I was watching her GCN+ film about training for the Trans Continental race. At one point she's explaining how being unhinged is ok. She turns to ride off and shouts "f**k hinged!"
It's the best quote I think I've ever heard. Really cut through to how I feel about life.

unhinged is ok

Well Doughnut, you are (and she would (*) be) right at home in This Place then .

(*) unless she.. hmm... Stu?

RIP wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 9:19 am Well Doughnut, you are (and she would (*) be) right at home in This Place then .

(*) unless she.. hmm... Stu?

Some people like to talk about doing things, others just get out and do them. I have a feeling she falls into the second category

rudedog wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 3:50 pm

RIP wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 9:19 am Well Doughnut, you are (and she would (*) be) right at home in This Place then .

(*) unless she.. hmm... Stu?

Some people like to talk about doing things, others just get out and do them. I have a feeling she falls into the second category

In my roundabout way I was wondering if she popped in Here at all .

Lee does have a login here but I guess she's pretty busy most of the time. I think she also did the first ever BB200?

The first time I met her was just after I'd finished the HT550 and she bought me a cup of tea at The Real Food Café

Can you link the film, I’ve not seen it?

Having worked with Lee I can confirm she is utterly nuts in the best possible way

I think she also did the first ever BB200?

Don't think so or at least I don't recall.

rudedog wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 3:50 pm

RIP wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 9:19 am Well Doughnut, you are (and she would (*) be) right at home in This Place then .

(*) unless she.. hmm... Stu?

Some people like to talk about doing things, others just get out and do them. I have a feeling she falls into the second category

She happily falls into both categories; she certainly gets out and does things but as a great ambassador for cycling and inclusivity she also 'talks' verbally, on social media, and in person at all sorts of meetings

Oh this is embarrassing. It was a film by Jenny Graham.
Still, both awesomely cool, inspirational people anyway.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:51 pm

I think she also did the first ever BB200?

Don't think so or at least I don't recall.

2nd one? I'm sure I've chatted to Alan G about it but at my age it could have been anyone and any event

Lee Craigie was already my hero after watching Divided last year.

rollindoughnut wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 6:19 pm Oh this is embarrassing. It was a film by Jenny Graham.
Still, both awesomely cool, inspirational people anyway.

To be fair both Lee and Jenny are vaguely exciting folk and so inspirational.

Lee rode the 2016 BB200.

sean_iow wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 6:22 pm

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:51 pm

I think she also did the first ever BB200?

Don't think so or at least I don't recall.

2nd one? I'm sure I've chatted to Alan G about it but at my age it could have been anyone and any event

She did the BB200 in 2016 - it was after the HT550 that she and Ian Fitz - then she came down to do the BB200 and was quite quick. She didn't like the gates though (qty of!).

She is a great person ( she puts a huge amount into cycling and bringing women (and others) into the sport/hobby/pastime - and I believe is (or was) a Scottish ambassador for cycling).

I enjoyed this Mountain podcast with Lee a few years back ..

http://mountainpodcast.com/episode/18-w ... #more-1066

Didn't she last log in to have a pop at people who were voicing their opinions on her and Rickie Cotter's Tour Divide performance in 2017.

Pirahna wrote: ↑Sun Dec 05, 2021 11:21 am Didn't she last log in to have a pop at people who were voicing their opinions on her and Rickie Cotter's Tour Divide performance in 2017.

I’ve not seen the films Divided and “that other one”, because I was out of loop a bit back then, so unaware of the context to this. Out of curiosity, I had a bit of a search and found this in the Tour Divide 2019 thread;

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Wed Jun 12, 2019 3:46 pm

And not aimed at you but did this topic come up when Lee Cragie rode and filmed with Ricky Cotter?

In all honesty James, I can't remember ... after I got called a tw@t on social media for allowing you lot to have an opinion, I kinda gave up caring.

I guess those that put themselves in the limelight (not meaning you, Stu…) have got to be prepared to take both praise and criticism.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:51 pm

I think she also did the first ever BB200?

Don't think so or at least I don't recall.

She did it in 2016.

That was the year I couldn't do it but lent a hand for a bit signing people out as they set off.

Another Lee podcast here, which I rather enjoyed:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CCRmmT6qgozRCdFpmqxXu

Joy through suffering. I reckon at least 50% of that is relevant to our interests here...

In the summer of 2019 I bumped into Lee, Jenny and James Robertson who were doing a match the miles ride while both up on Rannoch Moor. We cycled a couple of miles together before heading our various ways. Got a selfie somewhere. I have seen a couple of Jenny's films and enjoyed them, she is always so positive.

Dave Barter wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:22 pm Can you link the film, I’ve not seen it?

Anyone got a link, sounds interesting .

Blackhound wrote: ↑Tue Dec 07, 2021 6:08 pm In the summer of 2019 I bumped into Lee, Jenny and James Robertson who were doing a match the miles ride while both up on Rannoch Moor. We cycled a couple of miles together before heading our various ways. Got a selfie somewhere. I have seen a couple of Jenny's films and enjoyed them, she is always so positive.

She once applied for a job beside me in Inverness. I was horrified. Can you imagine working with someone that insufferably cheerful every day?

ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Tue Dec 07, 2021 7:19 pm

Blackhound wrote: ↑Tue Dec 07, 2021 6:08 pm In the summer of 2019 I bumped into Lee, Jenny and James Robertson who were doing a match the miles ride while both up on Rannoch Moor. We cycled a couple of miles together before heading our various ways. Got a selfie somewhere. I have seen a couple of Jenny's films and enjoyed them, she is always so positive.

She once applied for a job beside me in Inverness. I was horrified. Can you imagine working with someone that insufferably cheerful every day?

I'm sure she'd manage, Colin