Originally Posted by Bandera

An old associate, reprobate and very experienced Audax rider just e-mailed about coming along on a wandering ride from his home in Wales to Scotland (and hopefully back) via a route including some of the best pubs on the island. Knowing my equipment and riding style his advice:

"Pack the Barley and a small H-bar bag, it's only seven days in likely pissing-down conditions on steep crappy roads but at least it's not Texas."

Sounds ideal.