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Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 9:52 am
by padonbike
You can spot the old time pros - using Etrex!
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 10:04 am
by Rapideye
Rapideye wrote: ↑Thu May 22, 2025 10:36 pm
Good luck, mate. I'm hoping to camp around Blackburn Bothy tomorrow evening, so I might see some of the riders around there? Both sure how long It'll take People to get there, but I might pass a few at some point on the Corrieyairack Pass.
I'm a day early, aren't I? Doesn't kick of til tomorrow? Maybe I won't see anyone. I am slow though, so I wouldn't be surprised.
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 10:54 am
by Dyffers
The 19 year old on his enduro bike is either going to have a great time or an awful time, but probably a good story.
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 12:53 pm
by fatbikephil
Rapideye wrote: ↑Thu May 22, 2025 10:36 pm
BBC is more optimistic, I think, Phil. Still not great. I've been keeping an eye on it as I'm up that way tomorrow.
Good luck, mate. I'm hoping to camp around Blackburn Bothy tomorrow evening, so I might see some of the riders around there? Both sure how long It'll take People to get there, but I might pass a few at some point on the Corrieyairack Pass.
Good luck to you too, Hyppy!
We are going to need it
Prepared for the worst hoping for the best
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 6:02 pm
by Mike
Just like to wish everyone a safe a happy ride! There’s still a wee niggle somewhere deep inside to attempt it again :)
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 6:55 pm
by whitestone
Mike wrote: ↑Fri May 23, 2025 6:02 pm
Just like to wish everyone a safe a happy ride! There’s still a wee niggle somewhere deep inside to attempt it again :)
Yes and no
All the best to everyone. Off to get the beers and popcorn for some dot watching
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 7:05 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
I'd just like to thank all riders for ruining what was turning out to be a cracking spring and early summer, thanks.
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 7:22 pm
by fatbikephil
I'll take full responsibility for that one Stu so my pleasure
'23 BB300
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 8:34 pm
by Keith74
Good luck to everyone taking part. Started to rain in Argyll today so hopefully top up some of the burns. On the down side the midges are horrific tonight so that shall keep everyone moving.
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 6:05 am
by AlasdairMc
Good luck to everyone. I’ve dropped off a couple of American riders in Tyndrum, and I’ll admit I’m getting a bit of fomo having resolved not to race again.
However, it’s rained heavily most of the night and I’m comfortable in my camper van, so I think I’ll be fine not participating.
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 7:58 am
by HUX
Have a great ride everyone, I'll be following. shame the weather has changed. is the a gpx for this year's route anywhere, I've got some leave coming up!
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 9:02 am
by whitestone
HUX wrote: ↑Sat May 24, 2025 7:58 am
is the a gpx for this year's route anywhere, I've got some leave coming up!
Looking at it, it's basically the same as the last couple of years apart from the omission of Bealach Horn. Alan asks for a donation to Trees for Life
https://highlandtrail550.weebly.com/route.html for the GPX files. However there are few route "choices" as such - once you start on a track there's often no alternatives to lead you astray.
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 9:36 am
by gecko76
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 9:37 am
by landel
Niel Copeland posted a video from the start line. The weather looks grim, hopefully they get some respite.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKBxuTNo ... _copy_link
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 10:25 am
by voodoo_simon
Rain AND midges together, that sounds horrible
Good luck to all
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 11:57 am
by Johnallan
Looks grim. I do hope the riders manage to enjoy at least some of it
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 1:10 pm
by Rasta
I noticed on Trackleaders that the Yanks are showing their State flags not the US flag. Is this a new thing or something I hadn't noticed before? A political statement?
Although the Canadians seem to do it as well.
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 1:39 pm
by whitestone
Rasta wrote: ↑Sat May 24, 2025 1:10 pm
I noticed on Trackleaders that the Yanks are showing their State flags not the US flag. Is this a new thing or something I hadn't noticed before? A political statement?
Although the Canadians seem to do it as well.
Hadn't noticed that (tend not to look at flags
) might be a Trackleaders thing for US based races to differentiate the block of American/Canadian entrants. I seem to remember that Scottish based riders have had the Saltire for a year or two and English and Welsh riders also have their respective flags.
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 8:40 am
by whitestone
24hrs in and the leader is on the track from West Merkland to Gobernuisach Lodge, not long until they start heading south
Emma Bateup, the leading lady, is nearing the head of Glen Cassley.
Some very strong wind gusts forecast for this morning
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 8:54 am
by Keith74
See Kerry has had a big off so be interesting to see if she keeps going.
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 9:04 am
by Richpips
Keith74 wrote: ↑Sun May 25, 2025 8:54 am
See Kerry has had a big off so be interesting to see if she keeps going.
Oof, that's some cut on her chin.
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 3:12 pm
by boxelder
I'm cheering Graham Cottingham on - often smashes the 200Km Reiver on a fixie, and a surprisingly nice chap for that kind of weirdness
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 4:34 pm
by whitestone
Has Phil Clarke scratched? His dot is currently at Dingwall.
Edit - TL has him as scratched. Probably ridden out to Dingwall to get the train back south.
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 5:14 pm
by gecko76
Looks like it unfortunately. What are the rules in the event of a mechanical? Are you allowed to take it to a bike shop?
Re: HT550 - 2025
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 5:18 pm
by boxelder
You can use whatever services are open to other riders, but must return to any point where you left the route.
So, yes.
