Copycat73 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 15 hours ago, jedibiker said: its the week after the wedding, all I seem to be looking at is a need for money lol. frankly its cheaper to go to Europe .. there will be much less people .. also when its called 4* in jockland it is NOT but they still charge like it was .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, Copycat73 said: frankly its cheaper to go to Europe .. there will be much less people .. also when its called 4* in jockland it is NOT but they still charge like it was .. You might be right, but its something we want to do. my Mrs is from there and has never seen it by bike. Europe will be another trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 17 hours ago, jedibiker said: its the week after the wedding, all I seem to be looking at is a need for money lol. Get married in Scotland your up there then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 52 minutes ago, Bender said: Get married in Scotland your up there then Lol no. My family don't like to travel and the cost would be alot more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, jedibiker said: Lol no. My family don't like to travel and the cost would be alot more Won't be that much more expensive and you would be getting married in a castle and wear a kilt.. even have a go at the bagpipes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 We got married at the end of Lochness prob cost less than 1k 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, husoi said: Won't be that much more expensive and you would be getting married in a castle and wear a kilt.. even have a go at the bagpipes happy to get married closer to home.. I photograph weddings and see how tough it is on family to travel, get hotels etc/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 All N500 accommodation booked for next may..seems airbnb the most useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, jedibiker said: All N500 accommodation booked for next may..seems airbnb the most useful That’s fairly predictable. My good lady was looking at the possibility of a stay at Kylesku (probably her 2nd favourite hotel, and do-able in a day’s riding from the daughter’s house just outside Glasgow). Very few dates left, none of which would work for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Steve_M said: That’s fairly predictable. My good lady was looking at the possibility of a stay at Kylesku (probably her 2nd favourite hotel, and do-able in a day’s riding from the daughter’s house just outside Glasgow). Very few dates left, none of which would work for us. It looks like alot are already booking due to an unpredictable year this is looking.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 We’re cycling it in September ... what ever Buffoon or Wee Jimmy Krankie says .... wild camping and riding at night if necessary.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 We got married on Orkney, Bloomin brilliant. Invited a very small number of people, said we could and would fit as many as want in the holiday cottage or people could cover their own costs. It was a brilliant brilliant way to do. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rkel1988 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Anyone touring the 500 this year? Me and two of my pals will be there over the last may bank holiday weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 May is the best midge season This year is south England for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieOWheels Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 25 minutes ago, husoi said: May is the best midge season This year is south England for me. What would be a good season to do the NC500? Early Autumn? I went camping in the start of August up North and it was still pretty bad for midges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie man Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, JackieOWheels said: What would be a good season to do the NC500? Early Autumn? I went camping in the start of August up North and it was still pretty bad for midges. We usually go the end of April - 1st May Bank Holiday weekend, this year we're heading south too. Edit::: did not camp - BnB/Hotel only. Edited April 26, 2021 by Pie man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieOWheels Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 17 minutes ago, Pie man said: We usually go the end of April - 1st May Bank Holiday weekend, this year we're heading south too. Edit::: did not camp - BnB/Hotel only. Haha, that's like this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 Believe it or not , October can be pretty good weather wise and if you are into star gazing the skies can be absolutely stunning . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieOWheels Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, fastbob said: Believe it or not , October can be pretty good weather wise and if you are into star gazing the skies can be absolutely stunning . I guess it would be one last ride before parking the bike up for Winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Need a first frost to kill off the wee beasties @fastbob is correcto mundo, Sept/Oct can have great weather, just as July and Aug can be crap. It's Scotland, it's changeable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) We’re cycling it in September .. clockwise from Inverness ... Bivi sleeping, feeding via all and any sources ... 8 of us .. I'm the youngest ..60+ ...lol The British Olympic Cycling Team must be quaking in fear .... This is us on the 3rd day of our Coast To Coast ride from Whitehaven to Tynemouth ... 140 miles ... the last 30 downhill .... Edited April 26, 2021 by Trooper74 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 18 minutes ago, Trooper74 said: We’re cycling it in September .. clockwise from Inverness ... Bivi sleeping, feeding via all and any sources ... 8 of us .. I'm the youngest ..60+ ...lol The British Olympic Cycling Team must be quaking in fear .... This is us on the 3rd day of our Coast To Coast ride from Whitehaven to Tynemouth ... 140 miles ... the last 30 downhill .... Good luck . I've cycled Fort William to Oban via Skye and the Outer Hebrides from North Uist to Barra . 50 miles a day is my limit . Any more and it spoils the next day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieOWheels Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 34 minutes ago, Trooper74 said: We’re cycling it in September .. clockwise from Inverness ... Bivi sleeping, feeding via all and any sources ... 8 of us .. I'm the youngest ..60+ ...lol The British Olympic Cycling Team must be quaking in fear .... This is us on the 3rd day of our Coast To Coast ride from Whitehaven to Tynemouth ... 140 miles ... the last 30 downhill .... 140 MILES!!! I don't even know if I can do 10 on a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, fastbob said: Good luck . I've cycled Fort William to Oban via Skye and the Outer Hebrides from North Uist to Barra . 50 miles a day is my limit . Any more and it spoils the next day . This is my favourite cycling in Scotland picture . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 15 hours ago, JackieOWheels said: What would be a good season to do the NC500? Early Autumn? I went camping in the start of August up North and it was still pretty bad for midges. Midge season quick answer – May to September. It greatly varies on weather pattern so this is not accurate. The time of the day when they are the most active is early morning and late afternoon. Have a read here https://outaboutscotland.com/midges-in-scotland/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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