Next CC Ecosse Ride?

[dhd.evans]

Put back a week says to me the 28th July?

I see the confusion - when i said knock it back a week i'd meant put it off till the next week. Consensus seems to be a ride on both days but i'll likely only make the 11th. Anyone any idea how to book a cycle reservation on the train?

 

[Rasmus]

Whoops, my bad!

Rasmus, I'll be getting a train up from there as well and I'm planning to book a reservation. I'll be doing it as soon as the times get decided.

Good stuff. A tip: You can use the East Coast website to book tickets and cycle reservations online even for scotrail trains. Very useful.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I see the confusion - when i said knock it back a week i'd meant put it off till the next week. Consensus seems to be a ride on both days but i'll likely only make the 11th. Anyone any idea how to book a cycle reservation on the train?

We won’t charge you to take your bike on our trains. However, availability is subject to space and, in some cases, to a cycle reservation. Reservations can be made by contacting us on 08457 55 00 33 or visiting a staffed station with your valid ticket. We’ve also arranged discounted cycle hire for rail travellers at various locations across Scotland.

EDIT: See Rasmus' post above

 

[Col5632]

Sounds like its going to be a good one

Now all we need is somebody who has done the ride before

 

[Hawk]

Good stuff. A tip: You can use the East Coast website to book tickets and cycle reservations online even for scotrail trains. Very useful.

Oooh nice one, cheers for the hint

 

[tug benson]

So 2 rides are getting planned?

 

[Scoosh]

There is a ride being organised for the 4th August.

If you wish to organise one for 11th - please go ahead !

 

[Col5632]

So 2 rides are getting planned?

There is now a thread for each date, hoping to make both but we shall see

 

[tug benson]

Was thinking of setting up this ride for some time after the new year, maybe wait till all the ice has melted

one hard climb from dollar to the top of glendevon but the down hill to gleneagles is worth it, stunning view, we would head along the back of gleneagles to braco...we would have a good stop at corrieris in causewayhead...or if you could handle and we felt we still had energy in the legs we could head up to the sherffimuir inn from Dunblane

let me know what you think, people like seamab would maybe know better roads

http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=484293

 

[Rasmus]

Looks good to me - I'd certainly be up for it.

How heavy is the traffic on the A91?

 

[tug benson]

Looks good to me - I'd certainly be up for it.

How heavy is the traffic on the A91?

It isn`t to bad i cycle it all he time and `ve never felt uneasy on the bike, a lot of people cycle on the road so the cars are used to bikes, once you leave the A91 and go over glendoevon the route because really nice. You get a cracking view at the top of glendevon, you look over gleneagles, it`s a great down hill section...

 

[Get In The Van]

That looks a nice ride out, whats the mileage in total, (i did look at the map but couldn't see a total)
maybe start a new thread on this Tug?

 

[tug benson]

That looks a nice ride out, whats the mileage in total, (i did look at the map but couldn't see a total)
maybe start a new thread on this Tug?

45 mile

1561 feet of climibing

easy

 

[tug benson]

That looks a nice ride out, whats the mileage in total, (i did look at the map but couldn't see a total)
maybe start a new thread on this Tug?

I would am just getting a wee heads up to see if people fancy it, it`s a nice run..it`s maybe the wrong time of year to do...

 

[HLaB]

Was thinking of setting up this ride for some time after the new year, maybe wait till all the ice has melted

one hard climb from dollar to the top of glendevon but the down hill to gleneagles is worth it, stunning view, we would head along the back of gleneagles to braco...we would have a good stop at corrieris in causewayhead...or if you could handle and we felt we still had energy in the legs we could head up to the sherffimuir inn from Dunblane

let me know what you think, people like seamab would maybe know better roads

http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=484293

It isn`t to bad i cycle it all he time and `ve never felt uneasy on the bike, a lot of people cycle on the road so the cars are used to bikes, once you leave the A91 and go over glendoevon the route because really nice. You get a cracking view at the top of glendevon, you look over gleneagles, it`s a great down hill section...

Dunblane is probably the best starting spot for folk coming by train. The B803 from Dunblane to the M9 roundabout, however is a dual carriage and although not that busy is fast, the rbt itself is 10x worse but they are necessary evils for a good loop and you are taking 1st left at it. The A9 down to Br o Allan can be busy but you are going downhill so it doesn't feel too bad. You pass by Corrieris Cafe just before Corrieris is the B998 Hillfoots Rd its steep but quiet. I don't like the A907 (Tullibody by pass) its feels faster/busier than the A91 but its flat until Tulibody, the choice is yours. What the Dunfermline Cycling Club tend to do is use the A907 out of Stirling but cut up to (turn left) at the first roundabout and stay on the A91, to another couple of cafes on Dollar Mainstreet (as the A91 passes through Menstrie, Alva, Tillicoultry and Dollar its not too bad). Riding on my own for a more pleasant ride I tend to cut back down to the B9140 at Menstrie or Alva, either cutting down to Dollar B913 Devon Road (Dollabeg) its a wee bit of a dogleg but the Devon Rd is all downhill. The junction at the A823 used to be awkward but its been revamped and is now a breeze and the A823 despite being classified a A road is probably quieter than a B road, enjoy the Glens. The Braco roads back to Dunblane are then great