Craggy Island Triathlon

Craggy Island Tri Day 1 (550m Swim, 14km MTB, 8km Hill Run)

Craggy Island Tri Day 2 (550m Swim, 14km MTB, 8km Hill Run)

Craggy Kids race (approx. 150m Swim, 4.5km MTB, 1.9km Run

TriStars 2/3 & Youth for ages 11-16.

550m Open Water Swim (wetsuits compulsory) A to B Swim (i.e.Gallanach on the Mainland to the Isle of Kerrera. Deep water start.

14km (ish) Off-Road Mountain Bike.
This will be on a combination of landrover and quad tracks and paths, and is a bit hilly (ahem!). There’s nothing wildly extreme, however, this is proper mountain biking in places, not just riding round a lovely grassy field – if you feel the need to walk a bit, no problem, we’d prefer you stay in one piece!. One lap. You’ll see most of the island on your travels, and have what must surely be the most scenic triathlon bike course in the world. Amazing.

MTB Course Description

8km (ish) Off-Road Run
This is going to be interesting. It’s proper off road. In fact, it’s more like a hill-race than the ‘cross country’ you might remember from school. The route will take you across rough trackless boggy and wild hillsides, but you’ll be rewarded with the most incredible views of the island, the Forth of Lorne, and the Isle of Mull. Along the way you’ll visit the highest point on Kerrera – 189m above sea level, and the ruined Gylen Castle before returning to the finish at the ferry slip. You may wish to incorporate a few hills in your training regime……

Rules: Normal Triathlon Scotland rules will apply – see www.triathlonscotland.org for further details.

We are really hot on no littering. We rely on the goodwill of our landowners, and we just cannot afford for them to be irritated, or the island spoilt by our litter. This specifically includes Gel/Bar wrappers, Banana skins etc. Simple rule: if you’re caught littering, it’s an instant DQ. You’ve been warned (sorry to be heavy, but…. you know!).

Here’s some possibilities for local bike hire. Please note: these aren’t recommendations – we’re just trying to help 🙂

http://www.neviscycles.com/ (Fort William)

Bike Fix (Oban) 01631 566033

Off Beat Bikes (Fort William) – www.offbeatbikes.co.uk – these folks also sell swimming wetsuits.

Competitor Briefing 2018 This is logistically a very difficult race due to the split Start, Transition and Finish so please ensure you read these notes and pay particular attention to the race timings, remember to leave enough time to get the ferry over to the Island for registration in time to set up transition and return to the mainland.