The Badger Divide

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ojwithbits
Okay so in prep for this I thought I’d ask here to get any advice for anyone who has done it or knows some about the ride.

Im going in August, getting to Inverness on a Monday at 8pm, planning to ride a bit out the city and camp.

I’ve booked a train back from Glasgow at 3pm-ish on the Friday. So that gives me about 3 2/3 days to do it, roughly 100km a day.
- What are some key resupply points along the way that I should look out for?
- Any sights not to miss?
- I’ve whacked some 45mm grav tyres on to absorb some of the lumpy bits in the first half of the route. Going to get my brakes fresh n primed before leaving. Decided to just deal with the max 40/42 gearing setup and commit to obviously hike-a-biking often. Am I silly? Should I try get a bigger granny gear? All depends I guess.
- A slight aside, but anyone have any recommendations for long sleeve wicking t shirts? Looking to protect me little arms from the midges
Cheers all

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hollow__legs in reply to @ojwithbits

Three days is a really nice time to do it over.

Plenty of camping spots after 30 mins or so cycling out of Inverness.

After Fort Augustus you’ve got one of the toughest sections (Corrieyairack Pass) as well as the most remote so stock up with snacks.

Corrour Station House is a must but I’d recommend booking. Even though it is literally in the middle of nowhere, it’s sometimes full with large walking groups.

There’s also an apparently a good goat ice cream place just off route called Achrey Farm but I’ve never been.

Bridge of Balgie/Glen Lyon Tea Rooms also strongly recommend.

Good camping spots around Loch Laggan on the first day and around Glen Ogle/Loch Earn on the second.

Have fun and share some photos when you’re done!

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