Martin Barrett Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Cheers for the offer Martin- I will probably go up my usual route over the Erskine Bridge then up to Crianlarich, through Glencoe then up to Spean Bridge. Its quite a long haul in a day so I will keep the route reasonably direct. If anyone fancies a ride out on the Saturday I will probably go over the Pass Of The cattle to Applecross, up past Torridon and back down again. Ace roads if its dry. 86832[/snapback] I went out that way last year didn't go over the pass to Applecross but skirted it, very nice roads even the main road from Spean Bridge towards Skye and off through Loch Carron to Torridon (where you'd turn off) on the smaller roads. I didn't take any other pictures too busy But I think I'm preaching to the converted. Come on you other swine these are pearls of roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Come on you other swine these are pearls of roads. 86833[/snapback] Talking to me? You've no idea how much I would love to do this. Freeing the time is the big (pig) problem. Is it the sort of thing that can be turned-up-at, or arranged at last minute? Does it have to be booked? Is anyone camping? Bacon sarnies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Is it the sort of thing that can be turned-up-at, or arranged at last minute? Does it have to be booked? Is anyone camping? Bacon sarnies? 87413[/snapback] There's no camping on site. There are a couple of sites shown on the map about a mile away. The hotel has a range of rooms and even a bunk house option. I don't know how fully booked they are. It's not in to high season so I'd imagine there should be space. I haven't recieved written confirmation to my booking this year. I did get it confirmed on the phone back in November though. I trust you've booked the time for the Erin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I trust you've booked the time for the Erin? 87414[/snapback] Erin D. Bacon I.F.T.A. CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER I.F.T.A. CERTIFIED GROUP FITNESS LEADER I.F.T.A CERTIFIED CORE BALL INSTRUCTOR Certainly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Mr BFG I think you should be able to get a room if you book now- I had no problem last weekend and I did not get the impression they were getting full. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Erin D. BaconI.F.T.A. CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER I.F.T.A. CERTIFIED GROUP FITNESS LEADER I.F.T.A CERTIFIED CORE BALL INSTRUCTOR Certainly 87415[/snapback] Is it me or does Erin have an Adam's Apple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Is it me or does Erin have an Adam's Apple? 87417[/snapback] She swallowed the core ball, or the bacon, or both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 - I had no problem last weekend and I did not get the impression they were getting full. 87416[/snapback] So none of you were getting full last weekend. It's not like you... Are you all saving it for the rally? BTW... you work in banking, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 BTW... you work in banking, eh? 87424[/snapback] I had to make something up for MCN- quoting an occupation of international arms dealer and drugs baron may have attracted unwanted attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Martin, your route is quite looney. Guy, are you riding up with a horde, or solo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Martin, your route is quite looney.Guy, are you riding up with a horde, or solo? 87621[/snapback] Any suggestions ? For my route , not which band of nomadic people that's accompanying Guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Any suggestions ? For my route , not which band of nomadic people that's accompanying Guy. 87624[/snapback] See big scenery, but have a holiday and relax...? You're going to be on the move, non-stop, morning to night. I'm not saying that it's a bad idea, just that it's a long (and a pressurised?) journey – certainly a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 See big scenery, but have a holiday and relax...?You're going to be on the move, non-stop, morning to night. I'm not saying that it's a bad idea, just that it's a long (and a pressurised?) journey – certainly a challenge. 87628[/snapback] Yeah I know, trying to put too much in to the weekend. I managed it last year. Can't over do the social aspect. I need to hit the RBR points because of my compulsive obsessional disorder. But I will be more chilled in Ireland provided I hit the points in Wales on the way over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I am going up solo- Helen may join me later- she has to work until lunchtime on the Friday so she may set off after me if she can finish in time. Guy Edit- Helen is hoping to finish work early so we can leave together at 10.30am. Happy to meet you on the way David. I guess traffic permitting, we will be over the Erskine Bridge about 2.30ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Edit- Helen is hoping to finish work early so we can leave together at 10.30am. Happy to meet you on the way David. I guess traffic permitting, we will be over the Erskine Bridge about 2.30ish. 87894[/snapback] Hi Guy there's only one Troon crossing – at 0715. If I get it, I guess I'll be at Erskine Bridge around about the time that you're leaving home, 10.30. That'll give me some time for looking at nice mountainy stuff and haggis hunting on the way north. Depending on success with the haggis, or otherwise, you may catch up somewhere. We can exchange routes and phone numbers so that I can call you if I think you might be in the vicinity. Mind you, I still have to book... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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