Tony Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Those of you who keep half an eye on the Cyclosport website (www.cyclosport.org) will have noticed that there are several new events in Scotland this year, and in fact there are now so many it's getting quite hard to choose between them. I've made a list of all the Scottish sportives that I know about, below. (The ones in red are sold out.) There is a heavy emphasis on the Borders region with quite a lot of route overlap. May 2nd - Drumlanrig Tearfund Challenge - http://www.drumlanrigchallenge.btik.com/ May 9th - Bealach Beag - http://www.handsonevents.co.uk/Events/B ... iption.htm May 17th - Burns Coastal Challenge - http://www.dumfriescc.btik.com/p_Burns_ ... rtive.ikml May 17th - Etape Caledonia - http://www.etapecaledonia.co.uk/ May 30th - Sky Sportive - http://www.handsonevents.co.uk/Events/Skye/skye.htm June 13th - Cairngorm 100 - http://www.handsonevents.co.uk/Events/C ... rngorm.htm July 12th - Southern Uplands Sportive - http://www.pumpkinpartners.co.uk/10.html Aug 1st - Selkirk Road Sportive - http://www.gorebikewearsportives.com/selkirk.php Aug 2nd - Islay Sportive - http://www.rideofthefallingrain.net/ Aug 8th - Edinburgh Sportive - http://www.cyclosport.org/eventdetails. ... entid=2259 Aug 23rd - Ken Laidlaw Sportive - http://www.hamishdsmith.co.uk/cycling.htm Sep 5th - Bealach Mor - http://www.handsonevents.co.uk/Events/B ... iption.htm Sep 6th - Tour of Tweeddale - http://www.peeblescycling.org/index.php ... &Itemid=45 Sep 26th - Ullapool Sportive - http://www.handsonevents.co.uk/Events/U ... lapool.htm Oct 31st - Braveheart Ride - http://www.braveheartcyclingfund.com/Ev ... =WhereWhen Also there are a few in the Cumbria/Northumberland area that I think are worth considering as the driving distance to get to them is not too far (they're considerably closer than the Bealach na Ba for example): June 13th - Northern Rock Cyclone - http://www.northernrockcyclone.co.uk/Cy ... llenge.asp Sep 6th - Cumberland Challenge - http://www.thecumberlandchallenge.co.uk/ Sep 20th - Cumbrian Killer - http://www.davelloydmegachallenge.com/d ... aspx?id=42 Anybody interested in doing any of these? I would like to do a couple of them if possible. It would be good to get a wee group of clubmates to ride with and share petrol cost/carbon footprint... Personally I think the ones that most interest me are the Southern Uplands Sportive (I like the idea of that summit finish) and any one of the last three I've listed (simply because I don't really know the roads in those areas.) I'm not really interested in travelling to any event that's far enough away to require an overnight stay, as it's too expensive and too big an ask from a family point of view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Tony, Have had a brief look through your list and have noted below a couple that I might be interested in. Will have to check against my race calendar however I have been thinking about a couple of Sportive type rides a bit later in the season. The ones I might be interested in are: July 12th - Southern Uplands Sportive - http://www.pumpkinpartners.co.uk/10.html Aug 1st - Selkirk Road Sportive - http://www.gorebikewearsportives.com/selkirk.php Sep 6th - Cumberland Challenge - http://www.thecumberlandchallenge.co.uk/ Oct 31st - Braveheart Ride - http://www.braveheartcyclingfund.com/Ev ... =WhereWhen With a nice spread of about a month between each I'am pretty sure I could sell the idea of riding these to the Mrs with some quality family time in between Will check calendar and let you know for sure tomorrow on my plans. Cheers Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCarrigan Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I'd definitely be interested in at least a couple of those. (well all of them actually but I'm afraid of commitment ) John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Tony, None of the events I mentioned above clash with my racing calendar so would be up for all of them. If you still fancy it let me know which ones would suit. Anyone else interested??????? Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Im doing the Skye sportive but would be interested in doing other ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions duncan thomson Posted March 11, 2009 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 southern upland sportif sounds interesting... has anyone done this one before? duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I think Richard (rbinnie) did it last year (inaugural event) u will find his ride report if u look for it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted March 11, 2009 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 If there's a possee of JWCC then I'd also be interested in doing some of these, especially those in blue (below). May 2nd - Drumlanrig Tearfund Challenge - http://www.drumlanrigchallenge.btik.com/ May 17th - Burns Coastal Challenge - http://www.dumfriescc.btik.com/p_Burns_ ... rtive.ikml May 30th - Sky Sportive - http://www.handsonevents.co.uk/Events/Skye/skye.htm June 13th - Cairngorm 100 - Aug 2nd - Islay Sportive - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted March 12, 2009 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I've been thinking about the Drumlanrig ride (2nd May) for a while and I think I even mentioned it to Darryl a while back. If there was a few JWCC riders going, I would be keen. I'm riding the Etape du Dales two weeks later, so it would be a good warm up. Probably not going to do any more, as I generally want to concentrate on shorter race events and also the entry fees for sportives is often a bit much to be doing lots of them (I'm too Scottish!). Anymore takers for the Drumlanrig? Ramsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Yes, Im sending my entry form off for the Drumlanrig event tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 John and I have also discussed the Drumlanrig event, it's likely we'll both be entering. (I did it in 2007). Will probably send the form off tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted March 14, 2009 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I'll be sending my entry off for the Drumlanrig event on Monday. Just entered (on-line) the Northern Rock Cyclone. Looks great. Going to camp en famille. Friday night criteriums, Saturday the sportive ride, and Sunday the Beaumont Trophy Premier Calender complete with foreign pros A cracking weekend. Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Binnie Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 As Tony says I had a go in the Southern Upland Sportif last year. I really enjoyed the event. I found it to be well organised, with the only downsides being the bottleneck of people at the signing on and i could really have done with an additional feed station, still maybe i should just train more. I am definately hoping to have a go again this year if this is any sort of recommendation and given that its only about an 1hr 30min drive its not a bad option. I am also looking to take part in another couple this year so will keep an eye on topic report at http://johnstone-wheelers.co.uk/phpBB2/ ... ght=#16083 Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Binnie Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Below is a copy of an e-mail i received about this years ride Dear All,As promised when you entered the inaugural edition of the Southern Uplands Sportive last year, I am giving you a wee heads up[ ahead of everybody else about the launch of this year's event. The ride has been re-named for the 2nd edition so the 2009 RADAR RIDE (see what I've done there??) will take place on Sunday 12th July. It will start, as last year, in Wanlockhead and take in all your favourite climbs - including the hideous 20% slopes of the now-infamous 'Wall of Talla'. But this year it will finish across the ridge at the summit of Green Lowther. For those of you who managed to finish last year's event, when you get to the inflatable arch alongside the radar station itself, this year's event won't be finished! It will turn left for another mile and around 30m of climbing. If you thought last year's finishing stretch was a bit sadistic then this time around you'd best put as much time into your mental preparation as you do for the physical! Anyway, the event will officially be launched on Thursday 16th April. BUT, for you guys, the web-site and entry system will be opened on Monday 13th April which gives you a few days head start. If anyone who entered last year happens, for whatever reason, to miss the launch and fails to get one of the 350 places available, just drop me an email at this address and I'll get you in. I look forward to seing you all again in Wanlockhead in July. The highest point on Scotland's highest road awaits! Regards, Peter.[/quote] I am going to enter again this year, anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon simpson Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 While we are on the subject of the best way to spend £35...put this in your diary and spend the extra £27.50 on coffee and buns! Katrine Kapers : http://www.aukweb.net/cal/index.htm Johnstone 204 km Starting from: Johnstone, W Glasgow Google map Aerial view Date: Sunday 13th September 2009 Time: 08:00 Distance: 204 km Sunrise is at about 06:39 Sunset is at about 19:41 BST Metcheck weather AAA: 0 Total Climb: Ev No: 09-800 Category: BR Facilities: F L P R T X Fee: £7.50 Speeds: 15-30 kph Shoestring event few or no facilities or AUK controllers Parking free or reasonably priced, at start Toilets at the start Left luggage secure(ish) at the start Refreshments free or reasonably priced, at start and/or finish Food some free food and/or drink provided on the ride Body: Johnstone Whs Organiser: Campbell Crombie Address: 50 Dalhousie Rd Kilbarchan Johnstone PA10 2AT Phone: Email: [email protected] Event entry should be via snail mail to Campbell Crombie using a standard Event Entry Form or the organiser's own entry form, enclosing £7.5 payable to Campbell Crombie (ie not AUK), and two stamped addressed envelopes. Entries should arrive at least 2 weeks before the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Binnie Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Below is a link for advanced entry to the Southern Uplands Sportif (Radar Ride this year). http://www.everydaycycling.com/edc/even ... _ride.aspx Entry is £27 Public entry starts in a few days time event website at http://www.pumpkinpartners.co.uk/ Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Have just entered the 09 Radar Ride Have you entered Richard? Anyone else? Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Binnie Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Colin yeah I've entered, so has Graham Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I have entered the Radar Ride too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I've entered the Radar Ride too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted May 5, 2009 Life Members Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I've just entered too! Looks like we can get a good bunch going...... Who else? Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCarrigan Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I'm in! Now where did I put that chain cleaner? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Don't miss out on the Bethany Edinburgh Sportive. It's a cracking route and easy for you to get to starting just off the Edinburgh City By Pass at Bonnyrigg. It's all on quiet roads and the surface on them is fairly good. 110 miles for the big one (70 short route) 8000ft of climb (5 000ft on the short one). You can enter now, or next pay day. Showers, cakes and even cheese and jam sandwiches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Binnie Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Radar Ride Leaving from Erskine with room in the car for 1 more, anyone wanting transport let me know Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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