Celtman





Location
Torridon Village, Wester Ross, Scotland
Race website
Website link
Time of year held
June
Approx Athlete Numbers
150
Does it typically sell out?
Yes
One word description for the event
Epic
Good for first iron distance race?
No

Tips for overseas athletes getting to the venue:
  • Don't underestimate the time - it's in a pretty remote area.



SWIM

One word description for the swim
Baltic
GPS map link for the swim course
Mapometer
Single or multi-lap course?
Single, point to point
Typically wetsuit-legal?
Yes
Swim course description
Lake, mass start

Swim tips
  • Come prepared for the cold (no gloves allowed).

BIKE


One word description for the bike
Lonely
GPS map link for the bike course
Map my ride
Video link for the bike course

Single or multi-lap course?
Single, point to point

Bike Course description
  • One big lap to T2.
  • Not great surface but no major climbing.

Bike Course tips
  • Last 20+km is a bit bleak and possibly all in to headwind


RUN

One word description for the run
Tough
GPS map link for the run course
Runmap
Video link for the run course

Single or multi-lap course?
Single, point to point

Run course description 
  • Flat bit, hike up a couple of mountains, flat bit.

Run course tips
  • Be prepared to be out there a long time.  The record is 4:40-something!

SUPPORTERS

Tips for supporters get the most out of watching the event?
  • Get a car and follow your athlete on the bike then wait for them to disappear for 3hours up the mountain.

Great places to eat:
  • It's a small place.  Pub next to Torridon Hall is decent.

Best bike or tri shop in town:
  • Bike shop?  Nope.

Best pick for accommodation:

Best things for the kids to do:
  • Stay at home.

Cool things to do after the race:
  • Just hang out.  It's a great family feel event.

Any warnings that people should know about before entering:
  • It is cold and super tough.  Even on a good weather day it's not going to be hot.

OVERALL

General tips:


Best thing about this race:
  • The pipers and fire and the feel around the event make it very different.

Anything negative about this race:
  • The remoteness - esp on the way home!

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