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The Heb B2B Barra to Butt - the alternative to The Heb Challenge.

The B2B Heb is a self-supported journey from the island of Barra to The Butt of Lewis, and can be described as a ‘mates race’; there will be no marshals or time keepers, just the participants having a fun time. It is open to anyone.

• · The route will take in all the classic peaks and stages that Hebridean Challenge has travelled over the past years, so it really is a case of ‘racing The Heb for free’. A full route card describing the route and overnight locations will be provided, and participants must prove that they have followed the route by providing photographic evidence of themselves and their team mascot at each location.
• · The route will involve participants visiting the highest point on each island, together with other salient or major summits along the way. Hill sections are to be connected by bike, and the classic MTB loops on Harris will feature as well. Swimming will be an optional extra or relaxing evening activity! 
• · The route is open to anyone – teams, solos, trios, pairs, all with or without a support driver. Indeed, Joe is currently considering doing the route solo with very minimal support by bike and on foot.
•  Kayaking remains a big unknown at this time, but we hoping that the our keen, committed and suitably skilled sea kayakers will contemplate paddling the two major crossings as a group paddle, wind and weather permitting? 
• The  B2B route breaks down into five our days, including a prologue day on Barra; this will allow extra days for relaxation or travel to the islands. Consequently, we will meet on Eriskay on Sunday, for a Monday sojourn to Barra and 'journey' to The Butt of Lewis for Friday evening. 
• · Whether this is the last ever Heb, or a ‘consolidation year’ ready for next year, it would be great to record this year’s journeys with some video diaries or team blogs to record our adventure.

· Lets’ have an Adventure – Long Live The Heb!

If you like your adventure racing to be wild and remote with minimum fuss and distraction, The Heb B2B will appeal to you, especially as there is no entry fee.

Obviously, participants need to pay for their own food and accommodation each night, but each day will finish at a location that offers camping or B+B options. I intend to co-ordinate any group booking of accommodation and or group evening meal or end party, subject to interest. Ideally, I hope there will be enough of us to justify a special T-shirt or cycle jersey.

If you want to join the fun please pledge your support and register your interest by contacting Joe directly – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it