Alan's August Applecross Assault 2013 Edition

Originally Posted by punyXpress

Exactly right, Maria, but having 'bagged' the Hill of Many Stanes, thought it would be rude not to.

Aye, fair point. So what time of day did you arrive at JOG? Apparently the sign doesn't live there 24/7 because of vandals, I hope there was a sign there for you to find at least!?!

[punyXpress]

15.52 Sunday.
Didn't even kill the engine or take my helmet off - nothing to see here - so sad.

[punyXpress]

Not really August, but this may be of interest:

Sorry it's late ( & North of the Border)
" SPORT: The Adventure Show
On: BBC 2 Scotland (02)
Date: Sunday 3rd November 2013 (starting in 36 minutes)
Time: 17:30 to 18:30 (1 hour long)

The Adventure Show heads to the north west for a 90-mile cycling event. The Bealach Mor includes the biggest road climb in the UK, with 2,000 feet of ascent in just six miles. In another tough challenge, we join one man on his attempt to become the first blind man to climb the Old Man of Hoy in Orkney, "

Haven't a clue whether it'll be repeated or gettable with iPlayer

[combatfred]

Will see if I can catch that somewhere. Should be interesting.
Would be fun cycling the Bealach Na Ba.
You do the up bit and I'll do the down bit!

[sputnik]

Bike got its post-Applecross wash today in the rain and darkness!. I could have sworn I heard a hint of sarcasm in its voice when it said thanks.

Originally Posted by sputnik

Bike got its post-Applecross wash today in the rain and darkness!. I could have sworn I heard a hint of sarcasm in its voice when it said thanks.

Still not washed mine since...