Pedal for Scotland 2009

[goo_mason]

Well, I got my t-shirt & numbers today - so perhaps it's time to start thinking about the start time. I'm going to aim to get the bus at around 7am, which should get me in at 8.00 or shortly after. How about we aim to meet up between 8.30 - 8.45'ish with the aim of setting off around 9am ?

Same place as last time ? Magnatom will know the name place & will have to remind us all

 

[ACS]

GM

Im on the bus as well so if I aim for 7 am as well, jobs a good 'un

 

[marooncat]

I was sure someone asked this earlier in the thread but I can not find it now so here goes a repeat question.

I am aiming to take as little with me on the bike as I can, I really notice the difference when I am out at the weekend without my pannier so really do not want to take that. I have a saddle bag which has tools/couple of inner tubes in it and I can should be able to fit a snack bar or two in there. Is there anything else that I should take with me (obviously waterproof unless we get summer again, but if I am not wearing that I can attach that to either me or the bike.)

 

[goo_mason]

I was sure someone asked this earlier in the thread but I can not find it now so here goes a repeat question.

I am aiming to take as little with me on the bike as I can, I really notice the difference when I am out at the weekend without my pannier so really do not want to take that. I have a saddle bag which has tools/couple of inner tubes in it and I can should be able to fit a snack bar or two in there. Is there anything else that I should take with me (obviously waterproof unless we get summer again, but if I am not wearing that I can attach that to either me or the bike.)

So long as you have your repair kit and a waterproof, you'll be fine. There are plenty of free snacks to stock up on. You might also want to take some cash for the cakes that the local WI sell at the second stop, and maybe a camera to capture some shots of the day. Oh, and sun cream in case it's as nice as last year (I got sunburn!)

Last year I carried a small Deuter backpack, and might well do so again this year. It's a bit of a pain, but it takes care of the waterproof, camera, mobile & money.

(P.S Don't forget your autograph book in case you meet the famous Magnatom )

 

[magnatom]

Got my pack today as well. It was in Glasgow Green we met, by the big monument. I'll get a google map up, when I get a chance.

I took a rucksack last year. This year I will have a saddle bag and whatever I can carry in my jersey pockets (oh and 2 waterbottles....goo?!).

I find the more I cycle the less I carry.

Looking forward to this now!


(P.S. I'll have to remember to bring a pen for the autographs...)

 

[ACS]

I am drifting towards the dark side.

I bought a Carradice Barley which I have been know to throw in all kinds of miscellaneous 'stuff'


Normal essentials plus sunglasses and buff. A lot depends on the weather forcast and the wind direction.

 

[Mr Pig]

I got a fright tonight. On Saturday about eight or nine of us are going up to Calendar for an off road blast. I've not been out much for the past three weeks, other than cycling to work and the odd hour here and there. Tonight I went around the transmitters, a run I've done dozens of times, only about thirteen miles but really brutal hills. Man I was struggling! It's years since it's been that hard.

My legs were fine but I had no speed, really slow up the hills and my back was killing me! Bit worried about Saturday now and wondering if I'd make PFS! Three weeks, I'll need to hammer the bike every day and it should be ok I think. It's surprising how fast you get really crap when you don't keep working.

 

[goo_mason]

Got my pack today as well. It was in Glasgow Green we met, by the big monument. I'll get a google map up, when I get a chance.

I took a rucksack last year. This year I will have a saddle bag and whatever I can carry in my jersey pockets (oh and 2 waterbottles....goo?!).

I find the more I cycle the less I carry.

Looking forward to this now!


(P.S. I'll have to remember to bring a pen for the autographs...)

No camera this year ? Mind you, since we're STILL waiting to see last year's footage....

 

[ACS]

If Mags is bringing his camera I'll make sure I do my hair this time but I'm not shaving my legs for no one

 

[HJ]

No camera this year ? Mind you, since we're STILL waiting to see last year's footage....

Yes where is the vid from last year?? Why the censorship, did your wife see it Mags???

 

[Mr Pig]

I took a rucksack last year. This year I will have a saddle bag and whatever I can carry in my jersey pockets (oh and 2 waterbottles....goo?!)

I never take a rucksack, other than to work.

On the PFS there are so many stops you hardly need to carry anything. You certainly don't need two bottles as you can fill up at the stops. They all have bananas and chocolate biscuits too, then you get your pasta at Linlithgow, so you don't really need to carry any food. I took some in a carrier bag clipped to the bars though, then you can bin the bag when it's eaten.

 

[HJ]

Yes never carry a bottle, get Goo to carry it for you...

 

[goo_mason]

I never take a rucksack, other than to work.

On the PFS there are so many stops you hardly need to carry anything. You certainly don't need two bottles as you can fill up at the stops. They all have bananas and chocolate biscuits too, then you get your pasta at Linlithgow, so you don't really need to carry any food. I took some in a carrier bag clipped to the bars though, then you can bin the bag when it's eaten.

You're almost talking me into it - my first 'light' ride. If I can squeeze my mobile into my saddlebag, I might just manage it. The camera should hopefully fit into my back pocket and not fall out.... Rainwear might be another matter though.

 

[Mr Pig]

You're almost talking me into it - my first 'light' ride.

Well I've done it three times and never carried a bag or anything in my pockets, my Gortex top doesn't have any ;0) Wrap your phone in a poly bag in case it rains and stick it in your saddle bag. A little food in a poly bag tied around the bars. What else do you need?

Rainwear? Just get wet! We got soaked through two years ago, for the whole day, but when you're peddling you keep warm enough. And that was exceptional. Even if it does rain it's not likely to rain non stop all day! If you wear the right stuff you only need what you've got on.

 

[goo_mason]

Well I've done it three times and never carried a bag or anything in my pockets, my Gortex top doesn't have any ;0) Wrap your phone in a poly bag in case it rains and stick it in your saddle bag. A little food in a poly bag tied around the bars. What else do you need?

Rainwear? Just get wet! We got soaked through two years ago, for the whole day, but when you're peddling you keep warm enough. And that was exceptional. Even if it does rain it's not likely to rain non stop all day! If you wear the right stuff you only need what you've got on.

Suppose so. I never wear a rain jacket unless it's the depth of winter and sheeting. The rest of the year I just get wet; just wasn't sure how 50+ miles in the wet might be if it rained all day though; but since I sweat like a pig I doubt I'd notice !!