Tony Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 I'm planning a wee trip along some of my "old favourite" roads in Ayrshire & Galloway on Sunday 13th June, anyone who wants to come along is more than welcome. The route will be as follows: http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course. ... rse=131582 ...it is 97 miles, with one or two ups and downs, mostly in the first half (Nick o' Balloch and the other biggie just before it). The start point will be at Burns Cottage in Alloway. (There is free public parking nearby.) There will be 2 cafe/toilet stops - Newton Stewart and Barr. Further details to follow. The roads are mostly very quiet and scenic but some of the surfaces are a bit ropey so best to leave your carbon wheels at home All club members (and others) welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Sounds good to me, Im in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 I'll be there Tony. Hope the weather is better than last time - and the turnout ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hi Tony, Now that I have 100 milers in the legs, I would like to come too. What time's the start? Will ask some riders from here if they want to come along too. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCarrigan Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Aye, I'm up for this too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2764 Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I'm up for this as well. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Tony, Myself and Al will be along, should be good training for the Trossach's ton the following week. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Dennis (and others) Shall we say 0930 kick-off? Directions to start: Heading down A77 past Ayr - go thru the roundabout signposted A713, then under a railway bridge, and then about half a mile after that you come to a wee staggered crossroads. The road on the left is signposted Corton, the one on the right is (I think) Alloway. Turn right and that's you in Doonholm Road (heading into Ayr, towards Alloway). Bear right at the next roundabout and you will shortly come to Burns Cottage. When you get to Burns Cottage turn left, head down the road a couple of hundred yards and you will see public parking spaces on the left hand side of the road (opposite the big houses). That's where we will meet up. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Tony, I should be able to wangle another all day "pass" for this so count me in. Take it there will be some car pooling going on for the day? Cheers, Davie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted May 25, 2010 Life Members Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Hi Tony, I should be able to come along too. Hope he weather will be kind. Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted May 31, 2010 Members Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I'll come too, please, if (here we go again) some kind soul can offer me a lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted June 1, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 With negotiations favourable concluded, I am in. Richard I can give you a lift. Anyone else need a lift? I can take a total of 6-passengers and bikes. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Hi Tony the date also look fine for me now - never cycled down that way before so will look forward to it! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted June 1, 2010 Life Members Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Hi Tom, It's Chung here, mind if I catch a lift off you? Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted June 1, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Hi Chung Sure. PM your address and I'll figure out times and let you know.. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted June 1, 2010 Members Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Tom, I'll take up your kind offer too. And I can come to you on the day if it makes things easier. Ta much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Hi, Tony, Sadly away down south this weekend so no go! Paul C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Hi Tony, Two of us (so far) coming over from Clydesdale. Will keep you posted re numbers. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Thanks Dennis. I did a bit of a recce on Sunday - drove down to Ayr and cycled a loop comprising the northern half of the route - Alloway/Dalrymple/Crosshill/Balloch/Barr/Maybole/Alloway. I did this partly to check out Barr (the 2nd cafe stop) which I hadn't been to for 10 years or so. So here is what's in Barr: 1. Kings Arms Hotel - serves food from midday-9pm on a Sunday. It is non-licensed (I just thought I would mention that in cased any of you are bevvy-merchants) 2. The "village tearoom" - which I think is a community effort run out of the village hall/bowling club - is open from 1330-1700 on a Sunday 3. There are public toilets - in the village hall - which are quite presentable and have drinkable tapwater - thus we could just stop to use the toilets & refill our bottles rather than having an actual feed stop, if pushed for time. There are also picnic tables & benches situated in a very picturesque location next to the river, so no shortage of places to sit & eat cereal bars if that is what we choose to do! We can discuss on the day, before we set off. I don't want anyone going short of food/water because they expected a second cafe stop which did not materialise. Re the first cafe stop - Newton Stewart - last time I passed through was about a year ago while cycling from Ayr to Dumfries to visit the "in-laws". There's a pub conveniently situated just as you enter the town from the north, think it's called the Cree Inn, it has picnic tables outside, so I'm thinking that will do. If not there are several cafes in the high street. Weather looks fair for Sunday, hope to see you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Tom, Have you still got space for me and my bike in your car? The need is now pressing as my car is off the road I can make my way out to you if you can provide me a meeting place / time thats handy for yourself. I will PM my mobile number to you tonight. Cheers, Davie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted June 12, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Davie I have tried to pm you a couple of times and don't know what has happened to them. PMs to Chung and Richard go into my sent box but yours disappear. Give me a call on 07876 030017 to arrange. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Hi Tony, Myself, Aileen (& tandem!), John Campbell, Dave Smith and Paul Ramsay will see you at the cottage at about 9am. Charlie Duffy may also be coming direct, but I'm not sure. Weather? Don't know and will take it as it comes! See you then. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Hi Tom, As discussed if you have any problems tomorrow call me on 07876 145673 or on the house phone. Basic directions to my house if you are driving through Glengarnock from the Beith direction are go thru' traffic lights at small bridge and turn left immediately on crossing the bridge this will take you down past the school, then turn right, then left and you will enter Craigends Road which are the houses facing the field. Cheers, Davie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I'll be driving down from Kilbarchan with my brother John (via Renfrew David Lloyd which is where I pick John up). I have space for another person plus bike, so if anyone would like a lift and is roughly on my flight path phone me on 07896-153853. I can go either A737/A78/A77 or M8/A77 - don't think it makes any difference to journey time. Phoned the Cree Inn today - they serve lunch 1230-1500. It's roughly 45 miles to Newton Stewart by my route so if we average 15mph that will do just fine. If anyone is late for the off tomorrow and has to play catch-up, here are directions for the first half of the route: Go back along Doonholm Road to the A77 "Corton/Alloway" junction Go straight across and turn right after half a mile where you see a National Cyle Route signpost. Follow this minor road to a T-junction - turn left for Dalrymple At Dalrymple go right & follow the road for a couple of miles to a crossroads - go left (Kirkmichael/Crosshill) After another couple of miles go right where signposted Crosshill. Shortly after this turn left at a T-junction. Go straight through Crosshill (signposted Cloyntie/Newton Stewart)...about 25 miles later the road comes out onto the A814 at Bargrennan. Go left and follow the road to Newton Stewart for about a mile then turn left again onto a minor road, cross a bridge then turn right at a crossroads. Follow this road through the Water of Cree bird sanctuary to Minnigaff/Newton Stewart. As you emerge into the town you will see the Cree Inn on your left and hopefully the rest of us sitting outside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Cheers Tony for coming up with the route today. After a very wet start the sun came out to make it a very enjoyable day. Id like to wax lyrical about it but I'm shattered. Link to the ride from computer; http://connect.garmin.com/activity/36762427 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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