2011 UK Tour

[Kwikasfuki]

Most of the tips i've given have been arrived by trial and error. I've realised that if I'm doing 70 (ahem) in 6th, on a windy day the bike gets knocked about a bit. However, if I drop down a couple of gears, the bike is rock solid. I'd assume the high torque affects the gyro of the wheels somehow. I could be wrong - physics was never my strong point - but it does make a difference.

[fatharry]

In high winds try sticking you knee out on the side of the bike the wind I coming in(ie right knee for wind coming from the right)......it works or me...not sure why, but it does

[Lonewolf]

Firstly, just to put the record straight.... ;D Norman Bates does not ride at 70mph!! Well perhaps only briefly as he's passing though the gears ;)

Some good tips there, I hope I dont need them in June on my bike trip. I want sunshine. As for Kevins trip, I like the way you have plotted your route, thats one hell of a lot of mileage and I certainly hope I dont experience high winds like we had a few weeks ago..

[Lonewolf]

Well just over a day and a half and I'll be on my way, really loooking forward to it.  ;D ;D

[Kwikasfuki]

What's the weather forecast?

[Cartman]

I'm off on Friday too, weather does not look good down south on Friday hope it's better in Scotland. Have a great time Mr Wolf ;D

[Lonewolf]

Yep,I hope to have a good time, a change is as good as a rest as they say.  ;D

If it rains, it rains, it'll still be a mini adventure!

Hope you have a decent time too.

[100milesaway]

Hope you enjoy your little break mr Wolf, West side of Scotland is fantastic, if you get a chance a must do is the A172 from just outside Newton stewart up to Dumfies, luvly jubly. Have a great time    Geoff  ;D

[Lonewolf]

Thanks for that, do you mean the A712?

[100milesaway]

Doh,  :-[   Yes sorry A712 through the Galloway forest superb roads, and fantastic scenery   ENJOY ;D

[Lonewolf]

I'm coming back that way, last nights accomodation is at Portpatrick. I hope to call in at Kirkcudbright to see a mate on the way home and then the rest of the day is my own.

[Rusty]

Have a great time Mr Wolf ... we all know how much you have been looking forward to the Scottish trip .... even if the weather is " not so good " I know you will love it .... " ENJOY " from us all  ;D ;D

[Kwikasfuki]

Have a great time Mr Wolf ... we all know how much you have been looking forward to the Scottish trip .... even if the weather is " not so good " I know you will love it .... " ENJOY " from us all  ;D ;D

+1. Enjoy the ride LW.

[Lonewolf]

Thanks folks, just going to change my brake pads today and then I'm sorted. I'll hopefully be able to get on the site while I'm away and keep up to date with what's going on.

[lamin]

Lonewolf, they've just closed the border, Scottish Passport Control officers on strike for 5 days, you may have to go through Holyhead/Dublin/Belfast/Stranraer. Hope this doesn't upset your plans. !