Central Scotland May Ride

[HJ]

Imagine my confusion when I mistakenly opened up Cyclechat instead of the online dating forum I was aiming for and took HJ's comments in completely the wrong way....

Now I am really getting worried

HJ is this the pub in Brig O Turk? If so, i've been reliably informed (by a resident no less ) that this pub is closed and is not likely to open any time soon

However, she did say there was a cafe place on the north road of the loch, that's right next to the water, but she didn't know if it was open on Sunday's or not.

Damn I was looking forward to going to that pub again...

 

[Scoosh]

HJ is this the pub in Brig O Turk? If so, i've been reliably informed (by a resident no less ) that this pub is closed and is not likely to open any time soon

However, she did say there was a cafe place on the north road of the loch, that's right next to the water, but she didn't know if it was open on Sunday's or not.

Clearly, there is a need for some reliable checking-out of available food & beverage.

I propose 2 options:
1

Can we have the next ride as soon as possible please as i am in need of more miles,

Yup, you can go and have a look (and even a drink/bite) anytime before the next ride

2 HLaB - how about a wee run to see how far/steep/long it takes.
[Then we will double the time and take away the number .....]

Over to you guys - you could always arrange to meet up and go together !

 

[TechMech]

Damn I was looking forward to going to that pub again...

Yer looks like she was right, just found this on t'internet

http://www.incallander.co.uk/byreinn.htm

Oh well.

 

[HLaB]

C
2 HLaB - how about a wee run to see how far/steep/long it takes.
[Then we will double the time and take away the number .....]

Funny enough I'd forgotten the Holiday weekend was coming up and I was looking for a ride to do if the weather's ok. If I go directish by county roads its about a 95mile circuit from Dunfermline

 

[scook94]

That was exactly why I thought Deanston would be a good choice, nice and flat from there to Stirling! My fitness level would also be challenged getting up the hill to Dunblane!

Was up in Oban today, so on the way back I cut through Doune and took the road up to Dunblane and then down into Stirling. There are some fairly long inclines but nothing too steep, even the hill out of Bridge of Allan isn't as bad as I imagined it. So going to give it a try on Friday or Saturday (depending on the weather). Stirling, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane, Doune then home to Stirling along the A84. Should be about 20 miles...

 

[HJ]

Was up in Oban today, so on the way back I cut through Doune and took the road up to Dunblane and then down into Stirling. There are some fairly long inclines but nothing too steep, even the hill out of Bridge of Allan isn't as bad as I imagined it. So going to give it a try on Friday or Saturday (depending on the weather). Stirling, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane, Doune then home to Stirling along the A84. Should be about 20 miles...

There's a guy in Touring asking about a route from Auld Reekie to Oban, you should give him some advice scook94.

Mean while back to the CS May Ride, anyone care to name the date? So I can get in my diary before I get booked out...

 

[magnatom]

Sorry guys. Life has been in the way. Very busy at work and having to put in extra hours.


Looking at the doodle, there are two dates in May that have 8 votes. As HJ is the the man with the route, I think the first ride should be the 17th May (Sunday). How about it?

There certainly could be another ride in June.

 

[scook94]

There's a guy in Touring asking about a route from Auld Reekie to Oban, you should give him some advice scook94.

Mean while back to the CS May Ride, anyone care to name the date? So I can get in my diary before I get booked out...

LOL my $0.02 added to the Touring thread!

I've added my availability on Doodle, I'll stand by the decision if it's a date I can't manage...

 

[TechMech]

Looking at the doodle, there are two dates in May that have 8 votes. As HJ is the the man with the route, I think the first ride should be the 17th May (Sunday). How about it?

There certainly could be another ride in June.

The 17th is cool with me. This is the weekend of the Etape though, so i expect those that entered won't be able to make it.

I'm going to go to the Cycling Festival the day before in Aberfeldy as part of the Etape weekend. Not sure what it will be like, but a wee day out none the less

More info can be found here, if anyone wants to go.
http://www.cyclehighlandperthshire.com/home/etape-caledonia/etape-weekend-event-info.aspx

 

[ACS]

Will have to skip the 17th at present, may be able to join at the very last minute if the SWNBO plans go to hell in a handcart.

<begging>
Given there is already an event on the 17th May I plead for a rethink.
<begging ends>

 

[HLaB]

I'm doing the Etape Caledonia that weekend (the 17th) so i won't be able to make it.

 

[HJ]

Sorry guys. Life has been in the way. Very busy at work and having to put in extra hours.


Looking at the doodle, there are two dates in May that have 8 votes. As HJ is the the man with the route, I think the first ride should be the 17th May (Sunday). How about it?

There certainly could be another ride in June.

I am inclined to go with the 17th May (which is Norwegian national day, any Norwegians fancy coming??), not sure how we will find the way with out HLaB (unless he has already programmed the Etape into his GPS, sorry couldn't resist), but I am sure he will join us for the next one.

How about doing Falkirk 2 on the 14th June, seeing as there are 9 votes for that one...

 

[HLaB]

I am inclined to go with the 17th May (which is Norwegian national day, any Norwegians fancy coming??), not sure how we will find the way with out HLaB (unless he has already programmed the Etape into his GPS, sorry couldn't resist), but I am sure he will join us for the next one.

How about doing Falkirk 2 on the 14th June, seeing as there are 9 votes for that one...

I told you I was a wee bit hungover, I don't think I'll hope I don't have that problem on the Etape

I think I'll probably do the Trossachs run on Easter Monday. I maybe better take an extra tube with me my mate told me he p'tured on the path round the Loch.

Falkirk looks good keep me informed. I think it was my favorite out of the options.

 

[D-Rider]

I'm probably up for the Trossachs on the 17th. Don't think I can make 14th June though.

 

[HJ]

Enjoy the Etape HLaB, I hope one day to be fit enough to give it a try, it looks like a great ride...