Etape Caledonia 2010
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.Definitely up for it, despite the "problem" yesterdays event was brilliant and congrats to the organisers who handled the situation very well. The zip on saddle bag broke and I lost my glasses and mob phone, got call late afternoon from organisers to say they found them 
LeeW
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Thinking of doing it next year although I need to consider if it really is worth the carbon footprint which 700 miles of traveling produces. It was the longest car journey I have done by a long distance. Alternivly I may look at the train.
Very Enjoyable ride. If I was to do it next year, due to the possibilty of a repeat of this years problems I may use tyre slime like I do on my commuting bike, not tested it with a tack yet but it is effective against thorns which are simular.
Very Enjoyable ride. If I was to do it next year, due to the possibilty of a repeat of this years problems I may use tyre slime like I do on my commuting bike, not tested it with a tack yet but it is effective against thorns which are simular.
magnatom said:I've been given the ok.
So where is a good place to stay?
Pitlochry, We stayed at Wellwood House just off the main street. A bit more expensive than some, but quite beautiful and we had a lovely room.
http://www.wellwoodhouse.com/?gclid=CI6Sm7XVxpoCFQZgZwodYkYAsA
Sadly, we won't be entering next year as I have applied for a job abroad - should find out whether I have it next week.
LeeW
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I used www.pitlochrybackpackershotel.com , cheap and cheerful. If you want basic accommodation almost on the start line then it's great. If you are looking for something posh then look elsewhere.
kennykool
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Now i have calmed down a bit about the whole thing I have decided that I am indeed going to enter next year PLUS i'll be bringing more frinds along than the 8 I brought this year.
I hope the event gets even BIGGER next year.
I hope the event gets even BIGGER next year.
Good on you kenny!
Well I have now entered. It would be brilliant if this event 'sold out' quickly sending a message to the idiots that we won't be bullied.
Anyway I am looking forward to the 'pulled along with the pelton' effect that I have heard about. I might need that to make it in my estimated 'under 5 hours 30 mins'.
Well I have now entered. It would be brilliant if this event 'sold out' quickly sending a message to the idiots that we won't be bullied.
Anyway I am looking forward to the 'pulled along with the pelton' effect that I have heard about. I might need that to make it in my estimated 'under 5 hours 30 mins'.
kennykool
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- Perthshire
Thats it then......entry sorted.
Now focussing my energy on London-Paris Cycle in July....Hopefully the Frecnh Farmers don't object to us using their roads and try and sabotage the route!!!!!!
Now focussing my energy on London-Paris Cycle in July....Hopefully the Frecnh Farmers don't object to us using their roads and try and sabotage the route!!!!!!
You know, it's only though Cycle Chat that I had ever heard of this event. Until now, of course, when it's all over the news and the papers! I really hope these idiots have scored a massive own goal and there's a massive turnout next year. I'm not going to commit to enter in the heat of the moment but it's on my radar now so I may well take part next year if I can get my fitness up......
kennykool
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- Perthshire
I have litterally just emailed my mate saying exactly that..... I reckon we should get accomodation etc booked up early doors cos with all the publicity that the event has had over the past few days I expect the entry to be full VERY quickly
Lets show these protestors that we wont stop cycling!!!!!!!
Lets show these protestors that we wont stop cycling!!!!!!!
LeeW
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magnatom said:
A dorm bed at the pitlochry backpackers hotel will cost you all of £13 and it is about as close to the start as you are going to get. The room I stayed in had two sets of bunk beds. Although the place was fully booked, two people did not turn up (maybe put off by weather forecast?). Thus there was only me and one other rider in the room.
