The Highland Trail 550 is about to unfold in Scotland this weekend and a stellar line up all but guarantees this race will be incredibly sharp at the point end and we can't wait.
NEED TO KNOW
Spot the cyclist 👀 Photo credit: Alan Goldsmith
HIGHLAND TRAIL 550
STARTS: Saturday 25th May at 9:00 (GMT+1) LOCATION: Tyndrum, Scotland, UK LENGTH: 550 miles RIDERS: 62 TERRAIN: Off-road
Has there ever been such an exciting line up ahead of an ultra-endurance race? With a host of previous winners as well as podium finishers from other prestigious ultra races, the HT550 coverage is worth bookmarking. The route goes into some of the most remote parts of the UK and we'll be doing our best to bring you updates as they happen.
A brief scan of Neil's palmares reveals he's no stranger to podiums and outright wins at some of the toughest bike races in the world. It will come as no surprise then that he holds the current record for the HT550 at a staggering 3D 10H 22M. Read about his encounter with the Scottish terrain ahead of this week's race. Meanwhile, we can only speculate whether the record will be broken.
Want to hear from your favourite ultra-distance riders, race organisers or dotwatchers? Let us know who you would like us to interview and we'll do our best to bring you the latest.
As well as our race coverage, you can keep tabs on the Highland Trail 550 by following the Instagram hashtag and the official HT550 Twitter account, @HT_550.
One of a number of HT550 women, Andrea Rodgers. @TrepidExplorer
After an ITT on the Dales Divide and top 20 in the Italy Divide, Stu Taylor is ready for the HT550. @allmtnbiker
COMING SOON
We'll see how the HT550 plays out and bring you the latest ahead of this year's Trans America Bike Race and TransAtlantic Way Race.
