Irn-Bru? Scottish Blethering Thread

[Mo1959]

Dunning hill isnt that bad.....

It's actually a very pleasant climb, if there is such a thing No real steep ramps, just a steady reasonably gentle climb. If you leave Dunning up the Path of Condie road that has a shorter but much steeper climb. Afraid to say I haven't managed it without stopping yet.

 

[Louch]

I really can't decide which direction to go today

 

[Mo1959]

I really can't decide which direction to go today

Strong easterly wind so I would head out into it if you can and get a blow back.

 

[Louch]

It's actually a very pleasant climb, if these is such a thing No real steep ramps, just a steady reasonably gentle climb. If you leave Dunning up the Path of Condie road that has a shorter but much steeper climb. Afraid to say I haven't managed it without stopping yet.

if a miles machine like you cant, then I have no Chance

 

[edindave]

Strong easterly wind so I would head out into it if you can and get a blow back.

I did the opposite to stop myself being lazy on the way back

Headed west into the Bathgate Alps - Binny Hill, Beecraigs x 2, and Kingscavil. A bit of getting lost as well. The sun came out about 20k from home.

 

[MikeW-71]

Right now, I hurt. I can't make out specific places, I just hurt. 81 miles in the bag dealing with 30mph gusts.

Tough work getting to Newcastleton, then got whizzed over the top by the wind (20mins faster than my PB ). A good wind assist around to Eaglesfield and Annan, but I made a mistake with routing and sent myself down the worst road I have ever come across. The Aremberg cobbles must be a picnic compared to what I found today

Finally reached Annan, then followed 10 miles straight into the wind . I was caught up by a local rider and we had a chat for a bit which helped take my mind off it. The last 5 miles I had nothing left, it was just a case of limping home. I even had to stop less than a mile from home when I felt a bit dizzy. I probably needed to have eaten that last flapjack.

On the whole, I'm well pleased with that. I knew I should be able to do it, but that wind was something else!

Cycle on!
http://app.strava.com/activities/132675705

 

[Rasmus]

Nice ride, Mike. And a direct link to provide Kudos as well - how convenient

 

[MikeW-71]

Oops, dunno how I managed that

 

[tug benson]

Yip day off for me tomorrow, I was in some mess going up the Logie kirk this afternoon, i was then fighting the wind home from Dunblane again...My legs were screaming at me, not a good feeling

 

[tug benson]

Dunning hill isnt that bad.....

Oh aye you say that now..

 

[Telemark]

'worst road' - where is this, @MikeW-71 ? Well done on the ride, and flapjack to the rescue

T (who just cargo-biked today, big shop & final spud-transport to the allotment, combined with further cross training; I now have blisters on my hands )

 

[Louch]

wasnt that bad going up, kept my pace at a level I know i can maintain.

nice wee ride this afternoon with @Col5632 across the river to Dalmeny House and back . Makes 3 rides in the week with friends from on here

 

[Louch]

more to add! took 4th in a strava segment at mile 51. surprised maintained a 28mph average at that stage.

http://www.strava.com/activities/132752011/segments/3007338549

here is colin taking a photo

Dalmeny House

some sheep

 

[Louch]

thankfully he let me breathe in first!!

 

[Col5632]

Very enjoyable ride that was

http://app.strava.com/activities/132763691