http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: The North Coast 500 en Tue, 26 May 2026 05:03:43 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=9#post-379763 Sun, 25 May 2025 11:02:31 +0000 chdot 379763@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://scotlandstartshere.com/swc300/" rel="nofollow">https://scotlandstartshere.com/swc300/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=9#post-378646 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:15:21 +0000 chdot 378646@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/campervans-would-be-banned-from-staying-in-highland-car-parks-on-north-coast-500-under-vote-4990742" rel="nofollow">https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/campervans-would-be-banned-from-staying-in-highland-car-parks-on-north-coast-500-under-vote-4990742</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=9#post-378165 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:27:37 +0000 gembo 378165@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Polis rescue family trapped in snow. DAD IN T SHIRT AND SHORT, KIDS IN PJS </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=9#post-378161 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:57:17 +0000 LaidBack 378161@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.thenational.scot/news/24839127.scotlands-nc500-named-best-mood-boosting-road-trip-uk/" rel="nofollow">https://www.thenational.scot/news/24839127.scotlands-nc500-named-best-mood-boosting-road-trip-uk/</a></p> <p><blockquote>A POPULAR Scottish route has been named the best mood-boosting road trip in the whole of the UK.</p> <p>The NC500 in northern Scotland bested routes across the British Isles, including Land of the Lakes in the Lake District and The Dragon’s Spine in Wales.</p> <p>Introducing its ranking, well-known motoring firm Cinch pointed out that 97% of adventurers claim a planned getaway boosts their energy and spirits.</blockquote></p> <p>Aye. Nothing like a wee drive roond the Hielans to cheer you up! Grrr </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-378157 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:06:56 +0000 chdot 378157@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Residents living on the North Coast 500 have highlighted concerns over “winter wonderland” promotion in an open letter to the company promoting the route. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.scotsman.com/hays-way/fresh-pushback-over-nc500-route-with-winter-wonderland-promotion-4934137" rel="nofollow">https://www.scotsman.com/hays-way/fresh-pushback-over-nc500-route-with-winter-wonderland-promotion-4934137</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-378089 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:24:28 +0000 chdot 378089@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>But for many of those same business owners, the people who work or own the cafes, shops and restaurants along its route through the far north, it is also a menace, which attracts inconsiderate fly-by visitors with little regard for the communities they pass through. </p> <p>Aside from being both a success story for Scottish business and a cautionary tale about tourism and hype, the NC500 is also straightforwardly its own corporate entity – which just so happens to be owned by the richest man in Scotland. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://archive.ph/iP5Xj" rel="nofollow">https://archive.ph/iP5Xj</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-376796 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:57:43 +0000 chdot 376796@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20241003145315/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24626150.north-coast-500-architect-slams-damaging-snp-tourist-tax/" rel="nofollow">https://web.archive.org/web/20241003145315/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24626150.north-coast-500-architect-slams-damaging-snp-tourist-tax/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-376737 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:22:32 +0000 chdot 376737@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/north-coast-500-billionaire-anders-holch-povlsen-over-tourism-4797158" rel="nofollow">https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/north-coast-500-billionaire-anders-holch-povlsen-over-tourism-4797158</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-369379 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:46:07 +0000 gembo 369379@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This might be the longest article ever to appear in the Herald of Glasgow.</p> <p>The Corstorphine angle grinder</p> <p>The boys in the hearse at The Friendly Football in Gateshead</p> <p>Lot of Indapendant Intavenshan if you know your LKJ</p> <p>But from directions I don’t like. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-369378 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:40:32 +0000 chdot 369378@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>"It's simple things like bursting a tyre. It seems that cars don't come with wheels and if they do [the drivers] don't know how to fit them."</p> <p>He hopes Highland Council will push ahead with plans for a visitor tax to fund improvements to the roads.</p> <p>"That's certainly the hope that it will be used and won't go into a central pot to be used in Edinburgh."</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23671516.nc500-complaints-driving-highlanders-vigilante-action/" rel="nofollow">https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23671516.nc500-complaints-driving-highlanders-vigilante-action/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-368201 Sun, 21 May 2023 13:32:44 +0000 chdot 368201@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>In 2017, writer and broadcaster Cameron McNeish questioned the promotion of the route, given that the Scottish Government had adopted strong positions on climate change and renewable energy. </p> <p>In more recent years, there have been increasing concerns about the environmental impact of high-volume traffic, drivers speeding or convoys of campervans moving too slowly as well as damaged roads, dirty camping and strained infrastructure. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://archive.is/AtNMh" rel="nofollow">https://archive.is/AtNMh</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-367944 Sat, 06 May 2023 23:01:34 +0000 chdot 367944@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Despite welcoming the increase in visitors undertaking the route, Police Scotland said it is "saddened" to see an increase in complaints of poor driving and speeding along the route. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://archive.is/OVVWZ" rel="nofollow">https://archive.is/OVVWZ</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-367724 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:12:13 +0000 chdot 367724@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Restaurant buys motel to tackle NC500 housing crisis </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://archive.is/HBA45" rel="nofollow">https://archive.is/HBA45</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-367596 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:25:26 +0000 chdot 367596@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Drivers detected speeding at almost 100mph on NC500 </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cleqe1548z6o" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cleqe1548z6o</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-366977 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:47:45 +0000 chdot 366977@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/nc500-restaurant-admits-it-got-it-wrong-over-ps25-fish-supper-4050720" rel="nofollow">https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/nc500-restaurant-admits-it-got-it-wrong-over-ps25-fish-supper-4050720</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-366902 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:23:40 +0000 neddie 366902@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I suspect that any self-respecting cycle tourers fled from the NC500 a long time ago due to the unpleasantness and danger created by said Winnebagos and their occupants.</p> <p>Cycle tourers are now off to find the "new good thing" (if anywhere still exists that isn't overrun by plagues of motors?) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-366901 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:19:12 +0000 Arellcat 366901@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I guess the hotel's new owners aren't aiming at the "lowly bicycle tourer with long socks and ancient panniers" demographic and rather those in the "three axle Winnebago* and accessory NC500 supercar" bracket.</p> <p>* I jest, of course. Winnebago doesn't make a three-axle RV. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-366900 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:02:57 +0000 neddie 366900@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ah yes, consumer culture...</p> <p>You create paid-for "experiences" out of "a good thing" that used to be free and available to all. Then the place is overrun by the Instagram-generation trying to get their quick-hit and the companies involved get complacent and lazy. Then "good thing" is ruined... Those in the know go off and find "new good thing"... Rinse and repeat </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-366897 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:13:44 +0000 chdot 366897@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>A word of warning to visitors to the Highlands. Kylesku Hotel used to have a reputation for good seafood and welcome. Sadly has been bought out by a company trying to franchise the NC500 and now charging extortionate prices for mediocre food. Please don't be ripped off like this. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/ullapoolcraic/status/1631050352601464833" rel="nofollow">https://mobile.twitter.com/ullapoolcraic/status/1631050352601464833</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-366020 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:30:11 +0000 chdot 366020@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://myloveforscotland.wordpress.com/2016/12/21/this-one-time-doing-the-north-coast-500-nc500/" rel="nofollow">https://myloveforscotland.wordpress.com/2016/12/21/this-one-time-doing-the-north-coast-500-nc500/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-363810 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:52:50 +0000 Rosie 363810@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>MARK BEAUMONT BREAKS RECORD TIME FOR FASTEST RIDE ROUND NC500</p> <p>Cyclist Mark Beaumont has broken the record for the fastest ride around the North Coast 500 route.</p> <p>The Scottish long-distance rider set off from Inverness Castle at 8am on Saturday, September 24, crossing the finish line shortly after 12.30pm the following day setting a new record of 28 hours 35 minutes.</p> <p>The record attempt was filmed by the Global Cycling Network for a GCN+ documentary, which is set to be released by the end of the year.</p> <p>Beaumont’s time beat the previous record which was set by Robbie Mitchell last year by around half an hour, and is subject to verification from the World Ultra Cycling Association (WUCA). </p> <p>Mitchell had previously completed the route 29 hours, five minutes and 42 seconds.</p> <p><a href="https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/round-the-world-edinburgh-cyclist-mark-beaumont-breaks-record-time-for-fastest-ride-round-nc500" rel="nofollow">https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/round-the-world-edinburgh-cyclist-mark-beaumont-breaks-record-time-for-fastest-ride-round-nc500</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-360107 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:37:05 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 360107@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"NC500 locals rage as fleet of luxury sports cars obstruct famous bridge"</p> <p><a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/nc500-locals-rage-fleet-luxury-26823419" rel="nofollow">https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/nc500-locals-rage-fleet-luxury-26823419</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-359967 Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:36:01 +0000 chdot 359967@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-filmmaker-and-cyclist-markus-stitz-encourages-scots-to-cycle-iconic-north-coast-500-route-3664885" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-filmmaker-and-cyclist-markus-stitz-encourages-scots-to-cycle-iconic-north-coast-500-route-3664885</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-351654 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:01:55 +0000 paddyirish 351654@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><blockquote>Take while for polis to arrive</blockquote></p> <p>Sounds like a case for Hamish MacBeth </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-351649 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:29:51 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 351649@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good luck putting the toothpaste back in the tube, unless they've found some way of wiping the internet </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-351641 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:20:40 +0000 gembo 351641@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Or make it steeper so motorhomes can’t get up</p> <p>Will the locals be there with pitchforks!?</p> <p>They could adopt the road?<br /> Blockade the road etc<br /> Take while for polis to arrive </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-351640 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:04:41 +0000 chdot 351640@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Maybe it should be a local route for local people(?)</p> <p>Plus visitors on bicycles. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-351639 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:01:39 +0000 gembo 351639@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>They could build a bypass? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-351637 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:09:15 +0000 crowriver 351637@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Villagers to vote over withdrawal from NC500</p> <p><a href="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/18314/production/_118929099_pjp1jpeg.jpg"><img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/18314/production/_118929099_pjp1jpeg.jpg"></a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16409&page=8#post-349748 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:21:31 +0000 ARobComp 349748@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Fusion 500 - shonky car centric route between hotel company's hotels... AICMFP </p>