03/06/2026
Emma still rolling and working so hard……
Grand Old Dukes 2026
172km of the best gravel riding Aberfoyle has to offered with 3000m climbing
After completing LostDot101 I knew the distance was achievable but I wasn’t sure if the legs had fully recovered. I decided to give it beans from the get go thriving in the rain and enjoying getting muddy. After 6hrs I started cramping so backed off the pace and enjoyed salty crisps at the feed stations.
The route is spectacular and the organisers at were on point with the feed stations and friendly support.
10k from the finish I found a lady who’d crashed and bashed her elbow so put my ride leader hat on and chummed her to the end.
Great day in the saddle but the cramp and blisters on my palms shows I’m not fully recovered from completing my first ultra. Still amazing what the body can do 💪