Just seen this today... I've done it going north on an mtb, around the SW side of the loch after a straightforward paddle through the inlet at the southern end. Its lumpy tussocky ground, in & out of peat hags etc so reasonably awkward push/carrying. It was a dry spell & took about 40mins ac...

Meanwhile Annie Le has reappeared at Kinlochewe - her tracker hadn't pinged since last night on the coffin road.

Looked like Angus prolly had it anyway but what a final twist

It's going to be elbows out at the finish line at this rate...

James Hayden has scratched as well unfortunately.

Front three all ahead of Neil B's virtual record dot at this point, Alex McCormack's experience is mostly one day racing it appears? Presumably he thinks he can keep this pace up... hope he's right

Kurt's on the way, looks like he started around half seven this morning although the tracker doesn't ping until round the corner near Loch Lyon.

Sofiane lurking ominously a couple of hours behind the leading three at Loch Shin.

Cumulus bags are (were) very good value but I suspect Brexit has killed availability in the UK unless you order direct. Rock and Run used to sell them but seem to be winding down the dregs of their stock now. I've got a customised short version of the liteline 300 (I'm only 5'6") which punches ...

@JohnClimber I recognise those lauf forks - chatted with you briefly on the short climb just after the start I think. The one of the Grot by the waterfall at Rydal Hall reminds me of an old mate from Ambleside, he'd sit in there with a fine cigar and contemplate the world like some reclusive old jap...

Hi Rich - good to meet you guys too.

And I'm standing by the bike choice, respect to anyone riding rigid or drop bars that got round with an intact sense of humour!

I'll be there on the blatantly overbiked 160mm Orange alpine. Prolly won't make friday night though - staying over in Ambleside most likely.

Dawn's been touring down to Tyndrum on her gravel bike as well (after drying out and swapping bikes back home).

Dave Murray of the strathspey contingent nearly there...

Worth keeping an eye on Ruth Crewe's progress - she is on a gravel bike! Yep and it seems mostly to have slipped under the radar, surprisingly. Last minute decision, apparently she's only had it for a fortnight! Must have been hard work through Fisherfield and Torridon but should be quick on the ho...

It's a narrow (and very photogenic) causeway.

She's scratched according to twitter

That leaves the women's field wide open - Annie and Emma both strong locals, Iwona has an impressive pedigree but it's her first non-stop style long race and first time in the highlands.

Sally seems to have turned south down the great glen way hope she realises soon...

Yep favourites start at the back! There'll be a lot of reshuffling in the first few hours.

Richpips wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 5:10 pm

robbie wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 5:10 pm
I don't know if I'd laugh or cry!
Did he go back or risk it to the bike shop at Laggan wolftrax?

He went back for it.

Good thing he did, the bike shop at Wolftrax isn't there any more...! (It's in the process of relocating to Kingussie high street.)

If that was a message to me it doesn't seem to have come through - I've put my email in my profile temporarily if you want to give that a try.

Whereabouts are you based? I'm in need of a vehicle at the moment and a few bike scuffs won't be a deal breaker...

Just heard from Dawn, she's hoping to finish tonight if she's got enough light left.