A new 24 hour MTB race has just been announced:

[original_aj]

The Strathpuffer 24 is a 24 hour race for solo riders and teams of 2 or 4. It will be held on 14 -15th January 2006 near Strathpeffer, a pretty spa town just north of Inverness.

Strathpeffer, night of 14/15th January: Sunset 16:05, Sunrise 08:49. The race runs 10 am to 10 am.

Anybody up for it?

Comments

[randomchris.livejournal.com]

Mountain bike riding. In winter. North of Inverness. More than 50% in the dark.

And you're considering paying money for this?

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

I didn't say I was going to do it!

[jan-rosencrantz.livejournal.com]

might well have a go next year, by which time I may
A: have a 'proper' MTB, as oposed to the road-only hybrid I currently spend my life on
B: actually get around to taking a day or so off work

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

I suspect a seriously mudworthy bike is an essential. I enjoyed the night laps I did when we went to the Red Bull race, partly because it was too hot for me during the day. At least I wouldn't overheat at this one...

[jan-rosencrantz.livejournal.com]

indeedy. the guys at my regular bike shop have been pushing me to get a full susser Kona beastie for ages now. I will get one eventually, when I have less important things to spend the money on.

riding through the Highlands is something I've wanted to do for a looooong time anyways =)

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

I have a back burner project to go and do some of the old drove roads, but have yet to achieve the level of organisation required to actually do much about it.

[jan-rosencrantz.livejournal.com]

nice.

I've been a little frustrated this year concerning how much money I got through just trying to stay sane in my old flat....

I think I'll be abe to get everthing paid off witing the next 6-9 months, after which I will definately look into getting new bike/time off and whatnot. At the moment I'm concentrating on getting debt-free. That, for me, is a massive (and very welcome) change in mind-set.

I haven't had a holiday in about 14 years

[chillies.livejournal.com]

no way. that is an insane idea and I'm washing my hair that night anyway.

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

Go on, you know you want to!

[chillies.livejournal.com]

I don't think I can impress upon you how little I want to do that. There is a malt whisky tasting on the Wednesday beforehand if you need fortifying before you go.
http://www.smws.co.uk/tasting/events_listings.php?region=Scotland&item_start=11

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

I refer you to the answer I gave randomchris just up there! ^

Mmmm, whisky.......

[angelevie.livejournal.com]

I think you are a total nutter at times!