Sunday 31st MAY 2015 – The UK’s Highest Cycle Sportive

102miles or 165km

2,000m of climbing – 2960m if you believe Strava!

Pitlochry - Glenshee - The Lecht - Cairngorm

The Three Pistes Cycle Sportive takes you past 3 ski centres, over the UK's 2 highest roads, through some of the UK’s most remote countryside, ascending eight categorised climbs (4 of which have gradients of 20%) – and finishes by climbing the UK's 4th highest road to Cairngorm Ski Centre in the heart of the UK’s only Arctic plateau.

Once you have cycled all 102miles all riders who finish before 4pm can then jump on the funicular for a relaxing train ride to the UK’s highest restaurant.

After all of that… jump on one of our buses taking you back to the start in Pitlochry.

Alternatively, in the morning buses will also be available to take riders and bikes from Aviemore to the start at Pitlochry. 

Also our vans will take kit bags from Start to Finish.

www.3pistescycle.co.uk

Info for Riders

Please do not treat your entry lightly, remember to respect the challenge. The 3 Pistes Cycle Sportive route is a difficult ride and requires high level of fitness. It takes in the major climbs of the Grampian Mountains and that means steep and technical descents as well. The course has good signage but you should be aware of the route and terrain. Make sure you have adequate clothing and your equipment is in perfect order, a bottom gear of 39 x 25-28 minimum is recommended. We will have mobile mechanics and marshals, as well as static mechanics at the ski centres. However punctures are your responsibility. Please be prepared for multiple punctures on such a ride. Safety is our priority and so tri-bars are not permitted and approved cycle helmets are compulsory. If you purchase Sportive Only Entry, but subsequently require coach transfer there will be an additional administration charge of £10.00 plus the price difference between original fee paid and Sportive plus Coach fee at time of request.