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I'd be game for a gentler group . Can't say d be ready for those climbs in 6 weeks
I'd be up for either/any route, but I do think it would be preferably if we stuck together as a group for as long as possible.
Arran a Bike'n'Hike but only outer loop, anti clockwise. The hike is optional, many don't do it. 22nd June, enter via diabetes uk website.Does Arran have any sportives on it?
that would make a cracking sportive route
Yes that's the route i intended. Bit of a roller coaster. Looks fairly flat after the String Rd. Sounds like Machrie golf course will be a perfectly timed cake stop.
The Ross Rd climb comes in at no 5 in terms of average gradient in the pocket book "Cyclists guide to Hillclimbs on Scottish Lowland Roads" , The String from Brodick is no. 10. It doesn't include every climb out there just a selection.
No. 1 is the climb up East Lomond near Falkland "Purin Den" avg grad 10%. I got that one out the way a couple of weeks back (in fact the day of the Kinross sportive). Pretty tough going! Fantastic view from the car park at the top.
Arran a Bike'n'Hike but only outer loop, anti clockwise. The hike is optional, many don't do it. 22nd June, enter via diabetes uk website.
Appreciate what you're saying Ras and its in the spirit of CC Ecosse to stick together (no one gets left behind), it does feel though for someone who is slower that I'm spoiling the enjoyment of you fast boys. I like the banter of a group but would struggle to keep up on a ride of this length/climbing so perhaps 2 rides are best? Just to keep everyone happy.
Be mindful that Scotrail are not always happy to allow more than two or three bikes on the one train.Crossposted from Fife thread:
You're not wrong :-(.Be mindful that Scotrail are not always happy to allow more than two or three bikes on the one train.
Are there any ferrys from ardrodsan to northern Ireland?