词条 | Strathpuffer |
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| name = Strathpuffer | current_event = | image = | image_caption = | date = | region = Scotland | english = | localnames = | nickname = | discipline = | competition = | type = Winter mountain bike racing | organiser = | director = | first = {{start date|2005}} | number = | final = | firstwinner = | mostwins = | mostrecent = }} The Strathpuffer is an annual amateur 24-hour winter Mountain bike race in the Scottish Highlands. The race is held in January near Strathpeffer with around 17 hours of the race taking place in darkness. It was first held in 2005 and attracted more than 1,000 competitors in 2018. HistoryThe circuit is a 6.8 mile route through the Torrachilty Forest, on the outskirts of Contin. Competitors can enter as a solo rider, or as part of a team of two, four or ten people.[1] Around 17 hours of the race are in darkness.[2] In 2015 there were over 800 participants who faced mud and snow.[3][4] By that point it had established a reputation as being one of the toughest mountain bike events in the world.[5] In 2017 there were 6,583 laps completed by competitors.[6] In 2018 the race attracted over 1,000 participants.[7] Guy Martin placed second in the male solo rider category in both 2014 and 2015.[8][9]References1. ^{{cite news |url=https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/outdoors/blazing-saddles/578501/strathpuffer-toughest-mountain-bike-race-earth/ |title=Is the Strathpuffer the toughest mountain bike race on earth? |first=Scot |last=Tares |date=20 January 2018 |accessdate=8 April 2018}} 2. ^{{cite news |url=http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/tackling-the-strathpuffer-31214/ |title=Tackling the Strathpuffer. The world's only winter 24-hour mountain bike enduro |website=bikeradar.com |date=11 August 2011 |accessdate=8 April 2018}} 3. ^{{cite news |url=http://www.thehighlandtimes.com/news/2015/01/18/this-guy-has-got-stamina/ |title=This Guy Has Got Stamina |work=The Highland Times |date=18 January 2015 |accessdate=8 April 2018}} 4. ^{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-30877786 |title=Uneasy riders: Strathpuffer cyclists face mud and snow |work=BBC News |date=19 January 2015 |accessdate=8 April 2018}} 5. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/best-mountain-biking-events-red-bull |title=9 of the best mountain biking events in 2016 |first= Eve |last=Green |publisher=Red Bull |date=30 December 2015 |accessdate=8 April 2018}} 6. ^{{cite web |url=http://singletrackworld.com/2017/01/most-laps-completed-ever-at-2017-strathpuffer/ |title=Most Laps Completed Ever At 2017 Strathpuffer |first=Wil |last=Barrett | publisher=Singletrack |date=23 January 2017 |accessdate=8 April 2018}} 7. ^{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-42773928 |title=In pictures: The 13th annual Strathpuffer | work=BBC News |date=22 January 2018 |accessdate=8 April 2018}} 8. ^{{cite web |url=https://singletrackworld.com/2016/01/12-days-of-christmas-day-11-the-king-and-the-joker/ |title=The King And The Joker – Guy Martin And Jason Miles | publisher=Singletrack |date=5 January 2016 |accessdate=8 April 2018}} 9. ^{{cite news |url=https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/Sport/Other-Sport/Snow-ice-blue-skies-and-darkness-make-for-the-perfect-Puffer-at-Strath-23012015.htm |title=Snow, ice, blue skies - and darkness - make for the perfect Puffer at Strath |first=John |last=Macleod |work=Ross-shire Journal |date=23 January 2015 |accessdate=8 April 2018}} External links
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