Eastern Europe?

Not the Madison ones, very poor quality and make you sweat like a pig

Its not dangerous, just a right PITA and really tedious. I think that bit took us about 3 hrs.

No need for maps really its all way marked. I think 2 days would be easier. I did it in 3 but two would be ok. I think you would need to be very fit to do it in one day

Sorry chaps should have said its Weds night. Thanks for the offers though

Thanks for that, anything else?

Yes, I know them personally

Stiff Little Fingers – Alternative Ulster

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2Gov4tTB7M

Had a great weekend recently in Vienna

Marz AM4s, then coil Pikes, now air U Turn revs. Best at 130-140 for general trails and wind down to 110 for the climbs.

Pics before and after the WHW. Great frame very capable. Love it in orange

Doof doof Eng won it in 2003 :roll:

Can’t believe the Aussies haven’t been mentioned. They have some really exciting talent and are a good outside bet when the Kiwis choke!

I’d love Ireland to do well but I feel we have too many players past their best and will struggle yet again. I can’t see the home nations doing much TBH

mboy – no smalls left :(

Hijack – Al if you are in NI near Belfast and want a show round, let me know, will be out early sat morn

Had a Meta previously and while it was good, I fancy a change. I really like that Hectik-great bargain. Does anyone know much about Chumba VF2’s – they have some good deals around at the mo

Mega a bit much bike I think

haggis brief review and pics from our trip at the end of May

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/west-highland-way-with-pics

CC the pain is in both knees but is significantly worse in the right knee. I went on a short hill walk a few nights ago and after around 10 mins of starting to descend I had the pain start in my right knee.

I’m in Northern Ireland, will go to the GP and see if they can help, thanks

I played rugby for years without any issues and I believe that the muscles are strong etc therefore I reckoned it was perhaps gait related?

As a podiatrist what sort of things would you look at?

Yeah the backplate is fouling the granny ring threads. They are the cheap cranks M540 or something

I’m Northern Irish and carry a British passport. However I would have no problems being descibed as Irish or being ‘from Ireland’

My parents/grandparents are strongly unionist and would be against any sort of agreements with SF or the Rep of Ireland etc. I think that this Paisley type ‘No Never’ attitude is fading out. Younger people in NI are more concerned with jobs/housing/education etc than being dragged into sectarian politics. Also many politians here have little credibility (Iris Robinson) and seem to be in it for the money and care little about issues on the ground.

I think one of the key changes in my views came from attending a mixed secondary school, this was very rare in NI 20 years ago and even now most schools are classed as protestant or catholic. It is only through integrated education, sporting clubs and social events that this understanding can develop and should be encouraged where possible.

Many of My friends who live in Rep Of Ire currently are looking to leave due to the lack of prospects and think that a better quality of life can be had elsewhere.

I think due to the economic situation in the south the poll has come out this way, but I don’t see that changing in my lifetime, I would definately want to remain part of the UK for albeit slightly better prospects.

It would be interesting to see the ages of the people surveyed and where in NI they were from.

The guide fouls the inside threads where the middle ring would normally be bolted on, do I need a specific single ring chainset? surely not?

What other 3 or 4 day routes make for a good weekends biking, anywhere in the UK?

Thanks to everyone who sponsored us, brief write up and photos here:

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/west-highland-way-with-pics?replies=4#post-2654811

Ah DG we managed to make it to that one as well,we were too wet and tired to get the camera out!

yes

Mounty get a climbing jacket as they are made to fit a helmet underneath. I have a Berghaus Extreme something or other and its just the ticket

Setting off from Milngavie in the morning, if anyone is on the way this weekend and spots us, then say hello. And if anyone would still like to sponsor me feel free!

Thanks, The Melon

Half way to total, keep it coming :-)

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:-)

Are these trails still open and easy to find way around?

£180 so far, keep it going thanks!

Flip and CB thank you very much for your support thats great.

Flip, no worries on the facebook, the more we can rais the better.

thanks kaesae

Any takers in the evening crowd

Bump for lunchtime

Thanks lodius, I’ll get some photos up as we go along.

Cheers Stumpy, thanks for the support.

Thanks to those who have helped