Scotland : Kingdom of Fife CC Ecosse (East) Ride - 16th March - Date changed !

[Col5632]

Well spotted that man. I never even considered that.

I would also add that the route from Alloa to Dunfermline was very dull. 14 miles of mostly tree-canopied former railway path with not much scenery. Would it be possible to change this to another date, do you think?

I was thinking about doing the same route 2 weeks running but wasnt sure what interest we would have

 

[tug benson]

From Alloa we can always go along the costal road to dunfermline

 

[Rasmus]

To be honest, I only think I could manage one of the dates. I'm fine with either 9th or 16th, though.

From Alloa we can always go along the costal road to dunfermline

The train comes into Alloa at 0913 - does that leave enough time to take the "scenic route" to Dunfermline?

 

[Col5632]

To be honest, I only think I could manage one of the dates. I'm fine with either 9th or 16th, though.


The train comes into Alloa at 0913 - does that leave enough time to take the "scenic route" to Dunfermline?

I would say no unless you really batter it along

Maybe best making the date the 16th as it saves the hassle at the train station for most

 

[Andy Richards]

I could do the 16th.. dont let that influence you at all ...

Andy

 

[Edwardoka]

Would have to be the 16th for me as well, as I just received notification that my presence is required on the 9th for a kilt-fitting

 

[Col5632]

So if everybody is ok with that we will make the ride the 16th March?

 

[tug benson]

To be honest, I only think I could manage one of the dates. I'm fine with either 9th or 16th, though.


The train comes into Alloa at 0913 - does that leave enough time to take the "scenic route" to Dunfermline?

cutting it fine...might be 15 mins late, unless we go at a decent pace


this is the cycle path
http://app.strava.com/segments/3482037

 

[Rasmus]

cutting it fine...might be 15 mins late, unless we go at a decent pace


this is the cycle path
http://app.strava.com/segments/3482037

Just have to go at HLaB speeds, and we can just make it

Anyway, moving to do this on the 16th makes it a moot point, as I'll be training it via Edinburgh.

 

[Col5632]

The 16th it is then I could do with the extra weekend to do some training anyways

 

[tug benson]

Just have to go at HLaB speeds, and we can just make it

Anyway, moving to do this on the 16th makes it a moot point, as I'll be training it via Edinburgh.

good tail wind and we can take that KOM

 

[Edwardoka]

good tail wind and we can take that KOM

How can multiple people share a KOM? Unless we do some kind of pro-tour style effort where the fastest rider sits in the slipstream while the others ride themselves ragged?

I had a huge tailwind the day I did it but because of how sheltered it is, I never felt a breath of air, hence, 25th place

 

[Col5632]

I've never used strava on that path before, used to like going along it but now try to find routes with a wee bit more hills to challenge myself

 

[Col5632]

Attending
1.Col5632
2.Jazloc
3.Rasmus
4.GBC
5.Tug Benson
6.Edwardoka
7.Halfmanhalfbike
8.Edindave
9.Andy Richards

Maybe Attending
1.Sleekitcollie
2.HonestMan1910

Not Attending
1.Scoosh (unlikely - too many hills & rugby )
2.Fubar (too drunk from previous night to make it)

 

[Fubar]

Just checked this thread again and if it is the 16th I won't be there - it's my last day at present work on the Friday so planning to be very hungover the next day! Happy to still do something on 9th @Col5632 if your interested, so long as I'm back in time for the rugby? Regards, Mark