CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Events, rides etc.

CCE Overnight Capables

(875 posts)
  • Started 7 years ago by I were right about that saddle
  • Latest reply from gembo

  1. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    What is 'woodgas'? Is it a drug? If so, yes.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  2. unhurt
    Member

    You are welcome to inhale it, though if you're fond of any nose hairs you might have it might not end well.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  3. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    It is a truth universally acknowledged that no one is fond of nose hair.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  4. urchaidh
    Member

    Overnight Capables junior section.

    (@IWRATS - I have a Thule roof carrier if you're still looking, you'd need to collect from the Porty area)

    Posted 6 years ago #
  5. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    @urchaidh

    That is most generous. You will have a PM in a moment.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  6. unhurt
    Member

    Re: Saturday night. I'll be expecting @Iwrats to tell the story behind this (much earlier) aside:

    I once drank my own urine by accident. True story. Just a sip. Won't happen again.

    I'm away up Friday morning now for a wee side trip to Pattack Falls & a Friday night outside Nethy Bridge in a tent at a place called the Lazy Duck.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  7. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    Only if conversation flags (which seems unlikely). It's very dull.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  8. steveo
    Member

    Iain you purchased a tent yet?

    Posted 6 years ago #
  9. unhurt
    Member

    I think he's going to ambush the weakest of us and sleep wrapped in our pelts.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  10. steveo
    Member

    For the avoidance of doubt, despite the similarities, I am not a tauntaun!

    Posted 6 years ago #
  11. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    I like the way we're now considering drinking morning coffee from each others' skulls. I expected no less.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  12. steveo
    Member

    Saves weight init...

    Posted 6 years ago #
  13. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    All kudos, points and respec' to anyone turns up with one of these.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  14. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    Thought I'd sling a new drivetrain on the bike for the weekend. Looks like Shimano are serious about killing eight-speeds. Had to buy bin-ends off E-bay as normal suppliers no longer acknowledge the existence of anything but 9, 10 or 11 speeds. Already got a 9-speed rear mech.

    The implication is that a year from now I'll have to dump a perfectly good pair of shifters and downgrade the bike to 1 x 11 to future-proof it. So sad.

    Back wheel and main bearing should be worn out by then if everything goes to plan.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  15. fimm
    Member

    Unhurt Mr fimm and I have stayed at the Lazy Duck - it is lovely! Enjoy!

    Posted 6 years ago #
  16. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    Participants may wish to acquire a copy of this map and a compass if they don't already have them;

    https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/shop/explorer-map-cairn-gorm-aviemore.html

    The whole way from Nethy Bridge to Ruigh Aiteachain is on the one sheet. It's quite possible to get lost in both Abernethy and Inschriach forests. The Landranger maps won't help in either place.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  17. unhurt
    Member

    That's when @Iain McR will pounce...

    Posted 6 years ago #
  18. dessert rat
    Member

    when you least expect.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  19. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    I least expect you to pounce right now.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  20. steveo
    Member

    has any one heard from iwrats in the last hour...

    Posted 6 years ago #
  21. steveo
    Member

    Spoken to Iain, just working out our timings etc.

    For his benefit (honest) quick kit list nothing extraneous.
    Sleep kit
    tent
    sleeping bag
    roll mat
    dry clothes

    food
    evening meal (optional)
    if evening meal = true then stove/pot
    snacks
    wine
    whisky
    water

    Missed anything actually survival related?

    Posted 6 years ago #
  22. unhurt
    Member

    Midge repellant.

    In fact, I'd put that at the top of the list...

    Posted 6 years ago #
  23. fimm
    Member

    Waterproofs

    Midge net (well not exactly survival related but...)

    Posted 6 years ago #
  24. steveo
    Member

    Midge net might be a good shout, I've got enough smidge to share around. And if there is clouds of the bs I'm zipping my self in!!!

    Posted 6 years ago #
  25. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    Things that can be found in abundance on-site;

    Water
    Midges

    Anyone not bringing a head net and gloves is about to get a harsh lesson. Repellants are overwhelmed in that place.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  26. steveo
    Member

    You're really selling it! Just as well tents are thin, I can talk to you all through the canvas.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  27. dessert rat
    Member

    i have my all my receipts - its not too late.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  28. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    It'll be brilliant, but nip to Tisos and get a head net?

    I mean the bothy might be empty, who knows, but I do love a spot of outdoor wilderness drinking.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  29. steveo
    Member

    If you're struggling for time Decathlon is five minutes from my house, we can make a quick pit stop before heading northward.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  30. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    Oh I have two headnets....one adapted for use with a telescopic sight. I'll be leaving that where it is.

    Posted 6 years ago #

RSS feed for this topic

Reply »

You must log in to post.


Video embedded using Easy Video Embed plugin