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[Closed] I've never done a 24 hour race before, but.........

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.......that's all going to change at Strathpuffer this wekend. Should I be all hyped with excitement, or cacking myself at the potential conditions?


 
Posted : 15/01/2009 9:06 pm
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Both.

Good luck!


 
Posted : 15/01/2009 9:08 pm
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Done loads of them both solo and team including the Strathpuffer. Always been drawn to them but hate them once I'm underway, can't help thinking that for the time and money I could be hitting a dry and dusty Spanish trail.
The Strathpuffer is excelent though.


 
Posted : 15/01/2009 9:11 pm
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First 24 hour race for me as well.

I have been packing things tonight, I have so much stuff, and that is without the bike!


 
Posted : 15/01/2009 11:44 pm
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It looks like it's going to be the mildest weather yet for the 'Puffer, so it should be a bit of a breeze.

We had worse days last Summer compared to the weather we've had up here this week.

Probably be a little mud though...


 
Posted : 16/01/2009 12:16 am
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I will be up there supporting rsome racers - hopefully under a mlehworld banner


 
Posted : 16/01/2009 12:34 am
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Oh - and good luck to all of you


 
Posted : 16/01/2009 12:51 am
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I will be there, big red easy up and white van. we have lots of beer, so drop by and say hello and have a beer!

see you later on.

Dave


 
Posted : 16/01/2009 7:18 am
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What's the trail surface like up there? Is it nice Scottish rocky stuff or just mud like everywhere else?


 
Posted : 16/01/2009 10:06 am
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Hi Kenny

Remember - it's a marathon not a sprint, loads of teams go out too fast and then collapse overnight.

I have done loads of these and the people that win/enjoy it most are those that work well as a team. Meeting your team mate with a fresh bacon roll at changeover goes a long way ! And as its the SLCC team a curry and a beer might work better.

Have fun !


 
Posted : 16/01/2009 10:17 am
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Hels, we've actually got a couple of teams in. One of them I reckon could do pretty well.......and then there's the one I'm in which is a more a "let's see if we can avoid being last" team.

We'll be in a big tent with several wee tents if anyone wants to pop in and say Hi.


 
Posted : 16/01/2009 12:06 pm
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See you there.

I am in a team where the others have all done it before, so I am going to go with the flow. I am really looking forward to it though.

Innes


 
Posted : 16/01/2009 1:32 pm
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i got a team place, then found out i have an exam the day after 😥

had to give up my spot... 😥 👿


 
Posted : 16/01/2009 1:57 pm
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Forecast is gale force winds for north west scotland on Saturday night, BBC says snow on Sat and Sunday. Should be good, I will most probably be sitting in me Landy watching everyone cycle past.
Good luck to all competing.


 
Posted : 16/01/2009 2:07 pm