Kenny Christie Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 9.45 ferry from Ardrossan. A good opportunity for those who perhaps haven't done this ride before, please do come along if you can, the pace will be steady. Intention is to ride from Milngavie so more interested in the total mileage. I plan to have a pint or 2 on the ferry on the way back and then the train home. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted February 28, 2011 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Great idea Kenny. I'm in. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted March 1, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 yip I,m in. I take it we are leaving from clubrooms @ about 8.15am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Hi Kenny would have loved to come along but Mary & I are in Pitlochry that week-end. Still we will have bikes with us! Another time no doubt - have a good one! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted March 1, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Count me in... Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted March 1, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Could be tempted. Will let you know nearer to the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted March 1, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I'm in too. I especially like the sound of the home leg! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Kenny, sounds like a plan if the pace is, as you suggest, steady. If I can arrange/beg/borrow or steal a Saturday pass (rarer than a willy wonka golden ticket) I'm up for it. I presume you'd be heading south off the ferry, leaving the BIG climb for later in the day. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Kenny, sounds like a plan if the pace is, as you suggest, steady. If I can arrange/beg/borrow or steal a Saturday pass (rarer than a willy wonka golden ticket) I'm up for it. I presume you'd be heading south off the ferry, leaving the BIG climb for later in the day. Mark Mark, The route will be anti clockwise from Brodick with a stop at Blackwaterfoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted March 4, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 kenny can i suggest a route i did last year with glasgow tri club which can be done in time to get the 4.30pm with a short lunch break at blackwaterfoot. You take the String road to Blackwaterfoot then do the south of the island back to brodick stop at cafe opposite brewery for refuel then do north of island and swing on to road just before blackwaterfoot that takes you back onto String road to brodick. String road is a tough finish but good training. if enough interest could have 2 routes.Not meaning to hijack your post.Only flagging up as an idea cheers charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Enjoy having to pay back a day so working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Charlie, Your route suggestion sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Kenny, I have evil memories climbing over to Lochranza chasing the ferry over to Clonaig. Never gone anti clockwise round the island, like to get the lumpy bits done while the legs are fresh. Saturday pass likely, wife's census duties notwithstanding, so I'm in. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferenezejohn Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 What is the mileage around Arran, and how steady is steady John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 56 miles for full circuit. No idea what the exact mileage for the figure of 8 is. I'm guessing the String Road is circa 8 miles done twice say 16 onto the 56 - ballpark of 72 miles. If it helps John, I aim to do a quick stint at the front then hang onto the rear wheel of the Flanders boys as long as possible then carry on at my own "steady" pace (9.30 bunch pace). You're and any one else is welcome to grovel round the rest of the island with me. On the upside you cannae get lost!! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferenezejohn Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Cheers Mark, as you say you can't get lost. What times the last ferry Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I fancy doing the 56 mile route at a club run pace, flanders pace is way beyond me. Will be taking the car down to the ferry, as I hope it make it out on the Sunday Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted March 11, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Ah disaster forgot it is my dads 90th birthday party on Sat 19th so can not do Arran. Have a good one. will try and pursuade billy mac to go on the Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted March 14, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Kenny What is your route and timetable? Coast road past Langbank? If so at what time will you reach Langbank? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted March 14, 2011 Members Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Saturday for me. Mr C, how does a rendezvous at the Kilbowie roundabout sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted March 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Saturday for me. Mr C, how does a rendezvous at the Kilbowie roundabout sound? Yes, that's ideal. *hopes for vast improvement in weather* Richard, how long do you reckon it will take from RV to Ardrossan? Bearing in mind plenty of time for mechanicals etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted March 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 KennyWhat is your route and timetable? Coast road past Langbank? If so at what time will you reach Langbank? Tom Tom, I'll get back to you once Richard's done the sums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted March 14, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Guys, From Erskine to Ardrossan via coast road = 42.3 miles From Erskine to Ardrossan via inland route, ie, Johnstone track down to Glengarnock, etc, = 28 miles 'ish... Timewise i would think the inland route would be best ?????? Ian... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted March 14, 2011 Members Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Ian, I'm looking for big miles to stop me freaking out about Flanders, so it has to be the coast road and an early rise. Ta for trying to get me out of it, though. Kenny, it's 45 miles from the RV to Ardrossan. I reckon three hours would see us there in time for the ferry. That would allow for an easy pace and the odd mechanical. If we found that time was an issue, we could miss out Gourock and shave off four miles (-ish). Based on that assumption, I could get you at half-six, and we could pick up Tom around seven. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted March 15, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Is there a shift allowance on offer for this ride ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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