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SUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2021
EVENT INFORMATION
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WELCOME
We’re delighted that you will be joining us CONTENTS
at the UK’s original closed-roads sportive –
Etape Caledonia 2021! Sponsors & Partners 3
COVID-19 Guidelines 8
Since its debut in 2007, thousands of cyclists have Getting There 11
taken to the roads to tackle one of the most Event Day Info 12
breath-taking rides through the spectacular Scottish Route Map 16
Highlands, and we’re thrilled you’ll be joining us Event Village Information 17
this year at our sell-out event. This time around there
are over 5,500 riders set to take on the might of
Schiehallion, as the route is reversed for the first
time in its illustrious history.
Enclosed within this event day information booklet you
should find everything you need to know about the
event. From event village opening times to your wave
start times; riding etiquette to spectator information.
On behalf of the entire Etape Caledonia Team, thank
you once again for joining us this year and we hope
you have a great experience!
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SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Marie Curie is the official charity
partner of Etape Caledonia. The £8,300 funds a hospice for a day, meaning people
living with a terminal illness can get the expert care
partnership is now in its 13th year and support they need in a friendly, welcoming place.
and has seen the charity receive an
incredible £1.6million from the event!
£390 pays for someone to stay in a Marie Curie
Hospice for 24 hours, so they can receive the
By cycling for Team Marie Curie, you are enabling hands-on care they need in theor final days.
Marie Curie Nurses to continue to provide essential
care to people living with a terminal illness, and vital
emotional support to their loved ones. £180 pays for a Marie Curie Nurse to look after
someone with a terminal illness for a full nine-hour
shift, in the comfort of their own home.
Don’t just take it from us, hear from one of our
previous #TeamMarieCurieRiders:
£57 pays for an hour of clinical support from an
expert nurse via our Support Line, so there’s always
“It really was an incredible experience from sign up to the someone with the right knowledge and experience to
finish line - I felt like Marie Curie were there every step of answer questions about terminal illness.
the way. From helping me with training and fundraising
to their cheer points making me feel 10 feet tall.”
£20 pays for a Marie Curie Nurse to look after
someone with a terminal illness for one hour, in
Good luck to everyone cycling for #TeamMarieCurie! the comfort of their own home.
We’ll be cheering you on along the way!
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SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) saves and minutes when every second really does count. Our
improves lives across Scotland every day, delivering helicopters and crews, based in Perth and Aberdeen,
expert paramedic care to the scene of time-critical can be airborne within five minutes of receiving an
emergencies. emergency call and can reach 90% of Scotland’s
population within 25 minutes.
A patient’s chance of survival and full recovery are
greatly increased if they receive the right medical As Scotland’s only charity air ambulance, SCAA
care within the first hour of injury or illness. The is entirely funded by the people of Scotland,
fast response of SCAA and its ability to reach through donations, fundraising, events and our
Scotland’s most remote and rural areas saves vital life-saving lottery.
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SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Rapha was established in 2004 to address a need Our friends at Supersapiens are at the cutting
for stylish, high performance cycling clothing. It now edge of sports performance technology helping our
provides products for every cyclist and continues athletes manage their fuel levels, push their limits
to push the boundaries of innovation in cycle wear. for longer and achieve greater gains. Glucose is the
Alongside this, Rapha has cultivated a global body’s preferred fuel source during threshold and
community of passionate riders who come together high intensity workouts. Be sure to check them out in
as members of the Rapha Cycling Club (RCC), the event village and for more information visit their
the largest club of its kind in the world. Rapha’s website here.
retail model and unique brand values come to life
in its many rides and events and global network of
Clubhouses that combine retail, cafés and cycling
culture all under the same roof.
At CalMac, we have been sailing in and around Let’s Do This is the UK’s most comprehensive
Scotland’s west coast for over 160 years. From Arran search & discovery platform for running, cycling and
and Kintyre in the south to Harris and Lewis in the triathlon events. Whether it’s your first 5k or your
north - it’s a region that gives an endless supply of 10th iron-distance triathlon, we help you find your
memorable experiences. perfect race. Their mission is to inspire 100 million
epic experiences by 2025. Their sports-mad team
It is also, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful parts have all had their lives changed by these events, and
of the world. So whether this is your first visit or whether they want to help more people experience the life-
you’ve hardly been away - book a ferry trip with CalMac affirming high of crossing the finish line, no matter
today to uncover a part of the west coast you’ve yet to where they finish.
explore. To book, visit: calmac.co.uk/tickets
By Design are the creators of our bespoke digital
training plans, who have over 10 years’ experience in
designing training plans. If you’d like to get in touch with
any specific questions about the plans, please don’t
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DRESSED FOR SCHIEHALLION Every piece of Rapha clothing is the product of 17 years of relentless research and development, informed by close collaboration with some of the world’s fastest riders. Proven to perform in the professional peloton, our broad collection of performance roadwear is designed for consistent comfort on even the longest rides so that you can take on challenges your kit won’t hold you back. RAPHA.CC
SOCIAL DISTANCING AT 2021 ETAPE CALEDONIA
Here at Etape Caledonia, we recognise that things are a little different this year and that
due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have more questions about taking part than usual.
Although legal requirements for social distancing and many other COVID mitigation measures
have now ended, we are keen to retain as many of these elements as possible to ensure
every participant feels comfortable and we minimise the risk of transmission as much as
we possibly can. There is a lot that we are doing to ensure we deliver a safe event for you to
enjoy and you can find details of all these measures below.
SOCIAL DISTANCING SPECTATORS
• We encourage all participants to social distance • We are delighted to welcome spectators back to
whenever possible for the duration of the event Etape Caledonia this year.
weekend.
• Spectators are required to scan the Etape Caledonia
Track and Trace QR codes when entering the event
village.
REDUCING CONTACT WITH EVENT STAFF CLEANSING AND HYGIENE
• All participants to arrive event ready prior to • Hand sanitisation stations will be located
entering the event site. throughout the site.
• We will have 4x feed stations along the course with • No changing facilities will be available, please come
social distancing measures in place at each one, so event ready.
we ask that participants respect social distancing
wherever possible.
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SOCIAL DISTANCING AT 2021 ETAPE CALEDONIA
HEALTH DECLARATION LATERAL FLOW TESTS AND TRACK &
• All participants will be required to complete a health TRACE
declaration in the 7 - 10 days prior to the event. We • It is compulsory for all participants to do a lateral flow
will email you with more details on this closer to the test within 48 hours prior to the event and have had a
time. negative result.
• Information provided in the declaration will be used • Any participant without proof of a negative test will be
for the NHS track and trace if requested. asked to isolate in our isolation tent.
• To order your own tests please visit the UK
Government website here.
• For more information on Lateral flow tests please see
the NHS website here.
WAVE TIMES • Staff will be doing regular spot checks of participants
• Participants will be allocated a wave time. In order on arrival to check for negative results.
to manage participant flows in accordance with • If you have suffered from COVID, we strongly
social distancing measures, we will unfortunately recommend that you visit your GP before taking part.
not be able to accommodate requests for wave
• Please note, we are following advice from the
changes.
Government and Public Health Scotland. As with
many other areas of our lives currently, the above
advice is subject to change. We will keep in regular
contact with you regarding any such changes.
TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Please make sure you follow the current government
guidance, including;
• Wash hands - keep washing or sanitising your
hands regularly.
• Cover face - wear a face covering over your nose
and mouth in enclosed spaces.
• Make space - stay 2 metres away from other
participants and event staff.
If you are feeling unwell, get a test and do not leave
home for at least 10 days.
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Sweating buckets, feeling incredible I may look exhausted, but I’m helping people get the care they need at the end of their lives. And that’s something worth sweating for. Take on another trek, run or cycle for #TeamMarieCurie at mariecurie.org.uk/events Charity reg no. 207994 (England & Wales), SC038731 (Scotland) H151 Photo: Ben Gold/Marie Curie
GETTING THERE
We strongly recommend anyone living or staying
nearby the event to cycle along to the start as
parking in the area is extremely limited.
CAR PARKING
If you are a Premium rider or have purchased a parking Pitlochry will be severely restricted due to high
space online, your parking permit will be included in your volume of attendees.
rider pack. Please display this in your front windscreen
when parking on Sunday morning. The car park at There may still be road works on the A9 due to the
Pitlochry Recreation Ground will be clearly signed from dualling works. We have worked hard with our
the A9. The post code is PH16 5BX. If you have not paid partners to ensure any works are not scheduled for
in advance, parking will be charged at £6 on exit. the event weekend but there is always the possibility
of unforeseen circumstances, so please allow plenty
Once you arrive in Pitlochry we strongly advise that of time for your journey.
you use the official event parking. Parking around
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YOUR RIDER PACK
Your rider pack contains all the essential items for
your ride. Please take the time to go through it all
carefully. If you are a Premium rider, your event pack
will be posted to you in advance of the event.
If you registered for your place before Monday 26th
October 2020, you will need to collect your race pack
from the Event Village, located at the Atholl Road car
park open at the following times:
FRIDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 17:00 – 19:00
SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 10:00 – 19:00
• If you registered for your place after Monday 26th
You will need a passport or driving licence
October 2020, your event pack will be delivered to
with photo ID. If someone else is collecting
the UK address you provided when you registered.
this they will need a copy of your photo ID and
written consent.
IN YOUR PACK YOU WILL RECEIVE
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RIDER BIB NUMBER & 4 X SAFETY PINS BIKE NUMBER & 2 X CABLE TIES
Please attach this to the back of your jersey. Please attach this to the front handlebars. Please
(85 Mile bib shown above, 40 Mile bib will be red) note, your bike number contains your timing chip so
ensure this is attached as per the instructions.
Premium riders will also receive a cap in their pack. If any items are missing from your pack, please
come to the information tent on Friday or Saturday located in the event village.
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Your wave time has been allocated and will be
displayed on your rider pack envelope and letter
(General Riders).
The estimated start times for the waves are:
Wave Estimated Start Time Numbers
Wave A 07:00 Starting from 500 – 809
Wave B 07:06 Starting from 810 – 1999
Wave C 07:16 Starting from 2000 – 3499
Wave D 07:30 Starting from 3500 – 4949
Wave E 07:44 Starting from 5000 – 6049
Please note: Premium riders are numbers 1-499 and have been allocated into waves
according to the estimated finishing time entered in registration.
Please head to your start pen at least 30 minutes before your wave start time. Your start pen will be
clearly signed and there will be marshals on hand to help with directions.
PLEASE NOTE: Participants will not be able to access the 40 mile route from Wave A-D until the lead 40
mile Wave riders arrive at the route split. If you decide to shorten your ride you will be held at the route split.
KIT AND CLOTHING
• Please ensure your bike is in full working order. • Please ensure your helmet is in good condition (no
Etape Caledonia staff will be doing spot checks at bashes, scrapes or dents) and that it is correctly
the start and feed stations. We reserve the right to fitted. Your helmet should not move around on your
disqualify riders if it is deemed that the condition of head if you were to shake your head about. If it
their bike could pose a risk to themselves or others. does, you need to get the straps adjusted. It could
save your life so it is important to fit it correctly.
• There are a limited number of cycling shops within
the local area so please be aware that a shop may • There will be energy products and fresh food
not be able to fit you in due to high demand around available at the feed stations. We would strongly
the event weekend. We would strongly suggest suggest however that you bring your own snacks,
visiting your local bike shop for a check prior to gels and energy bars if you are used to riding with
arriving in Pitlochry. these. This will ensure you don’t react badly to any
products your body isn’t used too.
• If you have the space we would strongly
recommend you come prepared with clothes for • There will be water points at feed stations and in
all weather. There is still the potential for snow in the village, so please bring water bottles with you to
the Highlands in September! The more options you fill up. There will be NO CUPS and they are water
pack and bring the more prepared you will be. re-fill stations.
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BIB NUMBER & BIKE NUMBER
• Please ensure your bike number is securely
fastened to the front of your bike. This number also
includes your timing chip and so we will only be
able to record your time if it is on your bike.
• Your bike number also has space for emergency
contact details. Please ensure you complete this as IMPORTANT ROUTE INFORMATION
it will be the primary source of emergency contact The Etape Caledonia route is a beast and not
details should they be needed. to be undertaken light heartedly.
• Please place the bib number you receive in the Challenges include:
middle of your back over the pockets (make sure • Sharp right turn at bottom of steep hill on
not to pin them shut) and not higher up your back, A827 at Logerait – near the start
as it will be harder to see when you are riding. • The Schiehallion Climb of the Braes of Foss
• The descent back of Schiehallion
RIDING ETIQUETTE • The narrow roads along the north and south
side of Loch Rannoch
• Etape Caledonia is run on fully closed roads. This
is a unique experience and makes the challenge
of completing the course or going for a personal approach the finish line, and once you have
best all the more pleasurable and exciting. Riders crossed the finish line make your way along the
should however always exercise a level of caution route. Avoid stopping and waiting for friends as this
while on the route, as there could be incidents can cause congestion and be a hazard for those
that have taken place further along the route that finishing behind you.
require you to slow down or stop. There could be a
• There will be mechanical support at the four feed
rider with a puncture or an official motorbike dealing
stations around the route.
with an incident around any blind corner so please
ride accordingly with this in mind. • We would strongly suggest you always carry a
spare of the following:
• When riding in a group, please work with your
fellow riders to highlight any obstacles on the • Tube
route. This could include pointing out potholes or a • Pump
dropped water bottle to those riders behind you. • Tyre levers
• Multi-tool
• Route signage will be positioned around the circuit.
We would ask though that if you are in a group it is
always advisable to communicate to those around BIKE RACKING
you that the course is going left or right, just in case There will be plenty of bike racking located in
someone has missed the sign. It is a simple and the village for riders to use post event. Please
effective way of avoiding minor bumps when riding note bikes are left at owners own risk. All
in a group. bikes must be removed from the racking by
village closing time.
• Please be aware of those around you as you
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SWEEP VEHICLE
Due to the closed road nature of this event it is to board the sweep vehicle and return to the village
essential that we are able to reopen the roads on as the roads will be reopening directly behind the
time in order to minimise inconvenience to local sweep chain.
residents. For this reason we will be running a
sweep bus which will follow the route at a speed of Any riders who decide to continue to ride beyond
13mph. Any riders who are not able to maintain this this point will no longer be a part of the event, and
average speed across the course will be requested will be riding on open roads at their own risk.
ROUTE MAPS
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EVENT VILLAGE OPENING TIMES: CAR PARK OPENING TIMES:
Friday 17:00 – 19:00 Saturday 10:00 – 20:00
Saturday 10:00 – 19:00 Sunday 04:30 – 16:00
Sunday 09:00 – 15:00
There will be music in the village on both Saturday and Sunday.
A full schedule will be emailed ahead of time.
Food and Drink will be provided in the village by;
• The Kitchen Farmer (Sunday only)
• Angus Steak & Coffee Bar (all weekend)
There will be water points in the village where cyclists can fill
their bottles.
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On behalf of everyone at the LimeLight Sports Club Killiecrankie & Fincastle Community Council, Blair
I would like to welcome you to the 14th edition of Atholl & Struan Community Council, Rannoch and
the UK’s original closed-roads sportive - Etape Tummel Community Council, Aberfeldy Community
Caledonia. LimeLight Sports Club are delighted to Council, Dull and Weem Community Council,
be part of this iconic event and we plan to continue Glenlyon & Loch Tay Community Council, Kenmore
to grow it and create the best cycling experience & District Community Council, Pitlochry & Moulin and
possible over the next few years. Mid Atholl, Strathtay & Grandtully Community Council
have once again put their support behind the event
This event would of course not be possible without the and been a great source of knowledge and help
support of many different partners, organisations, and during our inaugural year with Etape Caledonia.
groups, so I’d like to say a huge thank you to Marie
Curie and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance for once We fully appreciate the demands events of this scale
again being the official charity partners. Both charities put onto local communities, and we’re grateful for the
have been great supporters of Etape Caledonia, and ongoing support of community groups and residents who
we are grateful to have them on board once again. have welcomed us and assisted us over the last 2 years.
We’re also delighted to have Rapha, JustGiving, Finally, I’d like to thank you, the participants, who
CalMac Ferries and Let’s Do This on board continuing make this event what it is. We hope that you enjoy
their partnerships, and are also very pleased to have the challenge and we look forward to welcoming you
been able to recently add Supersapiens and By to the start line.
Design to the ever growing list of incredible partners.
Good luck to everyone!
I also want to say thank you to all of the councils and
community groups who have helped make the Etape James Robinson
Caledonia possible; Perth and Kinross Council, Limelight Sports Club Managing Director 19
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