Sunday Cycle

Went out for a wee ride this morning. 38km was alright. Sun was out wind was light but it was colder than it looked.

Paddle and Bike

Last Sunday I sneaked out for a multi activity morning.

A paddle and bike is what you need to revitilise your week.

5km kayak around the north end of Loch Faskally.

Followed by 11km cycle around it. 

f800GSA

Last week was a great week for getting out on my BMW 800 GSA. I covered over 300 miles and was on some of the best roads in Perthshire. The sun was out as was the rain at times.

South Side of Loch Tummel.

I had lots of brew stops and enjoyed the riding. 

Glen Quoich in Deeside.

Deeside.

Loch Rannoch.

North Side of Loch Rannoch.

Scheihallion.

Some of the views were amazing. Scotland really is an awesome place.

Pitmedden Forest.

Dirty.

Happy Cam.

dreaming

2014 snapshot

2013/2014 Scottish ski touring was good 

Bought a new to me bike. 

Went on a campervan adventure. 

Got a GoPro. 

Competed in a Kayak Event for the first time in about 10 years. 

Went out a a SUP. 

Drove lots of Landrovers. 

Went Open Canoeing in autumn. 

Paddled at the first Artificial Course in Scotland. 

Did a bit of Trail Running. 

Got out on my 20 year old Kona. 

Got ready for Christmas. Have a Happy Festive 2014/2015 everyone.

#73 i want, i want!!!

I promise to look after it.

#68 sunny sunday

At work today which is always rubbish on a sunny Sunday, but at least the trip to work and home again was fun.

#57 hiccup

Due to something random happening with my emails being sent from my phone I missed the daily blog time yesterday. Using the ipad tonight so it should be ok. Had a great time before and after work. Motorbike fun..... Not as good as this pic from advrider.com however.
It is crazy that the end of Feb it is 15 degrees. Nice day to be on the bike.

#54 more biking

Lights came this week thanks to Phil Bobinson. So girls in bed off to try them. Quick ride round the fields and tracks behind the house. Aye Up lights from Oz. It was the first time I've ridden with bike lights and head lights. Awesome. Wide beam on the bike and spots on the head. More night riding to come I think.

#53 bike ride

Headed up to loch ordie today. Really nice sunny day. Windy but fun. Did about 20km ish. Never been up there before. Worth going up there again. Lots of tree damage from winter storms but most of the trails were clear. Fun day out.

#52 list?

Well I got most of it done. But hey, dry roads 14 degrees in Feb. What you going to do? Dusted off the bike and took it for a wee spin.

Which way now?

#51 long road ahead

Got a list as long as my arm to get done tomorrow and I've left a long list to do at work. Still won't be done by Saturday. Like the picture from long way down shows I'm going to have fun on the way. Wish me luck.

#49 trans american trail

http://www.transamtrail.com

Our cross America plans might change to an off road adventure?

#48 tonight's reading

Is all about dakar rally bikes!

1. The most grueling rally in the world
2. Takes place 1st to 16th of January
3. First run in 1978
4. Is run over 6000miles approx
5. Almost 200 bikers take part
6. 430 teams take part
7. 200 support vehicles.
8. Sad news is there have been 50 deaths among competitors.
9. It would cost about 200,000 GBP to compete.
10. The race has been held in South America since 2009 after the 2008 edition was cancelled due to security threats.

Thus ends the Dakar top ten.

#47 snow

Well not a lot. In fact it has not even really landed. With any luck though it will have landed higher up. Skiing next week? Maybe.

#39 adverts

I'm working hard at work just now. Just finishing for the day now at 8pm. We have lots going on. New computer epos sysetm coming in and a move in the next month or so. Adverts have been getting sorted too.
The best news or maybe it is bad news. A Greggs Bakery shop is going to be next door to our new unit!!! oh dear. There goes the healthy eating plan for 2012.

#13 can a plan come together

 Camping next to the River Pattack.

Glenshee looking towards Braemar.

 Commuting

Having a bit of a plan thinkning day today. Should be working but I can multi task. Inspired by my night out to see Charley Boorman and the fact we are having a warmish winter here in Scotland my thoughts have turned to motorbikes.

I want to get out on my bike more this year and have garaged the 90 for a year or so to enable me the time and money to do so. It got me thinking, what would be a good big trip? Yeh there are lots of mini adventures you can have but I mean a big trip, almost once in a lifetime? USA! They speak our language but more importantly my brother and his family live there so we could have an easy base to work from and my family could join in.....

So then the question comes when and where. Well I'm going to have to save a bit of money so why not make it my 40th year so that makes it 2017! Like I said I'll have to save up for it..

 

So next question is where?Lots of States to choose from so I'll have to make a list of must see locations.

 

Lastly on what? My current bike is too small and under powered for a trip like that so maybe my dream bike BMW 1200 GSA. It might even make sense to buy one here and ship it out for the trip as a long period hire could work out the same as shipping.

Better save some more!!!!!!!!!!!!

#5 on the road

Gets you thinking when you are on the road. Clear roads and sunny days it is nice to be out the shop for a few hours. Quick trip to Carlisle and back to pick up more stock and orders.

Charley Boorman

I met Charley Boorman last night! He was doing his Live tour and I got tickets for his Perth Show. Was a great night out and he along with Ewan McGregor was my inspiration to get a motorbike.

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