2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted January 6, 2020 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 As previously posted in other posts....the revival of bunch rides is in advanced stages. Inspiration required! Can I ask please that you tell me your favourite long ride. The usual format of the starting point, a few points of interest which hint towards the route. Clubhouse - Georgetown - bridge - Helensburgh - Kilcreggan ( via high Road) - Glen fruin to return. If you can slot in a short cut or " bail out" do tell. Ill plan to plan and map a few over the coming weeks. Kind Regards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted January 6, 2020 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 Clubhouse, bridge, pipetrack, Loch Katrine, variety of return routes is always good. One for the summer months. gregbalden and John C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted January 6, 2020 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 Variations of the Cowal Peninsula ride. Eg. Over the rest, Hells Glen, Loch Fine, Glendaruel, Kames, Hunter’s Quay, home. gregbalden 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Codg1e Posted January 6, 2020 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 I have a few favourites: 1. The Five Ferries (door to door, no trains!) - https://www.strava.com/activities/997385522 Clubhouse, Clune, Gourock, Weymss Bay, Colintraive, Tigh-na-Bruiach, Portavadie, Tarbert, Claonaig, Lochranza, Brodick, Ardrossan, Stevenson, Kilwinning, cycle path home. 110 - ish miles. 2. The 125 Mile Belter - https://www.strava.com/activities/1569912575 Clubhouse, Bridge, Helensburgh, Garelochhead, Arrochar, Rest, Hells Glen (or direct descent), Strachur, Otter Ferry, Loch Tarsan, Dunoon, Gourock, West Ferry or Clune home. 3. Full Arran - https://www.strava.com/routes/8304084 Speaks for itself. Preferably not at Single Arran pace lol gregbalden 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted January 6, 2020 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 So far excellent work chaps! Thanks Colin for the Strava routes! Darryl, got a ride like that mapped, Thanks! and Alan, ill work on that too! Thanks all, keep it coming!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted January 7, 2020 Members Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Club - Erskine Bridge - Helensburgh - Arrochar - Rest & be thankful - Hells Glen - Strachur - Loch Eck - Dunoon - Gourock - Clune - Johnstone. not a lot of bail outs Greg I am afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted January 7, 2020 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 It has been a few years ago since we last did it as a club run but down to Mennock Pass and up to the radar station is one of the most memorable rides ive had. There was 7 of us out that day and i think everyone either blew up or was close to it at some point in the ride! Needs decent weather and a long summer day - big miles (130+), rolling grippy roads and pretty committing as there isn't much in the way of bail out options. From last year this was a cracker - could be done from the clubrooms https://www.strava.com/routes/21264510 Codg1e 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted January 7, 2020 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 17 hours ago, AlanT said: Clubhouse, bridge, pipetrack, Loch Katrine, variety of return routes is always good. One for the summer months. The Loch Katrine road has been closed after some landslides a few months ago, and apparently there is some doubt as to whether it will reopen AlanT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted January 7, 2020 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Can only be one answer from me, Full Arran - https://www.strava.com/routes/8304084 x 2 😂 I also second three routes mentioned above - Dunoon via Hells Glen, Loop from Dunoon taking in C23 and Tighnabruaich and the Mennock Pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted January 7, 2020 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 4 hours ago, thejanullrichdietplan said: It has been a few years ago since we last did it as a club run but down to Mennock Pass and up to the radar station is one of the most memorable rides ive had. There was 7 of us out that day and i think everyone either blew up or was close to it at some point in the ride! Needs decent weather and a long summer day - big miles (130+), rolling grippy roads and pretty committing as there isn't much in the way of bail out options. From last year this was a cracker - could be done from the clubrooms https://www.strava.com/routes/21264510 That was a belter mate! I had to go into work after, was late and my gaffer took 1 look at me then ordered me never to do that again before duty! Could hardly tie my shoe laces. thejanullrichdietplan and Richard 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted January 7, 2020 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 4 hours ago, thejanullrichdietplan said: It has been a few years ago since we last did it as a club run but down to Mennock Pass and up to the radar station is one of the most memorable rides ive had. There was 7 of us out that day and i think everyone either blew up or was close to it at some point in the ride! Needs decent weather and a long summer day - big miles (130+), rolling grippy roads and pretty committing as there isn't much in the way of bail out options. From last year this was a cracker - could be done from the clubrooms https://www.strava.com/routes/21264510 The Mennock Pass day was a monster, great fun.... thejanullrichdietplan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted January 7, 2020 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, robster82 said: That was a belter mate! I had to go into work after, was late and my gaffer took 1 look at me then ordered me never to do that again before duty! Could hardly tie my shoe laces. I remember the look of despair you had when your garmin battery ran out near the end and there was a possibility that you had lost the ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted January 8, 2020 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 19 hours ago, thejanullrichdietplan said: I remember the look of despair you had when your garmin battery ran out near the end and there was a possibility that you had lost the ride! 😂forgot about that! Thankfully it saved ride before the battery died around Fenwick, can't imagine how I would of coped if it never! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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