Scotland : The Highlands CC Ecosse Lochs and Glens Tour #CONFIRMED#

[Pat "5mph"]

We are at 89?

 

[Fubar]

###UPDATE TO THE UPDATE###

Here is the updated list, with a reminder for those lurking of the closing date this Monday for Expressions of Interest:

DEFINITE INTEREST CAMP
@Fubar (Timekeeping, Accommodation, Logistics)
Junior Fubar (Art)
@Edwardoka (Navigation, Morale , ok just Navigation)
@Harry_Palmer79 (Culture)
@mcshroom (Stone Bridges, Welfare)
@Pat "5mph" (Entertainment, Food (daytime and evening), Shopping, Animals, Disputes, Health, Cleanliness)
@DougieAB (Discipline)
@Somebuddy (Travelling across America Anecdotes - should come in handy in Scotland!)
@flyingfifi (keeping Pat in check)
@KatyO (helping flyingfifi keep Pat in check!)
@mikeee (the Joy of Fixed)

POSSIBLE INTEREST CAMP
@edindave
@heather68
@Telemark
@MikeW-71
@Brandane
@Scoosh

Phase 1 - Expressions of Interest - Closing Date: Monday 23 February - once we hit Monday I'll move onto Phase 2 - Outline Business Plan.

Can everyone listed above please keep a watch on this thread as realistically once the closing date is past I'll be looking to confirm final numbers quite quickly (so check your leave, etc) for accommodation bookings - there are not a lot of accommodation options for the first night in particular.

Cheers, Mark

 

[Fubar]

There's a deadline ???

Errr ... (takes deep breath

Hi all yes its true I do fly along roads in fast speed

Welcome aboard!

 

[flyingfifi]

I like it keeping pat in check its true

 

[mikeee]

Good evening,
Have read with interest and would very much love to be considered for the tour.
A couple of minor points.......
Haven't ridden any CC Ecosse rides before.
I live in Yorkshire.
I only have one bike, it's fixed gear.
Some positives.......
Have ridden my fixed gear on some fairly long hilly rides.
Rode from Inverness to Aberdeen some years ago (On a geared bike)
Love the Scottish scenery.
Would be nice to meet other cc's

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Haven't ridden any CC Ecosse rides before.

Welcome!

I live in Yorkshire.

Welcome!

I only have one bike, it's fixed gear.

Ermm... somebody able to assist will come along shortly!

 

[mcshroom]

I'd be tempted to put a freewheel on for some of the downhills, but as long as you gear it right no problem with fixed. There's some hills, but nothing ridiculous IIRC

Oh and I'm another southern interloper, and haven't made it up to a proper CC Ecosse ride for a few years

 

[Fubar]

Good evening,
Have read with interest and would very much love to be considered for the tour.
A couple of minor points.......
Haven't ridden any CC Ecosse rides before.
I live in Yorkshire.
I only have one bike, it's fixed gear.
Some positives.......
Have ridden my fixed gear on some fairly long hilly rides.
Rode from Inverness to Aberdeen some years ago (On a geared bike)
Love the Scottish scenery.
Would be nice to meet other cc's

Hi @mikeee

I would say if YOU feel confident you could do this ride (based on the ride profile) on a fixie that's down to you - @Edwardoka has done the ride so may be able to give you a bit more detail as to how wise or otherwise this may be! I wouldn't want to do it on a fixed but I've no idea what your abilities are - however there WILL be a range of abilities on this ride.

Living in Yorkshire isn't a problem if you're confident you can get to Scotland! The first day is a bit loose anyway and there will be a West coast and an East Coast contingent - @mscshroom and @MikeW-71 are both from south of the border too, so will be figuring their way north.

Finally with the numbers it looks like it will need to be youth hostels (if I can get them booked) which can be a bit... rustic.

If that doesn't put you off then your in! Any questions just ask. All the best, Mark

 

[mr messy]

Good evening,
Have read with interest and would very much love to be considered for the tour.
A couple of minor points.......
Haven't ridden any CC Ecosse rides before.
I live in Yorkshire.
I only have one bike, it's fixed gear.
Some positives.......
Have ridden my fixed gear on some fairly long hilly rides.
Rode from Inverness to Aberdeen some years ago (On a geared bike)
Love the Scottish scenery.
Would be nice to meet other cc's

You will not be aware of the cc ecosse mantra then...
Mostly flat, some bumps...

 

[Pat "5mph"]

You will not be aware of the cc ecosse mantra then...
Mostly flat, some bumps...

You coming then?

 

[mr messy]

You coming then?

Would love to commit but still not on bike...

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Would love to commit but still not on bike...

Won't you be ok by August?

 

[mikeee]

Hi Mark and the rest of the gang,
Many thanks for your kind replies and welcome messages.
Would love to join you all on this ride.
Fixed, feel happy enough to commit.
Travel to Scotland, not an issue, although I won't be riding up!
Youth Hostels, more than happy, have stayed in a fair few over the years.

 

[Fubar]

Hi Mark and the rest of the gang,
Many thanks for your kind replies and welcome messages.
Would love to join you all on this ride.
Fixed, feel happy enough to commit.
Travel to Scotland, not an issue, although I won't be riding up!
Youth Hostels, more than happy, have stayed in a fair few over the years.

Welcome Aboard! I've added you to the list, keep watch on the thread.

 

[mr messy]

Won't you be ok by August?

Dunno, waiting on next hospital appointment...last time docs talking nerve damage.