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Hi....

Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 9:43 pm
by feepole
Just saying hello.

I'm a hill walker and backpacker who's gradually finding the bike is more than just a means of getting into the hills. Over the years I've gradually been won over by benefits of lightweight(ish) walking and camping. Realised I need to take this a step further if I'm to combine the bike and feet more meaningfully.

My bike is just an old rockhopper, with one or two upgrades. Tempted to move up a rung or two, but to be honest there's a limit to how much bike I want to occasionally leave hidden in a peat bog for several days at a time (on second thoughts, maybe that's where I'll find my free upgrade! :lol: ). Think I'll work on technique first, then look at spending some proper cash.

Here to learn, and already read some really interesting threads.

Oh, and I live in Orkney, so tend to just manage a couple multi day trips away each year. At these times I can mostly be found roaming Sutherland. There's nowhere quite like it!

Re: Hi....

Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 9:54 pm
by benp1
Welcome aboard mate


I bet you have some amazing outdoorsy land on your doorstep!

Re: Hi....

Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 10:06 pm
by feepole
Cheers benp1

It's fabulous here (especially on a night with such an incredible sunset as we've just been watching tonight!), though it's mainly a bit on the agricultural side for the 'wilderness' experience :???:

Re: Hi....

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 12:17 pm
by ootini
Hello, welcome to the forum!

Re: Hi....

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 1:29 pm
by feepole
Thanks ootini!