Yep - I'll go with that one although the A68 ROLLERCOASTER JUMPS are a hoot
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#41
Posted 31 December 2006 - 10:33 am
Yep - I'll go with that one although the A68 ROLLERCOASTER JUMPS are a hoot
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#42
Posted 31 December 2006 - 11:27 am
will do that, thanks.
we always plan ahead (it's just great fun) but we are always extremely flexible with the plan when actually on the road
With all the info you guys are providing there will be plenty of alternatives to choose from.
will take that on board
some further questions:
- how hard (or impossible) is it to get fuel on a Sunday (or bank holiday)?
- is the 17th of May 2007 a bank holiday in the UK?
- are there many places (hotels, service stations, ...) that accept Maestro and/or Visa?
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#43
Posted 31 December 2006 - 02:02 pm
Agree with what others are saying about the south of england though, there IS toooo much traffic.
My missus says a MUST DO in Scotland is the Culloden Battle site its very eirie....
Edited by cyco900, 31 December 2006 - 02:09 pm.
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#44
Posted 31 December 2006 - 02:30 pm
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
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#45
Posted 31 December 2006 - 02:35 pm
- how hard (or impossible) is it to get fuel on a Sunday (or bank holiday)?
- is the 17th of May 2007 a bank holiday in the UK?
- are there many places (hotels, service stations, ...) that accept Maestro and/or Visa?
- The further north and northwest of Scotland the more difficult it is.
- No
- Yes
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#46
Posted 01 January 2007 - 11:24 am
First of all a happy new year for everybody
Like duibchek i am comming to Scotland from the 27/04 till the 4/05
I have workt out a route my fotoalbum
any tips about routes , Bed and Breakfast and things to see are very welcom
#47
Posted 01 January 2007 - 11:49 am
First of all a happy new year for everybody
Like duibchek i am comming to Scotland from the 27/04 till the 4/05
I have workt out a route my fotoalbum
any tips about routes , Bed and Breakfast and things to see are very welcom
Hi and welcome. Not a bad plan at all, and it's good to see you're aiming all the way up to the north. You've clearly made some decisions on the various options, and will end up with a good mixture of experiences. As discussed earlier, it may be better to take the A697 across the border, rather than the A68, as far as Coldsteam, then come across from there (various options) to pick up your route.
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#48
Posted 01 January 2007 - 02:51 pm
First of all a happy new year for everybody
Like duibchek i am comming to Scotland from the 27/04 till the 4/05
I have workt out a route my fotoalbum
any tips about routes , Bed and Breakfast and things to see are very welcom
Welcome here, Kirikoe. Be careful, these guys are even more nuts than the fellas at M&T
They're a formidable resource for both TDM related stuff and travel tips though
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#49
Posted 01 January 2007 - 03:13 pm
The mist can't be much worse than the weather we had on the Ballons d'Alsace last year. At a certain point we stopped at a junction when the first rider asked if we wanted to have a coffee at the inn. Confusion all around as no-one knew what he was talking about. Turned out that there was an inn just at the other side of the junction
My missus says a MUST DO in Scotland is the Culloden Battle site its very eirie....
Cheers to Mrs cyco, we'll try and take some piccies of the sunrise over the battle site for next years calendar
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#50
Posted 01 January 2007 - 03:51 pm
Cheers to Mrs cyco, we'll try and take some piccies of the sunrise over the battle site for next years calendar
If your at Culloden Battle site , then it would be rude not to pop in to the Tomatin Distillery
TAM
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#51
Posted 01 January 2007 - 04:13 pm
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
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#52
Posted 01 January 2007 - 09:07 pm
First of all a happy new year for everybody
Like duibchek i am comming to Scotland from the 27/04 till the 4/05
I have workt out a route my fotoalbum
any tips about routes , Bed and Breakfast and things to see are very welcom
One afterthought, Kirikoe - you've planned a very extensive coverage of Skye, but appear to have missed out the B8083 to Elgol, which is one of the favourites and will give you a classic view of the highest mountains (The Black Cuillin) from Elgol. Depends on weather and traffic conditions, of course, and the road will require a bit of care, but you will find it is worth it, perhaps in exchange for one of the northern branches? I'd suggest missing out the middle branch to Trumpan. What do others think? The Skye "programme" is quite a chunk of riding, especially re. light duration at that time of year?
Edited by Pict, 02 January 2007 - 08:59 am.
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
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#54
Posted 01 January 2007 - 09:52 pm
1) Shieldaig by Loch Torridon, approaching from Applecross. The tree is Scotland's answer to the Monterey Pine in the US (well, not quite - it's yet to become a registered trade mark)
2) Plockton, with the Red Cuillin mountains of Skye across the water.
Sweet dreams, anyone visiting
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TAM
Sounds good, Tam - haven't tried that one yet.
I have to ask, though, what man would dare to ask for a "Young Pretender", eh??
Edited by Pict, 01 January 2007 - 09:53 pm.
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
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#55
Posted 01 January 2007 - 10:01 pm
I have to ask, though, what man would dare to ask for a "Young Pretender", eh??
Not me for sure I'll stick to the Red Cullins, like Cafferies but nicer.
TAM
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#56
Posted 01 January 2007 - 10:10 pm
Doubtless they're working on "Flora MacDonald" alcohol-free lager??
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
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Diamond black TDM 900A TRIKE, 2006 ABS model converted by Trike Design (Caerphilly, South Wales) prior to first registration in March 2007.
#57
Posted 02 January 2007 - 02:10 am
1) Shieldaig by Loch Torridon, approaching from Applecross. The tree is Scotland's answer to the Monterey Pine in the US (well, not quite - it's yet to become a registered trade mark)
2) Plockton, with the Red Cuillin mountains of Skye across the water.
Sweet dreams, anyone visiting
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I've got vague fond memories of that blue stuff up above the horizon in those pix - what's it called again?
#58
Posted 02 January 2007 - 08:57 am
"It's a TDM, Jim, but not as we know it"
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#59
Posted 02 January 2007 - 09:16 am
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#60
Posted 02 January 2007 - 09:19 am
[b]Now 03 TDM900 and Honda 450 Cafe Racer - previous bikes:- 97 virago535 -Triumph Trophy900- TDM850Mk1- Honda VF750F- Honda CB350K4- Honda CB650F chop- Suzuki 100- Honda CB900F x2 -Honda CB250 Dream -Kawasaki K400 -Honda CB650F Chop- Honda CB750K2- Kawasaki Z1000- HD Sportster1000- Triumph 500t- Honda 400/4- TriBsa 650- BSA C15- Triumph Speedtwin combo -BSA B33 chop- BSA A65 -BSA A10 chop- Ariel Golden Arrow- BSA Bantam- Francis Barnet- NSU Quickly. think thats the lot?
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