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Community => Non-Thorn Related => Topic started by: Far-Oeuf on November 26, 2014, 05:35:50 PM

Title: Audax on BBC Scotland/iPlayer (9th Dec)
Post by: Far-Oeuf on November 26, 2014, 05:35:50 PM

copied from the 'Audax Ecosse' Facebook group (via Dave Crampton):

"The Adventure Show is going to be broadcast on Tuesday 9th December at 7pm on BBC2 Scotland. Its available on Terestrial/freeview, Sky and cable. It will be available on BBC iPlayer for 30 days after transmission."

It's a segment on the 1300km (18,000m climbing) 'The Highlands, Glens & Western Isles' audax.

Here's the trailer :

http://vimeo.com/112902193 (http://vimeo.com/112902193)


might be of interest to some long-distancers...

Title: Re: Audax on BBC Scotland/iPlayer (9th Dec)
Post by: jags on November 26, 2014, 07:10:48 PM

Wow i'm always amazed at these        Audax riders.
scotland is epic cycling country by all accounts.
lot of hills though ::)

jags.

Title: Re: Audax on BBC Scotland/iPlayer (9th Dec)
Post by: leftpoole on November 27, 2014, 12:24:19 PM

I look forward with enthusiasm.
John

Title: Re: Audax on BBC Scotland/iPlayer (9th Dec)
Post by: Matt2matt2002 on November 27, 2014, 02:02:20 PM

Oh yes!
1300 Km in 100 hours?
Where did I put my bicycle clips?

Amazing. Can't wait to watch it with my feet up in front of the fire, gripping tightly a single malt.

Nice trailer. I have been lucky enough to cycle most of that route so recognised the locations.

And good to see Scottish scenery at its best.

Title: Re: Audax on BBC Scotland/iPlayer (9th Dec)
Post by: Slammin Sammy on November 29, 2014, 05:36:39 PM

So... Can I assume from this video there's not one car in all of western Scotland?  ;)

That's not quite how I remember it. But it is a breathtaking place, and cycling 1,300 km of it will certainly take your breath, regardless of how long you need to ride it.  :)

Title: Re: Audax on BBC Scotland/iPlayer (9th Dec)
Post by: bikerta on November 29, 2014, 06:51:49 PM

I am also looking forward to watching that as I cycled some of the route on my JOGLE. I would have liked to cycle the rest of the west coast too across to Durness, but unfortunately time did not allow me to. Glad I did not have to do it in 100 hours though!

Title: Re: Audax on BBC Scotland/iPlayer (9th Dec)
Post by: Far-Oeuf on November 29, 2014, 07:00:05 PM

Quote from: Slammin Sammy on November 29, 2014, 05:36:39 PM

So... Can I assume from this video there's not one car in all of western Scotland?  ;)

it was a Sunday  ;-)

Title: Re: Audax on BBC Scotland/iPlayer (9th Dec)
Post by: DAntrim on December 14, 2014, 06:47:46 AM

Watched this on the BBC Iplayer last night, what absolutely stunning views, showing Scotland at it's best

Title: Re: Audax on BBC Scotland/iPlayer (9th Dec)
Post by: Matt2matt2002 on December 14, 2014, 10:55:48 AM

Thanks for the iPlayer hint.
After making all that fuss about how good it was going to be, I missed it!

Title: Re: Audax on BBC Scotland/iPlayer (9th Dec)
Post by: leftpoole on December 14, 2014, 01:02:20 PM

It was very enjoyable seeing these 'nuts' being a danger to themselves and other road users, falling asleep whilst riding!
Overall well worth watching.
Just nice to see other Touring style bikes too but nothing outstandingly desirable.
John