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Relayer

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Re: Scotland
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2017, 07:08:27 am »
Anto, just found this thread .... a train from Cairnryan to Dumfries could be an option, more expense I know but you'd be fresh for 3 days great riding at the KM Rally.

Exciting times  ;D

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Re: Scotland
« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2017, 08:20:45 am »
There is no train from Cairnryan to Dumfries.
Not without going via Glasgow anyway.

bobs

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Re: Scotland
« Reply #17 on: January 10, 2017, 08:49:21 am »
The  nearest train station is Stranraer  which would take you to  Kilmarnock  where you change for Dumfries.

Bob

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« Reply #18 on: January 10, 2017, 11:03:34 am »
had an email this morning from  Michael the guy thats in charge he said i could get the bus from  the ferry to dumfries bikes are allow on the bus.
yeah but not really cycle touring  depends on the  time i would arrieve  i suppose ,
mind you he did say its hilly if i were to go blackcraig on the NCR7 between newtownstewart and creetown  he said that route avoids the A75 even tho i could ride the A75 as its pretty flat.

if i were to go i would need an early start to take the more hilly route and avoid main roads .
anyway as i said nothing set in stone  im still stone broke so would need to do a lot of planning to get money  time off from the wife although she would be glad to get rid of me  ::)
still no harm planning.

anto

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Re: Scotland
« Reply #19 on: January 10, 2017, 01:22:37 pm »
Anto,

You just need to say you're going to do it, be positive and the rest will fall into place.

Bob

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« Reply #20 on: January 10, 2017, 01:36:42 pm »
tying to nail a few of my cycling fiends to do it with me no takers this far there all roadies not much interest in cycle touring. more the pity i do like company .
your right of course Bob but im a geek get lost in a car park. :-\

anto

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Re: Scotland
« Reply #21 on: January 10, 2017, 03:15:59 pm »
You might surprise yourself if you try.

Bob

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« Reply #22 on: January 10, 2017, 03:57:36 pm »
i can see going solo is the way to go but i would rather have company to be honest as long as it was the right company  ;)
i think you take more chances when you have a buddy to tour with on your own you tend to stick to a route which is not a bad thing  but u never know what's up that other road  ;D

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Re: Scotland
« Reply #23 on: January 10, 2017, 09:24:05 pm »
There is no train from Cairnryan to Dumfries.
Not without going via Glasgow anyway.

Damn Google! They didn't say that in their route planner   >:(

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Re: Scotland
« Reply #24 on: January 10, 2017, 11:00:37 pm »
would u believe it seen a programme on bbc4 tonight about that part of scotland sure is a great part of the country.

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Re: Scotland
« Reply #25 on: January 11, 2017, 08:41:07 am »
https://youtu.be/2iJUOHzRsjo

Anto,

If this doesn't motivate you nothing will.

Bob
« Last Edit: January 11, 2017, 08:42:53 am by bobs »

John Saxby

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Re: Scotland
« Reply #26 on: January 11, 2017, 03:08:55 pm »
Brilliant stuff, Bob -- love the sunshine :-)

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« Reply #27 on: January 11, 2017, 06:35:32 pm »
Thanks Bob only just to watch this vid now hospital most of the day and internet off.
anyway looks fantastic i can't book anything as yet but it's still on the cards hopefully.

anto.

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Re: Scotland
« Reply #28 on: January 18, 2017, 07:40:42 pm »
Good programme on bbc4scotland.