Some cracking pics, on riding this route I am usually having too much fun to think of taking pickies. As for upsetting the locals - as a local I cant say I have had any problems.
Most folk on the hill, either during the week or weekend are happy to see what they consider a nutcase hurtling down on a bike, many even cheer you on. The only times I have had the cold shoulder is when overtaking someone on the way up with a bike over my shoulder.
Rob, yes I have lost the smell of pine, and once my wrists stopped stinging I got all my old innertubes repaired. If I manage to meet you guys for your trip up Ben Lomand I will have a nicely patched tube for you, that is if I can get the Patriot fixed, as I broke it on the Glencoe downhill track.