Gravel Grind West 2021
Event Brief
Gravel Grind West (Skelp Blast, The Bothy 60 & Wild Nephin 100) which will take place on Friday and Saturday, 17th & 18th September. We are delighted to be able to go ahead with the event this year, albeit within the limitations of Covid-19. Whether you are a “pro” or embarking on a Gravel sportif for the first time, our top priority is to get everyone across the finish line in one piece, so please take the time to read the event briefing in full before you hit the start line!
Note: There can be some changes to the course and event as we have had to adapt to updated Covid-19 protocols in relation to sporting events. This briefing contains the most up to date information.
Summary of Events:
| GRAVEL GRIN WEST Weekend |
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Check in The Skelp Blast | The Towers Bar and Restaurant, The Quay, Westport, F28 V650 | 16:30-17:30 17th September
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Check in: The Bothy Wild Nephin | Westport Bike Shop, Newport Road, Westport, F28P8Y4 | 17:30-20:00 17th September 08:00-08:45 am Saturday 18th September ONLY |
Start/Finish Point All events | The Towers Bar and Restaurant, The Quay, Westport, F28 V650 |
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Start Time |
Skelp Blast, Friday 17th Wild Nephin 100K The Bothy 60K
| 18:00 09:00 10:00 |
| 60k participants will not be allowed to go out on the course earlier than 10am |
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Event Briefing | 10 mins before you start |
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Important Phone Numbers:
| Please save these numbers to your mobile phone in advance of event start.
For medical or mechanical emergencies only – NOT for punctures!! | Event Director: Padraig Marrey — 0877992857 Bryan Hyland – 086 1740860
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Parking
| Public parking* is available in the following locations: – Limited road parking at the quay area – Public car parks in the town centre (2 in Mill Street, 2 in James Street) – *Pay and Display coin-operated machines with hourly and day rates available. | Please leave plenty of time to get to the event sign-on as there will be a lot of traffic in Westport. Please cycle to the start area where possible. |
Prize Draw
There will be a spot prize draw for all finishers at the Towers bar from 4pm, have a chat about the day and exchange your gravel stories ..it will be Fun..
Full brief document here: GGW participant brief 2021 final
