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Title: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: DAntrim on July 06, 2015, 07:51:23 PM

After watching the documentary on the Highland, Glens and Western Isles Audax, I've had a hankering to ride the route myself - http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/14-393/ (http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/14-393/)

So on Tuesday 14th, for 7 days I'm off to enjoy the scenery on my club tour,
(http://i.imgur.com/zoym6ID.jpg)

Title: Re: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: Danneaux on July 06, 2015, 09:04:19 PM

Oh! What a lovely bike and setup, Carlos. All best wishes for a safe, enjoyable trip filled with all the "right" kinds of Adventure.

Best,

Dan.

Title: Re: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: rualexander on July 06, 2015, 10:49:34 PM

Hope you've got plenty midgie repellent in there?!

Title: Re: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: DAntrim on July 07, 2015, 06:22:48 PM

I did ask the missus if she had and 'skin so soft' in the beauty bag, to which she replied........

Yes they are on special offer 2 for 1, somehow I don't think she means I can 'borrow' 1 and not replace it  ::)

Title: Re: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: Donerol on July 07, 2015, 08:36:23 PM

Are you doing the whole route? (1300K I seem to remember.) I did a little of it a couple of weeks ago and had a great time in spite of indifferent weather.  The scenery is fantastic.

Title: Re: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: AndyE on July 07, 2015, 09:20:20 PM

Quote from: DAntrim on July 07, 2015, 06:22:48 PM

I did ask the missus if she had and 'skin so soft' in the beauty bag, to which she replied........

Yes they are on special offer 2 for 1, somehow I don't think she means I can 'borrow' 1 and not replace it  ::)

DANGER AVON SKIN SO SOFT DANGER

GENTLEMEN, for those of you thinking of acquiring some of this lotion by fair means or foul! Please be aware, "Avon skin so soft" is a brand name and not a single product! It come in many flavours! Skin moisturiser, shampoos, conditioners, to name but a few and Hair removal cream!!!!!!!!! you have been warned  ;D

Title: Re: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: jags on July 07, 2015, 09:30:08 PM

have u a link to that documentry  ;)

Title: Re: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: Danneaux on July 07, 2015, 11:41:30 PM

<snerk!> Laughing so hard at the last two posts, I can't type.  ;D

All the best,

Dan.

Title: Re: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: DAntrim on July 08, 2015, 08:35:32 AM

Quote from: AndyE on July 07, 2015, 09:20:20 PM

DANGER AVON SKIN SO SOFT DANGER

GENTLEMEN, for those of you thinking of acquiring some of this lotion by fair means or foul! Please be aware, "Avon skin so soft" is a brand name and not a single product! It come in many flavours! Skin moisturiser, shampoos, conditioners, to name but a few and Hair removal cream!!!!!!!!! you have been warned  ;D

Yes sorry should have said the Dry Oil spray - hair remover not recommended  ;D

The plan is to do the whole 1300km, but as I only have the 7 days as long I get round the west / north coast to Inverness, I'll be happy.

Sorry Jags I don't have the link though can upload it to dropbox if you want.....

Carlos

Title: Re: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: jags on July 08, 2015, 12:01:42 PM

sure i'll give it a go .yes love to see it thanks thanks Carlos.

anto.
 

Title: Re: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: DAntrim on July 09, 2015, 08:53:25 AM

Jags - sent you a PM with the link..

Title: Re: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: Matt2matt2002 on July 09, 2015, 09:55:47 AM

I did top to bottom of Scotland last year.
Shetland to Mull of Galloway.
Via Lewis Harris Eigg Skye Fort William Oban etc.
Let me know if you want any tips.

On my Raven Tour. Tent. Rear panniers.
June/ July.

Matt

Title: Re: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: uksteve58 on July 09, 2015, 10:25:53 AM

Hello D'Antrim, I'd be very interested to see that documentary too...I had a good search but could only find a preview.
Any chance you could post me the link too?
Thanks

Title: Re: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: jags on July 09, 2015, 08:37:56 PM

Carlos thanks for that brilliant film but it came to an abrupt end  ::) when the 3 swiss guys went it alone.fantastic country  scotland tough cycling i'de safely say.


anto.

Title: Re: Western Isles Scotland
Post by: DAntrim on July 10, 2015, 08:47:02 AM

Steve - PM sent

Thanks Matt, Scotland is my favorite place to visit, though admittedly it has mainly been walking

Carlos