Thank you James. It was tricky writing a title for this.

That’s kind of you Matt. I’m pleased you like the videos.

Thanks but I’m still wondering whether I’ll get a copyright warning. We’ll see! 😀

@@alwaysanotheradventure Haha. Always better to ask for forgiveness rather than permission…..

Thank you Nicholas - I’m pleased you enjoy the content

Glad you like them Matt

Wow, thanks!

Do you know of more haunted bothies? 😁 A very old bothy in this one - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/etyCiqeLuqzIeI0.html not sure about haunted though. To be fair to Lake, the second pair of shoes they glued the sole back on, although it took weeks to organise

Glad you enjoy it

Thank you! Will do!

Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you Imran

Glad you enjoyed it Keith

Hitting the narrow window between winter weather and the rise of the midge is always a challenge!

I did the Caledonian Way (with Simons guidance) in early May 22 with camping along the way and I think I hit that window. Fantastic adventure. Could go earlier in the year if you’re doing single day rides or staying inside overnight…or more macho than me.

Thank you - lots more videos in that Adventure Cycling playlist 😁

That's great Daniel - thank you, and welcome

Thanks Dave

Thanks for appreciating the effort that goes into them. And I’m pleased you liked it.

Ah I hear good things about those and the mitts. I’ll have to try.

You should! There’s so much to do around Scotland Brian.

I’m really pleased to hear you’re enjoying them, thanks.

Most welcome!

Glad you enjoyed it and I could add to the mood.

*blushes*

Thank you for the encouragement!

Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed it. I have a version ready to go minus the film just in case I get a copyright hit!

Will do!

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There are quite a few already on the channel and I do them whenever I can. tinyurl.com/AdventureCycling

@@alwaysanotheradventure I have been following you a while since 2020 after I broke my leg on Christmas eve doing the festive 500. I am back on my bike now but not as active.

@@keepontreking3661 Ouch! Christmas Eve too - that's a bit rough. Hope you make a good recovery.

Thanks very much Leon. I’m pleased you enjoy them.

That’s probably the way to do it right now David!

Me too😀

Interesting and scary about the rucksack - I’ll remember that when hiking. I was fortunate but this was 30 Nov / 1 dec so before the cold snap. But yes keeping an watch on weather and being ready to reverse route is important

The drone is in that small box, then dry bag, and it sits at the bottom of my pack. Seems to be ok down there. The controller (without screen) is quite robust.

@@alwaysanotheradventure yes I’m wondering if it’s worth getting a screen protector for my controller.

@@SwampyDuckRidesAgain3636 I use my phone in the controller housing (like with mini 1 and 2) and the phone is in a case with a screen protector. So it’s probably worthwhile.

Thanks Marcell

Glad you enjoyed it!

Glad you enjoyed it

I had a long exchange of emails with Lake about those heels Paul. And as for the ones where the sole is peeling off, Sigma has had them for a while, sent them back to Lake, and it's taking ages for them to decide a sole shouldn't peel off in six months. I really do like the shoes, but the idea that a perfectly good shoe should be thrown away when a sole comes loose isn't environmentally sensible in my view.

Oh no!

It has a great Cafe too Michael - that didn’t make my cut.

@@alwaysanotheradventure yes seen the photo of the cafe on your Komoot page. Just saved the route

I tried to ride that road up to the lodge with Sean a few weeks ago in all that snow and we barely made it to the top! It's going to feature in another video about winter kit soon. I'm glad I've given you some ideas!

I'm pleased you enjoyed it Warren. I have three pairs of SealSkinz - a thick 'Hiking Mid sock' (I wore these throughout); 'Road Thin Mid Socks with Hydrostop' which didn't go with me; and 'Waterproof Warm Weather Ankle Length Sock with Hydrostop × 1' which are thin, I bought for the TNR, and carried on this ride as backup. I usually have this second pair so if I need to put wet shoes on at night to go out for a pee, I don't get regular socks wet.

@@alwaysanotheradventure When I have biked with Markus he operates his drone just using the phone to save bulk and weight - looked like a good idea - Warren

@@warrensanders5842 Yeah we’ve spoken about this. That was possible on the older DJI drones but sadly not the new ones.

I have to leave our wee dog at home now as she’s 10. But currently sat below me under a table in the Kingshouse. Thanks for the comment.

Apparently it’s the clegs on that route which are vicious in summer!

@@alwaysanotheradventure Nasty things. Anytime you are out in Scotland between about May and September the Deet needs to be applied liberally. Ticks now also getting bad...

A very happy new year to you too Mike. Hope to see your team in Scotland again

After publishing this, the second pair (where the sole was just peeling) have been repaired and are supposedly on their way back to me. But the first pair are, apparently, to be thrown away. Needless to say I'm still wearing them. But you're right, I'm too tough on them, and some Shimano boots are on the way.

@@alwaysanotheradventure Well done 👍

If I head to a bothy I’ll also carry a tent or bivvy. The can be cold places unless you carry in coal.

@@alwaysanotheradventure coal eh? Not many options for wood around them? You had just said a bothy sleep system so I guess that is a bag and bivy?

I’m glad the videos were helpful - so much to ride!

I think the route you did is now part of the Tour De Ben MTB route. I did a backpacking trip that way too and my boots let in SO much water I lost a few toenails. Ugh! There is a plan to restore that lodge to a more useful purpose.

Apparently lots of clegs in summer!

@@alwaysanotheradventure Thanks. Going in early / mid May. Hate clegs.

I’m sure you’re right. They’re meant to me gravel or MTB shoes, and I do like SPDs (the pedals flip so can be flat when needed). But I need to switch to - as you say - a trail orientated SPD shoe.

Thanks for the comments. Yes I rarely use the joysticks, only if I’m doing a careful orbit. I have a handlebar mount for the controller but the jersey seems to work better. This is the mount if you want to try it - DC Rainmaker was using one. Tineer Remote Controller Holder... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JV4JMTV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Very much so - they're on my titanium Sonder Camino and feature in the previous video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/etyCiqeLuqzIeI0.html Pleased you enjoy the content Brian

Thanks for that - always plenty to learn!

Safer there than in many cities!

I did it by phone. A bit weird because you book the ticket on Scotrail and reserve the seat with the Cal Sleeper. There’s a new owner of the sleeper coming April.

Thanks Chris. The jacket is by Italian company La Passione and is their Deep Winter Jacket. They have Italian sizing so mine is a L. Better now is the Rapha Infinium brevet jacket which handles rain better and is as warm without thickness, but I think it’s more expensive.

Thank you so much for this info. Stay well

I’d never heard of Clan Comyn - looks Welsh to me. The best of fortune with your research and planning Hans. EDIT - I learn something every day! Just looked it up and the historic seat is Inverlochy Castle just outside Fort William. I was there yesterday at my local bike shop. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Cumming You could get to Fort William by train and then connect some of the castles mentioned in Wikipedia, although there would be some road riding. Could be a great trip. I’ll try to look more later today.

Updated my previous reply.

@@alwaysanotheradventure yes, AWESOME … got a gravel bike but do not mind road riding with it. I see a travel docu Scotland would LOVE to see you make :)

I've already done quite a lot of the ride in the Moray Gravel Triangle videos with Sean. However, this route would tick off a lot of the castles on the wiki page: www.komoot.com/tour/1057319242?ref=wtd

@@alwaysanotheradventure This is just AWESOME! I'll probably continue from Banff onwards to Aberdeenshire as I found several castles there as well. Thank you so much Sir Simon.

Thanks Christopher

Sorry Stevie - I had planned to put links to all this in the description but forgot. Here it is: CHAFON Multi Charger Cable Short,... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07KWPFRWN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Hi Paul - no those bars are on my Sonder Camino, the Ti bike. It's more suited to multi-day riding than this Vielo.

@@alwaysanotheradventure Thanks Simon :-)

It’s all production music from a company called Motion Array

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Hi Paul - they’re varifocal and they’re honestly great! I say that because I made a video about them and got a deal but i’d say if I thought they weren’t very good. Check out this video. Prescription eye glasses for cycling | Cycling tips and reviews kzfaq.info/get/bejne/isl-ZrZnnM_Oenk.html

@@alwaysanotheradventure thankyou so much, your a true gent, I’ll check the video out, it’s varifocals I need as well 👍

A few people asked about it on the previous video Norman, so I've added a link to it on Amazon (obviously available elsewhere!). It's an Altura Esker and it seems pretty good. It doesn't shed water as well as Goretex Shakedry, but it's much tougher and can be used with rucksack straps, without being too bulky when I need to stuff it in the backpack. I'm reluctant to pronounce a final verdict on it because the DWR finish is still intact so it doesn't wet-out. How well a jacket re-proofs is a big measure of its usefulness and longevity in my opinion. I like the lack of pockets below the chest so there's nothing to interfere with waist straps, and the single top pocket is good although not entirely waterproof. An inside pocket would be helpful. The cuffs are a bit odd - elasticated underneath with a weird stiffened 'peak' but they do work, as does the big helmet-covering hood.

@@alwaysanotheradventure fantastic Simon. I’ll check it out. I’m stuck between a decathlon jacket I feel is not quite up to it and a paramo Alta 3

@@normanjohnston3648 Ah, one too light, one too heavy. Although Paramo is superb kit for hiking. AlpKit have a sale on right now so there might be bargains there. Also, I believe RAB (I'm a fan of them) are starting a cycle specific range in the Spring - I have no idea of the quality but I expect it will be good.

I’m away just now having a night at the Kingshouse Hotel in Glencoe so I can’t check - I’ll try to remember to get back to you when we get home tomorrow night. It’s all production music from Motion Array with whom I have an account.

@@alwaysanotheradventure Thank you. Only if you get time and enjoy the break!

@@slainelow It's 'Deepest Ocean' by Gerda_Music. I found it here: motionarray.com/royalty-free-music/deepest-ocean-1211695

WTB Raddler light 44mm (or 40mm maybe I forget). A bit too porous and took ages to set up tubeless.

I took two pairs, both Sealskins, both with the silicon bead around the ankle. They’re fine until - as I say - water gets inside then they’re worse than wool.

@@alwaysanotheradventure Do you ever think about just taking your shoes and socks off for the crossings? 😌

@@stevia13 It’s a last resort. Feet can get injured on branches and stuff underwater and not know due to being numb.

Check my previous video - we visit one. Open shelter like a free mountain hut be very basic

It’s a country with great variety and i’m lucky to have seen a lot of it, including Alaska where I met my wife. But Scotland is special too.

Thanks VERY much for this Jon - I shall hit Google immediately! 😁 seriously, I'd heard good things about Shimano boots but had got a bit lost as to what would work for this sort of terrain. Having that recommendation is really valuable, so thanks again. {Edit - just bought a pair 😁]

@@alwaysanotheradventure That's great, hope you get on well with them (will be interested to hear your thoughts on them in a future video). Also, I should have said, superb video! I loved the way you cut in Cameron's voice over yours (with the gently music underlay) into the poem. We often base our holidays at Roy Bridge and explore from there so your routes in this area are always of great interest. Really appreciate all the effort that you put into making these films, thanks.

@@jonm7272 Thanks again Jon