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Arnside has its first finisher........

We have our first finisher!! Current record holder Alex Pilkington completes in under 48 hours, just awaiting confirmation if he has beten his previous time of 47 hours. We caught up with Alex from the comfort of his own bath......via email!

My Brains a bit monged for words at the moment, but I’m in the bath and degunging - lucky to live not far away from Arnside.

My best bit of kit was the crud guard, they look naff, but saved my backside!

Eating is always the problem, when you are pushing hard, seemed to manage a lot better this year.

It was good to be pushed by Richard and Jordan and it meant been ‘on it’ all of day 2.

Last night was stunning, totally silent in the hills as the northerly had disappeared completely. The moon was good company as well.

Trail conditions were tougher than last year, but good to have no rain to speak of.

Also enjoyed riding the new sections that Chris had tweaked.

Pretty certain my ride time was same as last year!

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Cracking race Alex in what has seen some tough conditions, very blowy with lots of sticky mud but at least the rain held off.

Its looking like Jordan Matthews and Steve Chapman will have to battle second place both separted by only 10km with 80km to go. Ricahrd Gate has called it a day and taking the road back to Arnside.

Ladies leader Karen Price has posted to not feeling great on her social, we are not sure yet whther she will be continuing or not? Emma Osenton opted to take the shorter route from York and looks like she is having a fun time from her social postings.

Race organiser Chris Ellison currently trucking away nicely at 390km, this year Chris has gone rigid so will be good to see how it compares to his mountain bike from last year.

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