Biking the John Muir Way

[donaldbmcintosh]

Thought I would share my blog of cycling the John Muir Way last weekend. For the first time, I took my two sons (11 and 13) on one of my biking adventures. We had some dodgy moments but battled through and finished the whole route. Highly recommend it for a family ride - great way to see the heart of Scotland.

https://www.donaldmcintosh.net/bike/johnmuirway

(If riding it solo, you could definitely do it all in day.... one for the future, maybe)

[Borderer]

Really enjoyed reading that thanks. I will have a go at that with my boy (13) sometime.
Your boys did really well. It's amazing how much more they can do than you (or they) realise.
If you are interested then have a look at this - its an account of my 1000 mile trip with my boy from a couple of years ago. Its a lot easier than they have done already!
http://www.weirdosonbikes.com/2018/03/13/veloodyssey/

[donaldbmcintosh]

Thanks Borderer, I enjoyed your blog too. That is a serious distance for a 13 year old. Like the wee trailer too.... A very good option.

I am amazed that they managed it. No plans for the next ride yet but you never know.

[Borderer]

The trailer is long gone in favour of bike packing luggage....
https://www.facebook.com/Weirdos-On-Bik ... 796016239/
Please post a write-up in here if you do more rides with your kids in Scotland - I would be interested to hear them.
There are some Scottish trips on our blog, but all in the Borders so far....
http://www.weirdosonbikes.com/

[RIP]

Hey B, thought we'd lost you there a for a moment, really good to have you back .

[Borderer]

Thanks C

[JoseMcTavish]

Really enjoyed both of those, thanks. Good job on the gentle coaching along too - has to be the hardest part! Gives me a lot to look forward to when my 5 year old gets a bit bigger - I'm keeping it short and fun at the moment:

http://highlanddrifter.com/kerrs-first-bikepack

[Borderer]

Nice write-up and photos Jose. You don't need to go far for an adventure. Tent marbles made me laugh. Tent dice works for us though
Did you fix the trailer later?

[JoseMcTavish]

Cheers, he's got a bit of a marble obsession at the moment, so they were coming regardless! Plus any interesting rocks he found on the way...

Trailer is fine and I've found a replacement tow skewer on SJS that looks like it will do the trick for our next trip. I loved seeing all your trips - very inspiring!

[Borderer]

Thanks. I am currently out of action (and climbing the walls) but hope to be back out there again soon.

[Charliecres]

Great blog and a great trip. Thanks OP