Belated thanks to all the marshals, organisers and other behind the scenes folk that made the race possible and run so smoothly. I think all the comments so far pretty much some up the experience. Certainly glad to have entered and more than glad to have finished.
I've just been cleaning the bike. I'm amazed that the sand & mud mix left any brake pad at all. Even after a good wash there will be some of Kielder ingrained in the frame's nooks and crannies for months to come.
Another huge "Thank You" to the organisers & marshalls and well done to everyone who finished - great event.
Special thanks to everyone at Newcastleton - nice to get such a friendly reception and real food!
Managed to squeeze in at all the cut offs and was almost ready to quit at cut off 4 but was glad I managed to carry on and finish in 13 hrs 40mins after a nerve tingling final descent in the dark!
I'm amazed that the sand & mud mix left any brake pad at all.
I don't think I have any pad left at all. No front brake for the last 20-odd miles and very little rear for the last couple. The final descent was pretty hairy in the dark and essentially brakeless, with just the motorcross riders' headlights to show the way.
Oh, preliminary results showing 1st, 2nd, 3rd are up at http://www.sip-events.co.uk/kielder-results.html
You bastard Mike! We had to stand around at the finish for 6 and a half hours being eaten alive by the midges - which I would like to add are magically attracted to marshal vests! - just to make sure that whoever it was that finished last still got a welcome and a cheer. Well done that fella
The welcoming committee was appreciated - summed up how great the marshals were around the whole route. Was I definitely last finisher (number 79)?
> Was I definitely last finisher (number 79)?
Yep - the trail riders were the tail end charlies.
I was stationed at the Newcastleton 65 mile feed zone providing Tech Support and bike repairs and I was amazed at two things:-
Firstly, as a fanatical biker the enthusiasm shown by local businesses was completely overwhelming, the Forestry Commission, the Mountain Rescue, Garage owners, caterers etc etc all gave up their weekend to support this ground breaking event and their commitment to raising the profile of our sport really is second to none. Just talking to a few of these guys it is clear that the investment in this area is stagering !
Secondly, the enthusiasm shown by you guys, the bikers, was amazing and made me wish I was out there with you !. Even after 65 miles (the finishing distance for nearly all of the so called Enduros ! )you guys were still willing to brave the elements, cramp, hunger and mental pain to continue for another 35 miles to the finish, even when the pad changing and chain lubing was getting hectic you were still patient and chatty. Hats off to you, you're an inspiring bunch !
Well done to SIP-Events for putting this on and every success for your future events, I have a feeling you've started something here !!
Hey Dickydutch, yeah that's me! 
I hoped to catch-up with you guys later, but must have missed you. Was intent on finding some food and hosing myself down (literally... couldnt be bothered to wait for the showers, so used the bike wash!).
I finished in about 11hrs 20something. How did you do, I couldnt keep up with you after the Feed Station!!!
JB
This is what I look like after 14 hours on the bike.
Fresh as a daisy!
Well done all involved. I entered on a whim a couple of weeks ago. I hadn't ridden since crashing out of the Crickhowell Merida and have mainly been running -- I expected to be let down by fitness and confidence on the tech. sections but surprisingly I rolled in in about 13 hours. No brakes and only middle ring operable. I had a 1 hour rest at Newcastleton while I pondered dropping out (the exposed section just before the piper drained my moral) -- THANK YOU to everyone (couple of marshalls and competitors, guy from Middlesborough and guy with Hope kit on in particular) who persuaded me to carry on, I really enjoyed it.
Next year I'll prep. the bike better, do some training and aim for 10 hours!!
organisation was superb but I think they're teasing us by not scanning the results and uploading them! (5 minute job?)
I don't think it's quite a 5 minute job but for such a fantastically organised and executed event it's a bit poor not having the results out yet.
I rolled in in about 13 hours. No brakes and only middle ring operable.
I'm glad I wasn't the only one riding brakeless by the end.
Front:
Rear:
That's not a whole lot of braking power for the final downhill run to the finish. In the dark.
> I don't think it's quite a 5 minute job but for such a
> fantastically organised and executed event it's a bit
> poor not having the results out yet.
Top 3 are up on the website. If yours isn't up there, you lost
Top 3 are up on the website. If yours isn't up there, you lost
Everyone was either 1st, 2nd, 3rd, joint-4th or DFL
> Everyone was either 1st, 2nd, 3rd, joint-4th or DFL
Or, in my case, DNF
Well done to my CROSSTRAX team mate NEAL CRAMPTON for finishing first in this inaugral race!
The boys got a bright future in front of him for long distance races.
He was also fastest first time entrant in last years 3 peaks finishing in 9th place.
Might have to have a go at this myself next year as a 3 peaks warm up!
I spoke to Neal after, he was off to do another race next day!
> Might have to have a go at this myself next year as a 3 peaks warm up!
You might want to ask them to move the Three Peaks to earlier in the year so they can run it as a warm up for this 
Consider also that the overall welcome in Newcaslteton and Kielder is way better than that miserable pub in Helwith Bridge, the local food is at least edible, the commentators aren't "Deliberately Northern", and the organisation is less officious while still managing to be more efficient.
Bloody hell, somebodies got her knickers in a twist! How is the pub miserable? The only time I've been in it was packed and lively and you got a decent pint without much of a wait - wtf do you want?? The commentator of the Peaks is a local legend who supports many local sporting events and clubs. Yes, he's Northern and he has a strong Yorky accent, so what? (can't believe I am sticking up for a Yorky as a proud Lancashire lad)
As to organisation, yeah, what do they know? They've only held 46 Three Peaks cx races...
Get over yourself.
Bloody hell, somebodies got her knickers in a twist!
I rather suspect my knickeres are considerably less twisted than yours right now.
Hi, I have no problems admitting that before last weekend I had not taken a great interest in any form or cycling. My mind is now thoroughly changed. I know several people who were involved in the organisation of the Kielder 100 and was invited along to see the event. At first I was far from keen but seeing the guys on the course I have to say I am now hooked! Much respect for everyone who competed but hats off to the single speed guys! Wow! I had a great day and am hopefully going to buy myself a bike and start riding albeit far more towards the 'leisure' end of the spectrum!
It would be great to get all the Kielder 100 write-ups and blog posts linked from one place. If you've written one, or read one, stick a link here.
Mine: http://mactually.co.uk/?p=339
Others:
http://teacake-kate.blogspot.com/2009/09/keilder-100.html
http://www.oneblackdot.com/ride/index.php/2009/09/07/montane-kielder-100-race-report/
http://www.singletrackworld.com/?p=3506
JB.
The showers werent much better than the hose I would have guessed - probably more powerful although a lot colder!
I think I finished in around 11 hrs ish. Pretty pleased to be honest although my bike is now in need of serious TLC. Replacing all the front chain rings is first priority. I also somehow managed to gouge a hole in my chain stay protector ont he underside and didnt realise until yesterday! Must have given it a right bash. I guess you'll be going back next year then? I really enjoyed it! You reckon it was harder than soloing SITS? Thinking of doing that one next year....
Blog from the Winner of the Singlespeed Category.....
And blog from 1st female singlespeeder...
I have one on my facebook profile - but I'd best edit it for grammar and crudeness before posting it somewhere completely public!
I'd love to do this. Does anyone know if it's on against next year??
Seems a good chance it'll be on again, seeing how well it was received n all;0)
I really hope it is on next year- I won't be doing it, but this is a real challenge and I'm sure people will be really up for it next year.
I'd enter and pay my money now. (coming from a guy who almost choked at the 50 quid entry fee)
sep 4th is the official date for next year, no entry yet, and I doubt there will be entry till next spring at the earliest. If you all enjoyed the kielder trails check out the kielder marathon series, sponsored by the bike place, next event is 16th October, 50k, with probably 100 or so entrants
I'd enter and pay my money now
Me too.
I'd enter and pay my money now
Full results are on the website now and there's a link to Joolze Dymond's photos (very helpfully ordered by rider number).
14th Vet for me in 11:29
Consistent mid-table mediocrity once again 
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