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by fixedfixer
7 Feb 2017, 12:40pm
Forum: Off-road Cycling.
Topic: Fat Bikes
Replies: 50
Views: 44260

Re: Fat Bikes

I've a Charge Cooker Maxi fat bike I'm selling. Bought it approx two years ago and hardly use it - probably covered 250 miles if that. Got it advertised on CycleChat but could post some details here if people interested. Looking for £400 which is half what I paid for it.
by fixedfixer
16 Dec 2016, 10:48am
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: In Edinburgh...after an amusing episode...
Replies: 26
Views: 17955

Re: In Edinburgh...after an amusing episode...

pjclinch wrote:
It's probably changed a bit since then in a few places, but for the Aberdeen and up sections I have a 2004 tour diary online.

Pete.



Nice write up. Bit near Dyce is a bit messy now as been temp diverted whilst they build the new Aberdeen ByPass.
by fixedfixer
1 Dec 2016, 3:52pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Hit by a car, driver refused to give insurance details – what next?
Replies: 57
Views: 6636

Re: Hit by a car, driver refused to give insurance details – what next?

NATURAL ANKLING wrote:Hi,
Vin plate's on the screen 8)

Good one, knowing who the car is registered to would be very helpful although not foolproof.
by fixedfixer
17 Nov 2016, 12:24pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: In Edinburgh...after an amusing episode...
Replies: 26
Views: 17955

Re: In Edinburgh...after an amusing episode...

Smith873 wrote:
toontra wrote:I did exactly the same on my first LEJoG in 2008 Mick, and ended up in a muddy field at 5am. I finally worked out where I should be going and have done that section every year since on my London - Aberdeen 3-day rides (just completed the 2016 one).

You'll be pleased to hear that the section from the dual carriageway to the bridge has recently been upgraded with a really nice cycle path (even acoustically screened from the road!). One word of advice though - no need to follow the NCN route 1 signs to turn left approaching Queensferry. You can just follow the B924 down the hill to the bridge. No idea why the NCN route goes that absurd way!


Interested in your route from London-Aberdeen. I'm planning to ride Aberdeen-London next Spring, probably over a more leisurely 4-5 days, compared to your 3 days. Did you ride on mostly trunk roads aiming for a more direct route? I'd prefer quieter back roads if possible.


Follow route 1 north of Edinburgh - the bit between Dundee and Aberdeen follows the coast for quite a way on off road bike tracks. If you go beyond Aberdeen there is a long stretch of cycle route on an old railway line heading north (rail trails are not everyone's idea of a nice ride but it will keep you away from Aberdeen traffic (aka Oil Money in big 4x4's)
by fixedfixer
12 Nov 2016, 8:32pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Diesel - seriously thinking of giving up cycling
Replies: 951
Views: 79512

Re: Diesel - seriously thinking of giving up cycling

I've stopped commuting on the bike as the diesel fumes are so bad that I believe I am doing myself more harm than good health wise ( never mind the physical risks of cycling in traffic).
I now car (petrol) commute but feel guilty. Cycling is for weekends out on country roads for me.
by fixedfixer
4 Nov 2016, 9:12pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Cycle Touring Caravan Build
Replies: 12
Views: 4296

Re: Cycle Touring Caravan Build

Hi Theo, saw your thread on CycleChat as well. Keep us posted with developments. Interested to see what you create.