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[JamesMio]

Originally Posted by Dave20046

I take it there's a high likelyhood of rain?

You have been to Scotland before, yes?



I'd say there's around a 100% chance of rain at some point, but up here the threat of rain is there even when it's baking hot outside with no clouds in the sky!

My advice would be to bring the waterproofs for this one, regardless of the weather forecast!

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by JamesMio

You have been to Scotland before, yes?



I'd say there's around a 100% chance of rain at some point, but up here the threat of rain is there even when it's baking hot outside with no clouds in the sky!

My advice would be to bring the waterproofs for this one, regardless of the weather forecast!

no and balls .
I'll waterproof it up then. I'd heard that before.... but it was a questionable source (graciepants). I hate rain...lucky I've got some brand new storms on, they're the best thing I've bought all year

Anyone got any jump leads they could bring?

[JamesMio]

Avon Storms are the business - they're going straight onto whatever bike I get next, fo sho!

There really is no guessing what the weather's going to do up here - I went out for a run up to Edinburgh on Sunday, baking hot sun in the morning, thunderstorms and the experience of riding into the jet from a fire hose on the afternoon.

If you've got waterproofs, definitely bring them, if not - definitely buy some!!

There was a 1-piece in Ride magazine this month that was something like £26 and it got 5/5 for waterproof. I'm going to buy one, so I'll try & find the name of it and post it on here.

[punyXpress]

Originally Posted by Bibio

all this talk of wet crotches and free rubs is getting me well excited...

Think they mean alcohol rubs, which smart like hell & make your eyes water!

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by JamesMio

Avon Storms are the business - they're going straight onto whatever bike I get next, fo sho!

There really is no guessing what the weather's going to do up here - I went out for a run up to Edinburgh on Sunday, baking hot sun in the morning, thunderstorms and the experience of riding into the jet from a fire hose on the afternoon.

If you've got waterproofs, definitely bring them, if not - definitely buy some!!

There was a 1-piece in Ride magazine this month that was something like £26 and it got 5/5 for waterproof. I'm going to buy one, so I'll try & find the name of it and post it on here.

I still can't get over how good they feel, hopefully it's not just ebcause they're new. Would they work aswell on a different bike?

Nice one, good idea - save me wearing over trousers over my crappy waterproof trousers. I really don't know what kit to wear, if it's boiling my leathers are really the only things that are bearable but if it's going to be wet then my textile jacket's okay but my textile trousers are non waterproof and don't have a removable thermal lining.

Originally Posted by Graciepants

right, im having a mare, ive never been on a bike trip before, i mean, ive done long distance riding before etc etc but that was to go home, so i took clothes and heels ans straigtheners etc with me, so what the hell am i meant to bring?!?!?!?!? lol. so far i've learnt ive gotta buy avon so-soft stuff (thanks QR), bungee straps and bring all the pairs of gloves i own lol.
and possibly a hippo to distract badger
can anyone give me some ideas please?

My list
Avon - definate
undies - for 3 days
leggings x2 as i'm always cold
long sleeved topx2 - as above
suzuki hoodie for evenings
NW jacket for wet
waterproof suit
Massacre t shirt
Fat bikers tshirt
PJ's - i'm camping
brush elastic and toothbrush
combats/trainers
underglove - surgical (plus spare leather)


thats seems a lot for me
(tho im sure i' managed to get a lippy in somewhere)

you'll might want phone charger camera batteries baby wipes and that should do you

[JamesMio]

Just a quick tip - this stuff works almost as well as the Avon stuff...

[Luckypants]

I don't have a list, but it will go something like

Normal bike stuff.
Oil just in case. (probably for someone else's bike, I have a honda)
Waterproof oversuit.
pants & socks
2xT-shirt (going for a week)
jeans
trainers
fleece
Wash kit
Spare gloves (plus plastic gloves nicked off a garage)


Camping stuff.
Chain lube taken care of by scotty plus lubetube.

My only worry is how my tyres will hold up...... I reckon I have enough tread, but only just! Front has 2-3mm rear is 2.5mm to 4mm. might be calling on FAB on the way home!

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

Oil just in case. (probably for someone else's bike, I have a honda)

made me laugh

My only worry is how my tyres will hold up...... I reckon I have enough tread, but only just! Front has 2-3mm rear is 2.5mm to 4mm. might be calling on FAB on the way home!

Is that all the way across? I heard scottish roads are actually good so might get away with it but it's up to how you feel as tyres are so important.

My List.

Engine oil, chain lube, possibly some spare petrol.

Me, Bike, Leathers, Lidl Waterproofs, 2xgloves, 3xwooly socks, some thermals for under the leathers, police thermal, kilt, cat boots, trackies, couple pairs of boxers, couple t-shirts, plently of wooly hats and my marigolds.
That about cuts it for clothes.

Camping:

-money
-seat
-tentx2(taking Baz's tent)
-sleeping bag
-drink(plently of vod lying here, get some beir en route)
-toothbrush, toothpaste, large bottle(for water), babywipes, deoderant, aftershave, hair gel
-torch, plastic cups, toilet paper, duck tape, black bags, shades, camera, house key

Basically my festival list reworked
All this will fit in my camelpack, tail pack, panniers and renntec rack