Strathpuffer 2025

So whos going?

Who entered in July, and is now part of the flurry of entries being sold in the Strathpuffer FB forum?

I havent entered for the first time since 2008. But could maybe be persuaded to join a team or pick up a solo entry nearer the time.

However i prefer an ice and snow Puffer, and its been more wet/muddy in these last few years, which isnt as much fun……

This time of year is exactly why I don’t own anything approaching an xc bike.

Even if I had a lauff fork on my gravel bike I think i’d be too tempted.

My mates keep on saying I should do it, and it does seem like the type of mad ting I’d enjoy, but for some reason I can never convince myself to do it. I feel like if I was gonna do it, it would be as a solo – I don’t like the idea of having to shake off freezing cold cafe legs every 2-3 hours or so and stressing about being ready in time for my lap all day!

I’m in, solo, again.
Hoping for a frozen one.

Trying to do better than my miserable 6 laps last year.

After last year I decided I was too old to do it on a hardtail so that would be my last one.
About a month later I bought a short travel full suspension bike.
Not sure why I keep doing it, there must be something wrong with me.

Does anyone know if theyve replaced the Bridge of Thighs? They removed it, and i havent seen anyone mention its replacement. Unless its a jump or river crossing now.

This has been on my ‘wishlist’ (if you can call it that) for many a year now, non of my mates are mad enough to do it with me though, might just have to chuck in a solo effort before I really am (way) too old for it. Hats off to the people doing  it

I’ll be there. Second attempt, not expecting great things as still struggling with long covid so am quite down on power.

Hoping for enough snow to justify giving the fatbike a spin