Im heartily sick of the 'NC500' as are locals along its route, the reason being the high number of irresponsible littering/defecating morons who have spoilt it for everyone else. I view the 'NC500' more as a mindset rather than a route...
My recommendation would be to find an area that appeals and explore a 20 mile radius or so, where i live [Brora] theres loads of great cycling routes on and off road and im sure a better time would be had than following the herd...
I wrote the following for some light relief for the long suffering locals and a anti NC500 group.
* ive got nothing against responsible tourists
Maya's Puppets and Straw Dogs Co
proudly present NC500 Action Figures!
Dont know what to get the little ****ards this Yaks mas...then we have the answer for you ! NC500 Action Figures! Watch'em walk Watch'em talk! Watch'em wind themselves up into a frenzy of 'DOING THE NC500! '
Mr and Mrs UglyEgo with huge Motorhome. These characters have no shame! Uncaring about the environment or others, they bring ugliness wherever they go. Watch with glee as your sprog plays 'cheapskate freeloading' 'inconsiderate parking' or crash and burn! -matches supplied
Mr OffRoader and rediculously tented 4 x 4. A splendid detailed action figure wearing stupid mirror shades and a simpering twat expression. Delight as little Johnie vrrrm vrrrms and imitates a destructive wheel spinning drive on the machair!
The Dirty Camper ***hole Convoy. A comprehensive collection of ratty vehicles and an amazing 6 zombie scum action figures-.2 boozing 2 crapping 1 vomiting and 1 OD'ed and dead.. Accessories include realistic turds, garbage and a burning gazebo-matches supplied..
Adventure motorcycle and rider A generally well behaved addition to the set he carries enough equipment to tour Patagonia. With an ear splitting exhaust you cant help but be informed of the loud arrival and departure of a child grown tall. Now watch him death defyingly traverse the Bealach na ba! What a hero......
Mr MidlifeSadTwat and Sportscar
This has gotta be fun....round and round he goes...and round..and round....and he's going nowhere actually. Comes with miniature vanity mirror, viagra bottle and DIY rope noose suicide kit.
By special request an additional action figure has joined our impressive cast of NC500 ers...
Mr Pushumoffacliff the Farmer! He comes ready to go with his bloody great tractor with bale spikes. Specially introduced to 'interact' with all the other NC500 ers! Ramming, upending. impaling great fun for all ages!
*Limited availibility as soon to be replaced with next years Ibiza edition..hopefully...😊