Archev's adventures in the Berlingo

[Archev]

That is cruel, it's bed time here and I'll have dreams of eating a blackberry and apple strudel

T1 Terry

But look on the bright side that’s a fine dream to have

 

[Giller]

That is cruel, it's bed time here and I'll have dreams of eating a blackberry and apple strudel

T1 Terry

With custard and a scoop of vanilla ice cream?

 

[Rolfe]

Just booked tickets to Brodick for Tuesday, back on Friday. The Arran circuit is all tarred road, and doing it in two days means that each day is only about 35 miles. That gives me plenty battery charge on the bike to get me up Glen Sannox on Wednesday - hopefully I'll be able to get up it without actually walking, though I'll probably have to stop for a breather now and again. And plenty of time to stop and see the sights. My family is originally from Lochranza, though I think I've only passed through the place a couple of times.

Then I can recharge the bike from the VtL, cook dinner and relax before doing the southern circuit on Thursday. Better than trying to get all the way round in one day and running out of charge because I used up so much in Glen Sannox.

This is something that should be well within the capabilities of the bike I have, and I can get it done while I'm waiting for the more powerful one I decided I wanted to arrive in about a month. Then steeper climbs and off-road tracks start to become more attractive.

Archie, I'll be talking to you about that lift we spoke about later!

 

[decrep]

Looking forward to your report on the new bike's capabilities, going up mountains, in the near future.

 

[Rolfe]

Apparently the manufacturer is waiting for a new batch of frames, due to be delivered on 11th May. Then of course the bikes on the order book have to be put together, and sent to wherever they're supposed to be. Late May, I suspect.

 

[Archev]

Just booked tickets to Brodick for Tuesday, back on Friday. The Arran circuit is all tarred road, and doing it in two days means that each day is only about 35 miles. That gives me plenty battery charge on the bike to get me up Glen Sannox on Wednesday - hopefully I'll be able to get up it without actually walking, though I'll probably have to stop for a breather now and again. And plenty of time to stop and see the sights. My family is originally from Lochranza, though I think I've only passed through the place a couple of times.

Then I can recharge the bike from the VtL, cook dinner and relax before doing the southern circuit on Thursday. Better than trying to get all the way round in one day and running out of charge because I used up so much in Glen Sannox.

This is something that should be well within the capabilities of the bike I have, and I can get it done while I'm waiting for the more powerful one I decided I wanted to arrive in about a month. Then steeper climbs and off-road tracks start to become more attractive.

Archie, I'll be talking to you about that lift we spoke about later!

No probs on the lift

 

[Gomev]

Good sentiments as usual hereView attachment 46033
Among the cakes and sandwiches

I love the sign to the left of the clock.

 

[salty]

I love the sign to the left of the clock.

Never noticed that. Good one.

 

[MG Clive]

I love the sign to the left of the clock.

I like the one above the door.

 

[salty]

I like the one above the door.

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Never noticed that either, another good un.

 

[Rolfe]

I saw a variant of that wifi one in Iceland in 2016.

 

[T1 Terry]

Can't quite read the rest of the Bread and Water one, something about toast and coffee .....

T1 Terry

 

[MG Clive]

Can't quite read the rest of the Bread and Water one, something about toast and coffee .....

T1 Terry

Bread and Water can so easily be Toast and Tea.

 

[Archev]

Dam - I hit rush hour on my return from Applecross yesterday

 

[Rolfe]

 

[Rolfe]

No probs on the lift

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Just watched a segment on TV of a couple of lads (brothers) cycling the Corrieyairack the hard way, starting at Kilchuimen. Sitting there by the locks, a lot of cloud in the sky, saying there was still five hours of daylight, could they make it? Sure! Not e-bikes, of course.

They did, too, despite the weather closing in. They got to Melgarve and said, well we thought we'd camp here but we'll go on to Kinlochlaggan to make tomorrow a shorter day.

Don't you just hate some people sometimes! I don't think I could hope to make it over the easy way (Melgarve to Kilchuimen) in five hours on a powerful e-bike, in perfect weather.

 

[T1 Terry]

Dam - I hit rush hour on my return from Applecross yesterday View attachment 46074

It only seemed that way because they were all rushing to pass you on the one available section over the last 2 hrs

T1 Terry























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[Archev]

It only seemed that way because they were all rushing to pass you on the one available section over the last 2 hrs

T1 Terry























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I did pass a bit further back on one of the steepest bits, an older guy with a heavily laden non electric bike propped against the rock wall of the passing place. He was cooling his derailleurs and applying a fresh coat of sunscreen looking totally knackered in distressed Lycra. I never knew that fabric could look so devastatingly funny on such a paunch.
I wished him good day as I silently glided past in full power production regen mode trying not to sound tooooo smug.

 

[T1 Terry]

I did pass a bit further back on one of the steepest bits, an older guy with a heavily laden non electric bike propped against the rock wall of the passing place. He was cooling his derailleurs and applying a fresh coat of sunscreen looking totally knackered in distressed Lycra. I never knew that fabric could look so devastatingly funny on such a paunch.
I wished him good day as I silently glided past in full power production regen mode trying not to sound tooooo smug.

AI Overview





MAMIL
/ˈmamɪl/

MAMIL stands for "Middle-Aged Man in Lycra," a term describing men—typically in their 30s to 50s—who, as a leisure pursuit, ride expensive racing bicycles while wearing specialized, tight-fitting, and often brightly colored Lycra cycling gear. They are often associated with high-income, urban, and socially motivated cycling.
The Medical Journal of Australia +2
Key Characteristics & Usage:

• Target Demographic: Middle-aged men, often viewed as a specific consumer demographic with high disposable income.
• Usage Examples:The term is frequently used in media to describe the trend of men taking up cycling for fitness or social interaction (e.g., "The rise of the Mamils"), or as a lighthearted, sometimes satirical, nod to their intense commitment to cycling gear and high-end equipment
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  • Context: It is often considered a "pejorative" term but is also used with admiration for their commitment to health.
    
    
    Wikipedia +5

Synonyms & Related Terms:

• OWL: Older Woman in Lycra, a female counterpart often mentioned alongside MAMIL.
• Cyclist: A more general, neutral term.
• Weekend Warrior: Refers to someone who engages in intense physical activity primarily on weekends.

Australian roads are plagued with them, they will take up two lanes on a flat piece of road riding at maybe 20km/h max ..... the greatest fear for the Australian motorist is meeting a herd of them on an uphill climb, no hope of passing them and if you honk the horn (unless you are driving a B double or larger) gets the bird sign from the rear markers and they just spread out to fill both sides of the road ......

T1 Terry

 

[Archev]

AI Overview





MAMIL
/ˈmamɪl/
View attachment 46111
MAMIL stands for "Middle-Aged Man in Lycra," a term describing men—typically in their 30s to 50s—who, as a leisure pursuit, ride expensive racing bicycles while wearing specialized, tight-fitting, and often brightly colored Lycra cycling gear. They are often associated with high-income, urban, and socially motivated cycling.
The Medical Journal of Australia +2
Key Characteristics & Usage:

• Target Demographic: Middle-aged men, often viewed as a specific consumer demographic with high disposable income.
• Usage Examples:The term is frequently used in media to describe the trend of men taking up cycling for fitness or social interaction (e.g., "The rise of the Mamils"), or as a lighthearted, sometimes satirical, nod to their intense commitment to cycling gear and high-end equipment
  .
  • Context: It is often considered a "pejorative" term but is also used with admiration for their commitment to health.
    
    
    Wikipedia +5

Synonyms & Related Terms:

• OWL: Older Woman in Lycra, a female counterpart often mentioned alongside MAMIL.
• Cyclist: A more general, neutral term.
• Weekend Warrior: Refers to someone who engages in intense physical activity primarily on weekends.

Australian roads are plagued with them, they will take up two lanes on a flat piece of road riding at maybe 20km/h max ..... the greatest fear for the Australian motorist is meeting a herd of them on an uphill climb, no hope of passing them and if you honk the horn (unless you are driving a B double or larger) gets the bird sign from the rear markers and they just spread out to fill both sides of the road ......

T1 Terry

That’s him, that’s him, he’s emigrated