Tony Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hi Folks hoping to do the Ayr-Newton Stewart run on Sunday the 24th of June this year. Start time will be 0900, probably returning to Ayr at around 1800. Overall average speed likely to be around 13-14mph Route map: http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course. ... rse=230692 ...it is 97 miles. Classic route with a couple of significant climbs (by UK standards) that used to feature in the Girvan 3-day Premier Calendar race. 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 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). When we have parked and unloaded our bikes I suggest we gather in the car park behind Burns Cottage as it's a nice open space away from the road. Cafe stops: Yes there are two! 1. Lunch at the Cree Inn, Newton Stewart 2. "High Tea" at the Village Hall, Barr. (Open 1330 to 1700 - I expect we will get there about 1600). Now a word about hills. There are a few on this route, of which the foremost are: Doughty Hill (@ 18 miles) I don't know if this climb really has a name, but I know that when you get to the top (1100 feet) there is a forestry track going off to the right which is signposted "Doughty Hill" hence the name I have given it. Take care on the descent to North Balloch, which is quite exciting (especially if there are cows on the road) Nick O' Balloch (@ 22 miles) A stiff climb to the highest point of the route (about 1200 feet) followed by a very long gradual descent towards the River Cree. Pinmore Step (@ 72 miles) Again I don't know if this really has a name but it's the steep ramp that takes you up out of the Stinchar valley towards Pinmore Mains farm on the road to Barr. Steepest climb of the day at 20% but only for a couple of hundred metres. Milton Hill (@ 81 miles) The climb from Milton Brig to the wind farm (850 feet). ...the main reason I am going into detail here is because I want to highlight the fact that there are plenty of opportunities to show off your climbing legs (it's all good fun) whilst reminding people to regroup at the top Post here if interested Thanks Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Really enjoyed it last year so definite for me. Those climbs are mere piimples after the ones in Italy (Oops - I mentioned the 'I' word again). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Plan to be at this one again Tony. Can't miss the high tea ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted June 11, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Cannae believe i'm missing this again, otherwise engaged that day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Matt Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Tony, Unfortunately I will be stuck in Portsmouth or London that weekend with the Royal Navy but hope to get out with you soon. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted June 12, 2012 Life Members Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Hi Tony, I will be up for this providing the weather isn't too bad! Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Accrington Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Me too - looking forward to it! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Spoke to Steve McFarlane today, some Paisley Velo guys are likely to come along which will be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Fox Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 In for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Any news of the Albert guys Tony ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions BoydJohnston Posted June 20, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hoping to make this one - assuming I get back from Ireland ok. Was hoping to take the train down to Ayr, but the first train from Glasgow does not get to Ayr until almost 10:00, so will need to make some good brownie points to get the car on Sunday. Boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Forecast for Ayr/Newton Stewart for Sunday currently showing as "showers / sunny spells" - same as last year and the year before iirc I will check again tomorrow (Friday). If the forecast has suddenly got much worse I'll cancel/reschedule and will post a message on here no later than 9pm on Friday stating that. Re the Albert guys: anyone got a contact number for Dennis? Failing that I will try to sign up to their website & put a message on their forum. Anyone got space in their car for Boyd? I'm getting a lift from BillT, not sure if he has space for 3 bikes in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hickey Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Fingers crossed the forecast improves over the next few days... B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Forecast still looking OK at this stage but it could go either way in the next 24 hours. I'll put another update on here tomorrow night, again no later than 2100. Thanks Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions BoydJohnston Posted June 22, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 OK, I'm good for Sunday - as long as the forecast holds. I have the car and a 2-bike carrier if anybody is looking for a lift from the Paisley area. Boyd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay10ant Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Won't make it but have a great run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Latest Met Office forecast for Newton Stewart for Sunday 24th June: [attachment=0]NS.png[/attachment] ...the Ayr forecast is more or less identical. See you tomorrow morning at Alloway at 0900. One thing I want to emphasise - for people who are new to this - don't park in the space behind Burns Cottage. Although it is free it closes at 1700 or 1730 and we might not be back by then. Best to stick to the free public parking spaces along the side of the road as described in my initial post. If you're going to be late you can call me on 07896-153853. Thanks Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Fox Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Boyd, I'm a definite for this now (thought I was having to work at the last minute.) I can give you a lift if you want to save your brownie points for another day! P.M.'d you contact details to arrange if you want. Cheers Alan F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hickey Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 I plan on being there tomorrow. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions BoydJohnston Posted June 23, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Thanks, Alan. See you at 8am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campbell Hutcheson Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Hi..... I am collecting Chung tomorrow morning and going to Ayr ! hope weather is kind to us....! don't fancy another Largs run boring ! Campbell H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodyc Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Hey folks, Can't make tomo as I'm short of time, would have really liked to ride this as well(maybe next year). Hope everyone has a good time. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions BoydJohnston Posted June 24, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Great run today. Thanks for keeping me going folks, and thanks for the lift, Alan. Finished with the back tyre well on its way to being flat, so lucky it lasted till then. My stats for today - Trip Time 09:11:10 Riding Time 06:45:08 Riding Distance 96.95 ml Altitude Gain 5245 ft Avg Speed14.4 ml/h Boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 No rain and quite a bit of sun, the Met Office were spot-on Roll call: me Iain Cowden Mary Bill Thomson Paul Cooper Chung Boyd Johnstone Al Yuille Alan Fox Alan Broadfoot (Ayr Roads - Jets dad) Chris Johnson (GMBC - Al's pal) Campbell Hutcheson ...a bigger turnout than I expected given the absence of Dennis and his Lanarkshire squadra. Garmin stats: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/192419816 High tea is the new rock'n'roll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Dammit, I thought the weather would have been rubbish. Curses! Glad you all had a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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