The longest & most northerly sportive in the UK:

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Join the team at Skinny Tyres for some of the most stunning cycling in the UK.

Skinny Tyres are delighted to be working with Hands On Events for the second year in a row to provide entry support packages for this event.

Our all inclusive package is designed to allow you to enjoy this event as part of the Skinny Tyres team. We will support you in every aspect, to allow you to get the most out of your riding. Our British Cycling coaches will give advice and guidance on riding skills and techniques and we can even offer advice on your bike set up with our Serotta International qualified bike fitter. We will have reconnaissance rides on key parts of the route with guided support, and a vehicle to provide, mechanical and supply back-up. Energy products, and all meals and accommodation are all included in the price.

We are limited to 14 places, so please book early.

The Itinerary

Three night stay Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th September 2011

This luxury package will allow you to spend some time enjoying the delights of cycling in this area and believe us, there are many. Based in the far North West of Scotland, this package will allow you to make the most of your visit to the area.

Thursday 22nd September

We will meet at the hotel from 10am. Upon arrival, you will have an opportunity to settle into your accommodation and meet the team. At 2 pm we head out for a reconnaissance ride of the first part of the short route and head out as far as Achiltibuie.

Friday 23rd September

At 10am we will transport you and your bikes to the start of todays ride. This 40 mile loop circumnavigates the towering slopes of Quinaig. We are not exagerating when we tell you that this is probably the best 40 miles you will ever cycle. We will then head back to the Hotel, where our guides will get your bikes washed down and checked over for the event the next day and you can sit back and relax.

Saturday 24th September

This is the day of the event and after breakfast we will head along to the event start in Ullapool. You will be provided with energy products to keep you going during the event. After the finish you will get a chance to have some of the famous Hands On Event vege chilli, get yourself a cup of tea or coffee and recount the day’s cycling with all the other riders. You will have the opportunity to get a massage* to loosen the legs off before heading back to the hotel for an evening meal and a chance to relax. Our Skinny Tyres staff will get your bikes cleaned after a hard day’s riding.

(*Please note this massage is provided at the event HQ for a charity donation)

We will check out of the hotel for 10am on Sunday 25th September.

Additional days’ riding can be arranged to extend your trip. Transfer to and from Edinburgh, and Inverness airports can also be arranged.

There is also an opportunity for partners and families to accompany you on this trip. The area offers a multitude of activities for families while you are out riding including horse riding, whale watching and glass bottomed boat tours.

Please contact Skinny Tyres for details for this or other cycling trips in Scotland.

The routes of these two sportives take in some of the wildest scenery Scotland has to offer. The cycling here is quite simply stunning. Right on the Atlantic coast the mountains rise out of the landscape like ancient sentinels. We like this area so much, the first two days of our Atlantic Raid trip are set here.