Exploring (featuring Mad Doug Biker)

[Pat "5mph"]

Ok, last chapter - BTW, Shaun told us to split long posts - it's on the read before you post thingmy.

So, yuppie we are in Luss, finally!
Here's the proof:

We go for a spot of dinner , well deserved, I must add. Bikes are resting:

They are joined by a friend (don't know if you can make out the Cube), are having a chat.


The rider of the Cube goes in ecstasy at the sight of MDB's racy job, they spend the next half hour comparing specs. Time for another fag, me thinks.
By the by, I asked the guy how come he knew straight away the racer way Doug's, not mine? I'm a devil, I know
Very diplomatically, he says "it's because of the shoes".
Aye, right, not because I'm a middle aged short legged lady that couldn't possibly
It turned out the rider was travelling from Perth (up up up north) to Wales, had to get there by today, to win a bet. We told him to join CChat and tell us all about his trip.
We then started back to attack the most sloping hill. I was dreading this bit of the return trip, as I had noticed the descend, said to myself, will I make it back up?
Glad to report I made it ... barely
After leaving MDB with lots of thank you and some kisses I reached home with no mishaps.
That was just under 68 miles for me, my previous one trip milage was 20.
Have this feeling I'll not be able to walk tomorrow, or the day after for that matter!
Signage on the Glasgow- Loch Lomond way was excellent, only went the wrong way once, because the sign was slightly bent.
Cycling paths once you leave Glasgow don't have any broken glass, I noticed.
Once back in the big smoke, I instantly switched into commuting mode, growling at the first black taxi crossing my way. The joys of city life!
Thanks for reading, I will leave you with some random pictures of the trip. Goodnight all!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Goodnight, and thanks for that! Incidentally, the Nessie hat was watching the 'Lympic highlights on the telly earlier....

 

[MrJamie]

Love the story and photos, and the nessie hat!

I had to read the 68 miles bit twice to be sure, well done

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Yes well done Pat! I was only there for a short part of the trip in comparison!

 

[summerdays]

Lovely tale ... and impressive mileage! How big is the grey bike?

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Looks like you both had a good day out.

I'm impressed with that mileage Pat! Going from 20 miles to 68 is quite a step up (and about 15 miles further than I've ever gone in a day). Chapeau!!

 

[potsy]

Great story Pat, well done Boris

 

[fimm]

Wow, well done Pat! (you'll have to change your username to Pat "68 miles"). I bet you ached a bit after that (in a good way).

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Lovely tale ... and impressive mileage! How big is the grey bike?

You mean my Boris, Summerdays? He's 18 inch, I think. He's a big heavy boy, comfy though. Need to raise the stem a bit, this trip confirmed my feeling, as I was stretching a bit.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Wow, well done Pat! (you'll have to change your username to Pat "68 miles"). I bet you ached a bit after that (in a good way).

Strangely enough, it's now the day after, I'm ok, just the back of my upper legs are a bit stiff. No sore bum whatsoever, I was not even wearing padded shorts.
I think it's because of my job, keeps me fit: I've got to walk up and down the SECC, long hours on my feet, often with added heavy lifting.
I've always had active jobs, and of course I commute the 5 miles there and back by bike, every shift.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Wow, well done Pat! (you'll have to change your username to Pat "68 miles"). I bet you ached a bit after that (in a good way).

I called her Pat 6mph and was rather swiftly corrected!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Goodnight, and thanks for that! Incidentally, the Nessie hat was watching the 'Lympic highlights on the telly earlier....

It is now watching the equestrian, wondering when the open air swimming is coming on.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

That said, methinks I saw Pat RLJing at a bit of roadworks. There was no traffic coming the opposite way, but still, I waited like a good boy and then easily caught up with her again.

Not so clever, were you?

 

[Pat "5mph"]

That said, methinks I saw Pat RLJing at a bit of roadworks. There was no traffic coming the opposite way, but still, I waited like a good boy and then easily caught up with her again.

Not so clever, were you?

Just showing you the Glesga ways, I was

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Just showing you the Glesga ways, I was

Still wrong though, and besides, you didnae benefit from any of it!