2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted July 19, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Typical, just been asked to cover a workmate shift on 31st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted July 19, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Wednesday 26th any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted July 19, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 away next week -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted July 19, 2017 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Good idea but I've run out of time. Will be back from holiday on the Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted July 19, 2017 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 For what it's worth I intend to travel really light. If we do drive up then a bag of clothes for the first and last night can be left in the car. Otherwise I intend to wash kit at YH and dry over night. Also suggest quick link for your chain and a tyre 'boot' in case you get a slash in your tyre mid ride and need an emergency repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions GrahamF Posted July 19, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 In a desire to travel light I've weighed everything I might take. The shoes and the 'winter' rain jacket are the heaviest items - and I don't think washing them is going to make them lighter! But I'm planning to indulge in a pair of trainers to walk to the pub in, and taking a fleece for the chilly evenings. I'm working on the basis that in the North of Scotland it can be winter weather all year round. I reckon I'm going to be last up the hills and last to arrive each afternoon, and therefore need more kit as I'll not have as much time to do washing. But the extra clothes don't weigh much. PaulL and Darryl Gunson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Horrifically underprepared for this but in an effort to do something I've ordered two new tyres. Afer the roads in Ireland i'll be taking a large bucket of chamois cream ( one with wheels that I can tow) and a similar sized tub of sudacreme. That along with midgie spray and painkillers should do me. GrahamF, Darryl Gunson and Iain67 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 Hi Robert, great you are coming up. What time are you expecting to be there? Paul - any time after noon on the 10th for rendezvous, I'll fit in with the group's schedule for the Pass of the Cattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted July 23, 2017 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Hi Roberto Our original plan was to head straight to Torridon YH in the morning. Dependant on weather etc, a ride over to Applecross was mooted. Probay best to meet at the YH and leave your phone number with one of us so you can get an update of our progress. Alternatively you could ride out to meet us. Cheers Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Cheers Darryl Applied for the day off for this so weather had better behave itself! I'm 07941668077 for arrangements nearer the 10th👌 Update - No call came from any of the group. Cheers guys. Bealach Mor on 02/09 for me I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted July 25, 2017 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 👠Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted July 26, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 What's the plan for maps/route planner guy's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted July 27, 2017 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 It's not a complicated route Robbie. I plan on taking the relevant pages out of a spare road atlas. Feel free to bring a larger/more detailed mammal if you've space. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted July 28, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Excellent Darryl, think I'll leave the large mammal at home someone needs to let the dog out. DavidC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted July 28, 2017 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 ha ha. don't know where the mammal came from. I obviously meant to type ' marsupial ' 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted July 28, 2017 Author 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 ...which is of course a mammal... robster82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted July 31, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Hey Robbie route below, you can download the GPX from strava. I am not responsible for any errors or deviations NC500 Day 1 Distance 178.5km Elevation Gain 2,650m Est. Moving Time 8:18:15 https://www.strava.com/routes/9913240 NC500 Day 2 Distance 134.2km Elevation Gain 2,016m Est. Moving Time 6:14:46 https://www.strava.com/routes/9913368 NC500 Day 3 (Toughest day) Distance 198.8km Elevation Gain 3,215m Est. Moving Time 9:14:56 https://www.strava.com/routes/9913442 NC500 Day 4 Distance 183.0km Elevation Gain 2,266m Est. Moving Time 8:30:58 https://www.strava.com/routes/9913478 NC500 Day 5 Distance 121.0km Elevation Gain 1,055m Est. Moving Time 5:37:45 https://www.strava.com/routes/9913547 GrahamF and DavidC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted July 31, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Cheers Paul, keep the water to our left thats how I'm going to roll! Day 3 looks a toughie right enough! We're staying in Wick at the end of day 4 btw, couldn't get booked into Helmsdale YH, could be a blessing in disguise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted July 31, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 water to the left, beer to the right? By day 4 I dont think we will care 😠ginty001, robster82 and DavidC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 7, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Bon chance to team NC500 ! Have a blast DavidC and Darryl Gunson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted August 7, 2017 Members Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Good Luck to the hardysouls doing NC500, if it is anything like Applecross last year then maybe flippers are a better idea than cycling shoes! All the best lads and sure a few wee halfs will be consumed en-route. Stay safe and plenty of photos on facebook please Darryl Gunson and DavidC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted August 7, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Enjoy 😊 DavidC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted August 7, 2017 Life Members Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Have fun folks, wish I could have join youse! Will be following on Strava :-) DavidC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted August 7, 2017 Committee Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Good luck. May the sun shine and the wind be at your backs. Updates please. DavidC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted August 8, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Have a great trip lads... plenty of photos please, Darryl, don't want to see any dodgy photos of you, just watch yourself with that squad PaulL and DavidC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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