next CC Ecosse ride May/June

[scook94]

Thanks for that HLaB, it gives me a couple of options but if we do the longer route I may dump the car at Inverkeithing.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Do you want me to actually turn up WITH a bike this time??

 

[scook94]

Do you want me to actually turn up WITH a bike this time??

Only if you're going to turn up on time this time!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I know, I couldn't even get to the Park Bistro for 3!

Anyway, I'm sure I'll be fine once I actually get round to doing something about that stupid velicipede thingimybobber of mine.


Either that or I'll just fall asleep again.

 

[kfinlay]

Any chance it could be on a Saturday so I can make any of the routes? I managed to get on Sunday 20th June but thats for the Trossachs Tonne so can't get another Sunday off as they are all booked up
The Loch Leven one is one my doorstep almost - I do a 25 mile loop from Cardenden, Lochgelly, Ballingry, Scotlandwell, Milnathort, Kelty, Cowdenbeath then back to Cardenden. Use it for tempo work or just an easy spin. Also ride out past Cleish, Crook o Devon, Saline etc on different routes and ride up the north side of Cleish Hill regularly (wish it got easier )
+1 for Heaven Scent in Milnathort as it would mean I could go up to Dunning then pop in on the way back - need to do more hills to prep for the TT. Or I could head out east go up the 2 hills on Falkland hill and maybe meet up with Satans B for nice wee run. I'm off to checkout routes

 

[Telemark]

Anyone doing Edin - St Andrews this year ?

HM1910

Thinking about it - will probably sign up on the day as last year.

A great day out in good company, there were quite a few CCers last year, Scoosh, Mrs Scoosh & Scoosh Junior (AKA "the Experiment"), Touche, SimonBrooks (is he still CC-ing, haven't "seen" him for a while?), HJ, and I saw Noodley disappear off into the distance (chasing the Noodlettes who were heading for a swim or something I believe ). We mostly rode independently at our own pace, but kept meeting up at various places by chance, and then at the finish "on purpose".

T

 

[Telemark]

Any chance it could be on a Saturday so I can make any of the routes? I managed to get on Sunday 20th June but thats for the Trossachs Tonne so can't get another Sunday off as they are all booked up

Hi Kevin, if you vote (for Saturdays only), you are improving your chances that a Saturday will be the most popular day. Every vote counts equally on CC

 

[Halfmanhalfbike]

Can you access Bikely? I take this route to avoid traffic but the climb from the North of Inverkeithing to Loch Glow (in the Cleish Hills), especially by the Hospital is a bit steep, although there is a cycle path bail out there

That looks like a much better route than my original suggestion. A lot less time on main roads.................but a lot hillier

 

[Telemark]

Update - I've added HLaB's hilly Loch Leven route version to Post #1, so everything is in one place for those in a hurry

T

 

[HLaB]

Loch Leven ride (39km/24.5 miles)
or
a more hilly & longer Loch Leven version (66km/41 miles)

T

I wondered why two similar routes were so radically different in length then I realised , the first route takes you round the loch and stops; you still have another 12 miles (19km) back to Inverkeithing .

 

[Coco]

Hi Kevin, if you vote (for Saturdays only), you are improving your chances that a Saturday will be the most popular day. Every vote counts equally on CC

If you are unable to get enough votes for a Saturday, I'll be willing to form a coalition with you for the price of a few cakes

 

[Telemark]

bribery & corruption! We shall have to carry out an enquiry, and all cakes will have to be confiscated until further notice, pending the outcome .

T

 

[goo_mason]

I won't be able to make anything in June unfortunately. However, I'm going to look into organising something in July, perhaps out my way (Torrance and surrounding area). Watch this space. (Trainstation: Bishopbriggs)

The only downside is there are a fair few hills around here. Organising a ride that avoids them is difficult!

You wouldn't be including them so that you can show off your hill-climbing prowess now, would you?

 

[currystomper]

As I've not done the Loch Leven route I opted for that one. Just need to find the cycle path Jane uses to Kincardine so I can get myself from Stirling and I'll be sorted!

Here you go http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=129244

Do this regularly with my son, He uses his road bike - leaves are now not too bad.

CS

 

[eldudino]

Had to revise my availability, my sister's coming for a visit the last weekend of the month and I only get to see her a couple of times a year as she lives abroad so that takes precedence I'm afraid.