Irn-Bru? Scottish Blethering Thread

[Harry_Palmer79]

Who's all up for the HPC on the 29th August?

50 or 100?

We have our usual weekend in Dunkeld planned so I think it's just the 50 for me. I think ......

Unfortunately I can't make it this year... booked up for the Skye Mor Sportive which is on the same day.

 

[Fubar]

I've done the route twice, good 100km

Do you have a linky to the route you could post?

 

[tug benson]

Is that from both sides, or is there one side "preferrable" - I would be approaching from the Stirling end, the road I know goes in at Whins past the Bruce monument.

From the Kilysth side it is tough, 18% hairpin bends near the top

the road from the Stirling side is a good wee drag

https://www.strava.com/segments/931429?filter=overall

 

[the_craig]

I've really fancied climbing the Tak on my bike but after checking out the profile, it looks like a brute.

 

[mr messy]

Sounds... interesting. Might consider it over the next couple of weeks if we ever get a dry weekend - Kinc Bridge to Kilsyth looks fairly straightforward.

Time is never an issue with me - survival is.

Just remember not to go full gas leading up to the climb or you'll die a thousand deaths on it

 

[Fubar]

Just remember not to go full gas leading up to the climb or you'll die a thousand deaths on it

You do remember meeting me, don't you?!?

 

[Edwardoka]

I appeared at my house at 10.30pm, 2 hours and 24 miles after I left it. "Have you had a nice cycle dear?"

I wept.

Epic story
In my not-so-limited experience of them, misadventures make for the best memories.

 

[Col5632]

Do you have a linky to the route you could post?

https://app.strava.com/activities/187874525

 

[Fubar]

https://app.strava.com/activities/187874525

Ta muchly.

 

[Edwardoka]

I've been up the Tak once. Was tough but not outwith the realms of human endeavour if taken at a steady pace (i.e. as slow as possible without falling off)
If I can get my velomojo back up I'd be tempted to give it another bash.

Re: HPC, I've not signed up yet but am planning on doing the 100.

 

[the_craig]

https://app.strava.com/activities/187874525

That's impressive!

I've been up the Tak once. Was tough but not outwith the realms of human endeavour if taken at a steady pace (i.e. as slow as possible without falling off)
If I can get my velomojo back up I'd be tempted to give it another bash.

CC Ecosse day out anyone?

 

[Brandane]

CC Ecosse day out anyone?

Aye; fill yer boots, racing snakes.
Let me know how you get on. I will admire your efforts on Strava, pint in one hand and fish supper in the other!

 

[ChrisV]

Only if there's slow people in the group, I might die on the way up there!

 

[tug benson]

big car park at the top to enjoy the view...

 

[tug benson]

If you're feeling brave then you can always try my favourite loop over the Tak....Go up through Kippen, then over the the Crow Rd then onto the Tak..and let me tell you after doing to Crow Rd then onto the Tak they legs will be a mess when you hit the 18% bends...Very sore but worth it

this loop
https://www.strava.com/activities/289086224