Justinas always entertaining "I have found out about the mandatory kit, so I had to add the speed pack on the rear, also removed the downtube bag. So it will be R&D custom top tube bag + custom frame bag."
and
"well, if it will not rain, I want my money back."

#dotwatching #ht550

https://bikepacking.com/bikes/rigs-of-the-2026-highland-trail-550-ht550/

@pete Oh, so Ruby really is going to do that on a gravel bike. Mad respect.

Still rooting for Nicolette, she has DIY bags similarly coloured to mine. 😀 Also pretty lightweight setup.

So I guess both are either going to be really fast, or fail spectacularly.

#ht550 #dotwatching

https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/bikes-of-the-highland-trail-550-2026

Kerry MacPhee seems to be hot to get the female record. But there's at least 3 other experienced women with good chances. It's going to be interesting to watch.
With the men it's mainly Justinas. (Or do I miss someone?)

#dotwatching #ultracycling #ht550

@pete Best of luck and good times to you this year! Looks great.

Did the HT550 take place earlier in the year a few years ago? I remember riding the #NC500 and running into people riding the #HT550 somewhere on the west coast; Ullapool and surroundings perhaps? But that was in June, not November.
The HT550's route, is that open all year long? Are these public trails, regardless of the event? Sounds awesome, but wouldn't mind spending a little longer doing something like this.