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by Blair512
Sat Oct 13, 2018 10:29 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Tarf Hotel
Replies: 11
Views: 3443

Re: Tarf Hotel

Thanks chaps, may very well give it a bash! I'm in :-bd Always fancied this My thought was to keep on climbing up the double track right up to the top of Braigh coire na conlaich and drop down from there. Happy for you to tag along if you want Phil, I'm planning a Friday lunchtime departure from Bla...
by Blair512
Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:34 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Tarf Hotel
Replies: 11
Views: 3443

Tarf Hotel

I've a few days holiday to use up before the end of the year so I've managed to bag myself a couple of long weekends next month. How easy is it to get to the Tarf Hotel from Blairathol? It looks like a fairly easy track up Glen Tilt and then not so good for the last couple of miles. Basically is it ...
by Blair512
Fri Oct 12, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 Anti-Freeze
Replies: 2
Views: 995

Re: BB200 Anti-Freeze

Get yourself a bottle of Money's Shoulder, it should keep the frost at bay!
by Blair512
Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:36 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD - Jones Loops
Replies: 3
Views: 1381

Re: WTD - Jones Loops

In Reverse wrote:I will have in about a week if you can wait.
PM inbound
by Blair512
Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD - Jones Loops
Replies: 3
Views: 1381

WTD - Jones Loops

Curious about Jones loops, anyone got some 710mm sg sitting doing nowt? Probably a long shot but worth a try before I splash out on a new pair
by Blair512
Wed Oct 10, 2018 7:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1906335

Re: The post man's been ...

A mudhugger for the Ramin, hopefully it keeps me a bit less manky in the winter slop!
by Blair512
Tue Oct 09, 2018 6:26 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1906335

Re: The post man's been ...

middleagedmadness wrote:
as you can tell the workshop was really busy today ,just the way the last shift of the week is supposed to be :-bd[/quote]

Last shift of the week and it's only Monday, I need a job like yours!
by Blair512
Mon Oct 08, 2018 11:40 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bikes leaning against random stuff thread.
Replies: 83
Views: 18000

Re: Bikes leaning against random stuff thread.

No need to lean in tussocky bog!

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by Blair512
Sun Oct 07, 2018 2:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 2nd city divide
Replies: 15
Views: 3789

Re: 2nd city divide

Like the concept of that, I'll keep an eye out for next year's edition
by Blair512
Thu Oct 04, 2018 6:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bikes leaning against random stuff thread.
Replies: 83
Views: 18000

Re: Bikes leaning against random stuff thread.

More balancing than leaning!

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by Blair512
Thu Oct 04, 2018 6:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 39
Views: 6458

Re: Newbie

There's a regular flow of traditional tourers going along the south side of Loch Tay when we are up there, never see many bikepackers though. I have seen a couple of groups with soft luggage cycling up Glen Ogle which confuses me as there's an vaguely exciting cycle path on the other side of the Glen!
by Blair512
Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: LNT campaign, 'tis coming.
Replies: 34
Views: 6480

Re: LNT campaign, 'tis coming.

Fantastic idea :-bd Perhaps a leave no trace patch is in order? It would allow individuals to publicly show the follow the principles of LNT and perhaps encourage some discussion with others who see it as well as raising some funds to go towards further development and advertising? It would also go ...
by Blair512
Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Neoprene Gloves
Replies: 18
Views: 3250

Re: Neoprene Gloves

Grabbed myself a pair of the Aldi specials whilst in getting a couple of the moon style lights. They seem to be well fitting and of reasonable quality, I'll see how I get on with them. Hopefully they see me through to pogie season :-bd
by Blair512
Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Exposure Lights
Replies: 14
Views: 2423

Re: Exposure Lights

https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/107462/products/exposure-maxx-d-mk9-35mm-front-light.aspx Not quite as spendy and has the updated button rather than the daft touch area like mine did so only missing out on a bit of power (not needed) and the pointless link to your smart phone To late, someone got...
by Blair512
Wed Sep 26, 2018 9:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Exposure Lights
Replies: 14
Views: 2423

Re: Exposure Lights

I'm in the market for a new front light since my Hope R4 has shat the bed for the forth time now, it's great they keep fixing it but it really shouldn't need fixed! Are there any decent alternatives to Exposure? I'd like something cable free, thinking of the Toro at the minute as the MaxxD is way to...
by Blair512
Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Jersey / gilet orders open
Replies: 69
Views: 18643

Re: Jersey / gilet orders open

That's mine ordered, thought I'd treat myself to my name on it this time, hope I spelled it right!
by Blair512
Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:51 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Beerpacking the Veneto Gravel route
Replies: 17
Views: 4268

Re: Beerpacking the Veneto Gravel route

Beer packing, that's something I can get onboard with! Perhaps one should bring a packraft for easy navigation of Venice's canals though?
by Blair512
Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Scottish Winter Bivvy.
Replies: 103
Views: 18324

Re: Scottish Winter Bivvy.

How about something like this? https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=ryreagmtmbcunqje Park at Dalwhinnie, potential resupply (read pints) in Newtonmore or Kingussie, overnight stop at Phil's suggested bothy (if I've placed it correctly?) and then a shorter route back to the vans in the morning. Also ...
by Blair512
Fri Sep 14, 2018 3:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Good Luck Dave
Replies: 60
Views: 9541

Re: Good Luck Dave

I've been working with Outward Bound this week and this morning's ops meeting started with a storm warning for Tuesday, good luck out there!
by Blair512
Fri Sep 14, 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1906335

Re: The post man's been ...

Dave Barter wrote:Loads of stuff this week:-

-an Alpkit dry bag
-tick tweezers
-Sealskiz socks
-a new camera (TG5) as I busticated my old compact
-some botty butter
Sounds like the makings of an adventure!
by Blair512
Fri Sep 14, 2018 3:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 483111

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Just finished a week long course at Outward Bound loch Eil, currently sitting having a few beers in Ft William awaiting the train home, looking forward to a quiet weekend with the family
by Blair512
Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:45 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Jersey / gilet orders open
Replies: 69
Views: 18643

Re: Jersey / gilet orders open

Going off grid for a few days, will get my order in on Friday night
by Blair512
Fri Sep 07, 2018 1:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1906335

Re: The post man's been ...

And delivered a Wolftooth Goat Link to get my cheap 11-42 cassette working smoothly, tried it without but it was a bit to clunky for my liking!

ImageIMG_20180906_181455 by Blair Caldwell, on Flickr
by Blair512
Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:12 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 483111

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Off up to Mallaig on the train tomorrow morning for a weekend cycling back to Ft William via a bothy or 2. Doing an OBT course organised through my work next week so it's like an extra weeks holiday for free, just have to survive today! :-bd
by Blair512
Tue Sep 04, 2018 11:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4899
Views: 1191252

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Shimano M6000 11-42 10 speed cassette £20.46 https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/shimano-deore-m6000-cassette-10-speed/?country_code=GB&currency=GBP&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiJncBRC1ARIsAOvG-a6IZwCp8doVZHvz-Oq1OdhBZ4MkP0asCr5UvjNf_YkuF-PUsHxabJcaAreqEALw_wcB#pid=42247&utm_medium=cpc-in-market I also pi...