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Any Muni rider around Aberdeen, Scotland?
Hey Teddy, hey Joe Thanks a lot for these really good links. Of cause muni suitable munros are not the most interesting ones... My next favourite Munro is the Liathach massive....but i think there is neither a way up, nor down by muni... but for my first munro by muni it dosnīt matter I would even try in fog. I īve had only two times good sight on a top, all other we startet with sun, on top the sight in the clouds was between 10 and 20 meters and down again we saw the summits in bright sun....thats life... and Teddy, I very intersted to ride with you around Aberdeen up and down wherever you want... On whitch route do you ascent Lochnagar? Jogi -- jogi ------------------------------------------------------------------------ jogi's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/14910 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/65882 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Any Muni rider around Aberdeen, Scotland?
Jogi, No problem to muni with me around Aberdeen, that would be great - just let me know when you are around. Or we can plan a specific date if it helps - I am in Aberdeen pretty much all year round (where do you live??). For Lochnaggar, it is hard to describe, but I will try: I leave from the car park and once I reach Loch Muick (or a bit earlier?), there is a path going right (towards the Spittal of Glenmuick I think). I take that one, then I do not take the wide forest track that cross the path, but I rather continue almost straight, slightly to the left. Then it keeps going up until you get to the summit. For the way down, there are 2 options: either head back the same way or do a loop that gets you back to Loch Muick more or less in the middle of its length. Do not know if that made sense to you... I have not found a detailed map of the area on the web - a pretty coarse one from www.munromagic.com. Teddy -- gonzo ------------------------------------------------------------------------ gonzo's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/15261 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/65882 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Any Muni rider around Aberdeen, Scotland?
Teddy, I see from your profile that you're an aberdeen Municyclist. I'm starting to learn Muniing and was looking for some advice, from a local, as to where is good for a beginner. I have a mountain bike so know all the usual spots like Pitfichie, Krkhill, Tyrebagger but was keen to get some advice as to which are good for Muni. I just got my first Muni, as a present from santa (I must have been a very good boy this year ), and was hoping you could offer some recomendations. Cheers Hamish -- hamtfs ------------------------------------------------------------------------ hamtfs's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/16802 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/65882 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Any Muni rider around Aberdeen, Scotland?
Hamish, That was an excellent idea from whomever offered you the muni! There are lots of good places you can try right now. The ones you mentioned are the ones I typically go to, here are a few comments: - Pitfichie: the long smooth trail that runs around the hill might be a good starting point as it is pretty smooth yet will challenge your balance. The area is not so good once you are confortable with smooth hilly trails because you have no option between these easy trails and the really difficult MTB downhills there. - Kirkhill: much more versatile: if you stick to the large smooth trails and avoid the singletracks, you should be fine right from the start. It is a great area to learn because you can build up the difficulties very progressively if you want to. That was my main playground when I started going offroad (and still is). - Tyrebagger: I find it very rooty and rocky, so not the best to start with I think (but I don't know all the trails). - Scolty Hill (near Banchory): probably similar to Pitfichie: either large, smooth forest tracks or very technical downhill with drops, etc. Not ideal for now... So, Kirkhill would be my recommendation because you can really pick and choose whatever difficulty you fancy. In any case, you might be surprised by your ability to ride offroad: i think it is easier than it looks and progress comes really fast at the beginning. By the way, what uni did you get? We should try and meet up soon. I don't mind if you are still learning: I have never ridden with any other unicyclist before, so I am really keen to meet one in my area! Teddy -- gonzo ------------------------------------------------------------------------ gonzo's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/15261 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/65882 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Any Muni rider around Aberdeen, Scotland?
Teddy, I got a Nimbus 24" so I think all the subtle hints I dropped in the months before xmas must have stuck. What Muni do you have? Cheers for the info and I think I will probably try some of Kirkhill first, trying to keep away from the fun-park. Out of curiosity have you ever tried riding Bennachie, i've always thought it's a good mix of forest trails and proper up/downhill but I know if you go on a MTB the walkers are not too happy. Is it in Aberdeen itself that you stay or out in the 'shire? The only time I've ever been riding with other unicyclists was when both me and my dad were learning so it would be good to see what you're up to whilst out on the one-wheel. Hamish -- hamtfs ------------------------------------------------------------------------ hamtfs's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/16802 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/65882 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Any Muni rider around Aberdeen, Scotland?
Hamish, I did try Bennachie - there are some good trails indeed, I need to go back as it was too windy last time I went to really enjoy it... Usually people smile at you when they see you on a unicycle, so I don't think they will mind at all - and in addition, on a uni, you don't go nearly as fast as on a MTB. I live in Aberdeen city - let's switch to PMs for further discussions as I don't think this is of much interest to the others. Check your box! PS: I have a 24" and a 29" (KH) Teddy -- gonzo ------------------------------------------------------------------------ gonzo's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/15261 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/65882 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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