Scotland : The Highlands CC Ecosse Lochs and Glens Tour #CONFIRMED#

[Col5632]

Really wish I could join you guys, sadly summer time is going to be tight for money and time

 

[Fubar]

Really wish I could join you guys, sadly summer time is going to be tight for money and time

If it pans out the way I hope I/we will be cycling direct from Dunfermline, so you could always join us for the first day and peel off and/or stay over 1 night and cycle back - just a thought.

 

[Col5632]

If it pans out the way I hope I/we will be cycling direct from Dunfermline, so you could always join us for the first day and peel off and/or stay over 1 night and cycle back - just a thought.

Could be an option

 

[Fubar]

At the moment I am favouring the weekend of 14-17 August which, coincidentally is the same weekend as last years' Islay Tour! Not sure if that is a good omen or not...

The other alternative would have to be mid-September, which has it's merits (avoids other hols, outwith school hols season, maybe less midges, costs will probably be lower, weather generally ok) but that might be leaving it a bit late.

Of those that expressed an interest @Pat "5mph" @Edwardoka @Harry_Palmer79 @mcshroom @Telemark - how does that weekend float your boat, or thoughts on a September tour? Anyone else: @Scoosh @DougieAB @Brandane @MikeW-71 ???

 

[Edwardoka]

At the moment I am favouring the weekend of 14-17 August which, coincidentally is the same weekend as last years' Islay Tour! Not sure if that is a good omen or not...

14th - 17th August would be splendid.
September, not so much.

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

August is fine with me also

 

[mcshroom]

August is better than September for me (I'm doing a fortnight's tour round the Highlands and Islands starting last week in September so the later date is a bit close).I'll try not to break my arm this year!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Splendid @Fubar 'tis my quiet time at work, while September can get busy
Edit: also in September PfS is on .... @Brandane

 

[DougieAB]

Normally go away on holiday early July so August/September would be fine with me.

 

[Fubar]

Ok, so 14-17 August is the provisional date! @Pat "5mph" can you contact any Belles that might be interested and let me know (stressing the distance and elevation, just in case they think it's a wee pootle!) please? Then I'll start looking at accommodation, costs, etc.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

(stressing the distance and elevation, just in case they think it's a wee pootle!)

Are you still going with the 50/60 mile days? Not the 100?
How hilly? All days are like Arran?
Ok, ok, I'm away to look at your links in the op, didn't want to in case I scare myself

 

[Fubar]

Are you still going with the 50/60 mile days? Not the 100?
How hilly? All days are like Arran?
Ok, ok, I'm away to look at your links in the op, didn't want to in case I scare myself

100kms (62 miles) max days which, over say 7-8 hours is plenty - like a day round Arran really, 4 days in a row. I just don't want anyone thinking it is a pootle in the park - and that's @Edwardoka 's link...

 

[Fubar]

Are you still going with the 50/60 mile days? Not the 100?
How hilly? All days are like Arran?
Ok, ok, I'm away to look at your links in the op, didn't want to in case I scare myself

I think it's safe to say the cycling will be harder than Islay, but doable. And no ferries to catch!

 

[edindave]

Is there a porterage service on this trip? My bike doesn't have a luggage rack (or mounts).

 

[Fubar]

Is there a porterage service on this trip? My bike doesn't have a luggage rack (or mounts).

Nope, sorry - it's a DIY tour.