Irn-Bru? Scottish Blethering Thread
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The ride itself was good - only one short shower and light winds, and good roads - bar the usual poor surfaces but that is pretty much the general rule now. Good feed stations and well organised.
This is the third time I have done it, but probably the last. The reason being my fellow cyclists. What a generally miserable bunch of nobbers. No idea about keeping left on single track roads or singling down when people are trying to pass; no manners at feed stations regarding queuing and no apologies from some eejit who bumped into me quite forcefully. As for snot rocketers who don't check behind before firing one off
; I was a victim of TWO different ones. Discarded tubes at the side of the road; and just not a lot of etiquette going on. Surprising, given the amount of club colours on show (I am not a club rider). I just felt today that there was not a good atmosphere about the ride and that for me makes it a non starter next year. Without the vibe, I can save myself the £20 and ride the roads whenever I choose.
classic33
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Did you get any for @Pat "5mph" to pass on, or repair?The ride itself was good - only one short shower and light winds, and good roads - bar the usual poor surfaces but that is pretty much the general rule now. Good feed stations and well organised.
This is the third time I have done it, but probably the last. The reason being my fellow cyclists. What a generally miserable bunch of nobbers. No idea about keeping left on single track roads or singling down when people are trying to pass; no manners at feed stations regarding queuing and no apologies from some eejit who bumped into me quite forcefully. As for snot rocketers who don't check behind before firing one off
I just felt today that there was not a good atmosphere about the ride and that for me makes it a non starter next year. Without the vibe, I can save myself the £20 and ride the roads whenever I choose.
Can I suggest that the thread be renamed, for historical purposes?
It's American.
Talking of @Pat "5mph" , last seen 3rd August??
Hope all is well with our WeegieTalian correspondent.
Stig-OT-Dump
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Late (as always) on this one.
@ Brandane - I didn't find it as bad as you, in fact I rather enjoyed cycling it with my son. There were a few who lacked what I would consider etiquette, but I think it was largely ignorance; whatever, it didn't spoil the day.
I thought the level of support from marshals and tea stop hosts/ hostesses was pretty awesome too.
@ Brandane - I didn't find it as bad as you, in fact I rather enjoyed cycling it with my son. There were a few who lacked what I would consider etiquette, but I think it was largely ignorance; whatever, it didn't spoil the day.
I thought the level of support from marshals and tea stop hosts/ hostesses was pretty awesome too.
Don't get me wrong; I enjoyed cycling it too and agree with you re the marshals, food stops and the general organisation of the event. It was just the selfishness of a seemingly large percentage of my fellow participants that put a bit of a dampener on the experience. I would enjoy cycling that route even more on any other given day of the year without them. I would obviously need to supply my own cake - or find a café in one of the wee towns that we passed through
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Fubar
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Don't get me wrong; I enjoyed cycling it too and agree with you re the marshals, food stops and the general organisation of the event. It was just the selfishness of a seemingly large percentage of my fellow participants that put a bit of a dampener on the experience. I would enjoy cycling that route even more on any other given day of the year without them. I would obviously need to supply my own cake - or find a café in one of the wee towns that we passed through
Hello Brandane...
this is exactly what put me off doing sportives, too many inconsiderate/dangerous passes from those treating it as a race - maybe it's just an age thing...
GlasgowFinn
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I did the Highland Perthshire Challenge last week and it was everything that a sportive should be. Quiet roads and considerate fellow users - whether 2 or 4 wheeled (or legged). Tour O' The Borders on Sunday might be a bit different.
Bobby Mhor
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20 days since the last post..C'mon I have to keep up with all the Scottish nonsense.
Get active, you lot
Get active, you lot
Col5632
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- Cowdenbeath
It's deed in here 
GlasgowFinn
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My winter training bike is now in the stable!
classic33
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Nearly as long again!20 days since the last post..C'mon I have to keep up with all the Scottish nonsense.
Get active, you lot
Col5632
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- Cowdenbeath
I'm now running, don't have as much time anymore for the bike
Most people find it quicker by bike, though ...
snorri
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- East coast, up a bit.
This guy finds the bicycle is quicker than a car, but he is 94.Most people find it quicker by bike, though ...
https://www.eta.co.uk/2017/10/24/quicker-by-bicycle-than-car-says-94-year-old/
