Charles Stewart

Thomas Becker

Shaun Brennan

Davide Zanardo

Ian To

Paul Robertson

Dan Bannister

Jamie Richardson-Paige

Oliver Glen

Eva Grange

Matt Robinson

James Parkinson

Aurimas Mickevicius

Andrew Foxton

Nick Percival

Edwin Barnes

Richard Wilson

Mark Burgess

Alistair Lowe

Tom Binney

Tijs van Beek

Marcus Wendt

Chris Ramaglia

Greg Nay

Andrew Martin

Christian Bird

Francis Barnett

Jacob Chambers

David Carroll

Chris McNaughton

Kristian Robinson

Duncan Crossley

Rory Anderson

Cliff Elwell

Chris Potter

Rob Roy Cameron

Jason Fowler

Wayne Henderson

John Barrett

Lee Putnam

Frances Bromley

Liam Manser

Greg Nay, Andrew Martin and Christian Bird are the last 3 left out on the course. 

It is now far past the cut off time of 3pm but a return to the start is necessary. Tents and other bits of kit left from Thursday nights stay will still be there. So they might as well complete the route to get there.

__WHAT A WEEKEND__

As Camille has posted on Instagram 'A Lovely Lost Weekend' And that is it. Its been a wonderful 3 days of beautiful September days and slightly chilly nights. 

Charles Stewart put down an amazing effort to stay off the front for half the event. There was bad luck Thomas Becker and Rob Roy Cameron. 

Eva Grange showed everyone what an athlete she is. As the sole female in the event, came in the top 10. Making it look easy.

Finally, with an ironic twist symmetry, Christian Bird who started first after the missed first racers. Who led the race for a short while after not finishing last year. Looks likely to be the last rider in.   

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Mike Owen summed up Camilles way of creating events perfectly. "What you don't realise, is that this isn't a race. Its an art instalment of Camilles". For to quote Dr Hunter S Thompson, Camllie is 'One of God's own prototypes'.

Further East has delivered once again, and if anyone reading this is tempted by it. My one bit of advice would be __JUMP IN AND DON'T LOOK BACK__


And Thats It

Lots has happened over night. More have returned to Camps End in the dark. 

- Matt Robinson 41hrs 44mins
- James Parkinson 42 36mins
- Aurimas Mickevicius 42hrs 40mins
- Andrew Foxton 43hrs 9mins
- Nick Percival 45hrs 37mins (The last rider to make it in under 2days)

These 2 coming in together, and only being separated by the difference in start times. (Also knowing how to make an entry by having the rising sun behind them as the enter finishing chute)
- Edwin Barnes 48hrs 29mins
- Richard Wilson 48hrs 37mins

Alistair Lowe and Mark Burgess have pushed on through the night and are only 10km ish from the finish.

Going back from here, you Tom Binney who is about 15km from home and been doing an all nighter to get this far.

Just behind him is Tijs van Beek. 

Chris Ramaglia looks to have slept for a while in Southwold but is now heading north towards Lowestoft. Yesterday took it out of him. 


The Morning After The Night Before

After Charles Stewart finished 1st, the finishers have just rolled in.

- Thomas Becker 34hrs 30mins
- Shaun Brennan 34hrs 35mins
These 2 were only seperated by their starting time difference and came folling in together. 

Davide Zanardo came in shortly after that at 34hrs 52mins. A stella performace there.

Ian To finished in 35hrs 43mins. Making this his 16th Ultra. He had a brilliant second half and made up some serious ground on the other riders. 

Paul Robertson got back to Camps End after 37hrs 12mins. Paul lead on the road for the first third of the event.

Dan Bannister completed the 680km in 38hrs 31mins. Making it back in time for food and beer. 

It got tight again after this with;
- Jamie Richardson-Paige finishing in 39hrs 9mins
- Oliver Glen finishing in 39hrs 16mins. 
Jamie set off 1minute a head of Oliver yesterday morning. So for it still to be so tight shows how great these riders are. 

As I sit and type Eva Grange. The only female in the whole event has come in and finished in 10th position. With a finishing time of 39hrs and 41mins. We all hope this will inspire more women to take on the challenge of Further East next year.

Sadly there are 2 more riders who have scratched;
- Francis Barnett
- Lee Putnam

Everyone is now through Thetford and most are through Southwold. I am sure Camille will not mind waking up during the night to welcome those who are finishing in the early hours.

Rounding Up After Day 2

33hrs 02mins 05seconds - That is the time of Charles Stewart. __FIRST RIDER HOME__

He came into a round of applause and the offer of beer. 

He has put in a massive effort over the past 33hrs 02mins and 05seconds. Fought the wind, the cold, the sand and the grass. 

When you come home first in an event like this the press is all over you. He is now being ferried around by photographers trying to find the best light.

All I have to say is __WELL DONE!!!__

The First Rider Home Is...

He waits. Thats what he does.

Tick followed tock followed tick followed tock followed tick. 
Camille says, 'I don't care who you are, here's to your dream.' 
The old riders return to the pedals. 'Here's to you, Camille!'

We Sit. 
We Wait. 
We Watch. 
...
The Dots

The Jazz Plays.
Camps End.
Alive Again.

This is life at the finish. 

*inspired by the works of John Gilroy and Dave Adams*

Tick Follow Tock Follow Tick

To those who rode with all their might,
Through winds that howled and fading light,
The road is hard, the journey vast,
Not every race is meant to last.

- John Barret
- Wayne Henderson
- Cliff Elwell
- Rory Anderson
- Duncan Crossley
- Chris McNaughton
- Rob Roy Cameron
- Chris Potter
- David Callol
- Kristian Robinson
- Rory Anderson
- Jason Fowler
- Jacob Chambers

To Those Who Scratched

The __BIG__ News from over night is that Rob Roy Camerons eltrics have given up on him and he has had to scratch. (A full Scratch list to come) It looks like he has bed down in the McDonalds in Swaffham for the last few hours.

Charles Stewart as pushed on through the sand and taken a commanding lead. He is now heading towards Southwold.

Thomas Becker has rallied, pushed through the night and is now in 2nd. Can he be challenge to Charles? Time will tell. With Thomas is Paul Roberstson, Chaun Brennan and Davide Zanardo. This group of 4 could do something special in the fresh light of day.

It looks like Lee Putnam, David Carrol, Chris Ramagila, Tijs van Beek, Kristian Robinson, and Jacob chambers all too refuge at the Premier Inn just outside of Kings Lynn. Or at least near it. 

While Marcus Wendt and Christian Bird opted for the Travel Lodge a little further into town.

Greg Nay and Andrew Martin and now on the move in a simlar area. There is now 10 of them all heading towards Hunstanton or getting ready too.

Tom Binney and Wayne Henderson are now heading through Castle Rising. Getting an early lead on the 10 behind them.

Both Alistair Lowe and Mark Burgess took a big detour off of Peddars Way and through Breat Bircham. Hopefully we will find out why soon.

Behind them on Peddars way is Edwin Barnes and Richard Wilson. 

Cliff Elwell and Nick Percival have chosen Swaffham McDonalds for breakfast early on. While Ian To and Dan Bannister met in there at 1am this morning. Both are nearing the end of Thetford and the sand.

Aurimas Mickeviciul, Oliver Glen, James Parkinson, Jamie Richardson-Paige have all kept ploughing on and are now in the middle of the Thetford loop.

Eva Grange has kept pushing and is now just onto the Thetford loop.

I wonder what people will be eating for breakfast today?


Whats Happened Over Night?

The first light breaks, a tender glow,
The world awakens, soft and slow.
Sky turns gold, horizon wide,
As miles stretch out, I swiftly ride.

Through forested paths spirits rise,
On Peddars Way the journey flies,
Ultra cycling, chasing skies.

Thetford whispers stories old,
Of Roman roads and days of gold.
Diss greets me with the morning air,
Fields of green and skies laid bare.

From wood to coast, a journey told,
Ultra cycling, brave and bold.
I chase the shore, to Southwold.

Chasing Skies

Midnight is coming and its been while since I told you what has happened. 

We've had Fosdyke. Ian To 'Absolutely Awful' and that is the best way to sum it up. All riders who attempted it are now through. 

Kings Lynn was the next target. The lights of Lynn draw a big crowd and the riders are heading hard towards it. 

Eva (The only female in the event) is smashing it. We saw here at Bourne and she was looking forward to the Pizza from the night before she had been carrying around. 

Finally The leaders are doing well. Charles is making a headway now having completed Peddars Way. Thetford Sand is on the horizon. We shall find out in the morning how well that goes down. 

So for tonight that is it. Lets see what the new light brings.

Midnight is here.

When cycling 425miles food is crucial. You can't rely on carrying enough and you can't rely on gels and carbohydrate drink. Your body will crave some kind of physical food. It doesn't have to be 3 Michelin Star quality but it can't be a gel. 

Luckily for our riders Bourne offers all the best in ultra-riding cuisine. We have; 
- Shell Garage. Speciality - Chicken and Bacon Sandwhiches with the finest of Lucozade to wash it down.
- Lidl. Speciality - A Willy Wonka selection of sweets. At 214km in, it truly is a world of pure imagination.
- Tesco Super Store. Speciality - Tesco Meal deal with a selction of F&F clothing. When you don't have too much to spend and its cold 'Every Little Helps'
- McDonalds. Speciality - Fats, Sugars, Carbs and Caffine. One could argue that all the Golden Arches offer little in taste, but who needs taste when you have everything the body craves.

So far I have seen Paul Roberston take up Maccy Ds offer of everything the body craves. While Davide Zanardo chose Tescos. I wonder what deals he got. Thomas Becker has chosen Shell. Has he gone for the premium fuel? Or is he a Diesel kinda guy. Dan Bannister seems to be going the same way. Will Thomas recommend the days specials?

Lets seem what happens with less than 3hrs of light left. 

Refueling - Whats your chosen food?

Tom Levy

Further East 2024 Tracking + Commentary: Further East takes riders deep into the disorientating flatlands of the East of England on a gravel epic. It may be fast and flat but there's no rest or respite; what doesn't go up, can't come down again.

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