Overnighter rideout to Dornoch Bike Rally this Saturday, the 5th
 

Anyone interested in this?

Makes for a great rideout on the Bank Holiday weekend and the routes from all directions put a smile in your lid. A82 anyone? Possibly with detour through the stunning Glen Affric area west of Drumnadrochit.

Was at it last year and met up with Jimmy (numbers) for a few beverages. Campsite is in a field beside the pub and beer tent/marquee for the bands (usually decent local rock acts).

Breakfasts laid on next morning in the pub. Dornoch itself is just a mile or so away and a nice place to wander round on Sunday with a fuzzy head before tackling the return trip.

I think it's about £12-15 entry inc. campsite.

Any takers?

Re: Overnighter rideout to Dornoch Bike Rally this Saturday, the 5th
 

Good God that sounds good! Working I'm afraid. :(

Re: Overnighter rideout to Dornoch Bike Rally this Saturday, the 5th
 

I fancy this actually. My riding buddy(?) is very unreliable. We were supposed to be planning a weekend away over Skye direction but as usual...no word and it'll be a last minute decision to go then he'll fanny about all day saturday and it'll be six pm before he gets his erse into gear then will suggest a run to St. Andrews for the 5th time this week.

What's your route plan?

Re: Overnighter rideout to Dornoch Bike Rally this Saturday, the 5th
 

no bike sorry but sounds good

Re: Overnighter rideout to Dornoch Bike Rally this Saturday, the 5th
 

I know that guy! He's my bezza mate too.:rolleyes: :p

Gloves on before the helmet type eh?:p The only good thing about setting off at 4pm etc is the cops have got bored and fecked off!:cool:

Re: Overnighter rideout to Dornoch Bike Rally this Saturday, the 5th
 

First off, I'm not sure i'm going. I heard today the weather - which has been glorious for 10days solid - is meant to be on the change Sat/Sunday - will look into this and report back as accurately as i can. If we're camping, i dont fancy the usual soggy field senario and three sets of clothes. Lets not think the worst tho!

ROUTE PLAN:
I cant leave Portree 'til about 2.30 or 3:00 on Saturday as the g/f is working a half day.

On our own it's a straightforward route via Kyle, join the A890, head thru Garve, Dingwall, join the A9 and up to Dornoch. TOTAL : 160miles, under 4hrs.

If the plan was to meet some of you guys...
I'd take the South route from Kyle to Invermorriston, then Loch Ness-side A82, join the A9 and it's a doddle from there on. TOTAL : 175miles, 4hrs+
This route could incorporate the Cannich/Glen Affric detour i mentioned - or maybe we could leave that for the return leg when we have more time?

From central belt if you wanted to do the A82 route thru Glencoe I could meet up with interested parties in Drumnadrochit, probably about 5pm. That's about 140ish miles from Glasgow area.
Or, if you're going to come up via the A9 Perth etc. i guess we could meet in Inverness, 5.30 or so....

Dornoch is about 45miles north of Inverness, so give it a good hour or so to the rally from Inverness.
Golspie has Dunrobin Castle for Falconry shows. I'm looking into attending this on Sunday: shows daily @ 11.30am, 1.30pm or 3.30pm.

Re: Overnighter rideout to Dornoch Bike Rally this Saturday, the 5th
 

OK, the latest on the weather via accuweather is.....

As forecast@19:00 today, for Dornoch area: Fairly good Friday, still alright Saturday & Sunday. Ahh! Monday, at which point it's hinting at thunderstorms. Think i'm gonna risk it, what the heck. :eek:

Re: Overnighter rideout to Dornoch Bike Rally this Saturday, the 5th
 

That's the spirit!

Re: Overnighter rideout to Dornoch Bike Rally this Saturday, the 5th
 

No can do sweetie - I'm reduced to my honda at the moment and I'm taking Dad to Knockhill for a birthday treat!
Have a good time though and no doubt we'll be up to see you all real soon!

Re: Overnighter rideout to Dornoch Bike Rally this Saturday, the 5th
 

Did you go to the rally, I was down there on saturday for a few hours (only saw this thread 5 mins ago)?
What a glorious day and a lot of bikes, mine was the Yellow gsxr.