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Wow! Things are really quiet in Macretro land lately.
I hope everyone is doing OK and managing to get a few rides in here and there.
I spent Easter down in Aviemore visiting with family and friends who came up so we could all spend the weekend together. We had a big static caravan. It was a very nice weekend away. Now they aren't bike people but they also aren't the best morning people either
So that meant I slipped the Pugsley and the Jack Taylor into the van. As in previous years get togethers, in Callender and in Helensbrough that meant I would get up early, go for a ride for a few hours and return to head out to breakfast and the day together.
We arrived Friday afternoon. Saturday morning was sunny and I was on the track for Loch Morlich by about 7.30 on the Pugsley. it was nice but had a few spits of rain. Just spent my time following the path to Glenmore and exploring the tracks heading south on the other side of the road. Great fun. It was good to be out on the Pugsley, now sporting a 1 x 9 gear setup. The rest of Saturday was spent dodging rain showers.
Sunday, back up at the crack of dawn, though this was a daylight saving dawn today, not that it would change much as it was -2, heavy fog and ice all about. I stepped out of the van onto the plastic decking to discover those little puddles were very much frozen. Jack Taylor was loaded, a second procrastinated coffee was had before I ventured out and into the fog. It was fine once out and the road and footpath were ice free. i decided to stick with the track heading up to Glenmore and Loch Morlich and see what the weather was doing higher up. After a mile or two the fog started to clear and while it is meant to be an all weather track, it was still muddy in some places and frozen in others. The Jack Taylor handled it in it's usual relaxed, confidence inspiring stride. This bike is a real sweet ride.
Up past Glenmore and loch Morlich towards the Ski lifts/mountain train when I thought I better start making my way back as I had been gone a few hours. Not before stopping at the Pine Martin bar at Loch Morlich for a bacon roll and a coffee.
I was going to head out again before leaving this morning but it was a steady drizzle so gave it a miss. heather and I stopping in to see Brian and Sheena on the way home. A nice Easter break.
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I hope everyone is doing OK and managing to get a few rides in here and there.
I spent Easter down in Aviemore visiting with family and friends who came up so we could all spend the weekend together. We had a big static caravan. It was a very nice weekend away. Now they aren't bike people but they also aren't the best morning people either
So that meant I slipped the Pugsley and the Jack Taylor into the van. As in previous years get togethers, in Callender and in Helensbrough that meant I would get up early, go for a ride for a few hours and return to head out to breakfast and the day together. We arrived Friday afternoon. Saturday morning was sunny and I was on the track for Loch Morlich by about 7.30 on the Pugsley. it was nice but had a few spits of rain. Just spent my time following the path to Glenmore and exploring the tracks heading south on the other side of the road. Great fun. It was good to be out on the Pugsley, now sporting a 1 x 9 gear setup. The rest of Saturday was spent dodging rain showers.
Sunday, back up at the crack of dawn, though this was a daylight saving dawn today, not that it would change much as it was -2, heavy fog and ice all about. I stepped out of the van onto the plastic decking to discover those little puddles were very much frozen. Jack Taylor was loaded, a second procrastinated coffee was had before I ventured out and into the fog. It was fine once out and the road and footpath were ice free. i decided to stick with the track heading up to Glenmore and Loch Morlich and see what the weather was doing higher up. After a mile or two the fog started to clear and while it is meant to be an all weather track, it was still muddy in some places and frozen in others. The Jack Taylor handled it in it's usual relaxed, confidence inspiring stride. This bike is a real sweet ride.
Up past Glenmore and loch Morlich towards the Ski lifts/mountain train when I thought I better start making my way back as I had been gone a few hours. Not before stopping at the Pine Martin bar at Loch Morlich for a bacon roll and a coffee.
I was going to head out again before leaving this morning but it was a steady drizzle so gave it a miss. heather and I stopping in to see Brian and Sheena on the way home. A nice Easter break.
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Usual great pics Jamie. The woods around there and the backdrop of the hills make for some lovely rides.
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Was out yesterday on a lovely ride from Contin out to Meig dam with Brian (epicyclo) and Caleb. Calebs first time down this road.
It was certainly a good day for it, bit of cloud, no wind but quite warm.
While not a big epic ride it was good 4 or so hours out and about enjoying the beautiful scenery.
I had the Jack Taylor Super Tourer finally sorted, I hoped, everything cleaned and regreased, BB, headset, hubs, new tyres and it didn't disappoint. It really did finally feel like riding a new bike, quiet, everything slick, even the dyno that I inadvertently clicked on was hardly noticeable.
I got Caleb to take it for a ride, he doesn't like drop bars at all, but put it in a gear and said just ride the tops and see what you think. Well when I could finally prize his backside from the seat, he was all full of wonder at how nice it was. It's a start
Anyway, good to be out mid week and getting a ride in with my boy.
Jamie
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Jamie
It was certainly a good day for it, bit of cloud, no wind but quite warm.
While not a big epic ride it was good 4 or so hours out and about enjoying the beautiful scenery.
I had the Jack Taylor Super Tourer finally sorted, I hoped, everything cleaned and regreased, BB, headset, hubs, new tyres and it didn't disappoint. It really did finally feel like riding a new bike, quiet, everything slick, even the dyno that I inadvertently clicked on was hardly noticeable.
I got Caleb to take it for a ride, he doesn't like drop bars at all, but put it in a gear and said just ride the tops and see what you think. Well when I could finally prize his backside from the seat, he was all full of wonder at how nice it was. It's a start
Anyway, good to be out mid week and getting a ride in with my boy.
Jamie
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Where's that little angel on the back of the cargo bike gone????????? 
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Just booked four nights at Contin, Strathpepper camp site. Not cycling but motorcycle touring. I leave here in the mornng. Applecross loop one day, skye another. Is it nive invergordon way? Or any other suggestions appreciated. Not bothered about the NC500 thing just pootling around for a few days.......
Sounds great! My recommendations are:
1) The Black Isle and Cromarty / Fortrose - very quiet area (even for Scotland).
2) Fort George - very impressive military fort - wonderful relaxing place to visit.
3) Findhorn - again interesting and not quite as expected. The Universal Hall is stunning and good cafes etc on site. Touristy but in a good way.
Have a good holiday and don't forget to relax a bit when you get there.
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