I hope you enjoy this first video of my cycle tour around the notorious North Coast 500 route, up in the very north of Scotland. If you want notifications of the following videos, please click the “Subscribe “ button, and click the thumbs-up button if you liked it. Thank you.
Hi Mick, seeing that left turn to the start of the Ba' climb sent shivers down my spine and off to my fridge to get a beer to watch you get down to Applecross. Those who have done it with a loaded bike will remember it well - and those hairpins near the top, not easy at all. The reward of course is the downhill after to Applecross. Looking forward to each episode as they come on. Slainte, Mick 👊👏👏
Mick, your first stop was river Conon. How do I know? I crashed my car straight across the river from your tent on Friday the thirteenth of April, 1973. Won't forget that in a hurry
Hi . Thanks for your comment. I did have a Garmin device with the NC500 route on it. But to be honest, I didn't use it, or need it, as the route is well sign posted. 👍
Hi mick loved watching this adventure stunning can I ask what model of genesis bike are you using ? definitely looks a hardy steed thanks for sharing stay safe...colin 🚴♂️🏴👍🏻☀️🏕🔥
Hi Colin, thanks for your comment and glad you enjoyed the videos. My bike is a Genises Tour De Fer 30. Is is a steel frame bike, so quite heavy, especially when loaded up 🥵. But it's never let me down. 👍
Hi Carl. It is a lovely route to cycle. But I believe it gets busy during the summer months. That is why I went in May. Wild camping is good, can always find a place to set up the tent. Food purchase is something you may need tobe away of, get supplies when you can. Apart from that, just take your time and enjoy it. And all the very best.
Hi. I did bring a cable bike lick, but only used it a couple of times when at a coffee shop. Bike was secure at the wild camping and I was never worried about it. 👍
I hope you enjoy this first video of my cycle tour around the notorious North Coast 500 route, up in the very north of Scotland. If you want notifications of the following videos, please click the “Subscribe “ button, and click the thumbs-up button if you liked it. Thank you.
Great videos Mick. Thanks for sharing your trip. Showing your route on the map is very interesting 👍
Thanks Teresa. I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying them. A few more to come. 🙄
Hi Mick, seeing that left turn to the start of the Ba' climb sent shivers down my spine and off to my fridge to get a beer to watch you get down to Applecross. Those who have done it with a loaded bike will remember it well - and those hairpins near the top, not easy at all. The reward of course is the downhill after to Applecross.
Looking forward to each episode as they come on.
Slainte, Mick 👊👏👏
Thanks Mick. Yes, the Bà climb was one to be remembered. The wind was something else 🥵. Glad you enjoyed the video, and yes, more to follow 👍
Mate, you’ve made the best NC500 video on UA-cam. Awesome, keep up the great work!!!
Ha Ha, well I'm not sure about that, but thanks for your comments. I think it's near time for another venture? 🤔
Mick, your first stop was river Conon. How do I know? I crashed my car straight across the river from your tent on Friday the thirteenth of April, 1973.
Won't forget that in a hurry
Oh dear. Not a good memory.
Only my pocket hurt.
Good going Mick. Great to see you out and about again. Kev O
Thanks Kev. Hope you are keeping well also 😁
@@catchyoulater.5836 All good here Mick. May try something like that myself one day! Look after yourself mate! 😎
Well done Mick, mammoth effort 💪 I hope you have a better sleeping bag this time…? 😉
You know me, ha ha. Same old sleeping bag, but have a jacket, this time. So was snug, ish 🤔.
You know me Sue, ha Ha. Have the same old sleeping bag, but brought a jacket, this time. So was snug, ish. 😁
Great videos. How did you navigate along the route? Did you use agps device?
Hi . Thanks for your comment. I did have a Garmin device with the NC500 route on it. But to be honest, I didn't use it, or need it, as the route is well sign posted. 👍
Hi mick loved watching this adventure stunning can I ask what model of genesis bike are you using ? definitely looks a hardy steed thanks for sharing stay safe...colin 🚴♂️🏴👍🏻☀️🏕🔥
Hi Colin, thanks for your comment and glad you enjoyed the videos. My bike is a Genises Tour De Fer 30. Is is a steel frame bike, so quite heavy, especially when loaded up 🥵. But it's never let me down. 👍
@@catchyoulater.5836 thanks much appreciated 👍🏻☀️🚴♂️
I'm planning on doing this next year, any tips? Things you wish you had done or bought along for the trip?
Hi Carl. It is a lovely route to cycle. But I believe it gets busy during the summer months. That is why I went in May. Wild camping is good, can always find a place to set up the tent. Food purchase is something you may need tobe away of, get supplies when you can. Apart from that, just take your time and enjoy it. And all the very best.
@@catchyoulater.5836 Thanks, I'm really looking forward to it.
Did you bring a bike lock? How did you secure your bikes overnight or when stopping for lunch?
Hi. I did bring a cable bike lick, but only used it a couple of times when at a coffee shop. Bike was secure at the wild camping and I was never worried about it. 👍
@@catchyoulater.5836 Good to know. What do you recommend for rain gear?
Hi. I had only a gortex jacket. That's all, no waterproof trousers or anything. So I got wet, and I dried off. No problem 😁