And this is Ian looking pensive on the magnificent singletrack in Abernethy Forest on Sunday morning:

A couple of pics from the event. - First is Stu - just after crossing the Fords of Avon:

Fantastic ! - I was chuckling all the way through. - Thanks for sharing your adventure.

Glad to see that (ex?)-Goths do need some sleep!

This was already high on my list after reading Chris' account. It's now even higher up !

Just seen that Bikepacking.com have published a so called "Complete Guide to Bikepacking Scotland" by Huw Oliver and Annie le: https://bikepacking.com/plan/bikepacking-scotland-guide/ Not had a chance read it all, but looking forward to it and hoping it will lead to some more amazing adven...

Thanks. - Really looking forward to it

The 200 has more ascent than the Cairngorms Loop 300 ! :-0

I can't resist saying that I "Everested" Bealach Na Ba from the Applecross side - inspired by Rich Seipp's exploits on the Mam Nick climb: https://www.strava.com/activities/313135221 I have done 68 of Simon Warren's "Top 100" UK road climbs and it's up there as one of the toughes...

I thoroughly recommend the Stans Darts - I bought some after Alex Berry raved about them and then saw him use one. Not cheap but very effective. You pre-load them and then insert and remove the applicator. I have had to use it once. I keep the handy loaded applicator in my jacket pocket. If you can ...

PaulE wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:35 am If Mike changes his mind, can I buy it please?

I've sent you an IM because I have one you could have.

If you can wiggle the cassette rings slightly side to side then it sounds like you may need a slightly thicker spacer. I have had this issue in the recent past with a Sunrace cassette on my freehub.

Thanks Phil - I will read this a few times to help process my own experience !

I finished in 33:56 hours. https://strava.app.link/1bi8NSZDL9/ - There's a few pics there, including one of the initial hike-a-bike out of Glen Tilt :o Relieved to see others found it tough too! Anyway, I ended up bivvying just outside Aviemore. The sting in the tail (the loop via Fealar Lodge and D...

I've got the Descutes tarp tent and a Borah bivvy bag - assuming the ground will be soaking. I have never ridden through a night, but will try. If I do have to stop I will see if I can limit the "sleep" to a couple of hours. The Aviemore filling station sounds like a good target for someth...

Here's a consolidated post with all the tracking links: sean_iow: https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=23deb5f5876b569fc2&hoursPast=0&showAll=yes whitestone: https://maps.findmespot.com/s/SKQQ htrider: https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=243485f5a8174de58f stevewaters: https://share.g...

I'm in - my first BB200

I see there is now a Cairngorms Loop Instagram page :smile: Ready for the start line pictures? Good job I've trimmed my beard ready :lol: I am surprised that any of us are young enough to have an Instagram account ! - Isn't that the app that airbrushes skin, paints on ridiculous thick eyebrows and ...

I will be using my InReach Mini.

Here is a link to my mapshare page: https://share.garmin.com/swaters

For the conditions you are describing, I would be wearing medium-fleeced 3/4 bibs. I would only put something over if forced to by the conditions: Up until now I would then put on lightweight waterproof trousers such as the Alpkit Parallax one or Montane Minimus pants. Based on recommendations here ...

I also run Nobby Nics tubeless on my hardtail MTB bikepacking bike in the Dark Peak and beyond and have done for many years. 27.5" 650B wheels 2.6" tyres 23psi but could possible go a bit lower. Very happy with them. This is a pasting of the specific type: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo 27.5"...

ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:51 am Steve, there's a list at the foot of the "Planning" page on
https://www.cairngormsloop.net/

Thanks - Doh! I read that page down to the Car Parking last night. - Not sure how I missed that info !

Apologies if this has been posted before but does anyone have a list of food/re-supply opportunities for the route and any other milestones/gotchas to be aware of ?

Thanks for sharing that. - Fantastic to read about your adventure and see all the pics. It made me look forward even more to the Cairngorms 300 in a week's time

Thanks Ray. - It's on my list - Hopefully for next year.

You got a picture of your extendy bar or a link to it? It's this one from SJS Cycles: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/accessories/thorn-accessory-bar-mk1-t-shaped-105-mm-extension-222-mm-0-deg-black-anodized/ They have various other ones here: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/accessory-fitting-brackets/?pag...