Howdy! I think Alan should have sent my number to all racers before hand -I'll pop you a DM.

Scratch Update:

Martin Rutherford has scratched with Knee issues.

Gutted to say that Ian Barrington from Wildcat is scratching from the HT550 with an inflamed Achilles tendon.

Scratch update:

Steve Large is out, knees are gone and he is going to ride back on the road. All well otherwise.

Another scratch from Martin Rutherford:

That's me dropped out - well, I dropped out yesterday but have only just got home now.

I made it to Fort Augustus on Sunday afternoon and headed along the Great Glen, but my knee blew up (not literally).  Having had this before I reckoned I'd better head back for Tyndrum rather than push further north.  Followed the return route from Fort Augustus - spinning slowly was bearable but I couldn't get any power through my knee - will see what warranty I have in place for it.

So, this morning Neil Evans has scratched. He had a bad day on the bike yesterday and is still feeling s**tty so he is out and touring back south under his own speed.

Mark McPhillips has called it in Ullapool. Weather and riding for 36 hours straight have taken their toll.

Agree Dan, I think it was made pretty obvious that this is a race closer to the AZT than TD.

Confirmed scratch for Bryan Dawson.

We're also going to take it Michael Gruenert that you've scratched.

Alan Parkinson (not Partridge) has now scratched.

He had a crash two days ago, took a day out, it's not right so he's pulled out.

Shand - I can only call scratches when people contact me directly, he has my number.

Yeah, I also don't get how Phil can be so far ahead? The gap between him and Steve seems fairly consistent but somehow he managed a huge gap in the first 100 miles.  

Phil is a machine that is why He's applying 24hour racing tactics to the first day - SMASH IT, then see where you are.

More people list of people who have scratched over the last 12 hours:

Andy Toop - with a mechanical.
Phil Clarke - wet and knackered.
Stuart Rider - turning for home at Strethpeffer.
Mike Davies - wetter than an otters pocket in traditional local weather.
Phil Fraser-Thomson - exhausted and cold to the bone.
Matt Slater:

I broke my derailleur and tried to SS to Fort Augustus.  I managed to break or bend at least 4 cogs on my cassette, but have made it back to Kinlochleven after crossing "The Bog" twice. 

I'm going to see if I can find an open bike shop somewhere close by tomorrow, but am definitely out of the race.  Thanks to everyone who helped with this, but especially Alan!  Hopefully the hike-a-bike gets easier, but it doesn't sound like it.  What a gorgeous route; but the only thing nicer than the scenery is the people.  If you ever have the possibility to get to Scotland, jump on it!

Thanks again, and maybe someday I'll get this endurance racing thing figured out.

Matt Slater

I'll update more as they come in.The weather is doing what it does best this year it would appear.

Update from Ed Proctor:

This is Ed Procter, I've scratched from the HT 550

I decided to pull this morning, I was riding at the time with Ian Barrington in Contin and that's were I finished.

This is one of the first times I've done one of these races and I'm so under prepared. Mentally, physically and what I'm capable of, it's been a massive learning experience!

Yesterday ranks as one of my hardest in the saddle, just over 120miles in 17 hours, getting to a bothy at just after 2am. I think I did too much! The thought of 5 days more did not compute

I hope the rest of the race goes well and I'll be following it avidly.

Dave Kane has scratched as of last night.

Rider Gareth Clutton officially scratched last night at Lagan.

phil-rad: No call in's, just me when they scratch.

He is sorted. Shona from Keep Pedaling got him a set

Apparently there is a traffic accident near Loch Lomand so anyone travelling up be aware - AlanG has been sat in traffic for an hour :/

And he is sorted:

"Diverting to Manchester to see @keep_pedalling.
Jones bar being hand delivered to Manchester Piccadilly. That's service - thanks! #htr550 "

I've posted this to Singletrack for you Ian

Depends what you're looking for TBH. Most of the UK based ones you'll find here: http://selfsupporteduk.net/

Some are easier than others...some are brutally hard