Lee Craigie - my new hero.

[rollindoughnut]

I was watching her GCN+ film about training for the Trans Continental race. At one point she's explaining how being unhinged is ok. She turns to ride off and shouts "f**k hinged!"
It's the best quote I think I've ever heard. Really cut through to how I feel about life.

[RIP]

unhinged is ok

Well Doughnut, you are (and she would (*) be) right at home in This Place then .

(*) unless she.. hmm... Stu?

[rudedog]

Well Doughnut, you are (and she would (*) be) right at home in This Place then .

(*) unless she.. hmm... Stu?

Some people like to talk about doing things, others just get out and do them. I have a feeling she falls into the second category

[RIP]

Well Doughnut, you are (and she would (*) be) right at home in This Place then .

(*) unless she.. hmm... Stu?

Some people like to talk about doing things, others just get out and do them. I have a feeling she falls into the second category

In my roundabout way I was wondering if she popped in Here at all .

[sean_iow]

Lee does have a login here but I guess she's pretty busy most of the time. I think she also did the first ever BB200?

The first time I met her was just after I'd finished the HT550 and she bought me a cup of tea at The Real Food Café

[Dave Barter]

Can you link the film, I’ve not seen it?

Having worked with Lee I can confirm she is utterly nuts in the best possible way

[Bearbonesnorm]

I think she also did the first ever BB200?

Don't think so or at least I don't recall.

[psling]

Well Doughnut, you are (and she would (*) be) right at home in This Place then .

(*) unless she.. hmm... Stu?

Some people like to talk about doing things, others just get out and do them. I have a feeling she falls into the second category

She happily falls into both categories; she certainly gets out and does things but as a great ambassador for cycling and inclusivity she also 'talks' verbally, on social media, and in person at all sorts of meetings

[rollindoughnut]

Oh this is embarrassing. It was a film by Jenny Graham.
Still, both awesomely cool, inspirational people anyway.

[sean_iow]

I think she also did the first ever BB200?

Don't think so or at least I don't recall.

2nd one? I'm sure I've chatted to Alan G about it but at my age it could have been anyone and any event

[rollindoughnut]

Lee Craigie was already my hero after watching Divided last year.

[Keith74]

Oh this is embarrassing. It was a film by Jenny Graham.
Still, both awesomely cool, inspirational people anyway.

To be fair both Lee and Jenny are vaguely exciting folk and so inspirational.

[ScotRoutes]

Lee rode the 2016 BB200.

[slarge]

I think she also did the first ever BB200?

Don't think so or at least I don't recall.

2nd one? I'm sure I've chatted to Alan G about it but at my age it could have been anyone and any event

She did the BB200 in 2016 - it was after the HT550 that she and Ian Fitz - then she came down to do the BB200 and was quite quick. She didn't like the gates though (qty of!).

She is a great person ( she puts a huge amount into cycling and bringing women (and others) into the sport/hobby/pastime - and I believe is (or was) a Scottish ambassador for cycling).

[Shewie]

I enjoyed this Mountain podcast with Lee a few years back ..

http://mountainpodcast.com/episode/18-w ... #more-1066

[Pirahna]

Didn't she last log in to have a pop at people who were voicing their opinions on her and Rickie Cotter's Tour Divide performance in 2017.

[Ian]

Didn't she last log in to have a pop at people who were voicing their opinions on her and Rickie Cotter's Tour Divide performance in 2017.

I’ve not seen the films Divided and “that other one”, because I was out of loop a bit back then, so unaware of the context to this. Out of curiosity, I had a bit of a search and found this in the Tour Divide 2019 thread;

And not aimed at you but did this topic come up when Lee Cragie rode and filmed with Ricky Cotter?

In all honesty James, I can't remember ... after I got called a tw@t on social media for allowing you lot to have an opinion, I kinda gave up caring.

I guess those that put themselves in the limelight (not meaning you, Stu…) have got to be prepared to take both praise and criticism.

[gairym]

I think she also did the first ever BB200?

Don't think so or at least I don't recall.

She did it in 2016.

That was the year I couldn't do it but lent a hand for a bit signing people out as they set off.

[Bearlegged]

Another Lee podcast here, which I rather enjoyed:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CCRmmT6qgozRCdFpmqxXu

Joy through suffering. I reckon at least 50% of that is relevant to our interests here...

[Blackhound]

In the summer of 2019 I bumped into Lee, Jenny and James Robertson who were doing a match the miles ride while both up on Rannoch Moor. We cycled a couple of miles together before heading our various ways. Got a selfie somewhere. I have seen a couple of Jenny's films and enjoyed them, she is always so positive.

[techno]

Can you link the film, I’ve not seen it?

Anyone got a link, sounds interesting .

[ScotRoutes]

In the summer of 2019 I bumped into Lee, Jenny and James Robertson who were doing a match the miles ride while both up on Rannoch Moor. We cycled a couple of miles together before heading our various ways. Got a selfie somewhere. I have seen a couple of Jenny's films and enjoyed them, she is always so positive.

She once applied for a job beside me in Inverness. I was horrified. Can you imagine working with someone that insufferably cheerful every day?

[RIP]

In the summer of 2019 I bumped into Lee, Jenny and James Robertson who were doing a match the miles ride while both up on Rannoch Moor. We cycled a couple of miles together before heading our various ways. Got a selfie somewhere. I have seen a couple of Jenny's films and enjoyed them, she is always so positive.

She once applied for a job beside me in Inverness. I was horrified. Can you imagine working with someone that insufferably cheerful every day?

I'm sure she'd manage, Colin