[caputo1989]

As many of you know im going to Scotland and I leave on Tuesday morniong. It is going to be awsome. I will be working in a shop over there and riding like a mad man. Priviate trails owned and maintained by the same shop im working in. God this wil be a blast!

 

[steve45]

where are you going in scotland?
how long will you be over here?

couple of words of advice.
midges, seriously, its not a joke, in the hieght of summer, if you stand still for a few seconds you'll find you are surrounded by them, like mosquitos but not as bad, they bite, lots... and leave small itchy spots, as i said not dangerous, but they can be a major irritance.

football(soccer to you guys) world cup is on the next couple of weeks, so expect the majorioty of the country to be football mad during this time.

drink alcohol and lots of it or you will have the piss taken out of you.

hope you have fun over here.

 

[caputo1989]

Ill be in Peebles for a month.
I already packed the deat.

 

[BillT]

Try to check out all the trails in the 7 Stanes.

 

[kiwiintexas]

If you get there chance head to Edinburgh for the Festival, worked there one year biggest Arts festival in the world, go check out the comedy shows and make sure you drink alot, just dont try and keep up with the locals.

 

[SkaredShtles]

<snip>
midges, seriously, its not a joke, in the hieght of summer, if you stand still for a few seconds you'll find you are surrounded by them, like mosquitos but not as bad, they bite, lots... and leave small itchy spots, as i said not dangerous, but they can be a major irritance.

As he said - no kidding.

 

[antimony]

Have a fabulous time and safe travels!

 

[caputo1989]

Ill keep you posted with pictures while im there.

 

[S.K.C.]

Some advice:

Stay away from the Haggis.

Enjoy the beer, and roasted lamb.

NEVER order an American beer in a Scottish pub.

...and to stay in shape, run with the soccer hooligans at matches.

 

[LordOpie]

Some advice:

Stay away from the Haggis.

Enjoy the beer, and roasted lamb.

NEVER order an American beer in a Scottish pub.

...and to stay in shape, run with the soccer hooligans at matches.

Is 16 yo legal drinking age there?

Have fun man! I'm jealous.

 

[S.K.C.]

He's 16?!...

More advice:

Stay out of the bars.

 

[blue]

Is 16 yo legal drinking age there?

Have fun man! I'm jealous.

In restaurants and such.

 

[caputo1989]

Im 17. And If you can see over the bar its legal, so it goes.
Oh and everyone is awaiting my arival wednesday morning...

 

[scottishmark]

In restaurants and such.

only when accompanied by an adult and only for cider and wine iirc, other than that its 18.




So you working for the Hub then? Not really any private trails in scotland, you'll see why when you get over

 

[caputo1989]

So i rode some of the 7 stanes trails today and they are beautiful. I will post pictures as my camera gets a little fuller. I was too overjoyed to take too many pics but i have plenty of time to get them up. Oh and the sky has been blue for the past couple of days!

More to come latter.

 

[steve45]

Oh and the sky has been blue for the past couple of days!

that wont last, trust me

 

[caputo1989]

I rode the Red bull Downhill in inneroethan yesterday and all i can say is WOW!

 

[Da Peach]

If it's not Scottish, IT'S CRAP!

 

[BillT]

So i rode some of the 7 stanes trails today and they are beautiful. I will post pictures as my camera gets a little fuller. I was too overjoyed to take too many pics but i have plenty of time to get them up. Oh and the sky has been blue for the past couple of days!

More to come latter.

Can't wait to hear more. My wife has a ton of family in Scotland and I told her the next time we visit, I want to take 2-3 days to ride some of the trails in the 7 Stanes network of trails.

 

[caputo1989]

I rode at fort william the other day and it is now my favorite track... verry flowey but it was hard to get great traction.