Actually looking at that I remember I've done that descent before - it was a boggy mess but remember thinking this would ace when dry!

Thanks for that - was just trying to work out best way to leave the Pentlands so this may sway things...

Ok think I'm leaning towards the second leg as mentioned by Ray - but will put both options to my buddy and he can cast the deciding vote... One other thing is what is the best(by best I mean easiest) method of editing an existing GPX track? I don't think I can face creating whichever option we go f...

Got a wee all day/overnight biking window this Friday into Saturday morning...and to maximise the riding thought I'd stay local. There's no way I'd be able to fly around the entire length of the Capital Trail Route in the time I have so thinking of (sort of) cutting it half. So if it were you, would...

Any chance you can mail me the GPX for your aviemore-Inverness route please Colin? Might I ask for a copy of this as well? Need to start planning and actually carrying out rides again! Thanks There's a download link in the post above yours. Oh aye! And I'm expecting to navigate my way around semi-w...

Taylor wrote:Any chance you can mail me the GPX for your aviemore-Inverness route please Colin?

Might I ask for a copy of this as well? Need to start planning and actually carrying out rides again! Thanks

Saw this, too small for me but a bargain for someone...http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pin ... --ec118562

An accidental eBay win of a 29+ wheel. Dunno why I bought it as I don't really need a spare but hey...

I'd be interested in the sweet roll and pocket thingy if you do split?

Giving a lift on the bars was an E.T or a wee man, on the back it was a backie or a seater...

I've got the Nano 40c's too on my Vaya, though I've nothing to compare to in terms of other gravel tyres I think they're the business.

Thanks - ThoUght it would do the job...Oh and I never leave Tarmac without gears. Loads of them!

Thinking of doing the Capital Trail route - half of it anyway( either getting first train down and riding home from Tweedbank or riding down and getting train back up) - I know I should be doing the full shebang but time away from family duties is limited at the minute... Anyone done the route care ...

I decided to pass on this and PMed Shuhockey to let him know(I think I did anyway)

PMed you...

After a single rim (or wheel) I can use to build up an off road Dynamo set up....anyone got any sitting around?

Well I have a krampus ops weighing in(unladen) at a smidge under 25lb with big tyres on, (tubeless) running 1x11 cos that's what I had left when I sold the previous frame, and no bother with saddle bags. A great bike. My do it all? I thought it was then I accidentally bought a Salsa vaya second hand...

Can't help - only have a 20l - but you can sign up for stock alert emails and you'll find out as soon as they
Become available...good luck

Awww man I came on here last night about 2 minutes after Stu had bagsied them, cursed my luck/timing without a second dibs and left. Could've nabbed them after all! Ah well....

Nice write up, what tent did you use? Not tempted down the bivi bag route? I do have a bivi (only used for summer sleeping next to the van) but the forecast was for rain so thought I'd be better served under the Alpkit delta....a much maligned tent but using the outer only was faultless....light, w...

if you don't get the amount of liquid right in the wee sachets of porridge oats Saves carrying water I suppose. Yeah, reading that back it sounds odd...I just mean either water or milk Is that Harlaw? I can't believe I've stumped the guru! Close enough Colin - Clubbiedean. A wee easy spin to break ...

So,as touched upon in the main sections had planned my first overnight trip, nothing major just a wee test of my kit and myself! http://i.imgur.com/BKwGpsil.jpg Got the bike all loaded and ready the other day, intending to head out Tuesday or Wednesday night and despite both being beautiful days, th...

Well it went ahead, and despite a less than promising forecast, it turned out a beautiful evening...I'll do a wee ride report in the other section...

A B&M light for the dynamo that's going on the commuter. First step to getting an off road dynamo set up on the real bike...

Oh it's not going stop play but was kknd of looking forward to a pleasant warm summers evening. Instead of another test of endurance...