htrider wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:13 pm Ffs another fanny cycling the nc500. Just don't. Really trust me on this

I can't trust you. It's a forum. Please explain?
Seen lots of roadside signs n t-shirts. Great for boosting your carbon footprint. But on a PF?

Some tough hills up from Applecross to Loch Torridon. And today a bloke rode past on a penny farthing with a pith helmet.

Joff I presume?

Hundreds of folk cycle the A82 every year. I'm not aware of collisions involving cyclists. I don't know where you get your information from 'cos I've hit loads :oops: I could try waving a tenner at any van that passes, then a twenty.... I can ride back but I want to chill on this trip with some swi...

Oregon reviews on Amazon uk. Really bad.

Just checked the map - they cost 15/- net, and still do and it actually says - printed on cloth!

I had a few problems with my Edge a few years ago. Did a search and was advised to delete the memory each time it played up. Every time I have a glitch - delete memory - glitch gone. But that is on my unit. For the last couple of years I have been going into the charity shops and buying vintage maps...

Does anyone know of a good way to return from Inverness after doing the GGW? Bus that takes bikes? Cheap taxi with bike? The road is too dangerous to cycle. Is there a south of the lochs off road route? I've hiked and canoed it. Time to ride it. Just the return trip needs sorting. A few wild swims a...

I use them if my feet will get wet and stay wet. They reduce the flow of water splashing through my shoes. Rainy rides and canoe touring. I think of them as comfortable neoprene booties/socks like a diving wetsuit. When wet, the trapped water warms up. With this in mind, they work for me. But I have...

My Sealskinz socks are about 20 years old. Are newer versions better?
For me, they are just soggy socks but add warmth as long as I keep moving.

My local area.

What tripod and bt remote do you use for the phone?

Wipe the marks off your bumper just in case the police come round.

Thanks Ripio.

Gometra for a night looks interesting.

There are some bigger wheeled folders. See Alee's website Cycling About. He has used a few and done some touring.

Thanks. I will check on the map.
I've spent a few nights there. The north side would be a hard on a bike. Muddy trail between tight boulders. South side would be better.

What is the Loch Avon idea? (Below Cairngorm?)
I usually hike there for a night and fly fish. Thought it would be too boggy for a bike. Will be going in a week or two.

I am thinking about doing a trip on Mull. In Scotland now. Lochaline ferry over. I defo want to camp at the waterfalls -Eas Fors? I passed them a few years ago on a road ride. Looking at Maps.me and my 1971 Bartholomew map, I cannot see any decent non-road trails. Anyone got any ideas? Also any tips...

Chanctonbury fort/ring has great views but gets very windy. The above photo was in the the forest further down hill on the north side.

I am heading up north (Lakes/Scotland) for a few weeks holiday with the bike and canoe. :grin: Some of the items are still for sale but I won't have access to them until I get back. :sad: I'll be taking the North Face tent and MSR pots, so these can still be sold/posted while I am away. :grin: Cheers.

Alpinum wrote: ↑Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:55 pm

summittoppler wrote: ↑Mon Aug 12, 2019 9:02 pm From when? This week, this year?

From when we started discussing it - just as a suggestion.
That would be last week some time.

Clever! That nicely excludes my previous application.

ABC, for those with hairs on their chest experience, stands for Annapurna Base Camp.

In winter I use thermal undies. Good for going out for a piddle.
Other times a silk liner and running shorts. I am always conscious of being disturbed during the night, so always like something on.

I try to do the South Downs Way when there is a westerly storm blowing, but this weekend, hurricane hardtail came in which got a bit ott. 1st day was great, had a swim in the River Arun, in the rain. 2nd fastest tidal river in the UK = a good workout. 2nd day, today, I sat around/ hammocked for the ...

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