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An idiots guide how to take a road bike up a mountain

An idiots guide how to take a road bike up a mountain


by Mountainlove » Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:23 pm

Route description: Càrn a'Chlamain

Munros included on this walk: Càrn a' Chlamain

Date walked: 20/06/2015

Time taken: 6.5 hours

Distance: 30 km

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Re: An idiots guide how to take a road bike up a mountain

Postby Fife Flyer » Tue Jun 23, 2015 6:48 pm

Enjoyed that Maja, certainly brought a smile to my face :clap: :clap:

I use my bike at any opportunity, I also have to remove the front wheel, I do however have quick release levers for the wheels. All you need to do is let the air out of the front tyre before removing the wheel :lol: :lol:
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Re: An idiots guide how to take a road bike up a mountain

Postby Mountainlove » Wed Jun 24, 2015 12:59 pm

Phil the Hill: I was told by a work colleague to carry 2 inner tubes...but since I have never changed a tire myself (I guess more youtubes vidoes are required to learn that) :roll: I decided it was pretty pointless 8)

@AnnieMacD: I am glad that I am not the only one lol :lol:

Fife Flyer: I think I am converted now as well and hopefully will get quicker with the wheel removal :D
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Re: An idiots guide how to take a road bike up a mountain

Postby ancancha » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:11 pm

Looks like you took a different route up from me and the start as well. I really enjoyed the ride in and out.
You got the views I'd really have liked to have seen :(
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Re: An idiots guide how to take a road bike up a mountain

Postby rockhopper » Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:43 pm

:lol: :lol: as usual, an entertaining read ML - enjoyed it :thumbup:
....but you need to get yourself a proper bike :wink: ....then you can cycle right to the top :wink: - cheers :)
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