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You riding alone or with friends and what are you riding? You will enjoy it I am sure

@SimplyCyclingtoursandrides it'll be solo. Think over 3 to 4 days. I'll be riding my trusty hand tail. If I can time the days I'm hoping for a wild camp on a beach

Thank you, I will😊

Glad you enjoyed it

I agree. Not flashy but built to last a lifetime. I have too many great memories on this bike to get rid of it!

Looking at the rim braked version personally, I think otherwise the 725 frames are pretty similar. Thanks for your overview of the bike.👍🏻 ps hope the ebike is also still going strong. BTW, what make is the rack on your wife’s bike? It’s a wonder Tubus don’t make one with a similar lower cross bearer for use as you suggest.

@@tomjenkinson8958 still on my Spa Wayfarer. Good solid touring bike.

Have fun! We still rate it as one of our best ever trips

Thanks for your kind comment. I would normally get an episode for each day with lots of video. I took so much epic video that got lost. Totally heartbreaking. Anyhow I’m off back for sure.

Yes that makes planning the stop-overs a bit more tricky. We stopped at a guesthouse in Cannich, a hotel near Morvich and B&B in Fort Augustus. I did want to stop at the Glen Affric Youth Hostel on top of the mountain but I wasnt sure about charging as they only have electric froma wind turbine. I also wanted to stay at Ratagan Youth Hostel near Morvichbut yet again there wasnt any electric in the bike shed and my sons EMTB doesnt have a removeable battery. Mines easy - its just unclips off and you can take it into your room.

​​@@SimplyCyclingtoursandrides Thank you, that's infinitely useful! I've been looking at a similar trip. I contacted Glen Affric hostel and they said it wouldn't be possible to charge ebikes there, so don't feel like you missed out! Thanks again

I know what you mean but im not sure. It has sounded like that from new and the wife's Liv ebike is even noisier! Where is this service centre anyhow? Ill keep the details just in case.

I agree but I can drive to Scotland. Lofoten is on my radar for next year. Looks amazing

I'll check it out! You got me interested now.

Its an old video and I dont have that cycle or the handlebars anymore. I now have a different model of Planet X bike packing bar on my EMTB

I always buy XL in gloves and did so with these and they fit perfect

Thank you for your comments. It so peaceful there. Sitting down at the edge of the Loch is sheer heaven!!

@@SimplyCyclingtoursandrides oh yes, it's a beautiful area (well, it is Scotland after all)! Last time I was up there on a calm day I just lay back in my canoe and floated along looking up at Carn Eighe. Bliss ⛰🛶👍

It always pays to shop around. Especialliy now with everything being so expensive!

Thanks for your comment and support. Funnily enough I’ve just been on the internet looking for inspiration for the next one lol. It’s addictive 😊👍

A bit easier than the Highlands too lol. 😂. It’s always nice to try something different. The Cromarty and Moray Firths were beautiful to look at for 3 days.

@@SimplyCyclingtoursandrides for sure! I'll plot a route out tonight so I'm ready for a weather window. I'll do a 5 day trip as Drumnadrochit is a 13 hour return drive for me. Thanks again 👍

Thanks Graham. Better views in episode 2. It was a lovely route to ride 😊

Thanks Tony. It was a nice relaxing trip. I’m editing part 2 starting tonight 😊

@@SimplyCyclingtoursandrides great 👍

You can easily and safely cycle from Inverness to Dores on the B862. Are you bringing or renting a cycle?

@@SimplyCyclingtoursandrides I will be renting.

Hi Billy. I am 60 years old and all I can say is that at our ages the lightest, fastest cycles are pointless. I just wanted a robust workhorse with a frame and back wheel specifically built for carrying gear. I think if you just put a rack on an ordinary cycle and carry all that weight you will just get problems with the back wheel and spokes etc. Cycles like mine, Surly, Genesis Tour de Fer are all suitable. Also do you want drop bars or relaxed straight ones. E bikes are also an option and I wouldnt hesitate using one in order to extend my active life further. Another tip is that cycle hire firm I keep using and mentioning in my videos "Ticket to Ride" they sell off their stock at the end of every year. I got one of theirs for my son and it was in excellent condition and cheaper than buying a new one. It will be sent out to you in a proper box and by courier. Let me know your ideas and I will send you more information.

It was a great trip and I loved editing all the videos. Glad you liked them 😊

Thanks Tony. Your support is very much appreciated. Just bear in mind that the further back you go with the videos the worse the editing is lol. It’s taken me this long to reach a format that viewers like. It’s all a learning process for me. From feedback it seems that people prefer more chat, info and voiceover. Talking to your GoPro is very embarrassing at first 😂

@@SimplyCyclingtoursandrides ah no bother, content is more important than editing for me, I like to see the under-tyre quality of routes (and scenery) to help me plan future trips. I've just started watching your first video, Lochs and Glens cycle route, and will work my way through them 🙂 Those yellow tinted sunglasses that you are wearing make you look like Bono from U2 when he was younger 🤣 Cheers 👍

Hey Tom - thanks for the comment and support. Just seen your channel too and im going to be taking a look at your vids. They look interesting and I've not seen them before!

Thanks for the support. I just love doing these trips and enjoy making the videos. Just sharing with like minded people who love the outdoors 😊👍

It really is!

Thanks Tony. Its a bit hard to make a bad video with that scenery up there!!

@@SimplyCyclingtoursandrides haha yes, I never thought of it like that! Probably because I'm cycling or canoeing in Scotland so often. If I don't do a multi-day Northumberland backpack on Thursday I'll be on my touring bike for a few days around Dumfries and Galloway instead. I just love Scotland! Cheers 👍

will connect with you there as Sammy Bee. Faceache is a lot more polite than what i call it lol!!

Im up at Drum half the time. Yes o looked at that Military Road and wondered. You on Strava?

I will take a look at that on my maps. The road bit is a pain in the butt and i would like to avoid it especially as my grandsonis now old enough to do these rides with me. Thanks for the heads up!

@@SimplyCyclingtoursandrides I've marked the inverwick side with a small cairn on the forest track side . Theres a little lift required over the broken deer fence ( about 4') . The last 50m or so of the forest track to the fence is a push. There's a nice wee circuit to be done around inverwood wood from torgye bridge .. about 12 - 15km - out and back using the loops in various combinations at the end .. pleasant quiet cycle

Thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. This trip was amazing. I am still buzzing from it. I hope your trip to Mull goes well and there aren't too many midges lol!!

When I got back and rode again without bags, I literally felt turbo charged lol!

@@SimplyCyclingtoursandrides I know the feeling, it’s great! 🙂

Glad you enjoyed it!

When you're ready to visit just let me know . Its an amazing place and its in our own country. No need to fly anywhere!!

Thanks Big Dave. Yes we charged the batteries at the hotel. You can either take them off the bikes and do it in the room or just plug them in where they are. The owners let us store them in their store room and there was electric sockets in there.

I think it was 4 days actual cycling on the Island and one day resting in Stornaway before coming back on the ferry. Dont forget you have to factor in getting to Oban and taking a 5 hour ferry. Coming back you need to get back from Ullapool. So you see the trip is quite time consuming but its not all cycling. Theres quite a bit of logistics involved. Its a mind blowing trip and worth all the planning. You could spend more time there and visit the Callanish Stones and the Butt of Lewis which we didnt because of time constraints etc.

Oh wow! Thanks for your support and encouragement. That’s really nice to hear. I’ve got good trips planned already. I can’t wait to start again 😊

Oh thank you so much for your comment and support. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

Thank you for your comments. Ill pass on your remarks to Iron Legs lol!!! Glas you enjoyed it 😀

The Hostel was superb. And cheap 😊👍.

The route is very easy to find. It starts from the gatehouse called Orrin Lodge next to the hump back bridge. There are waymarks and everything for it at the entrance. Its a wide path and not a non descript footpath. From which direction would you be coming to Aultgowrie? I can send a gpx if you give me your email.

Thanks Dave. It was a good day for cycling with nice weather. Always a bonus.

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks for commenting Janice. It was weeks ago now and i am still buzzing from that trip. Best of all sharing something like that with one of my sons was simply the best thing ever. We had great fun doing it!