A brilliant bike ride on the back roads from Aviemore to Inverness after a nightmare with Scotrail.

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  • @uffo200
    @uffo200 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done to both, I'm very impressed that you even had the breath to give us a commentary, thank you. Love your journeys.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว

      That was the first time we've tried the wee camera on the handlebars. There was LOTS that wasn't useable :)

  • @janf817
    @janf817 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can empathise with the feeling of not being able to sit down for a week after a long bike ride! I hope you've both recovered. Thanks for taking us along with you. I love the commentaries that go with your videos!

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you !! We survived and we're planning the next wee bike adventure.

  • @TalesFromAnEmptyNest
    @TalesFromAnEmptyNest ปีที่แล้ว

    No way my behind would survive a 42 mile bike ride😂. But the ride sure did have some beautiful things to see! Thanks again for taking us along on your journey!😊

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for coming along. The scenery does make up for the discomfort.

  • @robingherasim55
    @robingherasim55 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done 👏👏. Thanks for taking us along on your ride - it was most enjoyable! 🚲🚲

  • @penelopecarpenter5166
    @penelopecarpenter5166 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely bike ride.I was told when travelling by Scot rail that whilst I had a seat booked because we don't pay extra for it we cannot ask the person in it to move!

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it wasn’t worth the hassle as we weren’t going far but wouldn’t fancy standing all the way to Glasgow.

  • @maryannewillequer3305
    @maryannewillequer3305 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow-what a trip! Kudos to you & Becks for making such a long bike trip! The scenery was beautiful, and I enjoyed Ian's travelog.

  • @lydiaross2554
    @lydiaross2554 ปีที่แล้ว

    I follow you on your adventures from Minnesota, USA, and middle America has little if any mass transit options, but the ones we have are very expensive, and not extensive. Enjoy your Scotrail. When we travel we enjoy taking mass transit because we feel that we are green travelers.
    Compliments to you on your drone videos, you do a great job.
    Scots frequently remark on your red squirrels. Oh, how I wish we could send all of our little red squirrels. Red squirrels in American are known for their damaging habits, and bad attitude (confrontive).

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว

      We have a similar attitude to Grey squirrels, they’re invasive and quickly took over from “our” native reds. I suppose any cute wee thing becomes a problem when there are too many of them.

  • @cynthiabruns7178
    @cynthiabruns7178 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very brave to set out on a 42 mile trip, oh those sore backsides!! It was a lovely one to watch and did have interesting stuff to stop and explore, really enjoyed it

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว

      Brave.. or silly. And technically we only set out for 30 miles but should really have checked first :)

  • @marjane4344
    @marjane4344 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Woah on full sro train no ty . I love train travel esp . Coffee and scones , Yes please

  • @deedorothypapineau6920
    @deedorothypapineau6920 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m sulking because you didn’t stop to see the dragons🧌…. The other carvings were very nice.
    It really was beautiful scenery and I appreciate the effort you both went through. Bye for now from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The dragons were brilliant, but by that point we were flagging.

    • @deedorothypapineau6920
      @deedorothypapineau6920 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now our temperatures have dropped and we’re getting the rain we needed.
      It’s been a cool June.

  • @lisajahn6839
    @lisajahn6839 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very pretty! Really long bike ride. Love the drone pics. Thank you for sharing!

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the lovely feedback. We’re slowly getting used to the possibilities with the drone :)

  • @dthomp06
    @dthomp06 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m so so glad you did not take the A9. It’s miserable. And soooo dangerous. Beautiful ride through some beautiful countryside

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว

      I used to live and work up in Nairn and hated it back then, I don’t imagine it’s got any better. Strange seeing it so quiet. Nice to be able to stop and look at things though, it’s a cracking bike ride.

  • @grapesodatravels
    @grapesodatravels ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely journey. The chainsaw Gruffalo was fabulous.
    Hope you didn't feel too saddlesore for too long!

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was amazing!! We suffered for a couple of days after that wee jaunt.

  • @sheilawynn8025
    @sheilawynn8025 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these vlogs. Always make my day to see one and I've gradually been catching up with the old ones. Keep them coming and great work.

  • @obiblooze5902
    @obiblooze5902 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was brilliant. What a great day!

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!! We had a blast and it was an interesting thing to try and film. Happy with how it all came out.

  • @cathyp4342
    @cathyp4342 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow what a trip! Looks like De Niro had a good time with friends too. I ride long distance on our old converted rail lines here but I have never done an adventure like that, or would I have had as nice of scenery. Well done.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว

      He seems to have a great time, we call that end of the kennel block the party room :)

  • @lizgillies3564
    @lizgillies3564 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys must be super fit . All the running and cycling you do 👌👏. Great video as always take care and stay safe ❤

  • @frannyaitch
    @frannyaitch ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. You two must really hate your backsides 😂. Glad you did it though as it was very enjoyable for us 👍🏻

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glag people enjoyed watching us suffer :) We had a brilliant day.

  • @RobinMuirhead
    @RobinMuirhead ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the banter

  • @maggivic
    @maggivic ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this one. Now I want to get a bike and come to Scotland!

  • @SherryAustinMcginley
    @SherryAustinMcginley ปีที่แล้ว

    You two have lovely videos and a good sense of humor😁
    Example: tin tube of misery 😁

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. I thought that was appropriate. Good job we were only going one stop.

  • @MelodyMoore-ng4tb
    @MelodyMoore-ng4tb ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice ride…..although hard on your butts, lovely on the eyes! Well done.

  • @mgrizz2386
    @mgrizz2386 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done you two! Well done!

  • @gerryhatrick6678
    @gerryhatrick6678 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings from a sunny Canada. Not real warm today (about 19C). But not bad. So enjoy watching your journey.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว

      19C sounds good to us! Thanks for the feedback.

    • @deedorothypapineau6920
      @deedorothypapineau6920 ปีที่แล้ว

      In my part of Canada we have smoke alerts. The air is not good with the fires up north in Ontario and Quebec.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deedorothypapineau6920 Oh, that's not good. We're getting a lot more wild fires in Scotland too, really need some rain.

  • @pennykaiser6667
    @pennykaiser6667 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! I would need an e bike for that trip. 🚲

  • @lynnmclaren1595
    @lynnmclaren1595 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow well done guys

  • @Satninsatnin
    @Satninsatnin ปีที่แล้ว

    Epic guys well done 🚲

  • @debbiewilsomn4314
    @debbiewilsomn4314 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool carvings

  • @kathleenrobson1803
    @kathleenrobson1803 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looked like a great day 😁 I’ve only done about 12 miles on my e-bike 😂 but it is very hilly where I live in North Yorkshire 😁 well done to you both 😁

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว

      To be fair we were slightly jealous of people on e-bikes :)

    • @kathleenrobson1803
      @kathleenrobson1803 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scotlandonashoestring 😂😂 mine only works when I’m peddling 😂

  • @annwagner5779
    @annwagner5779 ปีที่แล้ว

    A wonderful video! Very nice drone work! Now go bide a wee or whatever you actually say in Scotland.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're slowly exploring what the drone can do, it certainly makes things look a bit more interesting.

  • @sandiandgregh
    @sandiandgregh ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. You two did an amazing job on your cycling adventure. We've been to Aviemore and Inverness but were lazy and took a coach in between. It's nice to catch Aviemore on a quiet day. Have you taken the Strathspey Steam Train? We definitely would recommend. No need for the apology to Canadian (and American) travellers. I can't speak for Americans or for all Canadians but we live in Canada and hardly ever take public transit because it's not that great, especially the train system. We live an hour's drive from Toronto and to get to the city itself, rail options are extremely limited. Not particularly budget friendly either. And if you miss your train, well, you may have to wait many hours for the next. Our last 4 trips to the UK, N Ireland and Ireland, we didn't bother renting a car; train, bus, coach, ferry, plane served us well. We find your transit really great! Lots of options, price is good, and if you miss your train, there is another usually within minutes. :) The grass is always greener, right? -- Sandi & Greg H.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว

      We've not been on the train yet, but it's definitely on the list. Can't be any worse than ScotRail :)

    • @sandiandgregh
      @sandiandgregh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scotlandonashoestring keep your fingers crossed for us! We'll be using ScotRail in September...especially important is the Edinburgh-to-Aberdeen journey to catch the ferry to Shetland. :)

  • @DaisyDreamer72
    @DaisyDreamer72 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! How long did it take you?

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว

      We were moving for 4 and a bit hours, but with lots and lots of stops it was closer to 7 hours :)

    • @DaisyDreamer72
      @DaisyDreamer72 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scotlandonashoestring My legs feel tired just reading that! Thank you for the efforts you go to. I really enjoy your videos

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DaisyDreamer72 Thank you, we're loving making them.

  • @bivibikebaggins
    @bivibikebaggins 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    trains are great (nope) my self and my son stood with our bikes from darling to dunbar.. we booked the bikes but the train already had the boxes full... no great

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds awful. At least we weren’t going far/

  • @BiddeeGirl
    @BiddeeGirl ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤😂😂❤❤❤

  • @nikstar83
    @nikstar83 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos. However I have some constructive criticism. Say less, slow down and take your time. And you spelled Culloden wrong!

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hiya. Thanks for the feedback. And Oops, I thought I’d fixed that.. used to live there !! :)

  • @SuperJohnhughes
    @SuperJohnhughes ปีที่แล้ว

    great show, i really look forward to seeing your video, makes me homesick, Greetings from Perth West Australia , 🦘🦘🌏🌞