60 miles
Herculean Beag Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sat 07/07/18 09:00 72km / 45 miles 0 ---
Entry: On Day: (£20.00)
Sat 07/07/18 – 09:00
British Cycling Grading: 0
72km / 45 miles
2
Herculean Mor Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sat 07/07/18 09:00 129km / 80 miles 110 ---
Entry: On Day: (£20.00)
Sat 07/07/18 – 09:00
2
British Cycling Grading: 110
129km / 80 miles

British Cycling Grading

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Entry powered by British Cycling
Registered Sportive
Supported by Scottish Cycling

British Cycling Grading

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