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I think tomorrow is going to go a bit weird. Quintana will not be allowed in the break. That long drop off the l'Iseran is could turn in to a war of the descenders which won't produce much and that comparatively short hack up to Tignes will be the stage of some ineffective tactics. Alaphillipe to lose maybe 30s.

My money would be on Bernal to win what will effectively be a royal rumble on the way up to Val Thorens.

The Skinny has landed.

Clearly I underestimated Skinny's intention to park his arse in Fort Augustus for bloody ages.

Evening might be a stretch but the section from Bridge of Oich to Fort William is pretty fast and the WHW from Glencoe ski station is too.

Thats it. Dusty Eroh takes the win. Skinny should be getting in this evening.

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByAIAvllDPM/?igshid=1wlvxjsz6zx9a

Just taken a look at the raceflow and reckon that with a push or two in the right places, Skinny has an outside chance of a win. A lot will depend on Fisherfield which could go either way for him.

Mrs TSK has scratched. I'm now predicting no more than 5 finishers. Rain to continue through today which means waters could still be rising beyond midday tomorrow.

Lars crossed that stream by means of some "brave jumping".

https://twitter.com/TourInTune/status/1132613586168242176

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Those pictures were probably taken in Fort Augustus so hopefully he managed to get some there. Arrived about 6.30 so a chance the bike shop stayed open.

If he has mech'd it seems fixed though as he's back moving again.

I never watched any of the Marvel films but I bet they're not as exciting as this.

9 withdrawals so far, mostly from the pointy end of racing citing too wet and cold, including Lee Craigie. Looks like some underpacking may have occured.

Wondering about Skinny, slowed up a lot over night but never seemed to stop suggesting walking pace. Only started moving at riding pace after a pause at a bothy with Markus Stitz and Jenny Graham. Now stopped at the bottom of a hill so I think maybe mechanicaled.

Skinny is going pretty well for a roadie.

Not really. Standing water and warmth makes them breed more. They swarm less when its actually raining.

Isla Rowntree, former Cyclocross National Champ in all categories from FJ to FV40.

Not racing this one though as last seen hobbling around Tyndrum with a broken ankle.

Footenger this morning. I was enjoying the fairly steady stream of people riding past. A reminder that when you ride you see far fewer of your your fellow cycle commuters.

Then a guy rides past on a hard tail with rack and panniers...

and a monofork.

Starlee Kine is working on bringing back The Mystery Show. If you've listened to it, you'll know its singularly one of the greatest podcasts ever made. If you haven't go and find it now.

Also, she's looking for some backing. https://www.patreon.com/starleekine/posts

If I'm available then I'm happy to guide you around in May otherwise I can offer route drawing services.

I wouldn't mind offering a geary Ride of the Falling Leaves style ride in mid-October.

I'll sort out a HDP for mid/late March next year unless someone feels eager to draw up a route.

I eagerly await a report of walking numbers on Winnats Pass. I'm boldly predicting 5 out of 7 of the fixed. Hard to tell with Clement with that full English, smokes and inevitable tug of brandy. I give him 50:50.

8 mad March hares out on the inaugural HDP, 7 on fixed. Will find out if I've given them a good route later at the pub.

There are hills that some of you will do a little bit of walking on tomorrow. Plan for 5-6 hours rolling time plus cake stops.

Probably back in to Sheff for 4ish, just before the rain kicks in.

No van for me tomorrow so will meet you at the station and ride to the edge of town with you then meet later for beers.

No problem.

I'll probably join you at the start, ride out through town until we go past my house and jump into the van for picture taking fun.

Final route to take out a few minor problems. If you have issues downloading this, send me your email and I get it to you.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29382184