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Haha very true. The middle “flat” section was comical. Also got pretty lost coming down, which shows just how quickly you can get lost if the weather is poor (and dark) and you come off the path:

This year i’m determined to be more organised with race entries, so i’ve just knocked up a table of all the ones i’m doing (so far), when entries open etc… 265 miles in total and 84,868sq.ft of climbing. Ha!

Really getting fed up with this weather as well. Went up Beinn Dubh on Wednesday night and honestly think i’d have been drier if I swam…[Read more]

Up at Glencoe yesterday. THE day of the season.

Glasgow Bike Hive: https://glasgowbikehive.com/ (West End)

A proper workshop, with no sales as such. They really are excellent, have fixed a few of my bikes, and also a few none bike related items (roof rack) Great prices, and quick turnaround.

I approached a few bike shops about 12 months ago with a list of work I needed done and GBH were the…[Read more]

Finally a dry, cold and sunny day, and first pre work Munro of the year. Narnain (plus Cobbler) in truly stunning conditions (this was Friday)

Sunday turned into a long run out to the Kilpatricks from West End, which was actually a lot drier than the forecast suggested.

Already looking forward to the weekend, and two days up north.

@nobeerinthefridge – I’m not no. Fancies a long run in the hills that weekend instead.

@spin – Great stuff.

Final Aberfoyle Night Race tonight, which I can now thankfully make. Should be painful/good.

@bob_summers
Sorry to say that from an ankle sprain end of June in took me about 4 months to feel 100% again, especially off road, and even now I’m more careful. I did my first run about a month after injury, and gradually upped mileage, but ankle was pretty weak after and twisted it another 3 times on separate runs.

@spin
Yes, looking forward…[Read more]

What Kryton Said. I rode with LP for 7/8 years, great riding, made some great mates, went on some awesome trips and suffered on their chaingang many times.

Sounds interesting.

It is however Devils Burdens on Saturday. We (Westerlands CC) have around 9 teams I think. Should be a great day. Anybody else doing it?

I mean I was never only spending £22 was I.

Well, as with most Decathlon trips I ended up with much more than I needed.

Tried the Kalenji Run Actives, and whilst they seemed to fit well, the felt quite hard, so I tried a few other pairs, and in the end went for the Kelenji Run Comfort, felt much more comfortable, supportive, and “springy” So not the original £22, but £35. Did also of c…[Read more]

Another vote for Panaracer Gravel King SK’s in 38mm.

Roll very well, comfortable, light and not too expensive.

Got around 2,500 miles out of the rear before 5 punctures within two weeks (all on the road) due to tyre being worn out. Front still going strong. ran exclusively at around 40psi and probably did 70/30 road/gravel. Only thing I would s…[Read more]

@lunge @bob_summers. Thanks. Think for £22 i’ll go for it. I’ll update the thread after a few miles/initial thoughts.

Annoyingly I just bought some Reebok Floatrides for less than £30 in a sale, however after around 10 miles they were rubbing quite a bit on my heel, and I now have a blister, so they’re no good for me.

Running Shoe Help – Decathlon/Kalenji Run Active.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/run-active-shoes-id_8555832.html

Any experience?

Currently looking for a general road shoe, and not to keen to spend £60/£70, so these look ideal! Going to try a pair on tonight. Reviews on line look great.

Despite a pretty miserable December weather wise, the 31st was stunning and opted for a a few Munros around Glen Coe. Perfect conditions, pretty warm, and no snow!

Then off to Aonach Mor Up Hill on NYD. 4km, and 600m of climbing. Finlay Wild won in 21:something. I did a 24:57 which got me 5th. Pleasing start to the year!

That’s some improvement in 4 months!

Down on last years distance, but more elevation:
Distance 1,’101.3 mi
Time 205h 7m
Elev Gain 212,815 ft
Runs 186

July & August was pretty much zero running due to injury, so overall pretty please.

Callander trail race last night, poor result (2.5 mins slower than last year) and fell over 3 times.

Jad – They’re stunning, especially the reflection one.

This was taken a few weeks ago during the last cold snap. Awesome conditions:

r8jimbob88 – A very good time for Sunday! I did the event too (including Saturday) and ran the whole thing with my wife. Got to say it was a brilliant event, well organised, and a good route. I could hardly walk after Saturday, so not sure where I found the ability to do Sunday.

Came away with joint 3rd (12:28 for the 60 miles) which meant she…[Read more]

Duckman – Stob Coire Easain, just west of Loch Treig.