I'll be starting from the Aviemore station. I'm just checking my trains.
Hmm. 10am from Aviemore means a slightly ealirer start than I'd like but the next advance ticket isn't till 1400 and that's a lot of time in Aviemore.
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Posted 6 years ago #
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Currently annoyed w/train bike space faff, may borrow the car* back from @sheeptoucher and drive. Otherwise, train out via Carrbridge, back probably via Aviemore. Btw what time on the Saturday are we gathering at Feshie Bridge? This affects travel plans.
*technically possible to get two bikes in back with a lot of shoogling & swearing (it's a Clio).
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I'm trying to decide whether to negotiate for our car. Also cba with the train faff.
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In reality I can't see a gathering at the Feshiebridge before 14h00. I like to get the tent unrolled shortly after 17h00.
I think those are compatible aims.
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If @unhurt and I were to share a car, be it mine or hers, how many folk are left?
I'm resolved to be able to ride 50k by then... Not sure when I'm going to start "training" mind.
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potentially me (if I buy a tent, sleeping bag, pannier rack, other bits) between now and then.
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I'll try to get the car then it'll comfortably take 3 but we might need to scrounge a 3 bike rack that'll fit a hatchback from somewhere.
All wheels can go in the boot so I don't need a wide load escort.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Right used some household capital and secured the use of my car.
My dad has a three bike rack but I think its quite old and not sure how well it'll handle the bike bikes of unhurt and Iain McR.
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I have a hatchback Rack you can have. Not used ever.
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@Iain McR
Sorry about the late notice on this ride and the consequent rush to acquire camping kit.
@gembo
Does this mean you'll be coming along on the three-speed?
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@steveo I will confer once I've sorted out if @sheeptoucher wants to come too - said he might.
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Right you are @unhurt
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OK so this is getting closer. Exciting.
In light of last weekend's jaunt above Loch Lyon I think the 45km route starting at Nethybridge and crossing the Ryvoan is probably a bit ambitious for me and madame. So we'll be doing a 25km route starting in Coylumbridge;
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2087453425
but that shouldn't put off anyone fancies adding the delicious 20km through Abernethy NNR. The shorter ride means I can ride even slower and pack even more junk into my trailer and that means a wetsuit and a swim at Feshiebridge.
I've e-mailed the estate to let them know we'll be camping there and to ask if the bothy will be open.
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Hope the wee stone people going you the good weather. I am still not cracking.
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@gembo
If you appear from over the Geldie watershed on your three-speed wearing a Panama hat we will all be in awe.
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Just got a note off the estate - the bothy renovation is complete. It may well be busy but that's an option for non tent luggers.
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That's good news. I'll likely not avail myself this time but it's on the list for future trips.
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I'm going to leave this here.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-44389775/midges-swarm-in-argyll
In totally unrelated news decided I'll go with the solo tent rather than bivvy.
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Boring technical question...
How "gnarly" is the track? The current tyres on my mtb are fantastic for trail centres but very soft and pretty over kill for land-rover tracks.
So I'm going to get different tyres but not sure how knobbly to go.
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Gnot gnarly at all. One 'technical' kilometre over rutted earth otherwise gravel, stones and Landrover tracks.
I use 40mm Schwalbe Land Cruisers. Bomb-proof brutes but very capable.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Cool, I'll just get something mild.
Posted 6 years ago # -
I’ll just leave this here
https://www.designboom.com/design/gentletent-b-turtle-inflatable-camper-bicycle-06-12-2018/
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the b-turtle launched will be available this summer and is priced at €2,990
I've got a Hilleberg Akto in a £69 trailer off Amazon and a few thousand Euro left over for beer.
You coming along on the ride @neddie?
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"and a few thousand Euro left over for a beer."
Ahhh I see you're visiting norway as well?
**cries**
Posted 6 years ago # -
O @ARobCOmp, did you forget to pack the wineboxes?
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How are we doing for transport?
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@steveo
Excellent question. I'm lifting Madame and @Morningsider north, leaving Edinburgh at 08h00 for the 2h40 drive.
Anyone got a spare Thule-compatible bike carrier they could lend? No biggie, I'll just put Nath's bike in the boot otherwise.
Posted 6 years ago # -
could always sling it on my rack at this rate is only going to be me using it.
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Shall I see if I can find space for the wee woodgas stove and some marshmallows? I'm guessing the estate frowns on open fires...
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