Highland Trail 2019

[Mariner]

Thanks I can see where you pinged trackleaders.
Looks just like a SPOT.

[sean_iow]

A second ITT started this morning, Steve Waters.

Mart should be in Contin soon He tweeted some pictures yesterday and the weather looks great at the moment, blue skys and sunshine

https://twitter.com/MartinMBrown/status ... 94528?s=19

[GregMay]

Midge breeding weather :)

[sean_iow]

Midge breeding weather :)

as long as it's dry... a head net weighs less than a tarp/poles/pegs

[sean_iow]

I'm planning on taking a small rucksack as I did on the BB300. Only for my waterproofs, lightweight insulated jacket, first aid kit and some small odds and ends like mini toothbrush, chamois cream etc.

I couldn't work out how it seems much fuller than it did on the BB300? I've just had a shower and it hit me, literally, on the BB300 I was wearing my waterproof jacket and trousers the whole time so I never put them in the rucksack

[fatbikephil]

Midge breeding weather :)

as long as it's dry... a head net weighs less than a tarp/poles/pegs

The midge forecast has launched and showing a few 2's and 3's in the mid west coast but if the weather stays like it is, they won't be a problem....

[whitestone]

Another ITT rider started this morning - Matthew McWhirr.

Just noticed on TL that there are six singlespeed riders this year.

[larsmars]

The midge forecast has launched and showing a few 2's and 3's in the mid west coast but if the weather stays like it is, they won't be a problem....

[sean_iow]

The midge forecast has launched and showing a few 2's and 3's in the mid west coast but if the weather stays like it is, they won't be a problem....

So any guesses as to what the weather will be? Will I be able to leave the tarp in the car at Tyndrum?

Just noticed on TL that there are six singlespeed riders this year.

I'd seen there are more singlespeeders this year, 50% more than last year. Between us we're half an eagle

[fatbikephil]

Weather totally changed again - now showing westerlies and light rain in various amounts, temps 8-14 degrees. Likely to change again however so keep yer kit plans flexible. I think this will mean the midges will be an issue in sheltered locations.....

[liamg]

Left it late with planning my possible re-supply stops. I see from past race reports that the Drumbeg stores opened especially on a Sunday for the front runners. Do people know if this is likely to happen again? Otherwise, it looks like Kylesku hotel is the only place that's likely to be open between Fort Augustus and Kinlochewe. That's quite a way...

[padonbike]

Between us we're half an eagle

Very good

[padonbike]

Left it late with planning my possible re-supply stops. I see from past race reports that the Drumbeg stores opened especially on a Sunday for the front runners. Do people know if this is likely to happen again? Otherwise, it looks like Kylesku hotel is the only place that's likely to be open between Fort Augustus and Kinlochewe. That's quite a way...

Liam in 2017 Chris and Neil knocked on his door at around 1800, I was around 1900 and Fitz was even around 2100 I think on the Sunday eve. He's a nice guy and hopefully being equally supportive this year.

[Javi]

Thanks I can see where you pinged trackleaders.
Looks just like a SPOT.

Yes...wrong place to ping

Left it late with planning my possible re-supply stops. I see from past race reports that the Drumbeg stores opened especially on a Sunday for the front runners. Do people know if this is likely to happen again? Otherwise, it looks like Kylesku hotel is the only place that's likely to be open between Fort Augustus and Kinlochewe. That's quite a way...

Liam in 2017 Chris and Neil knocked on his door at around 1800, I was around 1900 and Fitz was even around 2100 I think on the Sunday eve. He's a nice guy and hopefully being equally supportive this year.

They'll be open after hours . Alan G. just confirmed that in his Instagram account

[liamg]

Thanks Phil and Javi. I've seen Alan has just confirmed this by email/instagram. That puts my mind at rest!

[journeyman]

Matt Symonds has just started his ITT. 4 of them to watch now

[sean_iow]

Matt Symonds has just started his ITT. 4 of them to watch now

Matt Symonds is flying along! He was at Bridge of Balgie by 10:50 so that's over 13 mph average. That's only a couple of minutes slower than Neil Beltchenko was to that point in 2017.

[GregMay]

Long way to go yet.

[journeyman]

Matt seems to have stopped since Greg's last post - at the start of the stretch with waterbars…

Meanwhile the others are either forging ahead or foraging at Drumbeg

[sean_iow]

Matt's tracker hasn't sent out a position for over an hour which implies a tracker issue rather than him being stopped, hopefully. If he was stopped I'd expect the points to keep being transmitted but be at the same location, if that makes sense.

Each new ITT starter seems slightly quicker than the one before (no offense meant to anyone) so in my head I'm now imagining it as a handicaped race with a staggered start and they should all roll into Tydrum together

[whitestone]

Each new ITT starter seems slightly quicker than the one before (no offense meant to anyone) so in my head I'm now imagining it as a handicaped race with a staggered start and they should all roll into Tydrum together

I wonder if they are all on varying schedules to get them back to Tyndrum in time for the group start. Martin seems very relaxed in getting away each morning, it was 8am or so before he was moving this morning for instance.

[journeyman]

Matt's tracker showed 3 or 4 pings from the same location over a half hour period ( you can see if you zoom close in and scroll through previous points)

[Javi]

Just seen James Hayden on the Group Start. Winner of several TCR's and cowinner of Italy Divide. Interesting!!

[sean_iow]

Matt's tracker showed 3 or 4 pings from the same location over a half hour period ( you can see if you zoom close in and scroll through previous points)

Hopefully he's not had a problem as he was going really well.

[GregMay]

I wonder if they are all on varying schedules to get them back to Tyndrum in time for the group start. Martin seems very relaxed in getting away each morning, it was 8am or so before he was moving this morning for instance.

Pretty sure Mart is out to enjoy the ride. The way many should.