Yes, I had eyed the Cairngons Loop as well and it’s in my agenda, just at the beginning of my trip. But I think it’s possible to ride HTR anytime, right? 44th at WEMBO may not be enough for this race?
DOne a lot of hike a bike routes in the Alps last summer, Zebru pass (3000 metres), La Tornantisima up the Mortirolo in the rain…yes, they are 1 day trip only, but it’s been always on my own, unsupported and a bit adventurous. The via ferrata hike a bike descent from top of Zebru pass is quite spicy.
Email sent to Alan, anyway. See what happens