http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: TransAlba 2020 in 2022 en Tue, 26 May 2026 08:56:34 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017&page=2#post-361944 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:52:06 +0000 bill 361944@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>They appear to be in SQ now which tells me that maybe they were on a train(?)</p> <p>EDIT: looks like #31 finished on Wed 14:27</p> <p>That's all them now. Till next year. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017&page=2#post-361942 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:01:19 +0000 bill 361942@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Tue PM:<br /> #31 is in Fife </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017&page=2#post-361936 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:04:38 +0000 bill 361936@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>wed am:</p> <p>#31 still going. North of Perth now.</p> <p>There is no cut-off time as I was informed. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017&page=2#post-361924 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:53:51 +0000 fimm 361924@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yay! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017&page=2#post-361923 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:50:40 +0000 bill 361923@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ania made it back on Monday evening! well done!</p> <p>#40 seems at the Inverness railway station, potentially scrapping.<br /> #28 in Dunblane (off-route), could be on a train.<br /> #31 in Inverness but still moving I think </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361902 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:26:34 +0000 fimm 361902@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Monday morning - quite few have finished. Ania is still going, and as I write appears to be in the "bastard hills" north of Braemar (does that infringe Rule 2?).<br /> Come on Ania! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361889 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 20:47:00 +0000 bill 361889@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I detoured via SQ on my way home this afternoon to see the first finisher. The two organisers (aka the "media" car that was following them), Graham's wife and one of the DNF-er with his OH were there. Really nice atmosphere.</p> <p>The final part of the route is along SQ cobbles which is quite funny and a bit annoying ;-) but gives something to complain about instead of all the 1700km before that.</p> <p>The organiser were extremely friendly and they are keeping an eye on the riders all the way advising to get some sleep, giving tips where to eat and keeping in touch via messages. </p> <p>Looks like #34 had a pretty good night attack! Even #26 had to leave at 3am instead of the planned 7am to stay in the lead.</p> <p>So there is competition but a very friendly one. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361888 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:16:05 +0000 crowriver 361888@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That's it, Graham Spiller has won. Never really in doubt. Now to follow the pursuivants and see how they get on. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361887 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:02:26 +0000 crowriver 361887@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>No. 26 crossing the FRB. No. 34 heading towards Blairgowrie. Other riders scattered across Scotland still... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361886 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:17:23 +0000 crowriver 361886@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>No. 26 wheeling through darkest Fife. Pursuers are nowhere near, still in the Cairngorms. No. 16 appears to be taking a break in Ullapool. Back marker No. 31 doggedly pushing onwards. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361884 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:37:16 +0000 crowriver 361884@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>No. 26 at the borders of The Kingdom. The Ferry not far now. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361876 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:01:32 +0000 bill 361876@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Several riders should make it back to SQ today!</p> <p>#26 spent the night in Inverness and almost has reached Breamar now. </p> <p>#34 parts Inverness, #14 in Inverness and #35 still quite far north from Inverness.</p> <p>#35 spent the night in Larig: two ladies saw him checking the map at 1am on their way from the pub, invited for a cup of tea and sandwiches and then after hearing about his plan to sleep in a bus shelter they offered him to sleep in their summer house at the bottom of the garden. Surely better than a bus shelter!</p> <p>Riders #40 and #28 at the tail end in Appleccross. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361857 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:02:43 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 361857@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@bill I thought they were home as well so must be something like that </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361856 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:56:12 +0000 crowriver 361856@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I note the two back markers, Nos. 28 and 40, were riding together for a fair while. One ferry journey to go for them, good to see they still persevere. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361855 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:23:25 +0000 bill 361855@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Murun I recall seeing #36 in Montrose yesterday so maybe they just changed the last location on the tracker? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361853 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:05:09 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 361853@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Is DNF #36 out doing Crathie Hill for funsies?</p> <p>I see Costerton ford claimed another victim on the first day </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361847 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:14:14 +0000 bill 361847@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@fimm yes, only one female this time. Ania Przygoda did the last (and the first) edition as well but I think she DNF.</p> <p>#42 decided to DNF in Ullapool. </p> <p>#26 has now started heading south. Everyone else is still going north.</p> <p>#34 and #35 seem to cycle together (close to one another) quite a lot and it's nice to see the it's allowed in the race. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361843 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:57:53 +0000 fimm 361843@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>#16, Ania Przygoda, is also the only woman in the field, so I'm keeping a particular eye out for her. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361838 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:40:53 +0000 bill 361838@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>#16 lost her dry back between Kilchoan and Glenbeg maybe that's why flagging a bit.</p> <p>The conditions look tough from what I can see on Instagram. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361837 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:10:11 +0000 crowriver 361837@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>No. 14 now in second place. However it looks unlikely they will close the 100 mile (!!!) gap opened by the leader No. 26. At the tall end, No. 16 seems to be flagging a bit, No. 40 still doggedly continuing. Chapeau to all of them for battling on in these conditions! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361832 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:55:58 +0000 bill 361832@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>#38, #33 and #36 all cycling home now which is pretty impressive!</p> <p>Correction: #38 on the train. #33 might be on the train as well. #36 cycling </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361829 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:56:05 +0000 bill 361829@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>#36 now heading for Inverness the more direct route I suppose a DNF </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361827 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:11:40 +0000 bill 361827@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@crowriver apparently it's also wet in the west! yeah, interesting to see a whole bunch of DNFs in Oban this morning. Unfortunately (my now pal) #33 also bailed last night in Moydart. </p> <p>#36 seem to have gone off-course. </p> <p>#35 and #34 are going strong and I am rooting for them!</p> <p>Luckily the route does not involve Arran. Riders could have been stranded for days! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361826 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:40:48 +0000 crowriver 361826@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Wow. A whole bunch of riders have bailed today. Not that surprising really, given the gale force winds. No. 26 still way out in the lead, and an impressive run by No, 14 who is closing on No. 36. At the back, I'm equally impressed by No. 40 who has managed to overtake No. 28. Neither rider has boarded a ferry yet - maybe just as well! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361815 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:17:18 +0000 crowriver 361815@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>No.26 is well away. No.36 looks set for the 17:15 ferry to Skye. So there could be an interesting battle through the night between those two. </p> <p>Nos.14 and 34 have an hour to catch the last ferry of the day to Armadale. Nos. 33, 35 and 19 will make it to Kilchoan on the last ferry, probably No.17 will run out of tme. Most of the rest, as bill suggests, will be overnighting on Mull.</p> <p>At the back, No. 40 making slow but steady progress, while No. 23 seems to have hunkered down in Drymen. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361813 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:53:45 +0000 bill 361813@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><blockquote></p> <p>Oban (OBA) - Craignure (CRA)</p> <p>Wednesday 6th July</p> <p>Due to forecast Westerly winds gusting up to 40 mph, Wednesday’s sailings will be liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice.</p> <p>Reason: weather conditions</p> <p>Last Updated: 05 Jul 2022 10:20</blockquote></p> <p>That may make things interesting/stressful for the riders. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361808 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:04:34 +0000 bill 361808@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@stiltskin yes, and it is fun to watch! </p> <p>#26 now waiting in Mallaig for the Skye ferry.</p> <p>I imagine most of the riders will make it across to Mull tonight. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361806 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:13:09 +0000 stiltskin 361806@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>... I love having ferries playing a part in the race. Adds to the drama! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361803 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:53:58 +0000 stiltskin 361803@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>#26 seems to have lost a lot of ground to his pursuers by getting held up in Tobermory overnight. His lead is only 50 miles at the moment. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21017#post-361802 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:53:56 +0000 bill 361802@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Monday AM:<br /> #26 is already in Moydart after a night in Tobermory.<br /> #36 making his way through Mull<br /> #14 and #34 waiting in Oban for the ferry to Mull with riders #33 and #35 not far behind but I think they will have to wait for the next ferry.</p> <p>The last two riders in Callander now which is 432km in but 52h after the start. </p>