just fitted one tonight , looks good , feels good , but on a single speed the chain goes tight then slack as you pedal , its probably ok, its just totally different to how the chain usually is,(tight) as long as the chain does not drop of when I a out. I shall give it a dam good thrashing tomorrow ...

ScotRoutes wrote: I take it no one else goes camping/bivvying with their other half?

I do. We'll use a tarp/tent together, but separate bivi bags

So a bivi for fatties. Nice.

People that is.

I've a wobbly Absoloute Black on my SS. I've also used others for TTing and CX in the past.

I like it for climbing, works very well. Have noticed I'm spinning out the tyre on climbs less - as in when its slippy and it spins out and you hit your nuts off the stem.

I'm rambling now.

Right, looks like our last ITT rider is home.

So that is me done with the Twitter feed unless someone else contests it later in the year.

It's been emotional.

eTrex 20. More than capable.

Looks like Pete Lumsden has taken the train back to Tyndrum.

John Fettis just landed in Dornie in time for breakfast.

Looks like they've added a few more ITT riders to the tracker now:

http://trackleaders.com/tourdivide15

If you want a recent <12 months GPS of the Sarn Helen, pop me a message.

Going back to Greg's point I'd say all that matters is motivation. Training volume, stubborness etc will follow from that. If you want to do it enough, for the right reasons, you'll start preparing. Training is what happens when you understand what you want to do and how much time you have to get r...

Ilan is in England. Bethnall to be precise. I have no idea WTF he is up to.

Some of it is great. Some of it is dross. Nav can be...entertaining on one section I know of.

It's worth a punt though, some quite nice bits that I recall.

Really sad to announce that Jenny has scratched.

Feet won't go in shoes, ankles are not working. Game over.

Nice one for finding SteveW's report. Read it years ago...worth a re-read before splashing out for next year.

boxelder wrote: I was lucky, being in the "snugglefest group" at Strath Carron.

You kids need to get team jerseys. Then send me royalties :)

Yeah. Shiny only gets you so far.

Training, skill and stubborness get you much, much further.

The later is much harder for most people to acquire by monetary means.

What Ian said :)

It's 100% about the person.

Nice one Javi - you looked quite happy to be finished :)

But I like tea cakes.

Thats the spirit Ian :)

For every hour I'm over I'll drink a beer. How's that?

Not quite....

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGMQe9bW0AEG1Eq.jpg

The orange swingarm is on backorder.

Good question, where is Ilan

*nods*

Ill be there

Ben98 wrote:I'm not sure many sub 24h finishes are expected, if any tbh, it would be a monumental effort!

Challenge accepted :D