The route is close to a 50:50 split of tarmac (quiet cycle routes) and forest roads (all comfortably rideable on 40mm tyres).
Whilst any off-road capable bike will work, a gravel or adventure road type bike with drop bars will be most efficient on the long tarmac sections.
Think of it as a relay. You share the riding and the tracker/timing. There’ll be several points along the route highlighted as changeover locations, where you can park the vehicle you’ll share (or you could have a support driver?) and ‘pass the baton/tracker’ to your partner to ride the next section. You can switch over riders anywhere along the route, though the locations we highlight will be preferable, and can switch over as often as you like. It’s a team effort and you both get to enjoy the beach side celebration at the finish.
Each rider will carry a satellite tracker, which will allow anyone (with internet access) to follow their progress. This will allow pair/relay riders or other rider supporters to see where riders are and to coordinate when and where they can meet up. Event staff will not be able to give information to supporters on the location of riders.
There are a number of hotels and B&Bs within a short ride of the start at Rockcliffe. Search for Rockcliffe, Colvend or Kippford (there is a 10min off-road route from Kippford to the start). We have been in contact with a camping site called Castle Point and this should be booked directly with them. Mention that you are coming for the Frontier 300 cycling event to them when booking. This campsite is 2km away from the registration hall.
We will also have access to a small field opposite the registration hall – with limited facilities.
Camping for the rider at the finish is included in your entry (toilets and showers available), but you will need to provide your own equipment. We will transport equipment from the start (registration hall) to the finish. You can drop equipment off at this point before 4:30am and it will be taken to the finish for your arrival (but you’ll need to pitch your own tent….).
Alternatively, treat yourself to some glamping, by booking a luxury tepee from Northern Star Tepees – it will be ready for you when you roll into the finish (sleeps up to 4). There is also a range of B&B and hotel options not too far away – search NE61 5BX.
1-Day Epic Event – Included in your entry are two types of baggage transfer. Firstly, we’ll take your spare clothing and camping gear from the start to the finish. This should be a small holdall or rucksack. Please make sure everything is in the bag and not attached to the outside. Depending on your arrangements for Friday night, this bag can be left with us at registration (Colvend Hall). They will be picked up for transfer from 4:30am. Secondly, we’ll transfer a small drop bag to Feed 3 at 180Km details of this bag can be found in the ‘Rider Support’ section.
2-Day Adventure Event – Included in your entry are two types of baggage transfer. Firstly, we’ll take your spare clothing and tent if required from the start to the overnight camp (yet please keep it to a minimum. For example a small holdall or rucksack. Please make sure everything is in the bag and not attached to the outside. Depending on your arrangements for Thursday night, this bag can be left with us at registration (Colvend Hall). They will be picked up for transfer from 5:00am. Secondly, we’ll transfer the same bag from the Overnight camp to the finish village for you – yet it is worth noting that this may not arrive until 20:00hrs on Saturday evening
The shuttle services are designed to get you and your bike and kit to the start from Druridge Bay – where you will eventually finish.
Bookings will be taken in advance for this service leaving Druridge mid/late afternoon on the Thursday and Friday before the event. In order to guarantee the coaches (limited availability) we will stop taking bookings on 31st February 2024 – the transfer can be purchased from the entry system and are none refundable. Cars can be left at Druridge until riders return on Saturday/Sunday.
The service will be at ‘cost’ price and include a bus shuttle with a separate bike carriage on a commercial van/luton.
Please note that bikes will only be transported at your own responsibility, we suggest they are packed in a standard bike box (cardboard) available from most bike shops for free.
You can book and reserve your seat on the transfer on the entry system.
1-Day Epic Event – Included in your entry are a number of on-route feed stations providing water and snacks. Water and toilets will be available at Feed 1 (60km), RawVelo will be at Feed 2 (approx 100km) with a wide range of their products for you to use for the event. Feed 3 (Kielder – approx 180km) will include a hot meal and sandwich and you will be able to access your Drop Bag (please note that this is separate to your camp bag which goes to the finish). Also included in your entry is brunch, from 09:30hrs on Sunday morning.
Catering at the start is more limited. There is a small shop only open until 18:00hrs and a wood-fired pizza wagon next to the registration venue. Please note riders will need to provide their own breakfast for the start of the event.
2-Day Adventure Event – Included in your entry are a number of on-route feed stations providing water and snacks. Water and toilets will be available at Ae forest cafe and you can purchase some food if you wish, Rawvelo will be at Eskdalemuir (approx 100km) with a wide range of their products for you to use for the event. At Kielder Campsite (approx 180km) there will be a food vendor serving your evening meal/ and where you can buy drinks from. Also included in your 2 -Day Adventure entry is breakfast after the overnight camp on Saturday morning as well as brunch, from 9 am until 12 am on Sunday morning. (In summary within your cost there is Friday evening meal, Saturday breakfast and Sunday brunch)
Catering at the start is more limited. There is a small shop that closes at approx 18:00hrs and we have arranged for a wood-fired pizza wagon next to the registration venue.
Please note riders will need to provide their own breakfast for the start of the event.
We have arranged for a minimum of 2 catering vehicles and a bar to be at the finish to greet you when you arrive with hot food and chilled drinks available. These catering services will also be delivering your brunch meal on Sunday morning at 09:30 hrs.