Jul 04 2004
One-Tel Hebridean Challenge
Length: 700 km
Location: Outer Hebrides (Western Isles), NW Scotland
Website: www.hebrideanchallenge.com
Location: Outer Hebrides (Western Isles), NW Scotland
Website: www.hebrideanchallenge.com
Approx Distances for team race (see website for solo info). Also bare in mind that this race is essentially a relay and not continuous (stops over-night), so relativly fast pace and lots of transitions (tags):
Hill Running: 170KM + 10000M Ascent
Road Bike: 320KM + 1100M Ascent
Mountain Bike: 85KM + 1300M Ascent
Sea Kayaking 150KM
Swimming 3.5KM
The estimated aggregate winning time will be approximately 60 hours and each team member will compete for about 20 hours throughout the 5 days (many legs involve more than one competitor).
Classes: To qualify for a prize teams must include one opposite sex person.(We do accept single sex teams -either sex- but they cannot qualify for a prize). Disabled teams and members with suitable experience welcomed.
Suitable for: All levels with suitable fitness and navigational skills - all entries vetted for suitability.
Late Entries: A shortlist will operate when full
Disciplines and Qualifications: BCU 4* SEA certificate (NOT inland equivalent) for at least one team member required, or HM Forces or foreign equivalent. (Paddling c.v.s may be accepted in certain unusual circumstances, at organisers discretion). Hill-running, Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, Swimming. (Kayaking and Hill-running are the most navigationally demanding).
Prizes for: 1-3rd Team and Canoeist. Other prizes may include; Time Trials for Hill-running, MTB, Road Biking and Swimming.
This race is known both for the stunning scenery and teams physical and logistical challenges. The 5 team members must organise themselves to kayak, run, cycle and swim the length of the Isles, via various checkpoints, whilst supporting themselves using only 1 team vehicle (usually a minibus).
Entry form and further details available on the website such as: Itinery, Rules, Webcast, Newsletter, Mailgroup, Forum, Galleries.
Local Organisation: A Community Trust wholly owned by and for the people of the Outer Hebrides. Road Biking Complex Logistics (Brain-required!) Swimming Sea Kayak Mountain Biking Navigation Mountain Trek/Run Trail Running/Walking Entry Fee( GBP ) 300/100See All Event Posts
Hill Running: 170KM + 10000M Ascent
Road Bike: 320KM + 1100M Ascent
Mountain Bike: 85KM + 1300M Ascent
Sea Kayaking 150KM
Swimming 3.5KM
The estimated aggregate winning time will be approximately 60 hours and each team member will compete for about 20 hours throughout the 5 days (many legs involve more than one competitor).
Classes: To qualify for a prize teams must include one opposite sex person.(We do accept single sex teams -either sex- but they cannot qualify for a prize). Disabled teams and members with suitable experience welcomed.
Suitable for: All levels with suitable fitness and navigational skills - all entries vetted for suitability.
Late Entries: A shortlist will operate when full
Disciplines and Qualifications: BCU 4* SEA certificate (NOT inland equivalent) for at least one team member required, or HM Forces or foreign equivalent. (Paddling c.v.s may be accepted in certain unusual circumstances, at organisers discretion). Hill-running, Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, Swimming. (Kayaking and Hill-running are the most navigationally demanding).
Prizes for: 1-3rd Team and Canoeist. Other prizes may include; Time Trials for Hill-running, MTB, Road Biking and Swimming.
This race is known both for the stunning scenery and teams physical and logistical challenges. The 5 team members must organise themselves to kayak, run, cycle and swim the length of the Isles, via various checkpoints, whilst supporting themselves using only 1 team vehicle (usually a minibus).
Entry form and further details available on the website such as: Itinery, Rules, Webcast, Newsletter, Mailgroup, Forum, Galleries.
Local Organisation: A Community Trust wholly owned by and for the people of the Outer Hebrides. Road Biking Complex Logistics (Brain-required!) Swimming Sea Kayak Mountain Biking Navigation Mountain Trek/Run Trail Running/Walking Entry Fee( GBP ) 300/100See All Event Posts
