Pentlands 23rd August 1030-11 Dreghorn Services

The Ken · Aug 18, 2009

This sounds too good to miss

- Can I convince my lovely I need another training run?

Zigzag I hadn't spotted that crossroads when I first looked, but it should do the trick.

I had just assumed we pushed that last leg because I was knackered not because it was unrideable (other than the steps)

Kaiser it should only be 1.5 hours for you to get there as you actually miss the nightmare of Edinburgh traffic.... that is assuming the M8 has finally been finished!

clockworkgazz · Aug 18, 2009

jimi you interested? I can only do if I get someone to share petrol costs as I am el skinto on the brew.

kaiser · Aug 18, 2009

I was tempted but overspend and a few rides in the works will keep me west coasted I'm afraid.

clockworkgazz · Aug 19, 2009

looks like I'm stuck at home folks, mind and take your flippers its wet out there!

velomaniac · Aug 20, 2009

Jimi disapeared off the face of the planet again has he, shame it would be good to see you Gaz and Jimi.

Ok if your coming on Sunday, please confirm and we can pm each other respective MOB numbers so no one fails to meet up this time

So far I think its:-

Big Eck
ZigZag
Velo
Jimi (maybe)
Gaz (very maybe, Jimi dependent)

The Ken · Aug 20, 2009

think I'll have to say no to this

as I've just bought more road bike bits.

velomaniac · Aug 21, 2009

There is a real danger of heavey rain on Sunday

but the temperature isn't too bad

Provided your still showing and I am, bring wet weather gear and maybe mud tyres

See you 1030 - 11 am at Dreghorn on Sunday.

Cheers

Velo

Davedownhill · Aug 21, 2009

If you want to get round Harbour hill I'd go right at Bonaly reservoir and round the north ot the reservoir on the far side of the plantation where a sheep/quad track goes diagonally over to the saddle linking with the trail down to glencorse, less steep both sides and more interesting riding than the direct route

Routes:

http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=16794

Bonaly diversion
http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=16794

Tnega · Aug 21, 2009

Righto.
My nearest and dearest will be busy this sunday.
Considering I never made the last outing i'm thinking of coming along.
Am wondering however if me and the old girl will manage.
You guys all going sussed up?
'cos the old girl is obv a rigid (not frigid, she is in fact quite lively

)
Considering my age and relatively low fitness level, will the two of us manage the course?
I would hate to hold anyone up.

Not got a set of 'skins either, can anyone reccomend some lightweight cheapo's?

Regards,
Dave C.

zigzag · Aug 21, 2009

Dave - you're absolutely right, I recce'd this today coming down from Harbour Hill. The quad trail is pretty muddy in places (just like the rest of the bloody Pentlands right now), but like you say, more interesting and not mental steep like my original suggestion.

Tnega - I'm going to single speed it on my Hardrock, velo will be doing it proper old-stylee rigid, and i think big.eck is bringing some monstrous downhill beastie. Bring whatever you fancy, and don't worry about pace, it isnae a race and you'll no be holding anyone up - I'll definitely be walking some of it.

Looks like first couple of miles are all up hill though...

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