MacRetro chat and rides thread

[RobMac]

I dont know if its my imagination or not but Im not feeling the 'Collective' vibe we had last year, I know its early in the season but last year I had some of the best riding (on a bike) Ive ever had thanks to you guys :?


Or am I taking sh#te?

 

[Mr Panda]

I dont know if its my imagination or not, AND its early in the season yet BUT Im not feeling the 'Collective' vibe we has last year. Last year I had
some of the best riding (on a bike) Ive ever had thanks to you guys :?

Or am I talking sh#te?

Day 5: Sligachan Circuit (48km)

A real classic Skye loop today between the Red and Black Cullins. Starting on the coast, we make our way up Glen Sligachan on a technical rock strewn singletrack. As we ride deeper into the glen, the path becomes smoother and we pass beautiful lochs on the way to Camasunary bothy on the shores of Loch Scavaig. After lunch we take on the only significant climb of the day to the pass of Am Mam. A few kilometres of minor road take us along the shores of Loch Slapin, where we ride more fantastic singletrack through Strath Mor to Luib. From Luib we finish the ride on minor roads following the coast back to Sligachan. A classic days mountain biking.

 

[Mr Panda]

Day 6: Idrigill Point (42km)

We head to the western side of Skye today and the Durinish peninsula for some fabulous remote cliff top riding. There are spectacular vistas out to the Western Isles, as well as wildlife rich cliff scenery. We may spot sea eagles among the caves, towers and arches. We start at Dunvegan, and ride along a single track road to Ramisaig. Here the off road riding starts and its grassy tracks all the way to Idrigill Point, where the twin rock stacks of MacLeod’s Maidens rise out of the sea. At the point, we head north still on the cliff edges high above Loch Bracadale. Soon we enter woods and follow a single track trail back to Orbost, where a few kilometres of minor road bring us back to our starting point.



Day 7: The Quiraing (12km)

This is a short loop on our final day, but it’s very sweet. The Quiraing circuit has what’s been described as the best stretch of singletrack in Britain, a fast flowing, brakes-off charge past lochans and over rocks. This is a stunning end to an amazing trip.

 

[Mr Panda]

http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/ind ... ery&ino=13

 

[jimihendrix]

Or am I talking sh#te?

Yes

 

[jimihendrix]

Kinda know what you mean Rob but as you said it's early yet.

My bike MOJO (riding and building) is lower than it's ever been, going to get out tomorrow though.

Up to my eyes in car shite at the moment (why i've not been on here so much lately), wont bore everyone with it on this thread, may post some pics of the carnage in the motors thread.

Will get it sorted soon though and get back into the bike

 

[kaiser]

Wee bit Rob(right that is ) I think its because(in no particular order).... I'm having a baby, Gazz is 'too old for this shit, Jimi is building cars, big eck, taz, velo,yersell are carless and its been a long hard winter! Pilochery was a good un though! Mibee TK or eck(or anyone) can rustle up a meet!

 

[RobMac]

Mmmm you could be right there K :?

 

[The Ken]

Velo what time are you heading for Eck's? I am meant to head down tomorrow too so we could all meet up. Anyone else?

I could do a light xc ride or the bings (I've done my back in, so I'm not sure what I'll cope with )

 

[Tazio]

Velo what time are you heading for Eck's? I am meant to head down tomorrow too so we could all meet up. Anyone else?

I could do a light xc ride or the bings (I've done my back in, so I'm not sure what I'll cope with )

Is this tomorrow? I'd be well up for visit to the badlands of West Lothian, back feeling better and hamstring hanging on.