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cruachan went cycling
2 days ago
Draffan Loop
As Poula Fisch would say, Scorchio!
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cruachan went cycling
May 7, 2026
Pootle to polling station then round the park
Took advantage of a break in the expected rain to go and vote then get out for an hour on the bike
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cruachan went cycling
April 24, 2026
Whitelee wind turbines loop from Glasgow
Legs weren't having it today, no big hills but struggled up most of them anyway. Lovely day and lovely roads, the section past Whitelee Windfarm is well worth a visit (on a nice day!)
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cruachan went cycling
April 7, 2026
Glassford, Strathaven, EK Loop
Lovely day albeit still a little breezy and a few puddles around, so wearing a white jersey wasn't the best plan. Back roads from Strathaven to EK are lovely to ride on, mostly smooth, low hedges so good visibility and very little traffic.
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April 7, 2026
It's rare that karma gives such instant results, but as I passed the bus stop outside Hamilton Central an idiot in an Audi close passed me as I was going past a bus. He obviously heard my "pleasantries" and stopped to shout at me. Being a classy guy he then tried to spit at me through his passenger
cruachan went cycling
April 2, 2026
Drumsagard Loop
Bit chilly at times with the wind, especially out of the sun, but had to take advantage of it being dry to get out for a bit and not be stuck on MyWhoosh.
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Elliot, StevieM and Allezsteve like this.
April 2, 2026
I'm a Zwift junkie these days (have been for a couple of years now) so I was wondering, is MyWhoosh cartoons like Zwift, or real footage like Rouvy appears to be?
cruachan went cycling
March 20, 2026
Quarter Road Loop
Lovely day, arm warmers on for about the first 15 minutes then down to just shorts and jersey. Lots of other cyclists and horse riders about, only surprise is naebody was taps aff. 😂
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cruachan went cycling
March 4, 2026
Whit's the Hampden?
Usually turn back at Rutherglen but carried on past Hampden Park to see the Scott McTominay mural
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cruachan went cycling
February 27, 2026
Motherwell, Bellshill, Uddingston, Bothwell Loop
Sun shining and as warm as it gets for February so got the road bike out for the first time since November.
Forgot how much less pressure hydraulic brakes take to apply, and how nice DI2 shifting is!
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cruachan went cycling
February 24, 2026
Blantyre Triangle
What a difference a week makes. Frozen canals, thermal bib tights, full overshoes and winter jacket replaced with a little bit of sun, shorts and leg warmers, jersey and gilet and toe covers.
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cruachan went gravel riding
February 17, 2026
Canal, Drumpellier Country Park, Coatbridge Loop
Chilly one but at least dry. Lots of work been done on the paths, NCN 74 has had a cleaning crew on it and NCN 75 has a new path section where you leave the road to the Monklands Canal, used to be an absolute quagmire there.
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cruachan went for a bike ride
February 2, 2026
Greenlink Loop
Keep forgetting that path is there from the Aquatec in Motherwell back to Strathclyde Park via Bellshill Golf Course
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cruachan went gravel riding
January 18, 2026
Blantyre, Uddingston, Park Loop
Chilly but stayed dry despite a wee threat to rain at the start. First time I've been to the old AA Battery since the paths and roads were upgraded, much better now they're gravel rather than dirt.
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cruachan went cycling
January 13, 2026
Shakedown Ride
Planned my usual Loch loop but the bridge was closed for maintenance, just a quick ride to make sure all the issues with my gravel bike are now fixed.
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cruachan went cycling
November 24, 2025
Returned laptop, free at last!
Finished my latest contract and had to go in to return my laptop so took the opportunity when it was dry and sunny (but cold!) to cycle home via NCN 75
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November 24, 2025
Probably last ride on the road bike till Spring, was a bit sketchy in a few places where there were a lot of leaves. Paths are good though, and views almost always nice at Hillend Loch.
cruachan went cycling
November 8, 2025
Finally got outside
First time in a few weeks, change of job being in the office 4 days a week plus the weather and the clock change have meant a lot more time on Rouvy than outside
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April 24, 2026
Thanks to Komoot, White Loch was one of my recommended highlights for this week and it's lovely there. Quite a few cars parked and there were people on the water enjoying the weather.