Author Topic: Port Navigation 200km Scotland 2014 (Read 6006 times)

Wal · « **on:** 28 August, 2013, 10:40:00 pm »

Is the "Port Navigation 200" running in 2014?

Could not find it on the AUK website...

Cheers,

W.

Feanor · « **Reply #1 on:** 28 August, 2013, 10:45:25 pm »

I understand that the org in question is hanging up his ~~boots~~ Correx AUK signs.

DIY?

Feanor · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 August, 2013, 10:57:05 pm »

I'm sure there will be takers for this, but not this far out for a 200k.

Are you on FarceBook?
If so, then join the Audax Ecosse group, that's where such a DIY would likely be organised.

Hillbilly · « **Reply #3 on:** 29 August, 2013, 07:42:04 am »

'tis a shame that Graeme has decided to pack away the correx signs.

I never got the chance to ride his Mull It Over 300, despite it being on my wishlist of rides to do since it was first published. If West Coast organisers are thinking of which events to run and which might attract a sizeable field, they could do no worse than dust off that event based on the reports I heard (including from a club member down here who made the journey up north just for that ride).

phantasmagoriana · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 February, 2017, 11:51:13 am »

So, this is back on April 1st. Who's in? I've entered - first audax for me since 2015!

Feanor · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 February, 2017, 06:17:12 pm »

I just saw on fb that it's filling up, so I've just entered.

mcshroom · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 February, 2017, 06:26:50 pm »

I'm in. I've also got the week before off work so I might be able to head up early and get some touring in first

L CC · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 February, 2017, 08:38:27 pm »

mr ben · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 February, 2017, 12:16:32 pm »

Me. It coincides with a 'special' birthday.

Dave_C · « **Reply #9 on:** 19 February, 2017, 06:44:29 pm »

I'm not in, its a lovely ride.

Bairn Again · « **Reply #10 on:** 20 February, 2017, 04:13:58 pm »

orgs recce completed Friday

Still the finest 200km bike ride that I know.

https://ridewithgps.com/trips/13019854

igauk · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 February, 2017, 01:52:32 am »

I'm in. Really looking forward to this one, always feels like a proper adventure when you take a ferry!

Grandad · « **Reply #12 on:** 24 February, 2017, 10:58:10 pm »

Did this in May 2000 when Duncan Peet ran the Halflight 300 on Saturday, the Light of Lorn 100 Sunday and the 200 on Monday. The weekend was based in Oban and the 200 did Mull first. The return from Lochaline took the minor B4083 to Ardgour.

That weekend was one of the highlights of my modest audax career.

mr ben · « **Reply #13 on:** 10 March, 2017, 08:32:14 pm »

Any local accommodation recommendations? I'm half-thinking about camping but not sure that I want to lug all the gubbins that would be required to be assured of warmth at this time of year (on the train). I'm going to be staying friday, saturday and sunday nights.

Revolution9 · « **Reply #14 on:** 10 March, 2017, 10:12:05 pm »

Quote from: mr ben on 10 March, 2017, 08:32:14 pm

Any local accommodation recommendations? I'm half-thinking about camping but not sure that I want to lug all the gubbins that would be required to be assured of warmth at this time of year (on the train). I'm going to be staying friday, saturday and sunday nights.

http://www.wigwamholidays.com/acharn_farm_wigwams

I stayed here last time this was run. Recommended

phantasmagoriana · « **Reply #15 on:** 10 March, 2017, 10:17:30 pm »

I'm staying at Glencoe SYHA on the Friday & Saturday nights.

mr ben · « **Reply #16 on:** 12 March, 2017, 04:03:24 pm »

Thanks. Due a combination of being tight and disorganised it looks like camping it will be!

Feanor · « **Reply #17 on:** 21 March, 2017, 05:46:54 pm »

Have just booked into Glencoe SYHA for the Fri evening.
There's still space available ( in the dorms, anyway. Dunno about rooms ).

I've booked the Friday off work, and will drive through from Aberdeen during the day, intending to arrive late afternoon.
I will probably partake of food and Isotonic Refreshments at the Clachaig on Fri evening.

I'm sure I'll see some of you there.

Delph Cyclist · « **Reply #18 on:** 22 March, 2017, 02:44:39 pm »

Quote from: Feanor on 21 March, 2017, 05:46:54 pm

I will probably partake of food and Isotonic Refreshments at the Clachaig on Fri evening.

Do make sure it includes a preservative. I find that about 4% alcohol usually does the trick.

Deano · « **Reply #19 on:** 22 March, 2017, 03:07:42 pm »

Quote from: Feanor on 21 March, 2017, 05:46:54 pm

Have just booked into Glencoe SYHA for the Fri evening.
There's still space available ( in the dorms, anyway. Dunno about rooms ).

I've booked the Friday off work, and will drive through from Aberdeen during the day, intending to arrive late afternoon.
I will probably partake of food and Isotonic Refreshments at the Clachaig on Fri evening.

I'm sure I'll see some of you there.

That's pretty much my plan too (apart from the driving and Aberdeen bits)

phantasmagoriana · « **Reply #20 on:** 23 March, 2017, 11:10:45 am »

I'm off work on the Friday, too, but I'll be training it up to Fort William and riding from there.

Fully expecting to be lanterne rouge on this - I've not done much cycling recently, and what I have done has been painfully slow! $:-\$

mcshroom · « **Reply #21 on:** 23 March, 2017, 12:26:12 pm »

Quote from: phantasmagoriana on 23 March, 2017, 11:10:45 am

Fully expecting to be lanterne rouge on this - I've not done much cycling recently, and what I have done has been painfully slow! $:-\$

You won't be. I think I've booked that slot.

phantasmagoriana · « **Reply #22 on:** 23 March, 2017, 12:31:42 pm »

Quote from: mcshroom on 23 March, 2017, 12:26:12 pm

Quote from: phantasmagoriana on 23 March, 2017, 11:10:45 am

Fully expecting to be lanterne rouge on this - I've not done much cycling recently, and what I have done has been painfully slow! $:-\$

You won't be. I think I've booked that slot.

It's be like When I'm 64 all over again!

Karla · « **Reply #23 on:** 23 March, 2017, 12:43:44 pm »

Given your speed on the goth ride, you had a lot of fitness to lose!

mr ben · « **Reply #24 on:** 23 March, 2017, 01:34:12 pm »

I don't think I've been this excited about a ride before

Author Topic: Port Navigation 200km Scotland 2014 (Read 6006 times)

Wal

Hillbilly

Bairn Again