Central Scotland May Ride

[HLaB]

I did clockwise the south side is passable but its not great, basically just a track but it reasonably wide and relatively flat. The 25s on my winter road bike handled it but it was dry and I was going very slowly. The Trossachs are great though I ended up getting a bit carried away and ended up at the end of Loch Katrine before coming back via the north of Loch Venachar.

 

[HJ]

I did clockwise the south side is passable but its not great, basically just a track but it reasonably wide and relatively flat. The 25s on my winter road bike handled it but it was dry and I was going very slowly.

I thought the south side might slow you down

The Trossachs are great though I ended up getting a bit carried away and ended up at the end of Loch Katrine before coming back via the north of Loch Venachar.

Strangely enough thats what happen to me when I tried it...

 

[HLaB]

I thought the south side might slow you down

Just looking at the gps profile my average speed along that section would have 10mph (16 kph) at times less than 8mph (12.9kph) at most. My moving average for the whole thing was only 14.3mph (23kph) and including stops 12.9mph (20.8kph).

Strangely enough thats what happen to me when I tried it...

It was a delightfully strange atmosphere. Beautiful when I left Dunfermline but as I went through Clackmannan and Stirling it clouded over (hazy stuff though). The minute I got to Loch Venachar the sun reappeared and by the time I was at end the sun was splitting the sky and it just got better and better . After 60miles I thought I'd better turn round as going home I'd be facing a head wind. I think if I was doing it again I'd go further/ explore more but take the train back.

 

[HJ]

Aye I am really looking forward to this ride...

 

[scook94]

Made it out as far as the loch yesterday, didn't go round (leave that for another day) but stopped and had a picnic before heading home. It looks like it'll be a great ride. I may have to see if I can get the 31st freed up so I can join you all...

 

[HJ]

Looks like I might be bringing the Relay Jersey along on the ride as well...

 

[goo_mason]

Looks like I might be bringing the Relay Jersey along on the ride as well...

Oooo... excellent !! Someone had better bring a few permanent marker pens then.....

 

[HJ]

When I get it, there is one other ride I would like to take it on before handing it on. Anyone fancy a weekday ride to Livingston? We can't let it pass through Central Scotland and without taking it back to Endura for a photo call...

 

[lazyfatgit]

HJ, I'd be up for a weekday meet at Livingston. I'm just about fit enough now to get there from home and get a train back, or vice versa depending on weather.

Or train to Edinburgh and ride from there? I'm sure we can work something out.

 

[Scoosh]

When I get it, there is one other ride I would like to take it on before handing it on. Anyone fancy a weekday ride to Livingston? We can't let it pass through Central Scotland and without taking it back to Endura for a photo call...

Yup, I could manage that, I reckon ... as long as someone has a street map, gps et al to find somewhere (anywhere !) in Livingston

 

[HJ]

Yup, I could manage that, I reckon ... as long as someone has a street map, gps et al to find somewhere (anywhere !) in Livingston

A GPS and sun glasses??

 

[Scoosh]

A GPS and sun glasses??

OK ..... as long as it's not HLaB inside them

 

[HLaB]

OK ..... as long as it's not HLaB inside them

and hungover

 

[magnatom]

Haven't seen a post here in a while, just thought I would make sure you're all still up for the 31st?

I've been putting in some serious training for this.

 

[goo_mason]

Haven't seen a post here in a while, just thought I would make sure you're all still up for the 31st?

I've been putting in some serious training for this.

I'm afraid I'm going to have to drop out - I'm flying off to the US the next morning and I'll be having to get myself and daughter packed and ready that day.

Bit miffed at having to miss the ride, but as this is my first holiday outside of Leith for 5 years it's taking priority !