It's been an absolutely terrible weekend weather-wise!
It's been windy and wet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that nature will get it's bad mood out of the way over the next few days and then get into summer mode before we head off at the beginning of June.
Not that it will stop me going camping. All I'll do is take the bigger tent. Then, if it is wet, I'll at least have a bit more room to move around and also to store wet stuff in slightly more comfort.
I didn't go out much on the bike at the weekend. Apart from riding around the streets for a bit, I spent the time getting the bike prepared for the run up to Gairloch. I spent an hour proofing the seat with wax leather treatment. So, if I am spending a prolonged time in the rain, the seams should keep most of the water out of the foam. I did the same to the panniers a while back so they should be somewhat waterproof. The roll top liners I've got will help keep the contents dry too.
This week I will spend some time getting my packing and loading right.
As there's a hotel nearby, which is offering food (including breakfast!) I wont need to pack too much in the way of cooking gear but may take the stove anyway. I was hoping to get away for an overnight to see how my sleeping bag is holding up. I think that the loft in the smaller one I've got may have given up and I'm not sure if it will still be as warm as it used to be. It's just getting old. If necessary, I will buy a new one but I'd like a chance to try it out first.
It's been windy and wet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that nature will get it's bad mood out of the way over the next few days and then get into summer mode before we head off at the beginning of June.
Not that it will stop me going camping. All I'll do is take the bigger tent. Then, if it is wet, I'll at least have a bit more room to move around and also to store wet stuff in slightly more comfort.
I didn't go out much on the bike at the weekend. Apart from riding around the streets for a bit, I spent the time getting the bike prepared for the run up to Gairloch. I spent an hour proofing the seat with wax leather treatment. So, if I am spending a prolonged time in the rain, the seams should keep most of the water out of the foam. I did the same to the panniers a while back so they should be somewhat waterproof. The roll top liners I've got will help keep the contents dry too.
This week I will spend some time getting my packing and loading right.
As there's a hotel nearby, which is offering food (including breakfast!) I wont need to pack too much in the way of cooking gear but may take the stove anyway. I was hoping to get away for an overnight to see how my sleeping bag is holding up. I think that the loft in the smaller one I've got may have given up and I'm not sure if it will still be as warm as it used to be. It's just getting old. If necessary, I will buy a new one but I'd like a chance to try it out first.
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