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epicyclo
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I took my 1947 rod-brake Rudge for a wee trot.
Loch Garve
Snack stop south of Loch Glascarnoch.
Got fed up of riding on the road, so turned off into Strath Vaich (part of HT550 route)
It's awesome scenery and just kept going (it's about 30km of gravel ranging from nice to loose lumpy big rocks, and lots of cambers to slide down)
Deanich Lodge. The descent to it was a bit terrifying with rod brakes. I was hitting some of the worse bits at speed despite having my brakes full on.
And here's where I made my big mistake
The Struie is one of my favourite climbs, you know you've done a climb when you do it, but it never gets impossible if you persist.
However I was tonguing for a feed. Tain was only an 11 mile diversion and an extra 20 on the ride, and it has a Harry Gows where I could get a sit down with a couple of egg rolls and a big pot of tea. Yum, decision made.
But once I got to Tain I discovered they close at 3:30 and I had just missed them. The cafe down the road closed at 4, but with 15 minutes to go I thought I'd be ok. Nup, they were in the process of closing up. I then went to another cafe, closed too. By now I was at the bugger that stage, so I buggered off out of Tain and headed straight for home 26 miles away.
I broached my emergency bag of jelly beans, and my mood improved so I diverted through Invergordon purely because I like looking at the sea monsters (oil rigs) they have jamming up the Cromarty Firth.
I got a bonus. Look closely and you'll see an elegant clipper bow sticking out.
By the end of the day I'd knocked up 93 miles. I had my GPS in my pocket because I didn't want to get into the trap of trying to hit certain speeds or worrying about my average, which was just as well because I don't recall being beaten up so much in a long time and I'd have otherwise been tempted to do a a wee loop on the Black Isle to round it up to the 100 mark.
All in all, a great summer's day out.
Loch Garve
Snack stop south of Loch Glascarnoch.
Got fed up of riding on the road, so turned off into Strath Vaich (part of HT550 route)
It's awesome scenery and just kept going (it's about 30km of gravel ranging from nice to loose lumpy big rocks, and lots of cambers to slide down)
Deanich Lodge. The descent to it was a bit terrifying with rod brakes. I was hitting some of the worse bits at speed despite having my brakes full on.
And here's where I made my big mistake
The Struie is one of my favourite climbs, you know you've done a climb when you do it, but it never gets impossible if you persist.
However I was tonguing for a feed. Tain was only an 11 mile diversion and an extra 20 on the ride, and it has a Harry Gows where I could get a sit down with a couple of egg rolls and a big pot of tea. Yum, decision made.
But once I got to Tain I discovered they close at 3:30 and I had just missed them. The cafe down the road closed at 4, but with 15 minutes to go I thought I'd be ok. Nup, they were in the process of closing up. I then went to another cafe, closed too. By now I was at the bugger that stage, so I buggered off out of Tain and headed straight for home 26 miles away.
I broached my emergency bag of jelly beans, and my mood improved so I diverted through Invergordon purely because I like looking at the sea monsters (oil rigs) they have jamming up the Cromarty Firth.
I got a bonus. Look closely and you'll see an elegant clipper bow sticking out.
By the end of the day I'd knocked up 93 miles. I had my GPS in my pocket because I didn't want to get into the trap of trying to hit certain speeds or worrying about my average, which was just as well because I don't recall being beaten up so much in a long time and I'd have otherwise been tempted to do a a wee loop on the Black Isle to round it up to the 100 mark.
All in all, a great summer's day out.
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Brian
, you put the rest of us to shame.
Spent yesterday watching the Tour, the same today, the same since the start, :facepalm: can't seem to drag myself away from it, except getting out on MTB with Keith and Kenny.
Seem to remember the Struie, in a car :mrgreen: , the AA call-box looks familiar, can't be many of them left out in the wilds, wonder if it still works?
Brian
Spent yesterday watching the Tour, the same today, the same since the start, :facepalm: can't seem to drag myself away from it, except getting out on MTB with Keith and Kenny.
Seem to remember the Struie, in a car :mrgreen: , the AA call-box looks familiar, can't be many of them left out in the wilds, wonder if it still works?
epicyclo":rf4glj8d said:
You could have carried on another 10 miles out of Tain and got a decent cup of tea here, which would have comfortably knocked your mileage over the magic number!
It was way too hot for me to seriously consider cycling anyway - 100 miles in that heat on that bike is very impressive going...
epicyclo
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Once I converted it to km, my obsession at rounding out was satisfied - 150km.
I forgot you lived in that area. If you're interested the Highland Classic Lightweights group is planning a loop around the peninsula, and if they don't the heavyweights on old roadsters will be doing it. Mainly a tea and cake ride... (if anywhere is open, that is
)Might even be able to drag Jamie down for it - he has some nice pieces of old iron.
Spent this afternoon watching the Tour as it has been peeing down up here today.
I also spent some time bringing my old blog up to date.
I figured a while back (2014, I think) that rather than have lots of posts spread over different forums etc I would just post stuff on a blog. It made sense at the time and then just went into the background and while I set a blog up and put a couple of posts up it slowly got forgotten about. Then a short while back when the Fatbike Forum just disappeared with everyones posts and ride reports, along with it being mentioned that most of my posts on here aren't ridden on retrobikes I thought I would put some stuff on the blog to keep it in one place, not really for anyone but more for myself and also for Caleb.
Well finally I brought it fully up to date and will hopefully keep it going. A lot of it is just modified posts/ride reports from here and elsewhere and a few more compilation type ones about certain rides, though the bulk is taken from retrorides and retrobike posts I have not tagged peoples names or used surnames in titles etc in case someone doesn't want to be associated. A couple of the photos are from the original retrobike posts authored by me but originally might have had someone elses photo included, if anyone wants them down then let me know. I'm thinking off the top of my head Brian, Klaus and Arron.
Lots of varied cycling stuff with about 160 odd posts with the bulk going on in the last month. I tried to do it in chronological order and have the original date in the title. Took a lot of time to reread and change things then post in a different format, let alone try and find the lost photobucket photos.
Just thought I would mention it here as someone might like a look and see what you think.
https://theroadlesspedalled.blogspot.com/
Jamie
I also spent some time bringing my old blog up to date.
I figured a while back (2014, I think) that rather than have lots of posts spread over different forums etc I would just post stuff on a blog. It made sense at the time and then just went into the background and while I set a blog up and put a couple of posts up it slowly got forgotten about. Then a short while back when the Fatbike Forum just disappeared with everyones posts and ride reports, along with it being mentioned that most of my posts on here aren't ridden on retrobikes I thought I would put some stuff on the blog to keep it in one place, not really for anyone but more for myself and also for Caleb.
Well finally I brought it fully up to date and will hopefully keep it going. A lot of it is just modified posts/ride reports from here and elsewhere and a few more compilation type ones about certain rides, though the bulk is taken from retrorides and retrobike posts I have not tagged peoples names or used surnames in titles etc in case someone doesn't want to be associated. A couple of the photos are from the original retrobike posts authored by me but originally might have had someone elses photo included, if anyone wants them down then let me know. I'm thinking off the top of my head Brian, Klaus and Arron.
Lots of varied cycling stuff with about 160 odd posts with the bulk going on in the last month. I tried to do it in chronological order and have the original date in the title. Took a lot of time to reread and change things then post in a different format, let alone try and find the lost photobucket photos.
Just thought I would mention it here as someone might like a look and see what you think.
https://theroadlesspedalled.blogspot.com/
Jamie
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Been in watching the Tour as well Jamie, like up at your place there's been some heavy rain. Ground is so dry though, it dried up in an hour or so, even the big puddle at end of our road has dried out now.
Just had a wee look at your blog, will have a longer rummage later. Like the pic of Beinn Eighe, is it?
And I'd totally ignore anybody mentioning you not riding a retro bike all the time on the rides you post up here.
You and Brian are the most frequent posters on here that put up stories of your rides with loads of pics, which I appreciate very much. I always feel guilty that I don't take pics very often.
Been in watching the Tour as well Jamie, like up at your place there's been some heavy rain. Ground is so dry though, it dried up in an hour or so, even the big puddle at end of our road has dried out now.
Just had a wee look at your blog, will have a longer rummage later. Like the pic of Beinn Eighe, is it?
And I'd totally ignore anybody mentioning you not riding a retro bike all the time on the rides you post up here.
You and Brian are the most frequent posters on here that put up stories of your rides with loads of pics, which I appreciate very much. I always feel guilty that I don't take pics very often.
Hi mate
Thanks for the kind words.
That is the one I think, just between Torrindon and Kinlochewe. That picture was from one of the randonneur rides last year with Brian, a really lovely spot. Coincidentally, or maybe not, the picture that was the one with the heading on the blog was also from that same place but was/is my all time favourite photo taken by Kaiser on the Torrindon weekend a few years back. (posted below) with me on the 1X1 in the lower corner. Just love that photo. I did think it might be a bit rude using one of Klaus's photos for the heading.
Brian and I would cover a lot more ground and be far far quicker if we didn't stop and take photos all the time. For me I just think I live and ride in such a beautiful country and reminded of that when I'm out riding and whilst not always being great with words, the photo speaks volumes to describe these places.
You will have to head up this way and come riding with us one weekend.
Jamie
Kaisers awesome photo.
7126092965_e7a48e47dd_b by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Thanks for the kind words.
That is the one I think, just between Torrindon and Kinlochewe. That picture was from one of the randonneur rides last year with Brian, a really lovely spot. Coincidentally, or maybe not, the picture that was the one with the heading on the blog was also from that same place but was/is my all time favourite photo taken by Kaiser on the Torrindon weekend a few years back. (posted below) with me on the 1X1 in the lower corner. Just love that photo. I did think it might be a bit rude using one of Klaus's photos for the heading.
Brian and I would cover a lot more ground and be far far quicker if we didn't stop and take photos all the time. For me I just think I live and ride in such a beautiful country and reminded of that when I'm out riding and whilst not always being great with words, the photo speaks volumes to describe these places.
You will have to head up this way and come riding with us one weekend.
Jamie
Kaisers awesome photo.
7126092965_e7a48e47dd_b by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
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You and Brian go way further than me, scary to think how much further you'd go if ye didnae take photies.
Hadn't noticed anybody was in pic till you mentioned it, looking at hill, then did a
"There's Jamie". :mrgreen:
You and Brian go way further than me, scary to think how much further you'd go if ye didnae take photies.
Hadn't noticed anybody was in pic till you mentioned it, looking at hill, then did a
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