GETTING TO MULL
If you have not already booked your ferry, do so now here. Summer weekends are always busy, so make sure you have your tickets.
If you can’t get a ticket for Oban-Craignure, there are two other routes to Mull – Lochaline-Fishnish and Kilchoan-Tobermory. Both of these ferries do not require pre-booking, and if you turn up with a minimum of 2 scheduled sailings before the end of the day, you can be guaranteed of being carried.
The drive to both of those alternative ferries is longer if you are travelling from the south, but include some beautiful driving. Highly recommended if you have a little extra time.
ACCOMMODATION
If you haven’t got accommodation booked and are having difficulty finding some through the usual online routes, comment on our Facebook thread here.
REGISTRATION
Entrants should attend registration on Saturday 1st June, between 6pm and 10:00pm, where you will be issued with your event number. Registration is where we also have our start and finish, at Hebridean Lodge Restaurant. It is on the A848 Salen – Tobermory road, as you enter Tobermory (just after the 30mph signs).
If you can’t make it to registration on Saturday evening, please email us at info@mullsportive.co.uk .
CHANGING YOUR CHOICE OF COURSE
If you wish to change course just let us know at registration.
THE START
The start and finish is just outside Hebridean Lodge Restaurant, Tobermory.
Start times:
Long course 8:00 am
Short course 9:30 am
There is limited parking, so please ride to the start if possible.
There are toilets at the start, and you can leave bikes and bags there if you wish.
Hebridean Lodge will be open from 7am, selling juice, teas, coffees and bacon rolls
It will be a controlled mass start. A vehicle will lead out the riders at moderate speed for the first half mile. You must not overtake the lead vehicle.
FINISHERS MEAL
You will be provided with a finisher’s meal at Hebridean Lodge, included in your entrance fee. Please be aware that this is subject to availability, and very late returners may be disappointed. You will be given a meal voucher when you arrive at the finish.
Hebridean Lodge will also be selling meals for non-competitors, and will have a bar open.
ROUTES
See Routes page for full details, profile and GPX download if required. The two routes are well signposted, and with few junctions.
TIMING / TRACKING
This year we are using electronic trackers that will both keep us informed of where you are, and produce our timing results. These will be issued to you at registration with full instructions.
Your position will be shown live on our website, so if you have friends or family supporting you, make sure they know your number!
There are a number of timed hill climbs along the route too – look out for the signs!
PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAND IN THE TRACKER AT THE FINISH
FOOD STATIONS
Thanks to the hard work and donations of volunteers, there will be refreshment stops en-route – see the map that will be handed out at registration.
SAFETY
First-aid cover for the day is being provided by trained Mull first-aiders. Their vehicles will be stationed throughout the island.
In the event of an emergency, ring 07766 241505. If you cannot complete the ride for any reason, please ring the same number. This is important – if you don’t let us know that you cannot complete, we will start looking in ditches!
Identify your location before you ring, ideally by giving is a What 3 Words reference from your mobile phone. You can download the ap here. Alternatively, let us know which course you are on and how many miles / km you have completed.
A sweep vehicle will follow at the back of the field. If you need assistance, please wait by the side of the road in clear view.
YOU MUST
Wear a helmet at all times.
Ride carefully & with consideration for other road users
Remember that this is not a competitive event
Abide by the Highway Code
Take your mobile phone, but never use it whilst riding
Make sure your bike is well maintained
Carry everything you may need for road-side repairs and punctures
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!