So whos doing it this year?
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me, hopefully go a bit smoother than last year. And if the drizzle could stay off it would be great.
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the opportunity to cycle on closed roads in safety
Hope so..!
Unlikey to do it, though it does strike me as a great event (last year's nonsense notwithstanding).
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"What tyres for carpet tacks?"
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aye, I'll be there. Nice sunday morning spin followed by an afternoon in the Edradour distillery. hurrah!
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Yeah, that's on our list this year. We'll be on the tandem, so look out for the white cannondale missile (on the flat bits anyway)
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had 5 punctures last year and seemed to spend more time fixing them than i did riding (only had 1 spare tube so had to patch the others). But despite that really looking forward to it this year
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Its a lovely route, I did it last year a few days before the event which meant I missed the tacks and got a lovely dunny day.
I would rather do it as a lone. few mates day ride then as an event and enjoy the quiet roads. Before doing the Edradour distellery in the afternoon....
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Me too,
did it last year, first time I had done a roady event, and loved it.
The Pompino was great up Schiehallion.
Doing it this year on my new (bike to work scheme) Trek 2.1.Posted 2 years ago # -
What gearing on the Pomp for Schiehallion Davey?
al.Posted 2 years ago # -
I've done the route a couple of times, it's a lovely ride but as blackhound says ^^ I'd prefer it that way than with 3000 others. Each to their own though.
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al,
of the top of my head it was(and still is) 52/18.
I'll check later/ tomorrow.Posted 2 years ago # -
Wont be able to make it as we're doing 10 Under the Ben on the 15th.
Would have liked to have done it though.Posted 2 years ago # -
Am I right in thinking that there are only charity places left?
Don't suppose anyone has a place available do they?
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Onion, Beardie and I are all signed up.
If anyone fancies joining us for a hopeful dub 4.5hr time then get in touch.
Should be a good day we reckon.
*shaves nuts quietly in the corner*
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I'll be there.
Was great 2 years ago and despite the issues last year it was also pretty good.
The closed roads are great
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As Mark (tbc) says above, I'm in again for it this year. I was lucky and avoided any punctures last year. What's the betting I'm hit by a couple of random ones this June? While I also enjoy cycling solo and in smaller groups, there's definitely a different vibe when there are so many cyclists around. The locals turn out to cheer you on too.
We'll likely organise a recce ride some time in April. I'll make sure we post up here about it in the event that anyone wants to join us.
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Thats a good plan. We could arrange a bnb too and stay. Full dress rehearsal say.... sad but might be a good idea for me being a road noob.
Good ride today - had fun. Off to see this house again now...
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Oh - lovely. Will that be like a Xmas night out then?
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Could well be up for this... Mark? Colin? B&B ideas???
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Heh-well we haven't had time to have one. Perhaps next week when things settle a bit.
Nick-get signed up NOW. Just do it and we will sort details after.
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We'll likely organise a recce ride some time in April. I'll make sure we post up here about it in the event that anyone wants to join us.
That was a good little ride last year.
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Aye. A bit warmer would be nice tho.
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Id be up for a spin too.
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Doing it again this year - first time since the initial one. And my folks are just down the road from Edradour Distillery. which is nice..
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ad be up for a spin with mcmoonter as well it was agood run last time
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