2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted August 21, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Next Wednesday looking good weather wise so thinking of a long run to Inveraray via Portavadie then return via rest and be thankful. Any one else interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions GrahamF Posted August 21, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 I'm interested Charlie, but will need to reorganize life a bit to fit it in - I'll see what I can do. charlie p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tommy Posted August 21, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 I would be interested charlie p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Hope you are taking Loch Awe route from Lochgilphead Charlie - do not take the then main road ! Head along the track beside the Crinan canal at Ardrishaig. Keep on canal path to Bellanoch then cross canal on B8025, Go through Kilmartin ( good cafe ) and take a right after Kilmartin heading for Ford. Beautiful quiet road along Scotland’s longest freshwater loch, Follow loch Awe and head for Inveraray. Stunning route and plenty of history - look out for Dunnadd ( ancient capital of Dalriada) and the burial mounds at Kilmartin - would love to join you. charlie p and Iain67 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted August 22, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Thanks Al priceless info and that is now our designated route. Take it you still down south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Yup, sorry to miss this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions GrahamF Posted August 22, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 An alternative to Al's route is to take the Kilberry road out of Tarbert taking a western loop to Ardrishaig, on a good day the views over to Islay and Jura are stunning, but on a bad one it would be exposed to whatever westerly weather is on offer. In theory both options can be done but that makes for a long day, about 180 miles. I would be happy with any route so long as it is meaningfully shorter than the 180 mile one. charlie p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Yeah that’s the loop we did a few years ago Charlie ( with Marco and Al Fox ). Would be an impressive day out to do the lot ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 That was an amazing day out on the bike. I recall that I died a 1000 deaths on the Kilberry loop due to lack of food. Luckily we got into the Tarbert cafe stop for some serious re-fueling before a bunch of 5 Ferries peeps arrived. The table napkins were starting the look tasty!! Charlie rattled up the Clune at minus 5mph, talk about pedaling squares. Chapeau M'Lud for not getting off and walking that day - actually thot you were going to cry/die at one point. The Kilberry loop route would easily be 120 miles. Tried to follow the proposed route - Loch Awe / Inveraray / Portavadie and the Rest etc. I drove a similar route the other week there looking at holiday lodges for a client. That's a huge route and not flat. Loch Awe (west side) would be fun. Single track with passing places. Good luck chaps. If it's sunny and you start early I'll wave from the plane en route to Islay. M charlie p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted August 22, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Graham we will be meaningfully shorter than 180 miles. You are just frightening off those that want to do this. GrahamF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Amazing memories you young fellas have Mr O’Neil ! https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2653012198 It is long Charlie - even with 10 miles off for the ferries (and about 10000ft Marco ). You could go straight up the main road to Inveraray but I really wouldn’t recommend it. Get an early ferry and enjoy it ! Or do what Richard of Montague and I did and ride out to Portavadie over the Rest first 😳 charlie p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lc1 Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Charlie you have me singing....my desire is to be here...I meant there .. I am in .. charlie p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted August 23, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Enjoy Charlie can’t make this one as last TT league, won’t make next two as will be in Spain but after that will be up for a few before the weather turns charlie p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted August 25, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 Graham Tommy & Linda surprise surprise weather forecast now says rain. If stays that way then afraid for me Loch Awe will have to wait for another day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted August 27, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 Still rain forecast for tomorrow so hilly langbank for me. You are all welcome to join me Lc1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lc1 Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 Thank you for the invite.. We are off to Largs wummin chat.... However I do want to try this one day I like a hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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