Scottish Vulcan/Drifter Ride-Out Report

11 am on Saturday saw three Vulcan Riders (including one Drifter) prepared to brave the scottish weather - as dreich a mornin' as we've seen for a while ...

After introductions and a cuppa, Rob, Paul and Andy set off (in that order) west towards the Trossachs, in drizzling rain.

In Callendar, we stopped while Rob figured out why the Satnav (about which he was so enthusiastic) was saying "go back to square one". After pressing a few buttons we set off again, relieved that the remaining distance to our destination was now going down, not up as previously! Soon the rained eased off and the view along Loch Venachar was misty, but very tranquil. When we got onto higher ground, visibility improved considerably, only to be reduced again as we got into low cloud!

Downhill into Aberfoyle for hot soup and more blethering.

Turns out Paul has had more bikes that hot dinners (well, almost!) and Andy nearly as many. Rob, on the other hand is much more discerning and discriminating in his choice of rides and is currently on his second bike (a Drifter) since passing his test in 1966!

Back on the road in "not exactly dry, but at least it's not raining" conditions, with occasional brief glimpses of sunshine. Wonderful! Riding on quiet back-roads, alongside Loch Carron and back to our starting point. Farewells said in warm sunshine, then Rob and Andy set off for West Lothian and Paul headed back to his native Fife.

Conclusion: a reasonable ride (given the weather); excellent company; overall a good run out! 

RLB
West Lothian
16 September 2007.