• Can I listen to music or wear headphones whilst participating?

  Unfortunately, we do not allow participants to ride with headphones in. The safety of our participants is paramount and through wearing headphones you will be less likely to hear other competitors or marshals, which could become a hazard on route. By not wearing headphones you will also be able to enjoy the experience more and soak up the encouragement from spectators. If you are seen to be wearing headphones on event day you will be kindly asked to remove them and if caught with them during theFew readers

• Will there be water/food on the course?

  There will be water and feed stations available throughout the course. Energy products and bananas will be available at feed stations, along with a limited supply of high-energy snacks. Within the event village, participants will have the opportunity to purchase additional food and drink. Riders are expected to bring their own for the first bit of the route. Depending on which distance you are competing in, the first aid station will be located at a different location. We suggest checking theFew readers

• Where does the event start/finish?

  The event starts and finishes in Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire. The event starts on Atholl Road, just up from Station Road Junction and finishes at the police station entrance. The route will take in Lochs Tummel and Rannoch in the areas of Aberfeldy, Kinloch Rannoch, Glengoulandie, Camserney, Atholl and Breadalbane.Few readers

• I am not receiving any email communication about my entry?

  There may be several reasons for this. If you have a booking ID - please try to enter your details at this link to access your entry. Check that your email address is correctly typed and with no errors. Secondly, emails can often get directed straight into junk/spam folders or get rejected by email servers altogether. Please ensure that you check those folders and additionally add ‘hello@etapecaledonia.com’ to yourFew readers

• How do I participate in the Etape Caledonia for a charity?

  Our partner charity is Cancer Research UK. You can register for one of their places in the registration flow on Let's Do This. Alternatively, you can fundraise for them separately. You may also raise money for your chosen charity if you wish. We recommend setting up a JustGiving page to assist with marketing and securing your funds.Few readers

• What sort of bike can I use?

  Bikes which are not of standard design must be approved by the organisers before the event. The organisers reserve the right to withdraw a participant from the event if their bike is considered, in the organiser’s opinion, to represent a danger to the cyclist or other participants. Etape Caledonia – Permitted Bicycles: E-bikes are permitted but riders won’t qualify for any of the challenges along the route. Single-speed (both fixed and freewheel) bicycles are allowed as long as they haveFew readers

• Is there parking available?

  Car parking is now available to purchase for 2026 via this link. Car parking is very limited in Pitlochry. A recent local development has decreased parking availability for 2026, so we strongly encourage participants to plan alternative arrangements. Each parking space costs £8 + booking fee per car (price subject to increase). Parking is available on event day only - no overnight parking is permitted. Spaces are allocated on a first comeFew readers

• What do I need to do with the items in my rider pack?

  The rider number goes on your back & the bike board goes on the handlebars of your bike. The bib can be attached with safety pins, however, it is recommended to use a race belt. You simply attach your number to the race belt and then put the clip it around your midriff. It can then be moved to show the number on your back. The bike board is to be cable tied onto the front of your bike handlebars - this is your timing chip!Few readers

• What time do I need to arrive?

  In order to be ready for your race we recommend that you arrive 90 minutes before the start of your wave. You then need to be in your start pen 20 minutes before your wave is due to start, this is to ensure you have partaken in our safety briefing and we do not need to delay the start.Few readers

• Where is my timing chip?

  The tracking chip is at the back of your bike board. Please ensure you do not bend this. You should cable tie it to the front of your bike. In order for us to record your finish time correctly you will need to pin your bib (rider number) on your back. You will also have a sticker with your bib number for your helmet and the handlebars of your bike. Visit the Helpdesk on event day or the Saturday in the Event Village for assistance.Few readers

• How do I get my Etape Caledonia rider pack?

  Rider Pack Delivery: You can purchase rider pack delivery upon registration, in which case your event pack will be posted to you in the 2 weeks prior to the event. Your address must be up to date on your registration 5 weeks before the event in order for these to be sent to the correct place as we will not be able to re-send. To update your address you need to access your registration via the ‘Let’s do This’ platform here. Once you are in, selecFew readers

• Can I turn up on the day and ride the route?

  The event is restricted to those who have entered the event in advance and we do not accept entry on the day. Roads are officially closed and prohibit all vehicular traffic including cyclists not participating in the Etape Caledonia and bearing event accreditation. The route is marshalled and cyclists without official event accreditation will be refused entry on to the route.Few readers

• How do I buy a photograph of myself crossing the finish line?

  Marathon Photos are our official photographer for the event. Please go directly to their website at this link to retrieve your photos and further information.Few readers

• How can I check if I'm registered?

  When you completed your registration and purchased your entry you should have received a confirmation email from ‘Let’s Do This’ containing all the details of your event booking including your booking reference. If you have a booking ID - please try to enter your details at this link to access your entry. Check that your email address is correctly typed and with no errors.Few readers

• Where can I dispose of my rubbish?

  There will be clearly signed ‘Litter Zones’ at a number of locations around the route where cyclists can dispose of any rubbish while on the move. Those seen littering outside of these zones will have their timing chip removed and will be disqualified from the event.Few readers

• What are the age restrictions for participating?

  The minimum age of entry for the event is 18 years old for the 85 Mile distance and 17 years old for the 40 Mile & 55 Mile distance as of 31 December 2025.Few readers

• When will I find out my start time?

  Start times and wave allocations will be send out via email two weeks prior to the event. They will also be available on our official website once they have been assigned.Few readers

• How does the age group work?

  Your age group is based upon the date of birth that you entered. Note that your age group is determined by your age on  31 December of the race year and not your age on race day.Few readers

• Who do I contact for lost property?

  Please contact us via email, hello@etapecaledonia.com, with a full description of the missing item, ideally a picture as well, and we will do our best to reunite you with the item if this has been turned in to us. On event weekend, visit the Help Desk for any lost property enquiries.Few readers

• Do I have to wear a helmet?

  Consistent with all world class sportives, participants must wear protective headgear which must be of a hard/soft construction and conform to a recognised standard such as EN1078, ANSI Z90.4, SNELL B90 or equivalent national standard. Participants are responsible for carefully selecting the correct headgear, ensuring it is in good condition and is fitted correctly. Please note: The British Kite Mark is not sufficient.Few readers

• How can I find out my finish time?

  Provisional results will be available via the tracking app and if you have inputted a British mobile number, they will be texted to you. They will also be emailed to you post event and the results will be published at this link once ready. Simply look up the event name and choose the year.Few readers

• How much of the entry fee goes to Charity Partners?

  Entry fees enable Etape Caledonia to take place and pay for all the administrative and operational costs necessary to stage the event. Although none of the general entry fee goes directly to the charity partners, we reserve a significant number of entries for charities, so that riders can raise funds for their preferred cause when purchasing a charity place. This is common practice with charities across mass participation events.Few readers

• My desired race isn't available, what can I do?

  Each distance category has a specific capacity and if this is full it will display ‘Sold Out’. Alternatively, if you cannot find the desired competition on the entry form, please contact our customer service team who will be able to assist you hello@etapecaledonia.com.Few readers

• Is there a bag drop tent?

  Unfortunately, we do not have a bag drop facility at the Etape Caledonia event village.Few readers

• What happens if I feel unwell whilst participating?

  If you feel unwell whilst participating, stop as soon as you can and seek help. There will be marshals and stewards on the route who will be able to assist and contact the medical team. Talk to your GP if you have any health concerns or about the impact that participating in the event may have on your health. Please do not participate if you feel unwell on the day as this may exacerbate your symptoms. If you have any known medical conditions (such as diabetes, asthma, allergy to penicillin, eFew readers

• Do both tandem riders need to be registered for the event?

  We are happy for tandem riders to take part but each person must register as an individual rider. This means that each rider will receive a rider number for health and safety reasons. This will however result in your times showing up as individuals and not a team.Few readers

• I can't find my confirmation email and/or I'm not sure if I am actually registered, how can I check?

  If you have a booking ID - please enter it at this link to access your entry. If you can't access, don't remember your details, or you are not sure if your registration was completed, please email our registration platform partner support@letsdothis.comFew readers

• Will there be sanitary products available?

  Yes - TOTM are kindly supplying the event with a variety of products which you can request at our help and information desks in the village, as well as marshals and volunteers at aid stations on the route.Few readers

• Participant tracking

  On event day you will be able to track participants on the route via our LIVE tracking app. This can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play Store. Bibs will activate and show on the tracker once you cross the start line.Few readers

• How will the starts be organised?

  The first wave will set off around 06:30am. When you book your place, you will be asked to provide an estimated time of how long you think it will take you to finish the ride. Please pick an appropriate and accurate time frame. To start at the same time as a friend or family member, you can enter the same estimated finishing time, as long as you all feel comfortable and safe to participate within that time.Few readers

• Road Closures

  Etape Caledonia is going to close all access roads onto the route in advance of the first cyclists, using cones, barriers and traffic management personnel. This will be supplemented by motor cycle marshals and will comply with current legislation regarding cycling on the highway. This will create a traffic free environment for the entire event, subject to participants being able to maintain the minimum average speed of 13mph. This is NOT what is called a rolling road closure where motorcycles tFew readers

• Is there a cancellation/waiting list?

  Please note that we don’t operate a reserve/cancellation list as we already take into account the usual drop-out rate prior to the event.Few readers

• I have a general entry place, can I still participate for a charity?

  Yes, you're free to raise funds for whichever charity you like. We don't have the Etape Caledonia 2026 charities listed yet, please check back on the charities page for further updates in the months leading up to the event. We recommend setting up a JustGiving page to assist with marketing and securing your funds.Few readers

• Why am I being redirected to Let's Do This when entering Etape Caledonia?

  Etape Caledonia has partnered with 'Let’s Do This' as the registration platform for Etape Caledonia entries for 2025. When you enter Etape Caledonia, your entry information and payment is processed by 'Let’s Do This' and passed securely to Etape Caledonia. Your bank statement will show 'Let’s Do This' against your event entry, and you will receive a booking confirmation email from 'Let’s Do This'. Once you are entered, all event communication will come from the Etape Caledonia team.Few readers

• What handlebars can I have on my bike?

  You are not permitted to have unconventional handlebars including triathlon bars, aero bars, clip-ons, prayer bars, Spinaci bars and cow bars. However, MTB bar ends are permitted on mountain bikes.Few readers

• Can I change my wave allocation and my start time?

  Once wave allocations have been made it is not possible to change your start time . If you have any concerns or issues, please reach out to us at hello@etapecaledonia.com - we will do our best to assist you.Few readers

• I selected rider pack collection, do I need anything to pick it up?

  To be able to pick up your event pack you need your collection QR code and some form of ID. All QR codes for event pack collection will be sent out the week prior to the event date via email as well as via text message with a link, please keep an eye out for these, the email might pop in your spam folder! Should the QR code link not work, don’t worry! The team at the helpdesk/ event pack collection desk will be able to assist you.Few readers

• I am entered into the 2026 event but would now like to change the distance I am competing in. Is this possible?

  Yes, you are able to do this. Head your booking here, click on Edit, scroll to find the Transfer option. From here, you can Transfer to another race in this event. Please note: you will only be able to transfer into challenges with available places.Few readers

• Do I need to bring anything with me on event day?

  You will need to make sure that you bring your bike, helmet, rider number (which will need to be collected during registration if you haven't opted for postage). We strongly recommend that you check the weather forecast and bring the appropriate clothing. Along with this, be sure to bring energy supplies to get you through the course. You may also find it useful to bring something to attach your rider numbers with, for example: safety pins or a race belt and cable ties for the bike number (theFew readers