Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Father's Day not until Sunday?

Yep, I've not worn them yet.

It looks like Dries Brouckaert will be done later today.

http://trackleaders.com/highland14i.php ... ckaert_ITT

Crikey, how much bibs, jersey and arm warmers bundle.

They're my Father's day pressies.

I don't think Aidan is riding.

If I finish I'll be atop the podium.

Aidan says that the other two on the start list have pulled out.

Some interesting stuff above. I'll add a couple of things. Training. I was probably light on miles (1000 for the year). I did some strava hill work, Cave Dale, Doctors Gate, Jacobs Ladder etc. and some steady longer rides without food or water. I did a lot of the miles on a Single Speed. I'd had a b...

Hi Gairy, I did have a gpx file once, but can't find it now. I based my route on the walking guidebook I have. I do recall missing the Bovine Route which is tough on a bike and going round by the road. Likewise I'd avoid the Arpette variant. Just googled and found this, it may be a decent starting p...

I've read Stuart's review of the Lunar Solo, has anyone else got one?

What do you think?

(Not that I can really do it, but) When is it?

Start Date: 17 August 2014, 8am

I've just sent my letter of intent to Aidan, which currently will make a grand total of 3 competitors.

Is anyone else thinking of giviing it a go?

http://www.aidanharding.com/ewe/route/

Well done Rich now how many times did you have to ask yourself what Minipips would do ?

Only the once. http://minipips.blogspot.co.uk/

Thanks folks. I'm glad you enjoyed the write up.

My Highland Trail race in words and pictures.

http://sometimesridesbikes.blogspot.co. ... rview.html

When you say tyre tracks, were you also looking for a set of footprints next to them? I personally got some comfort in finding footprints next to tyre prints as it made me realise that the riders in front of me were walking bits as well! You'll have seen my footprints on a good chunk of the route -...

Cheers for that, great little write up...minimal in kit choice indeed, this use of single speed does amaze/impress me, whilst I get the rationale, I'm just trying to work out the gears..;)! I think if you are going to ride singlespeed on the HTR550 you need to be a very strong rider. Otherwise you'...

I followed your tyre tracks for days Alasdair, glad to see you made it.

Having my supper in Strathpeffer. Missed the shop and garage at Contin. Today has been grim, tmw, hopefully better

Top service from Alpkit, these just arrived in time for tomorrows race.

If someone wants to pm me Ians number I'll give him a bell and see what he wants to do.

I've send him a message on twitter. <edit> and another dashing his hopes.

That's it, if it ain't attached, I'll do without it. Plenty room for food from the fridge.

Ready as I'll ever be this year

Good man.

I'm having a beer.

See you tomorrow.

Think something similar on road would make a nice tour with bivis

There's a 330K that loops Mont Blanc on the road.

Hopefully I'll manage to stop the blisters in the first place with pre-emptive action.

I've bought some compeed (how f'ing much) and some sticky strapping tape.

If the compeed doesn't stay in place on its own the tape will be employed.

Cheeky Monkey, an eloquent description of a rucksack.

Ray Young wrote:Great looking trip, must have been hard at times with that backpack.

My photos don't do it justice, the scenery is absolutely stunning.

The heay backpack was grim. I've hardly used one since on a bike.

This is from back in 2007. I guess it was my first multi day bikepacking trip. Tour Mont Blanc Day 1. Departed Chamonix at 4:55am. Followed the road mainly to le Tour, and had no problem seeing with my single Dinotte light. From le Tour to the Col de Balme, is proper up. Weighed down by my so called...