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    Rebel Route: Sgurr 8

    Eric Schlange
    By Eric Schlange
    May 29, 2023
    LAST UPDATED May 25, 2023
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    Zwift’s Scotland map has beautiful views and purpose-built racing segments including the Sgurr climb, Glasgow Crit Circuit, and of course Breakaway Brae.

    But there are only 5 official Scotland routes, so we decided it was time to create some thoughtful new Rebel Routes.

    The Sgurr is a super-cool part of Scotland’s map, but official Zwift routes that include this climb either have you doing nothing but hill repeats (City and the Sgurr) or they force you to ride all of Scotland in order to ride the Sgurr (The Muckle Yin).

    As the last in our series of Scotland Rebel Routes, “Sgurr 8” finds some middle ground. It’s a figure-8 route that takes you up and over the Sgurr’s gravel climb twice, but also lets you enjoy some of Scotland’s best visuals including The Cliffs, the postcard, the Loch (with Nessie?), and the constellations visible atop the Sgurr at night.

    Climbing the Sgurr’s gravel side

    About Rebel Routes

    “Rebel Routes” are Zwift rides not available on Zwift’s routes list, thus requiring manual navigation.

    See all Rebel Routes >

    The reward for your rebel ride? Exploring a new route, knowing you’ve gone where few Zwifters have gone before. And a Strava segment rank in the tens or hundreds instead of the thousands! Rebel Routes are also included as a separate category on our Veloviewer Route Hunter leaderboard.

    Route Description

    We begin by selecting the Rolling Highlands route and riding through the lap banner before flipping a u-turn. (Sgurr 8 begins and ends at this lap banner.)

    Descend and take in the “postcard view” before climbing up the corkscrew in the castle. Soon after leaving the castle we’ll turn right to take the Loch bypass road (look for Nessie on the right!), then another right to head back toward the Sgurr climb.

    Another right at the mystical roundabout and we’re at the base of the Sgurr’s gravel climb. Up up up we go, descending the paved side and turning left to descend The Cliffs.

    Two more lefts and we’re back on the same gravely Sgurr climb. Up and over, take a right at the bottom and ride through the lap banner to finish the route. Nice work!

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    The two Sgurr climbs are the big standouts here, with most of the road apart from those climbs being downhill.

    Getting Started + Lead-In

    The easiest way to get started is to choose “Rolling Highlands” from your Scotland route options. Ride through the lap banner just ahead, then flip a u-turn to begin the route.

    Turn by Turn

    Here are the turns you’ll need to make to successfully complete Sgurr 8 after starting from the Rolling Highlands route and flipping a u-turn after the lap banner:

    • Right to Glasgow
    • Right to Glasgow
    • Right to Sgurr Summit
    • Left to Cliffs
    • Left to Sgurr Summit
    • Left to Sgurr Summit
    • Right to Tower

    Route details:
    Distance: 12.62km (7.84 miles)
    Elevation Gain: 150m (492′)
    Strava Segment

    Rebel Route Suggestions

    Got an idea for a great Rebel Route? Share it below and maybe we’ll publish a post about it!

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      Eric Schlange
      Eric Schlangehttp://www.zwiftinsider.com
      Eric runs Zwift Insider in his spare time when he isn't on the bike or managing various business interests. He lives in Northern California with his beautiful wife, two kids and dog. Follow on Strava

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      ezequiel
      ezequiel
      4 months ago

      Waiting for the climb portal…..

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      Colin Jones
      Colin Jones
      4 months ago

      Do we need more Scotland Reble Routes? Surely there aren’t enough KMs of road to justify this many routes.

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      Bike Links
      Bike Links
      4 months ago

      Fun! Thanks Eric (and everyone)!

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