Info: This event has been cancelled.
Long 116km (66 miles) | £25.00 | |
Short 56km (35 miles) | £20.00 |
After a succesful first event in 2019, the Tour of The Machars for 2020 was cancelled due to Covid 19 lockdown. We expect the event to be even better in 2021.
Short route of 35 miles (56km), Long Route of 66 miles (116km) on quiet roads.
HQ at local Rugby Club with free parking, changing rooms, and showers.
Feed stops on both routes. Tea/coffee, sandwiches and tray bakes at the Finish.
Timed certificates for all finishers.
Event is suitable for all with an appropriate level of fitness. Electrically assisted bikes may be used but must be declared when entering.
If entrant is under 18 years, parent/carer must sign consent form at Registration. No unaccompanied entrants under 16 years.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Newton Stewart with support from local Cycling UK members in aid of Prostate Cancer.
Venue HQ:
Newton Stewart Rugby Football Club
Bladnoch Park
Wigtown
Newton Stewart
Dumfries and Galloway
DG8 9AB
Registration opens at 08.00 until 10.00.
Start times from 08.30 until approx 10.00.
Route details
Short Route - 34.6 miles STRAVA link https://www.strava.com/routes/17097437
Bladnoch, Garlieston, Isle of Whithorn, Port William (Feed Station), Mochrum, Bladnoch.
Long Route - 66.1 miles STRAVA link https://www.strava.com/routes/17099366
Bladnoch, Garlieston, Isle of Whithorn, Port William (1st Feed Station), Stairhaven, Glenluce, Three Lochs, Glassoch Bridge (2nd Feed Station) Newton Stewart, Wigtown (via Moss of Cree), Bladnoch
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