Irn-Bru? Scottish Blethering Thread

[Telemark]

It's a bit breezy today ... went out early to do some shopping, and had to hold on to the handlebars quite tightly a couple of times in crosswinds , and that was before it picked up some more. Curtains of showers now starting to blow past the window ... might spend the afternoon doing some indoors stuff, bike needs a good clean , and there is domestic goddess stuff to do (NOT a la Nigella )

I wonder how @Col5632 is getting on with his Saturday bimble?

T

 

[mr messy]

I'm still swithering whether to go out or not......don't know if that gives an idea what weather like in the west

 

[Telemark]

I'm still swithering whether to go out or not......don't know if that gives an idea what whether like in the west

Rain radar seems to suggest it's a bit Wild West in the west ...

 

[Rasmus]

Strong winds, and lashing rain all day - it is not pleasant. Hoping for a good spell tomorrow morning to allow for a ride.

 

[Scoosh]

Cyclists should appreciate the values of the choccy bars whose slogan was something like:
"... milk to build you up and chocolate to keep yo

I'm still swithering whether to go out or not......don't know if that gives an idea what whether like in the west

Just go out, point yourself west [with thanks to @Telemark ] eastwards ... then get the train back from St Andrews/Montrose/Aberdeen - all without having turned a pedal by yourself ! [ just like him ->]

 

[Telemark]

... depends whether your bike has backwards gears
You might see better what you are being blown into if you face east

For the record, I have been out on my tank , despite our combined weight it was a bit hairy at times .
Tomorrow is another day, just now it's time to eat some cake

T

 

[Scoosh]

Someone mention CAKE ???

 

[Telemark]

Someone mention CAKE ???

If you arrive by bike , you are very welcome to share some of our cake. Cross winds for heading south might not be entirely helpful.
Have you fixed the mudguard on your low-centre-of-gravity bike yet?

T

 

[Scoosh]

Have you fixed the mudguard on your low-centre-of-gravity bike yet?

T

errr ... errrm ...

no

 

[Telemark]

errr ... errrm ...

no

... better get on with it then ... that's what wet & windy Saturday afternoons are there for.
I've just finished cleaning the Trek, it's probably a few 100g lighter with all the crud that's come off, after only a week's commuting !
I can also see the rims again properly and spokes, no cracks or looseness. Feeling very virtuous and definitely deserving some cake.

T

 

[mr messy]

All this talk of cleaning......well i've just polished off an apple pie

 

[Col5632]

Never got out on the bike today, didnt sleep till 4am last night and with the wild weather we were having decided against it, got my hair cut and some xmas shopping instead, tomorrows task is to get the hybrid ready for monday

 

[GlasgowFinn]

Iv signed up for the medium. Maybe add in the future rides to see who else is in?

I've just joined you.

 

[tug benson]

I was drunk yesterday, headed up logie kirk today to clear the drink out my system..that was a struggle..

 

[tug benson]

Only need another 45 mile to get me over the 7000 miles for the end of year, i should get it during this week if the weather is kind to us...pretty pleased with that total, i`ve done not to bad..