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Had my own mini GM
So a few of you are aware I've spent the last week on the isle of Rum in Scottishland. It was my first big mission on the SV. And I survived! 750 more bike miles under the belt, every one enjoyed (but in particular those on the the way to Mallaig from Glenfillan, nice bit of road that!).
Kitted up and over the first hurdle of the day, getting up the drive Thump met some Highland Coos At Lix Toll Approaching Glencoe. I pulled into the nice quiet layby thinking I'd have some nice quiet time only to forget that a coachload of Dutch/German tourists had pulled in too all jumping out to have a fag...made one take a pic to make up for it lol Bagpiper in the valley On the road to Mallaig. These were the birds I was assisting work with, Manx Shearwaters. This is a fluffy chick. Thump loaded up at Mallaig, ready for trip home. Stopped at Ballachulish on way back. And Green Welly! 'Bowt it really. Weather was fantastic on the whole which was a pleasant surprise! As was my lack of a numb ar5e at any point on the bike, guess I must be one of the minority that doesn't notice the hardness of the seat! Last edited by missyburd; 03-08-11 at 01:04 PM. |
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On your own? Well done!
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I really enjoyed the A830 to Mallaig when I got the boat over to Skye, there's a nice little B road towards the end [B8008] as well. Your weather looks much better than what I had on that stretch though
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Notching the miles up on the SV, you must be enjoying it.
Some nice pics
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Aye, bringing the bike up but not sure if I'm going to bother doing the rideout.
Just a bit! I think riding the YBR for a year has really made me appreciate the qualities of the SV and it really seemed like it was right at home on those Scottish roads. I came home via the A6 and that Shap road was so much fun too! Also, having done all these roads as just a pillion it felt fantastic experiencing them for myself. |
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Well done myc really pleased to see your getting on well with the sv. I really need to start getting further afield on my bike instead of my usual local tootles, although i did go to squires for the first time last weekend so its a start
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We went there a fortnight or so ago, have to drop a line next time you think you fancy a visit
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Will do myc
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