At the end of May, a friend and myself are planning on cycling from Glasgow to Inveraray. I know the distance is around 60 miles or so which will be the furthest I have ridden but i will be doing training rides and core miles so hopefully I should handle the distance.
I'm really looking for a suggestion regarding the best route to take, and if it is best to stick to main roads all the way or if there are cycle routes at particular sections that you would suggest. I thought that heading towards Dumbarton along Great Western Road/Dumbarton Road is the obvious route, what would you folks then suggest, heading up the A814 towards Helensburgh/Gareloch and joining the A83 at Arrochar or would you suggest going along the A82 along Loch Lomond and onto the A83 at Tarbet? Again any preference to main routes and cycle routes would be good to know if there is an option.
How tough a cycle is this going to be, a bit worried about The Rest And Be Thankfull especially after doing so many miles before getting to it? we would be carrying enough clothes and food for an over night stay and then cycle home again the next day!!
Any help/ suggestions much appreciated.
I'm really looking for a suggestion regarding the best route to take, and if it is best to stick to main roads all the way or if there are cycle routes at particular sections that you would suggest. I thought that heading towards Dumbarton along Great Western Road/Dumbarton Road is the obvious route, what would you folks then suggest, heading up the A814 towards Helensburgh/Gareloch and joining the A83 at Arrochar or would you suggest going along the A82 along Loch Lomond and onto the A83 at Tarbet? Again any preference to main routes and cycle routes would be good to know if there is an option.
How tough a cycle is this going to be, a bit worried about The Rest And Be Thankfull especially after doing so many miles before getting to it? we would be carrying enough clothes and food for an over night stay and then cycle home again the next day!!
Any help/ suggestions much appreciated.