1 week till the Strathpuffer (if its still on!)

One week to go till the Strathpuffer, if it's still going ahead. The latest news is there's to be a decision made on Monday. After all my snow training I'll be slightly disappointed, to say the least, if it doesn't go ahead. We went out again, in true Captain Scott style, this morning in a snow flurry. Doing 9 miles just now must be the equivalent to at least double that in the summer! Only mishap was a puncture again, I seem to be plagued with them just now.

 

Hard work in the snow

Skywatch Scotland 21

 

A typical Scottish winter's sky looking east down the river Forth, is it rain or is it snow? For more skies look here.

When 7 miles feels like 21 miles.

After a 6 inch snowfall overnight Glentress was out of the question as was the Pentland Hills routes so a local ride was the training session this morning. We did 7 miles and Clive's heart monitor read out 1700 calories burned, it must be the same as cycling through soft sand. The upside was loads of terrific photos in the clear frosty air and a lot of fun just staying upright!
The latest news on the Strathpuffer is that there's over 12 inches of snow on the course and little chance of it being gone by the time of the event which is only 2 weeks away! HEEEEEEEEEELP!!!!!!!!!

 

 

Scenic Sunday , the snowy Pentland Hills

The snowy Pentland Hills just after sunrise this morning, pictured during a very chilly bike ride!

For more Scenic Sundays look here.

Climate Change house comes on the market.

To continue my derision of our Government and its obsession to tax us to death with foolish "climate change/global warming" taxes, here's a picture of one of the new low cost climate friendly houses at the official opening ceremony in Scotland today.

Hogmany bike ride in the snow

We celebrated the year's cycling with a 19 mile bike ride in the snow along to Penicuik and back on the cycleway. There were a few minor offs and a puncture just to ensure it wasn't entirely trouble free. We got home in time for a quick shower and a visit to the party next door to bring in the New Year.

Happy New Year to anybody who happens to stray onto my blog!