Pentland Populaire

Description

100km cycling event starting from Edinburgh, Currie. Controls at Biggar and Edinburgh, Currie., plus 2 information controls.

Basic 100k loop of the Pentlands from Edinburgh. Controls at , Biggar, Eddleston plus two info controls.

'SBR-North' presents a series of new events from the Edinburgh area for 2021. The Pentland Populaire (based on a popular Edinburgh training route, now in Audax format) is a clockwise loop of the Pentland hills from the west of the Capital, taking in the Lang Whang, South Lanarkshire and Meldons before returning to the city via Penicuik. Good refuelling stops en-route.

Currently X-rated with postal finish. Free long-term parking at Hermiston P&R (~2k ride away from start / finish), as well as on-street.

Event Date and Location

Distance:
100 km (100 km) in 6h40
Time:
09:00 to finish by 15:40
Starting from:
Edinburgh, Currie
Fee:
£4.00

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NON-MEMBERS are welcome but need to register first. This is free - we ask you to do this so we can verify your contact details. You only need to register once and can then enter multiple events or in future convert to paid membership.

PARENTAL CONSENT is required for entrants under 18 years of age. This can be declared by the parent/guardian making an online entry on behalf of the under 18 rider. Otherwise, although an entry can be made online, the parent/guardian should complete and sign the parental consent form available here. More information about event entry terms related to under 18 year olds is here.

Event Information

Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
984m
AAA:
0
Category:
BP
Body:
Scottish Borders Randonneur
Audax Points:
1
Event No:
21-903

Organiser Information

Organiser:
Ross Connell
Email:
ross.m.connell@icloud.com
Phone:
n/a
Website:

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Routesheet:
No Route sheet uploaded
GPS:
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Facilities

GPS files available from organiser
GPS files available from organiser
Parking at start
Parking at start
'shoestring' event, few or no facilities or AUK controllers
'shoestring' event, few or no facilities or AUK controllers

Start Location

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Route Map

Pentland Populaire

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