Irn-Bru? Scottish Blethering Thread

[Pat "5mph"]

This is possible ?

You're not half right!
@Fubar @Edwardoka let's do the 500 with a support van, so all abilities can join, let's do it over 8/9 days (you racing snakes can do 2 loops a day), let's have the cycling trip of a lifetime!
Slowly a plan is unfolding, I'm gonna have a good think about it and start a thread

 

[Fubar]

You're not half right!
@Fubar @Edwardoka let's do the 500 with a support van, so all abilities can join, let's do it over 8/9 days (you racing snakes can do 2 loops a day), let's have the cycling trip of a lifetime!
Slowly a plan is unfolding, I'm gonna have a good think about it and start a thread

TBF you can probably pay a company to organise that for you, if you have the cash - otherwise do LEJOG over 10 days.

Much more satisfying to organise and ride it yourself...

 

[Fubar]

You're not half right!
@Fubar @Edwardoka let's do the 500 with a support van, so all abilities can join, let's do it over 8/9 days (you racing snakes can do 2 loops a day), let's have the cycling trip of a lifetime!
Slowly a plan is unfolding, I'm gonna have a good think about it and start a thread

Anyway, @Edwardoka has LEL next year and my calendar is about to get a WHOLE lot busier, so 8-9 days may not be possible.

Don't let that put you off though!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

TBF you can probably pay a company to organise that for you, if you have the cash - otherwise do LEJOG over 10 days.

Much more satisfying to organise and ride it yourself...

Nay, we are Scottish: we don't pay if we can DIY it
I did actually check out organized North 500 trips, there don't seem to be any just yet.
What I meant is we rent the van, one of us (injured or not a cyclist) drives it
Or we drive it in turns, or something, I'll put my thinking hat on, don't press me ... or do I detect your organizing instincts surfacing?

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Anyway, @Edwardoka has LEL next year and my calendar is about to get a WHOLE lot busier, so 8-9 days may not be possible.

Don't let that put you off though!

You two can just ride that Bleach-nan-baar mountain for quickness.

 

[Col5632]

How is everybody doing? I've only done 2 days in the office in the last 3 weeks so not on the computer as much. I've done some cycling but not uploaded any of it, my motivation for it this year is lacking. I've got my PS interview soon, really need to get my mind in the game.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Revise, Col, revise, we are all keeping fingers crossed for you

 

[Fubar]

Nay, we are Scottish: we don't pay if we can DIY it
I did actually check out organized North 500 trips, there don't seem to be any just yet.
What I meant is we rent the van, one of us (injured or not a cyclist) drives it
Or we drive it in turns, or something, I'll put my thinking hat on, don't press me ... or do I detect your organizing instincts surfacing?

I knew what you meant but a van costs and I'm not sure what it adds? Except the option to fail...

If you set realistic goals each day it should be achievable, i.e. <=100k per day - if we had had a van on day 2 of Glas-Inv I don't think there would have been any space left! We all still managed though (except Maddie...)

The logistics would be a 'mare and next year is probably out, 2018 may be difficult too as I will have a dissertation to complete - but if I WAS organising it I wouldn't start a thread as the limited accommodation may restrict numbers.

Just thinking out loud...

 

[Brandane]

I knew what you meant but a van costs and I'm not sure what it adds? Except the option to fail...

If you set realistic goals each day it should be achievable, i.e. <=100k per day - if we had had a van on day 2 of Glas-Inv I don't think there would have been any space left! We all still managed though (except Maddie...)

The logistics would be a 'mare and next year is probably out, 2018 may be difficult too as I will have a dissertation to complete - but if I WAS organising it I wouldn't start a thread as the limited accommodation may restrict numbers.

Just thinking out loud...

Let's get the fag packet out... 500 miles at 5 mph = 100 hours cycling. Fag breaks, chatting, befriending dogs, shopping etc. means about 5 hours per day on the bike, so 20 days to complete.
20 days luggage for @Pat "5mph" and friends; maybe I could borrow one of these for 3 weeks and be the support driver:

 

[Pat "5mph"]

maybe I could borrow one of these for 3 weeks and be the support driver

Are you volunteering?
Right up your sleeve, all day driving, not having to talk to a soul, protected from the elements ...

 

[Brandane]

Are you volunteering?
Right up your sleeve, all day driving, not having to talk to a soul, protected from the elements ...

No thanks; I get enough of all that as it is!

 

[Scoosh]

Let's get the fag packet out... 500 miles at 5 mph = 100 hours cycling. Fag breaks, chatting, befriending dogs, shopping etc. means about 5 hours per day on the bike, so 20 days to complete.
20 days luggage for @Pat "5mph" and friends; maybe I could borrow one of these for 3 weeks and be the support driver:

You could fit some camp beds in there too ... and a wee sink ... and a cooker ... no loo, though !

 

[Fubar]

You could fit some camp beds in there too ... and a wee sink ... and a cooker ... no loo, though !

Might as well just drive the bl00dy thing!!

 

[Fubar]

Let's get the fag packet out... 500 miles at 5 mph = 100 hours cycling. Fag breaks, chatting, befriending dogs, shopping etc. means about 5 hours per day on the bike, so 20 days to complete.
20 days luggage for @Pat "5mph" and friends; maybe I could borrow one of these for 3 weeks and be the support driver:

No stopping no shopping!!! And she says I'm not bossy enough...

 

[Scoosh]

No stopping no shopping!!! And she says I'm not bossy enough...

Bossy enough ? Maybe's aye, maybe's naw ... but forceful enough ... - you're too nice!