FabSwingers.com forum: Ettape loch ness

By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
6 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Who is doing the ettape in Inverness

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By *5NyorksMan
6 weeks ago

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Im giving it a go again. A brilliant event.

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By *ensualtongue2023Man
6 weeks ago

furnace

What is it ?

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By *5NyorksMan
6 weeks ago

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A cycle ride around Loch Ness.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
6 weeks ago

Edinburgh

A 60 mile cycle round Loch ness a closed roads event

This will be my second dome this year's ago

But the king o the hill is tough

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By *aelic funMan
6 weeks ago

Carlisle Dumfries

Think London Marathon etc only on wheels.

It's a while since I've done it but it is "the" cycle event in Scotland, attracting hundreds (thousands?) of riders from across the UK. Not for the faint hearted, you train hard for this.

It's just after Easter and the website gives you an idea of just how tough it is : The Etape Loch Ness is Scotland’s largest closed road cycle sportive taking place around iconic Loch Ness offering the chance to cycle 66 miles (106 km) on traffic free roads. The stunning 360° route around the loch starts and finishes in the Highland capital of Inverness with 900m of ascent. The King of the Mountain stage features a 4.8 mile (7.72 km) climb gaining 380m in height with a gradient reaching 12% at times.

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By *5NyorksMan
6 weeks ago

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"A 60 mile cycle round Loch ness a closed roads event

This will be my second dome this year's ago

But the king o the hill is tough "

Yeah the climb up out of Fort Augustus is a killer. A brilliant challenge though. Are you going for a PB as its your second go? Or you in it for the scenery and the cake at the food stations. Lol. Im not looking forward to standing along the river at 5.30 am though. Lol

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By *ensualtongue2023Man
6 weeks ago

furnace

Oh god no Bain of my life cyclist

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By *5NyorksMan
6 weeks ago

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"Oh god no Bain of my life cyclist "

Oh, sorry to hear that sensual. 😂

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By *ensualtongue2023Man
6 weeks ago

furnace

They really are a pain on the roads or should I say pavements roads pedestrian areas all over the place

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By *5NyorksMan
6 weeks ago

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"They really are a pain on the roads or should I say pavements roads pedestrian areas all over the place "

They certainly can be can't they.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
6 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I am in wave c between 6 and 6.20

I done 6 sportives last year all over 100 miles, as I do ultra sportives, doing the dragon sportive in Wales in June,4rth year in a row very brutal 136 miles ,5 mountains 11000ft o climbing

Not for the faint

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By *ensualtongue2023Man
6 weeks ago

furnace

"They really are a pain on the roads or should I say pavements roads pedestrian areas all over the place

They certainly can be can't they. "

In my experience yes and we all know there some idiot drivers out there too but cyclist seem to be above the law esp in rural area I live and cyclist road events on bank holidays etc is just stupid hundreds a middle aged men in Lycra on rural main roads wtf

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By *5NyorksMan
6 weeks ago

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Sweet! Im in A, so off a little earlier. 5.30-5.50. Im sure it won't be too early for a beer when I get back. Lol.

There are some superb sportives out there. I love them. Rare to get a proper closed road route though. It's bliss. Have you done the Etape Caledonia yet? That's worth a look for sure. I really enjoyed it.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
6 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Yes I have 4 or t events this year

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By *5NyorksMan
6 weeks ago

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Cool, big events or more local set ups? They are good fun.

Im looking forward to Loch Ness though as its a full weekend away cycling on my own. Lol.

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By *otbeefandonionsCouple
6 weeks ago

Bathgate

I did it a couple of years ago. That hill is a killer but the rest of it was pretty flat.

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By *5NyorksMan
6 weeks ago

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It's certainly a lovely route. That Hill is a bit of a killer but the downhill straight after. Mmmm

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By *otbeefandonionsCouple
6 weeks ago

Bathgate

"It's certainly a lovely route. That Hill is a bit of a killer but the downhill straight after. Mmmm"

I remember one descent I did down the crimea pass in North Wales, went down it like a missile, frame started vibrating and I honestly thought I was going to be coming off at some point.

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By *5NyorksMan
6 weeks ago

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Oooo naughty. I bet that got the heart pumping. Scary stuff.

Ive not done any road riding in Wales yet. Need to get my arse over there.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
6 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Wales is very tough over the beacons

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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"Wales is very tough over the beacons "

It certainly looks it. Im working my way through the Simon Warren top climbs books.. Wales is an area I'm yet to explore. Im looking forward to getting over there. Proper hills over there.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

100 percent if you get a chance do the devil's elbow in Wales

Plus in pebbles there is the talla reservoir

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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Will keep that in mind. Top recommendations. For now though I'm looking forward to a weekend up north.

Might see you around and about.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Kind of bike you got

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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I'll be bringing my vitus vitesse up to Scotland. Unless the weather's set to be grim and I'll be on the winter bike. Lol

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Very nice bike indeed

Myself the pinarello x3

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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Oooo lovely. A very prestigious brand.

I'll be looking out for it round the route. Lol

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By *otbeefandonionsCouple
5 weeks ago

Bathgate

I did it 2 years ago on a 12 year old specialized tricross cx bike

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By *0somethingMan
5 weeks ago

Aberdeen

Not done it for a few years but its a good event.

Always said I would go back when I felt capable of getting under 3 hours. Every year that passes that feels just a wee bit further away.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Have the Pitlochry next mnth aswell

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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"Have the Pitlochry next mnth aswell "

The Caledonia? The long or short route? The lingerie route is lovely, a decent day out on the bike that one. The scenery is spectacular. I prefer it to lich Ness, but I'm wanting to do another couple of rides while I'm up, so entered the loch Ness to commit myself. Lol

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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"Not done it for a few years but its a good event.

Always said I would go back when I felt capable of getting under 3 hours. Every year that passes that feels just a wee bit further away.

I bet, 21mph would be some going. Nice!

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

The big route I average about 14 mph I take my time

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I have so far 4r lined up this year as done 6 events last year and looking for more

I done the dales struggle in Harrogate last year

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By *otbeefandonionsCouple
5 weeks ago

Bathgate

"Not done it for a few years but its a good event.

Always said I would go back when I felt capable of getting under 3 hours. Every year that passes that feels just a wee bit further away.

That would be some pace, fair play to you, chapeau! The record is not far under 3 hours I seem to remember

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By *arkyp_321Man
5 weeks ago

East Kilbride

"They really are a pain on the roads or should I say pavements roads pedestrian areas all over the place "

We talking about cars or bikes …🤣🤣🤣🤣

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By *appyman3943Man
5 weeks ago

Aberdeen

"Have the Pitlochry next mnth aswell

The lingerie route sounds interesting!! Didn’t have that option when I did it lol.

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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Haha... gotta admit, thats not a bad typo. Lol.

Sounds a good event though. Lol

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By *appyman3943Man
5 weeks ago

Aberdeen

"Haha... gotta admit, thats not a bad typo. Lol.

Sounds a good event though. Lol"

I’d definitely get back on the bike for that!

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Think we all would

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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"Think we all would

Absolutely. Shall we run our own event 😂

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

All ready lol

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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"All ready lol"

Me too 🤔😂😂.

Give me shout if you fancy while we're up there. A bit of a feed station social lol

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By *appyman3943Man
5 weeks ago

Aberdeen

"Think we all would

Absolutely. Shall we run our own event 😂"

I’m sat here in my bib shorts waiting!

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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"Think we all would

Absolutely. Shall we run our own event 😂

I’m sat here in my bib shorts waiting!"

Ideal 😂😂. Bib shirts only? Lol

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By *agnar2323Man
5 weeks ago

Valhalla

"Oh god no Bain of my life cyclist "

Aw! That's a shame!

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By *agnar2323Man
5 weeks ago

Valhalla

"They really are a pain on the roads or should I say pavements roads pedestrian areas all over the place

They certainly can be can't they.

Aw! Did a cycling hold you up 5 mins longer than usual

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

With chamy bum cream

Definitely the feed station

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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"With chamy bum cream

Definitely the feed station "

Haha... see you there in amongst the cakes and lycra.

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By *appyman3943Man
5 weeks ago

Aberdeen

"Think we all would

Absolutely. Shall we run our own event 😂

I’m sat here in my bib shorts waiting!

Ideal 😂😂. Bib shirts only? Lol"

And helmet obviously!

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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Safety First😂

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By *appyman3943Man
5 weeks ago

Aberdeen

"Safety First😂"

Especially for your helmet!

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Aye definitely we are going up on Saturday

I am in wave c

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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Im heading up Friday, I'm wanting to do a ride a bit further north on the Saturday, but will be around for registration in the afternoon.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Same I was looking at a sportive on the day before but I would be cutting it fine

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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Oh wow, that would be cool. It's just a relatively small loop i want to do on the west coast including the Applecross pass. Hopefully won't be too tired for some fun on the Saturday night. Lol

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I don't think I will be doing it as Inverness from me 3 hrs as want a look about the event hub

Plus I have always wanted to do apple cross and the bealach

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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I'll be driving up on the Friday. It's about 6-7 hrs for me. Lol.

Looks a cracking route. So I'm gonna give it a go, ive always wanted to ride it.

Will be at the events village early evening i think

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I definitely need to do it plus there is a bealach sportive

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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"I definitely need to do it plus there is a bealach sportive "

Oh really, I never knew that. Bet thats a beaut.

I'll let you know what it's like next week 😁.

Bank Holiday weekend to get through first lol. You out riding?

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I have been out all last week and a few bits so definitely got the Miles in u

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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Out tomorrow, the weather was a bit hit and miss earlier this week so no commuting for me.

Am hoping to get a few miles in though over the long weekend as I'll be having a few days off it before I head up north.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Got out last night for a we 17 miles

Last week got a 35 mile and a 46 mile ,plus a few 20 miles in

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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Very nice. It's great to get out for regular rides when you can.

Are their lost of nice lanes where you are? Or is it quite busy?

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Alot is very busy open roads as pot holes galore in places ,what about you

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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Im pretty lucky really. Im right on the edge of the North York moors national park and I'm only a few miles away from a set of lanes that take you miles through the countryside. Which is where I am now at a village called swainby. Just slurping coffee at the rusty bike cafe. Lol

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Not much round about West Lothian but plenty of hills and shite weather

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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Oh I feel you on the shite weather🤣. North east coast here. Lol.

Not to bad today. Just a bit windy. Lol

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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I'd have thought youd have been more about the mountain bikes. You can't be too far away from the mecca which is the T Valley

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Not much I prefer the endurance cycling

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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Yeah me too. I did mtb for years. But it's skinny tyres in the hills for me these days.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I do the dragon in Wales every June my 4rth year

136 miles and 11000 ft o climbing over 5 mountains

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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That sounds quite the challenge. Deffo a massive day out that one.

I need to get down to Wales for some riding.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

You definitely do port talbot

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By *5NyorksMan
5 weeks ago

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First things first.. a few days in Scotland lol

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
4 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I will be wearing my yellow lcc cycling top

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By *5NyorksMan
4 weeks ago

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Oooo I'll look out for you. Im planning a chilled ride round and sampling the food stops, so I'm sure we'll cross paths.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
4 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Likewise I always take my time

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By *5NyorksMan
4 weeks ago

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Ive done it twice before, the 2nd time I went for a course pb. The ride was satisfying, but felt like a bit of a waste.

This time I'm gonna have a chilled ride round and only try for a pb on the climb out of Fort Augustus.

Hopefully see you out there.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
4 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Fingers crossed I don't get people go from a to be for fast times

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By *5NyorksMan
4 weeks ago

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Everyone is different i guess. I do like trying for a pb from time to time. Especially up the hills.

I do a lot of solo riding, so putting in the efforts keeps it interesting.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
4 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Not long now

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By *5NyorksMan
4 weeks ago

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Not at all, gonna service the bike tonight and start packing the van. Hopefully setting off Friday lunchtime

Just need to find somewhere scenic to sleep on Friday night between Inverness and Applecross

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
4 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Jealous. Com

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By *5NyorksMan
4 weeks ago

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Haha, when you heading up? Are you only up that way for the event?

It's a very long way to go for me, so I'm making a weekend of it. Lol

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
4 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Yes up on the sat till Sunday for the event

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By *5NyorksMan
4 weeks ago

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Nice and canny little overnighter. You staying in a hotel/air b&b or you living the van life? Im in the van. Just laid listening to the rain on the roof as I type. Lol

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
4 weeks ago

Edinburgh

A lodge

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By *5NyorksMan
4 weeks ago

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Lovely. That's deffo the way to do it. Beats my van hands down. Although it's cosy right now

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
3 weeks ago

Edinburgh

How did you get on bud back home

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By *5NyorksMan
3 weeks ago

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Was good cheers, I really enjoyed it again. Was a brutal head wind and rain on the way down to fort Augustus though🥵.

How did you do? You enjoy it?

I didn't hang around too long at the event hub, I was on my way home by 10.30😂

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
3 weeks ago

Edinburgh

The first 34 miles with the rain and head wind was a killer but was good

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By *5NyorksMan
3 weeks ago

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Aww glad you enjoyed it. Ive already put my name down for next year. Lol. You got any more races or sportives coming up?

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
3 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Same registered for next year, got Pitlochry next mnth ,and Wales in june

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By *5NyorksMan
3 weeks ago

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You should have just DM,d me. Lol. Only us chatting on here. Lol. That's a good one, I did it 2 years on the trot a couple of years back You doing the long or short route? They're both great.

I said before, I need to get down to Wales, the riding looks great. You're in for a few good months I reckon😁

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
3 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Doing the 55 but thinking the biggy

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By *5NyorksMan
3 weeks ago

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Awesome, both are great routes, id do the big one if you've got the legs as the extra bit around the loch etc is stunning.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
3 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I have emailed regarding the big one

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By *5NyorksMan
3 weeks ago

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Sweet! Hopefully they say yes and accept your cash. It's a different coloured number board if I remember right, so no hiding if you try and ride it. Lol

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By *ecky400TV/TS
3 weeks ago

/highlands

I heard there was a fatality. Dont know if right

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
3 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Yes there was someone died in a fatal crash just round the corner from the finish

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By *ecky400TV/TS
3 weeks ago

/highlands

Thats a shame. Sorry to hear that xx

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
3 weeks ago

Edinburgh

We were all gutted the last thing u want to see and here

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By *5NyorksMan
3 weeks ago

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Absolutely, a tragic event. So very sad.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
2 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Hope better weather for Pitlochry did you do Applecross

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By *5NyorksMan
2 weeks ago

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My fingers are crossed for you. They reply on you changing routes?

Yeah, I pedalled over Bealach-na-Ba and round the coast ast Applecross doing a nice lap. Was beautiful. Left me a bit knackered for Sunday😂😂, but well worth it.

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
2 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Did you have a route on garmin

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By *5NyorksMan
2 weeks ago

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No, was pretty straight forward, there was only a couple of junctions... right, then right again. Lol. Just checked Google maps when I did get to the junctions. Can share my route with you if you like?

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By *lipandslide069 OP Couple
2 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Sounds great

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By *5NyorksMan
2 weeks ago

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Was a stunning route and apart from the one big climb, it wasn't too taxing. Am happy to share if you wanna dm me

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