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PICTURES - All the winners and results from Strathpuffer 2023 at Contin

By Will Clark
- will.clark@hnmedia.co.uk
Published: 22:10, 15 January 2023
 | Updated: 09:41, 16 January 2023

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ONE of the toughest cycling endurance races in Scotland returned after three years as Strathpuffer 2023 took place at Torrachilty Forest at Contin this weekend.

A total of 950 cyclists were registered to take part in the 24 hour challenge as competitors rode through the night to compete for the top prizes in their categories.

Cyclists had to complete as many laps as possible on the 12.5km course from 10am on Saturday to 10am on Sunday.

Robbie Mitchell from Durness was crowned men's champion for the first time when he rode 26 laps in a time of 23 hours and 50 minutes.

Gemma Baird from Knockando was the women's champion cycling 16 laps in 24 hours and 33 minutes.

Results

Male Solo

Robbie Mitchell (centre) celebrates winning Strathpuffer 2023 with Kyle Beattie (left) and Tom Simpson. Picture: Gary Willamson
Robbie Mitchell (centre) celebrates winning Strathpuffer 2023 with Kyle Beattie (left) and Tom Simpson. Picture: Gary Willamson

(1) Robbie Mitchell (26 laps) 23:50:00

(2) Kyle Beattie (23 laps) 23:37:41

(3) Tom Simpson (20 laps) 23:50:16

Female solo

Gemma Baird (right) pictured with Catherine O'Brien and Catriona Wheeler who came second. Clare Taylor who finished third was no present at podium. Picture: Gary Williamson
Gemma Baird (right) pictured with Catherine O'Brien and Catriona Wheeler who came second. Clare Taylor who finished third was no present at podium. Picture: Gary Williamson

(1) Gemma Baird (16 laps) 24:33:47

(=2) Catherine O'Brien (10 laps) 23:00:21

(=2) Catriona Wheeler (10 laps) 23:00:21

Male pairs

I-Cycles team of Keith Forsyth and Lewis Cowe won the male pairs. Picture: Gary Williamson
I-Cycles team of Keith Forsyth and Lewis Cowe won the male pairs. Picture: Gary Williamson

(1) I-Cycles (29 laps) 24:23:03

(2) Test Eagles (28 laps) 23:56:22

(3) Enduring It (25 laps) 24:18:02

Female pairs

The Hot Cross Bun Team of Laura Butler, Rachel Fox won the female pairs. Picture: Gary Williamson
The Hot Cross Bun Team of Laura Butler, Rachel Fox won the female pairs. Picture: Gary Williamson

(1) The Hot Cross Bun Team (16 laps) 23:15:48

Mixed pairs

Fife Cycles duo Neil Campbell, Claire Campbell won the mixed pairs title. Picture: Gary Williamsom
Fife Cycles duo Neil Campbell, Claire Campbell won the mixed pairs title. Picture: Gary Williamsom

(1) Fife Cycles (23 laps) 23:59:38

(2) New Team on the More (22 laps) 24:00:53

(3) Your idea of a date night (20 laps) 23:58:42

Male Quads

Clydesdale Colts team of Niall Carlin, Sam Hislop, Finlay Barr, Patrick Kiehlmann won the quads male category. Picture: Gary Williamson
Clydesdale Colts team of Niall Carlin, Sam Hislop, Finlay Barr, Patrick Kiehlmann won the quads male category. Picture: Gary Williamson

(1) Clydesdale Colts (30 laps) 24:14:02

(2) Fellkour Squad (29 laps) 24:27:34

(3) Frosty Ferrets (28 laps) 24:38:51

Female Quads

Puff the patriarchy down team of Caitlin Steele, Rhona MacRae, Cara Coe, Rosie Dutoit won the quad girls category.
Puff the patriarchy down team of Caitlin Steele, Rhona MacRae, Cara Coe, Rosie Dutoit won the quad girls category.

(1) Puff the patriarchy down (20 laps) 24:22:49

(2) Strathfaffers (19 laps) 24:30:12

(3) Faffy Fanies (18 laps) 23:37:58

Quad mix

Clydesdale Colts 2 won the Quad Mixed category. Picture: Gary Williamson
Clydesdale Colts 2 won the Quad Mixed category. Picture: Gary Williamson

(1) Clydesdale Colts 2 (26 laps) 24:29:52

(2) Colts 4 (23 laps) 23:48:16

(3) Rhoda and the Bawbags 24:01:01

Eight

Gordonstoun won the mixed eights category. Picture: Gary Williamson
Gordonstoun won the mixed eights category. Picture: Gary Williamson

(1) Gordonstoun (18 laps) 24:51:35

(2) Outfit Moray - Youth Team (16 laps) 24:25:23

Single Speed Award

Single speed award went to Tom Simpson with 20 laps. Picture: Gary Williamson
Single speed award went to Tom Simpson with 20 laps. Picture: Gary Williamson

Tom Simpson with 20 laps.

Fastest Climb

Kyle Beattie won the fastest climb in 13 minutes and 42 seconds. Picture: Gary Williamson
Kyle Beattie won the fastest climb in 13 minutes and 42 seconds. Picture: Gary Williamson

Kyle Beattie in 13 minutes and 42 seconds.

Fastest climb female

Gemma Baird won fastest female climb in 22 minutes and 54 seconds. Picture: Gary Williamson
Gemma Baird won fastest female climb in 22 minutes and 54 seconds. Picture: Gary Williamson

Gemma Baird in 22 minutes and 54 seconds.

Fastest lap

Test Eagles recorded the fastest lap of 37 minutes and 49 seconds. Picture: Gary Williamson
Test Eagles recorded the fastest lap of 37 minutes and 49 seconds. Picture: Gary Williamson

Test Eagles recorded the fastest lap of 37 minutes and 49 seconds.

Youngest rider

Youngest rider was Harry Belton at 12 years old. Picture: Gary Williamson
Youngest rider was Harry Belton at 12 years old. Picture: Gary Williamson

Harry Belton was the youngest rider at 12 years old.

Oldest rider

Brian Macleod was the oldest competitor at 77 years old. Picture: Gary Williamson
Brian Macleod was the oldest competitor at 77 years old. Picture: Gary Williamson

Brian Macleod was the oldest competitor at 77 years old.

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