Discover the UK's most scenic sportive as you circumnavigate the spectacular Isle of Mull on Sunday, 7th June 2026. Join the island's volunteer cycling club for an unforgettable journey on quiet, single-track roads with views of soaring sea eagles and golden eagles above some of Scotland's most breathtaking coastal landscapes. Choose your challenge from two epic routes: the classic 140 km / 87-mile long course with 2,000m of climbing, or the 70 km / 44-mile short course with a still-formidable 1,200m ascent.
This is not a closed-road race, but it hardly needs to be; your main distractions will be the phenomenal wildlife and mile after mile of pristine Hebridean scenery. With fully signed routes, marshalled food and water stops, and electronic tracking for safety and timing, you can focus entirely on the ride. The event is a community celebration, starting and finishing in the colourful harbour town of Tobermory, where a finisher's meal at the Hebridean Lodge awaits all participants. By entering this entirely volunteer-run sportive, you're not just taking on a personal challenge—you're directly supporting local good causes on the island. Make 2026 the year you experience this legendary ride in the heart of the Inner Hebrides.
Races Offered
Long Course
Jun 07, 2026
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Distance —
140K
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Cycling
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22 days remaining
Short Course
Jun 07, 2026
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70K
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Cycling
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22 days remaining
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Tobermory.
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9.8° / 16.3°
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7.1° / 13.5°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 21m
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Avg rainfall
5.5 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
14.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (5.6)
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Humidity
80.3%
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Sunrise
04:34
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Sunset
22:14
About Tobermory
Learn more about the host city, Tobermory.
Tobermory is the main town of the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. It is located on the east coast of Mishnish, the most northerly part of the island, near the northern entrance of the Sound of Mull. The town was founded as a fishing port in 1788, and until 1973 was the only burgh on the island. Its layout was based on the designs of Dumfriesshire engineer Thomas Telford. As of 2022 its population was 1,045. It is notable as the location for the 2002–05 children's programme Balamory by the BBC.