HT550 - 2024

[redefined_cycles]

he is in....... good lad. hats off to anyone who completes this.

What Ton said. Well done Allen. UnderTRadars... Yes, he has been filming as far as what his plan was

[redefined_cycles]

And... and, and if he hasn't. We'll he's just gonna have to go and blimmin do it again then. We're accepting thus half hearted not filming event. You'll go going viral Allen

[UnderTheRadars]

Ha! You should’ve been on the finish line to tell him that

[redefined_cycles]

Ha! You should’ve been on the finish line to tell him that

Well I told him he shouldn't filming. But he insisted. Will be interesting to see what he ended up deciding. Ber he managed to get enough quality footage for a half hour popcorn movie.

[UnderTheRadars]

Well, he best crack on and get it edited and uploaded tonight!

[voodoo_simon]

Just saw his bouncing dot

Nice one Allen

[redefined_cycles]

Well, he best crack on and get it edited and uploaded tonight!

You'll be surprised. Sometimes he throws up a little sneak peek. Bet it's up by tomorrow this time. Video will probably be here at this time next month

[voodoo_simon]

Well, he best crack on and get it edited and uploaded tonight!

You'll be surprised. Sometimes he throws up a little sneak peek. Bet it's up by tomorrow this time. Video will probably be here at this time next month

Bet he’s dropped his camera somewhere…

Paging John!!

[redefined_cycles]

Well, he best crack on and get it edited and uploaded tonight!

You'll be surprised. Sometimes he throws up a little sneak peek. Bet it's up by tomorrow this time. Video will probably be here at this time next month

Bet he’s dropped his camera somewhere…

Paging John!!

Hope not. Otherwise he'll not be allowed back.

[fatbikephil]

So so far only 13 scratches - lowest rate ever and joint second lowest number - 2016 was the lowest number but only 50 odd riders versus 63.

And the weather has been less than optimal - more scratched last year and it was wall to wall sunshine!

[Charliecres]

Well done Allen! Bet that feels good

[Escape Goat]

Hi eveyone!

I had no idea so many people were watching my progress. I'm so happy that you all found a bit of time to cheer me on - it was a lovely surprise to come home to.

7 Days, 10 hours and 47 minutes was my total time.

Again, thank you all so much!!

[Lazarus]

Come on dude you have had a wee rest where is the video

Chapeau

[Bearlegged]

Well done Allen, hope you enjoyed it all as much as your smile in that pic suggests! Look forward to seeing your pics and videos.

[UnderTheRadars]

That smile is definitely giving ‘Hide the pain Harold’ vibes

[Escape Goat]

Haha! It was absolutely incredible! I can’t believe it’s over now :(

[landel]

Nice write up by Jenny Tough.

https://jennytough.substack.com/p/finis ... um=reader2

[fatbikephil]

Well done Allan

[littlegirlbunny]

Nice write up by Jenny Tough.

https://jennytough.substack.com/p/finis ... um=reader2

I am absolutely loving Jenny's substack. I know we all know it, but she really is a fab writer. And what a race for her! Great result

[UnderTheRadars]

You gonna give the ‘550 a go?

[fatbikephil]

You ride it, we'll dot watch
'The Sloth' is making steady process on his ITT, just approaching the fun bit of the Ledmore Traverse
Also John Fettes who I rode with in 2021

[thesloth]

You ride it, we'll dot watch
'The Sloth' is making steady process on his ITT, just approaching the fun bit of the Ledmore Traverse
Also John Fettes who I rode with in 2021

Rode with John for the first 80km. He told me you did this and managed to keep your feet dry!!??

The weather up on the traverse was brutal!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/d4E27vDQpyivRMGa8
Temperature has dropped. Constant cold wind from the NE.

It's not very easy is it?
There have been some "testing times".

Bit of a disaster today. Stocked up at the Ullapool Tesco. Noticed my hanger was bent. Pulled in to the bike shop (they're great).
Spun the wheel. Bit of a wobble. On the truing stand. On closer inspection:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7zhaPNjbVWCPjFBH9

Thought it was all over, but I got a bus to Inverness and I'll be picking up a new wheel tomorrow morning
Still need to work out how to get back to Ullapool quickly (but without chartering a limousine).
Not ideal. But getting to have a shower and wash my kit is a bonus.

As I have time also uploaded some photos:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/78DCTEaqyoBxNXa7A

[Mart]

Bugger - good effort in the conditions so far. Weathers not been great for you.
Saw reports of snow on the hill tops (Cairngorms)

There must be a bus Inverness to Ullapool.
Could always try hitching if that doesn’t work out, not many people do it these days but I have in the past and will always stop for folks if I can

[Dave Barter]

There is a bus. I took it last year while hiking

[landel]

That looks like tough going but if you can manage to get a new wheel then you're back in the game .