I've been back just over a week now and still day dreaming about it. Here are 10 things I've thought about and taken from the trip worth sharing It's a long way but worth itFor me it was 6 hours door to door with a stop or two. That's in my moms old Fiat Panda … Continue reading 10 Things I Learned from Aberfoyle
Category: Aberfoyle Gravel 2022
Doon and a quickie
I've decided to go home today. I've got to be out by 9.30am in the morning so with my last ride done I'd be just hanging around and I can see Dan tonight too. Yesterday afternoon I went for a quick walk up Doon Hill. It's a waymarked 1.5 mile trail up and down a … Continue reading Doon and a quickie
Classic Gravelfoyle
Today's route was another nicked off Komoot and modified slightly. The skies were moody. Low cloud meant there was a chill in the air again despite the forecast saying it was dry. I left a bit earlier today. Gilet on and I opted for gloves and took my rain jacket too as I didn't trust … Continue reading Classic Gravelfoyle
Down Day Drams
Day off the bike today. Would have been enforced anyway as it's been teaming down since I woke up. Good then I booked a tour of a whisky distillery for something to do. When I got there the site is split either side of the A81 which turns out to be quite significant but I'll … Continue reading Down Day Drams
Dead Interesting
I've been here a few days now and cycled past it multiple times and it's intrigued me everytime. I decided to walk into the village today and it poked my interest again so I popped into the local cemetery on the way back. It's on the road to the cottage I'm staying in, just outside … Continue reading Dead Interesting
Lochs of Lochs
I think I've ridden more in the past few days than I have in the last few weeks. That said though I don't feel too bad. I woke this morning, slept better but a bit stiff and sore from yesterday's ride. I got up and had some breakfast and prepped my other bike. I just … Continue reading Lochs of Lochs
Around Big Ben
Slept better last night but woke early and treated to myself to a cooked breakfast out on the patio. All I could hear were the birds. Very tranquil apart from the midges finally found me. Sally had given me some moisturising oil which is sold as a moisturiser but gets rave reviews as an insect … Continue reading Around Big Ben
Arms like Popeye
Another shit night's sleep gave way to an outstanding morning. Blue skies, slight breeze, perfect weather for a ride. I checked my tyre and it looked sealed and good to go. I decided to deflate it a bit and ride it round the garden a few times to see if it would hold. And it … Continue reading Arms like Popeye
Just F**kin Seal!
Had a shit night's sleep. Got up and went to the supermarket to get my food for the trip. It was quite quiet which was refreshing. I packed up and left the house around 11.15am. A 330 mile drive beckoned so I was in no rush. Locked and Loaded Junction 10 of the M6 was … Continue reading Just F**kin Seal!
Green for Go
My new Dolan GXC bike came this week. Out of the blue, just in time for my trip to Scotland tomorrow. Yesterday I spent a few hours swapping wheels, rotors and saddles round getting my Dolan GXC and GXA ready for the trip and preparing my Ribble CGR to sell. I took the GXC for … Continue reading Green for Go