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The weather was fantastic, the
backdrop was simply stunning and for everyone taking part, it was certainly
challenging. I don't think it's something you will ever forget and it
demonstrated the importance of team work. Achieving a finish time of under an
hour in my opinion was exceptional. Well done! Our aim was to raise a huge
chunk of money for our 2 charities and with everyone's help, we've done just
that. Being the first Grand Race, we thank you for all your patience and hope
you enjoyed the day as much as the event team did. What was equalling rewarding
on the day, was a return commitment of the teams for a future date. Are you all
mad? Seriously though, because of the success of the event, it does look like
we're coming back next year bigger and hopefully stronger than
before.
Click here to view a superb video of the event on YouTube>> 
Speaking on behalf of the grand race
team and I'm sure for all the teams, I like to express thanks to Cairngorm
Mountain Ltd for invading their place. A special thanks to G2 Outdoor, Aviemore
for the belay vehicle support and to the NDS for all their rehearsal effort and
marshalling the event.
Thanks to The National Autistic
Society Scotland Team and to Disability Snowsport UK for
your support.
Thanks
to,
Johnstons of Elgin and Ian A McHattie (main sponsors of the
pianos)
Keith Builders Merchants and S &
D Harper Ltd (materials for trailers)
RAF Kinloss for commandeering their
Yacht shed
David Paterson General Engineers (trailer engineering)
Designed at Highland Industrial
Supplies Elgin (banners and vinyl, thanks Ronnie)
Lisa at CSS Web
Design
The Winking Owl for their fantastic
grub and hospitality the night before.
Jamie Whittle at R & R
Urquhart
Mike Bayliss (trailer engineer and
trophy)
Kirsty Bayliss
(photography)
David Martin (sound
engineer)
The Buck Band and Ruairaidh
Campbell
Adrian C (you know who you
are)
On a final note, none of this would
have happened if it weren't for the support from the teams themselves, so please
accept our warmest thanks for taking part and for raising an overwhelming
amount. You should all be very proud of yourselves.
In the mean time, get training now
for next year and we look forward to seeing you all back then. Keep a regular
check on the website for details.
On behalf of NAS, DSUK , Gordon
and myself,
THANK
YOU!
Glyn
Morris
Event Coordinator
Team Order + Times in mins
1. Hangover - GB National
Development Biathlon Squad Mixed A Team. (made up of young individuals from
UK army regiments)
22:37:00
2. Ferginators - GB National
Development Biathlon Squad Mixed B Team. (made up of young individuals from
UK army regiments)
25:46:82
3. Gravity Sports - Mountain Bike
Specialists, Buckie 26:20:49
4. The Tinkling Piansts -
Lifescan, Inverness
26:24:51
5. The Stragglers - The Grand Race
Team 26:52:04
6. Dave's Last Pull - Dundee
University 28:48:38
7. The Piano Monkeys -
Gordon Bell Pianos / The Noose &
Monkey Bar, Aberdeen 30:10:17
8. Wii not Fit - Andrew Barclay
Heating and Plumbing Engineers 32:46:00
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