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2131. CocoShepherd
      Member

      Out for cycle with my 7 year old daughter this afternoon. We previously cycled every day together to and from school and the odd weekend ride but haven't since March/April. She lost her confidence a bit and took some persuasion to come out today.

      She managed a heroic and hilly 15km. Complained near constantly about her tired legs from the half way point at the beach which was of course the furthest and lowest point from home. Was worried that she had been pushed too much too soon and that I'd blown it. But she surprised me a mile or so from home when she looked over and told me, "Dad, how do you know about these paths? I really love when you take me cycling."

      Totally made my day.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2132. gembo
      Member

      @cocoshepherd, that is what it is all about.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2133. CocoShepherd
      Member

      @sir gembo certainly one to remember hopefully for a very long time

      Posted 4 years ago #

2134. Greenroofer
      Member

      @CocoShepherd - a memory to treasure through her teenage years, when she will no doubt at some point tell you that you are the most uncool and stupid thing ever... :-)

      Posted 4 years ago #

2135. Frenchy
      Member

      @CocoShepherd - Excellent stuff :)

      What do you take as antidote when a hare flags you?

      Hare of the dog, obviously.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2136. I were right about that saddle
      Member

      Gied me a fleg. Hinna heard at ene for a filie.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2137. gembo
      Member

      Fleg fits that?

      Frighten

      I googled a hunner Doric words.

      That is the name of the site

      Posted 4 years ago #

2138. I were right about that saddle
      Member

      When the LORD returns he will speak Doric. "An fit hiv you eens been deen file a wis in hiven wi ma al man?"

      Posted 4 years ago #

2139. gembo
      Member

      Tom Leonard had a great poem

      Maybe the Ten Commandments or

      Ahm Yir Gaffer’s gaffer

      In which our Lord is more than a touch Glaswegian

      nae tea leavin
      Nae bunnet husslin
      Nae Chanty Rasslin
      Etc

      After the tenth edict, he says

      okay dokey
      Stick way it
      Orral burn the lotyzi.

      Or words to that effect

      Posted 4 years ago #

2140. LaidBack
      Member

      Out for 3 stage ride today.
      Stage 1 - up to Gorebridge to meet forumer @jss. Gilmerton Rd smoother in places now.
      Stage 2 - down to Haddington via Vogrie. Slightly wet. Fast route past Pentcaitland. Stop at the Loft. Sit out distanced.
      Stage 3 - up to Kingston, North Berwick. Split there as he has granddaughter to visit. Nice ride back into the wind. Not as bad as feared. First non work-related ride for weeks. Sometimes you forget it's ok to ride for fun rather than transport.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2141. I were right about that saddle
      Member

      Not me. Other people.

      Drove home from Glasgow in the automobile (unsure about trains) over the Campsies, Carron Valley.

      Many roadies and cycle tourists having great fun, other than the impatient drivists surrounding them.

      Stunning countryside and new to me.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2142. ARobComp
      Member

      Week in Loch Tay with the family encompassing some marvellous solo and family riding. Highlights

      - Lap of loch Tay upon arrival, and after unpacking the entire contents of our house from our car into the cottage, with a slight northerly wind that didn't bother me on the way east and provided a sweet loving push on the road down the north side. Cruised around at 30kmph and felt super comfortable on the bike. Lovely views of Ben Lawyers and the tip of Schiehallion in the distance.

      - Early morning ride up the loch, around to Glen Lyon, and up and over the pass by Ben Lawyers at Bridge of Balgie. basically uphill for the entire ride, but very worthwhile. 1000m of climbing and some spectactular early morning sun and views. Lots of wildlife (Red Squirrels!)

      - Smiles on partners face when she arrived back from a lovely ride which is how I feel when I head out too

      - Family outing to Glen Ogle viaduct in the rain. Very scottish. Hot Pies and cheap hot chocolate from the shop at Lochearnhead. Kids had a blast riding with me on the 29er

      - A family cycle trip to a wee sheltered bay I'd spotted on Loch tay to cook some sausages and have a paddle. Youngest spotted a duck. Didn't stop pointing at duck and shouting "DAT" for an hour.

      All in all a fantastic part of the world for riding. Would recommend.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2143. I were right about that saddle
      Member

      @ARobComp

      Glen Lyon wonderful. Coffee and cake at the Post Office to fuel the climb?

      Posted 4 years ago #

2144. ARobComp
      Member

      Unfortunately as I was trying to make sure that family time was maximised I had arranged to ride early doors, planned the loop from 6am to 9am. Had everything set up and ready to go. Got up at 5:30 and then realised it wasn't light enough to ride until 6:30. Still arrived back just after 9:10, however the post office doesn't open until 10am so no dice.

      I forgot my sandwich and I had a banana with me. Thankfully the post office has little water tanks out the front for passers by to fill bidons from so I got a much needed top up there before the hill which kept me going. I play to return at some point to do a offroad loop taking in the post office as a rest stop.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2145. amir
      Member

      Coincidentally, my eOH and I also did the Glen Lyon/Lawers circuit. Such a good route - my OH's first proper pass (other than the Granites) but a bit of electricity and disc brakes helped her. We did stop at the PO - all working very well there - nice coffee and carrot cake to go with the odd midge and fantastic view.

      On Sunday, which was even better weather, we cycled from Kinloch Rannoch up to the station cafe on Rannoch Moor. Wow! Amazing. Super fish finger butty as well (home made?) and we got a table inside to avoid a higher density of midges.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2146. amir
      Member

      I think there could be a nice if challenging audax linking these bits up, including of course Glen Quaich.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2147. amir
      Member

      BTW does anyone know what state the hydroelectric road link the end of the tarmac in Glen Lyon and Glen Lochay?

      Posted 4 years ago #

2148. I were right about that saddle
      Member

      @amir

      I do not know, but it is vital to the hydroelectric scheme and likely to be passable on a gravel bike.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2149. Frenchy
      Member

      @amir - No idea how recent this information is, but it is tagged on OSM as:

      smoothness - very_bad
      surface - rapidly disintegrating tarmac

      Posted 4 years ago #

2150. amir
      Member

      I did go up around 10 years ago with 23 mm tyres. The descent was worse and need a lot of care. In some bits there were narrow ridges of tarmac between deep potholes. I imagine many motor vehicles would struggle. But it is very useful for cycle routing.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2151. Murun Buchstansangur
      Member

      The Kenknock side was disintegrating badly a couple of years ago. You could then just about navigate through the potholes while on tarmac.

      Over the top was fine. A few potholes on run down to Pubil. Watch out for gravel if on narrow tyres.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2152. Murun Buchstansangur
      Member

      "I think there could be a nice if challenging audax linking these bits up, including of course Glen Quaich."

      The side up from Kenmore is the most brutal climb in Scotland for my money, except maybe the climb up from Mull of Kintyre lighthouse (I haven't done).

      Posted 4 years ago #

2153. amir
      Member

      Thanks for the update @Murun Buchstansang

      I have only tried the climb from the south. It's nice. But there was a sportive coming the other way at the time and I could see the suffering involved in the climb from Kenmore. TBH it was pretty hard for a nervous descender as well.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2154. Frenchy
      Member

      Stayed upright whilst navigating a speed bump with no hands on the handlebars this morning.

      Posted 4 years ago #

2155. minus six
      Member

      hefty road rash following an unfortunate incident today.. shin knee and elbow, thank god for TCP antiseptic.. two middle fingers of left hand busted up and swollen but can bend them in warm water so presumably not actually fractured

      anyway the bike seems fine and amazingly the kit is not torn, blood washed out okay, and naturally these are the important things

      back out for the habitual 40km tomorrow.. the show must go on.. rear braking will no doubt be minimal tho

      the wife looks on in horror

      Posted 4 years ago #

2156. gembo
      Member

      @bax San - overcooked a corner? Can happen during tour when somehow we think we are Tadej

      Posted 4 years ago #

2157. minus six
      Member

      ah no gembo, a child on a trike appeared from nowhere

      i took the hit rather than possibly injure her

      no blame, as the i ching continually reminds us

      Posted 4 years ago #

2158. gembo
      Member

      @bax San, you have banked that Karma. My old boss taken out by a dog on porty prom - same sort of irrational being not being controlled by older irrational beings

      Posted 4 years ago #

2159. minus six
      Member

      and it was a great ride other than that gembo-san.. also i remembered to pause the garmin during the incident, so i still made it home just within the 40km in 90 mins self-imposed deadline for evening beers authorisation

      so i'm happy enough overall.. tomorrow could be a bit grim tho

      Posted 4 years ago #

2160. gembo
      Member

      Get out early before the big winds mibbes?

      Good work on the pausing the Garmin. We forgot at the red barn. 17 pounds for two scones, two mugs of tea, a double espresso (was nice) a big slice of bakewell (I stopped the posh owner in her tracks by saying it looked small, had to quickly say I was joking) and a Pepsi. Not apple pie prices. We ate outside was quite pleasant.

      Posted 4 years ago #

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