Unleash The Nade Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 6 hours ago, Kmeister said: I am planning to do the "Five Ferries" Challenge in the summer, ferry from Adrossan to Brodick, cycle to Lochranza, ferry to Claonig, cycle to Tarbet, ferry to Portavadie, cycle to Colintraive, ferry to Rhubodach and cycle to Rothesay and finally ferry to Wemyss Bay. 51 miles of pedalling through some absolutely stunning countryside. Has anyone done this before? And if so any tips or sound words of wisdom. TIA I’ve done it a few times and if the weathers good , it can be one of the best days on the bike you’ll have . As someone’s already said , the only time you might be tight for time I’d getting from Brodick to Lochranza. If you fancy adding a few miles , I’d suggest parking your car at Wemyss Bay then cycling to Ardrossan ferry terminal , It means on the way back , the last ferry you take goes from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay and you’re cars there ( fully appreciate it then goes from Wemyss Bay to Ardrossan) If you can can do it at short notice( as nothing needs ore booked ) all the better , as you can chose a good day , as it can be bloody miserable in the cold and wet 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, The Mantis said: Billy Boy caught red handed and even in the last 24 hours . Edited March 7, 2019 by Rab B Nesbit 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dindeleux Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Why do the mods keep letting him back? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Does anyone have experience getting their bike onto a Citylink bus? I'm thinking of attempting the Ullapool to Ardgay coast to coast in a few weeks and I'm hoping Citylink will let me on with my bike stored in one of these cheapo bags https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ctc-cycling-uk-plastic-bike-bag/rp-prod167363?gs=1&sku=sku621723&pgrid=60711842778&ptaid=pla-424682093507&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=PLA+All+Products&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid|s01V13uto_dm|pcrid|309840162899|pkw||pmt||prd|621723UK&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn4PkBRCDARIsAGHmH3cGXaPFxCkywJ5NT_iOjwqUckAEjEGAoG1JcOXnguuc6QHNKNxs2lMaAj6-EALw_wcB 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 About to head out for the first time in about 4 months. 20mph ESE wind, feels like -4c, merino wool buff on under the helmet, this is gonna be grim. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Rubin Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Really angry to read this. https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/news/scotland/cyclists-pushed-into-union-canal-by-gang-of-youths/ There's absolutely never any need for retaliation and mindless thuggery. Chuck 'em into the canal and you're no better than them. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Billy Rubin said: Really angry to read this. https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/news/scotland/cyclists-pushed-into-union-canal-by-gang-of-youths/ There's absolutely never any need for retaliation and mindless thuggery. Chuck 'em into the canal and you're no better than them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_mfc Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Anyone done the 5 ferries challenge? Thinking about doing this over next couple of weeks. Just looking for some info on how long it took to cycle the Brodick to Lochranza leg as this seems the tightest for catching next ferry. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Rubin Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 9 hours ago, stu_mfc said: Anyone done the 5 ferries challenge? Thinking about doing this over next couple of weeks. Just looking for some info on how long it took to cycle the Brodick to Lochranza leg as this seems the tightest for catching next ferry. This was discussed a couple of pages ago. The conclusion was it's very do-able. -3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmeister Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Anyone done the 5 ferries challenge? Thinking about doing this over next couple of weeks. Just looking for some info on how long it took to cycle the Brodick to Lochranza leg as this seems the tightest for catching next ferry.Let me know how you get on please as myself and a couple of friends are planning on doing this in the Summer. TIA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ark loyal Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 I've been over in Tenerife and rented a bike for a couple of days. Cracking riding but unfortunately I came off a betler and done my collarbone. Anyone else done that before and any good rehab advice? -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 17 minutes ago, ark loyal said: I've been over in Tenerife and rented a bike for a couple of days. Cracking riding but unfortunately I came off a betler and done my collarbone. Anyone else done that before and any good rehab advice? Lay off the wanking for 2 - 3 weeks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 10 hours ago, ark loyal said: I've been over in Tenerife and rented a bike for a couple of days. Cracking riding but unfortunately I came off a betler and done my collarbone. Anyone else done that before and any good rehab advice? 10 hours ago, Zen Archer said: Lay off the wanking for 2 - 3 weeks. You can get a District Nurse to come in and do it for you. Speak to your GP 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
As Easterly as it gets! Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 13 hours ago, Zen Archer said: Lay off the wanking for 2 - 3 weeks. Or, Use the other hand........ Or, The district nurse. Or, The missus. Or, Someone else's missus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_mfc Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 16 hours ago, ark loyal said: I've been over in Tenerife and rented a bike for a couple of days. Cracking riding but unfortunately I came off a betler and done my collarbone. Anyone else done that before and any good rehab advice? Do NOT sneeze. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Back out with the club for the first time in 4 months today A steady 63 miles and over 3500 feet of climbing Still amazing how many fat angry drivers there are on the road 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juansebastianvernon Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Anyone got any idea when the Southbound side of the Forth Bridge will be re-opened? Pain in the ass having to go down the steps on the otherside. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 12 hours ago, Unleash The Nade said: Back out with the club for the first time in 4 months today A steady 63 miles and over 3500 feet of climbing Still amazing how many fat angry drivers there are on the road What, over in Perthshire were you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 13 hours ago, Unleash The Nade said: Back out with the club for the first time in 4 months today A steady 63 miles and over 3500 feet of climbing Still amazing how many fat angry drivers there are on the road Is that Falkirk Bike Club, UTN? I'm in Stirling Bike Club. Would imagine we cover a lot of the same roads. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Went and bought a cheap road bike from the bike station in Perth today. The plan is that I'll use it enough over the summer to prove to myself that buying a good bike will be worth it. I cycled it home, I forgot how much pain you are left with by the saddle after going on a bike for the first time in far too long! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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