Bealach-na-Ba

[pauls-f]

Riding this on my bike this weekend (pedalling), was wondering if Mr Carter will be doing event photography again this year? If so, smile at me kindly, I'll be the sweaty slow chap at the rear..........

[GetCarter]

I'll be there. You are (for the record) completely mad.

After 4 weeks of sunshine we are having our first rain tomorrow... probably a good thing as heat would kill a few off!

Good luck (By the way - what time do you start?)

(Oh, and - this bloke did it in 2 hours 17 last year )

Edited by GetCarter on Friday 9th May 07:09

[pauls-f]

I have to admit to some nerves today, actually quite a lot.

I'm starting at 10:30 hopefully to make most use of the time the pass is closed to traffic as i think I will need it. My target time is 4 hrs if I finish!!

For those wondering what we are talking about, heres the route

Bealach Beag Route

[GetCarter]

pauls-f said:

I have to admit to some nerves today, actually quite a lot.

I'm starting at 10:30 hopefully to make most use of the time the pass is closed to traffic as i think I will need it. My target time is 4 hrs if I finish!!

For those wondering what we are talking about, heres the route

Bealach Beag Route

Is the briefing at 10.00?

[pauls-f]

Registration is 0730hrs to 0930hrs tomorrow or 1800hrs to 2000 hrs tonight.

Pasta Party tonight at the Tigh-an-Eileen Hotel tonight from 1800hrs.

Me, I'll be setting up my tent at the Applecross Campsite and heading to the pub for some beer, excellent preparation option I think!!

Off to start the drive up now.

[rmmackfc]

2hrs 17minutes! ... That looks insane, good luck

[GetCarter]

A few of todays nutters:









More on www.shieldaig.org

BTW - How did you get on Paul?

Edited by GetCarter on Sunday 11th May 10:09

[pauls-f]

Beat my expected time. Placed 350th in 3h48m. Only stopped once on the climb, wouldn't have stopped if I knew how close to the hairpins I was but I thought I had around 1.5 miles left when it was only 200m!! Really strange climbing in thick fog but at least I didn't know how far i had to go!! I'll be back next year with a 3 hr target!! I'm entered for the Bealach Mor but I'm not sure after yesterday how I would manage. Minded to scratch my entry for now but I'll see come September.

Did I see your Aston on the way out of Sheildaig?

[pauls-f]

For the record, this years winner did it in 2hrs 15m. I feel so unfit!!

[GetCarter]

pauls-f said:

Did I see your Aston on the way out of Sheildaig?

Well done! (I still think you are completely bonkers)

Yep that was mine... I was arsing about with the camera in the village. What colours were you wearing - I may have a shot of you.

[pauls-f]

Number 482 in black with a red and blue gilet with writing on it. Generally tried to smile for cameras!!

[pauls-f]

the yellow and red shoes might be an easier spot..............

[GetCarter]

Nope... sorry, You must have been cycling too fast. Next time.