stevie Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Can anyone fill me in on the ins and outs of the Arran challenges? Are they completed within a single there and back of the ferry? What sort of pace is required for them? ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted March 29, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 You've just made Paul McDonalds DAy KennyS, Marc and stevie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 29, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 First rule of Arran Challenge- Don't talk about Arran Challenge. If only Paul McD would adhere to this.... stevie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted March 29, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Stevie, I will surely meet you soon, maybe tonight at chaingang. Then you can hear all about this incredible, unique, inspiring, motivational, enriching and life enhancing challange. PaulL and stevie 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 59 minutes ago, P McDonald said: Stevie, I will surely meet you soon, maybe tonight at chaingang. Then you can hear all about this incredible, unique, inspiring, motivational, enriching and life enhancing challange. I think that’s meant to sound inspiring and reassuring... ... just sounds ominous really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted March 29, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 ok Stevie It is 56 miles around arran. The classic challenge is the single loop between to 0700 ferry and the return at 1105. effective time once you get off ferry and get back on in time is 2h45m which means an average just over 20mph for the 56 miles. It is challenging as the roads are twisting turning up and down which means lots of braking and hits the average. Approx 20 people are in the hall of fame for the single. Once you do that which I think you definetly could do, there are 4 other halls of fame. 1) The 56+50 which is one single plus a second loop with a minor short cut, this between 2 ferries (5 in this Hall of fame) 2) The solo single (3 have done this) 3) The new kid on the block, the winter single which must be on winter bike and winter ferry timetable (4 people attempted this winter but no one done it yet) 4) The mythical and immortal DA, the Double Arran, 112 miles at average 20mph (2 in this Hall with lots of help from super domestiques). You should definetly set your sights on this as it will truly change your life. It will also cripple you for a week am I selling it Darryl Gunson, Ian Archibald, stevie and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 21 hours ago, P McDonald said: am I selling it Not really! But then again yes! Are there regular forrays over the water or is it a case of organizing your own attempt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenMcD Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Just back from a weekend on Arran in campervan. Wouldn't cycle at the moment. Except for the sea level roads on west coast the roads are diabolical. The bit around the velo cafe is a mess. Spoke with the tearoom owner at Sannox who says people are commenting on abuse of their cars by potholes. Local paper reports organised cycle events likely to be discouraged. Sorry Paul but I would give the DA a miss until roads are fixed. stevie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted April 13, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Appreciate the feedback Len, in a strange kind of way it just adds to the challenge. You are right though, the state of the roADs is truly diabolical . Anyway, after Paris Roubaix sportive last weekend I am immune to pot holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted April 26, 2018 Administrators Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 On 29/03/2018 at 10:05 PM, P McDonald said: ok Stevie It is 56 miles around arran. The classic challenge is the single loop between to 0700 ferry and the return at 1105. effective time once you get off ferry and get back on in time is 2h45m which means an average just over 20mph for the 56 miles. It is challenging as the roads are twisting turning up and down which means lots of braking and hits the average. Approx 20 people are in the hall of fame for the single. Once you do that which I think you definetly could do, there are 4 other halls of fame. 1) The 56+50 which is one single plus a second loop with a minor short cut, this between 2 ferries (5 in this Hall of fame) 2) The solo single (3 have done this) 3) The new kid on the block, the winter single which must be on winter bike and winter ferry timetable (4 people attempted this winter but no one done it yet) 4) The mythical and immortal DA, the Double Arran, 112 miles at average 20mph (2 in this Hall with lots of help from super domestiques). You should definetly set your sights on this as it will truly change your life. It will also cripple you for a week am I selling it Does the single Arran only apply to the 7am and the 11:05 ferry? Just asking as there is a special timetable running at the moment. Single loop is on my to do list, planning to do it leisurely, stop for lunch etc. KennyS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted April 26, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Nice one Jan ! Conditions are get off a ferry then return on next one (winter) or second to next one (summer when there are twice as many ferries) Maybe a new category required for 'leisure Single' Quote Jannza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted April 26, 2018 Committee Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Single should really be 7am ferry. It arrives at 0755ish but the Calmac guys often let the cars off first so bikes sometimes don't hit tarmac until 0805 to give spicy race round to board by 1050 or so. Big advantage of back in Ardrossan by 12, home by 1230. Rest of day to sleep/garden/visit the inlaws etc. Your leisurely ride with lunch is actually a much better idea. Jannza and George 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted April 26, 2018 Committee Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Blimey. Jann posted that 7 minutes ago and Paul beat me to the reply. The man must have his fingers hovering over his keyboard waiting for any DA related posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gerard Deeley Posted April 26, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Jan The past couple of years there has been a leisurely club run around Arran during the summer and we stop for lunch. I would like to do it again this year as it is a great route and it would lovely if you could be there. Jannza, AlanT and GrahamF 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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