Irn-Bru? Scottish Blethering Thread

[Louch]

Last two days have been amazing weather, I have the sunburn to prove it. Weird to think last Sunday at 3 pistes we had snow, sleet and hailstones!

 

[snorri]

You will be aware of the Presumed Liability campaign currently running in Scotland which if adopted by Holyrood would offer greater protection for vulnerable road users(pedestrians and cyclists) bringing us into line with the vast majority of European countries.
There is much misunderstanding of the term Presumed Liability but here is an explanatory article in laymans language.

http://www.motoring.co.uk/car-news/...tion-mahatma-gandhi-or-jeremy-clarkson-_66570

 

[snorri]

Last two days have been amazing weather, I have the sunburn to prove it.

Aye, it's jist no natural min, it's going to take me a couple of months to get used to it.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Aye, it's jist no natural min, it's going to take me a couple of months to get used to it.

Don't fret: rain back by Saturday

 

[Louch]

That's fine as Saturday will be spent inside pubs for me

 

[Col5632]

What a day! Largs to Dumfries via Ayr, Maybole, Dalmellington, Carsphairn, Moniaive, and Dunscore. 104 miles in the sun. Now on the train heading home to recover from the never ending climbs. Never, ever, want to see a hill again or ride 100 miles, @Pat "5mph" !

Great ride I've yet to do anywhere near a ton this year

 

[Mo1959]

Great ride I've yet to do anywhere near a ton this year

Can't see me ever doing it. As much as I enjoy my cycling, I just don't fancy sitting on a bike for around 7 hours.

 

[GilesM]

Last two days have been amazing weather, I have the sunburn to prove it. Weird to think last Sunday at 3 pistes we had snow, sleet and hailstones!

Amazing change, Saturday the wind was so strong I could hardly stand up, last three days, dead calm and sunny, very pleasant little ride on my hardtail along the lanes and tracks of East Lothian last night.

 

[Brandane]

Can't see me ever doing it. As much as I enjoy my cycling, I just don't fancy sitting on a bike for around 7 hours.

YOU would do it in 5!

 

[Brandane]

Don't fret: rain back by Saturday

Looking good again for the end of next week though. Bring it on for the EdFOC night ride .

 

[Col5632]

Can't see me ever doing it. As much as I enjoy my cycling, I just don't fancy sitting on a bike for around 7 hours.

I've done it once but we did stop at mile 30 for food and again around mile 70 and of course it was with great company

 

[fimm]

Lots of space bicycles on the Airdrie to Bathgate line. Trust me, I use it to get to work.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Can't see me ever doing it. As much as I enjoy my cycling, I just don't fancy sitting on a bike for around 7 hours.

Only 7? You are very fast!
It takes me 12 hours, 13 with stops, and I'm not kidding!

 

[Louch]

Can't see me ever doing it. As much as I enjoy my cycling, I just don't fancy sitting on a bike for around 7 hours.

The tons not that bad an experience, I have done 4, with two of them being this year. One of them was my biggest ride at 125 miles solo. Few stops for comfort food helps. With mileage and time you spend on the bike you would smash it.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Anybody in Arran this weekend?
Our Fiona @flyingfifi on tour got knocked into a ditch by a timber lorry 2 days ago on her way to Lochgilpead. She is now in Arran (campsite at Lochranza) unable to complete her tour. Her confidence cycling on the roads has vanished, she can't cycle to the ferry in Brodrick.
She will be picked up by car in a few days, if you are planning to cycle there Fiona could do with an empathy hug.