Meig

In addition to Grants solo effort, I found I had some time at 8.30 but was restricted for a long run so took the Strathconon route, Meig Dam and Achilty myself. Only 27 miles but all time would allow. Same again, came back into a bloody headwind, but I am getting used to it and will never learn.

In response to Grant, I agree the Achilty road is shit especially from the Dam by to the next hydro. After that is fine to short of the Loch.

If you gonna change Marj, look at the Giant Defy range as they do a good triple. I think it may be the Defy 4. Worth a shot.

Out of interest I was reading some forums on recommendations for gear ratios for the Beallach. Just a word that if you have a compact set-up of 50 / 34 and a rear 11 - 25 take a pair of hiking boots. Lol. Failing that get plenty practice at shooting up steep hills!!

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