Tony Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Hi Folks I've got an all-day pass for Sun 9th Sep and I'm going to do a wee excursion in the Borders. Here is the plan should anyone wish to join me: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1612711 ...it's 100 miles, starting and finishing at Moffat. (In words: Lockerbie via the "old" A74, Langholm, Eskdalemuir, Yarrow, Meggethead/Talla, Devils Beeftub, Moffat.) It is a route best described as "rolling", no mental hills (we're approaching Meggethead from the East rather than the "challenging" Western approach). Cafe stop in Eskdalemuir @ 48 miles. I suggest we meet in Moffat outside the Town Hall (which is roughly opposite the Balmoral Hotel) at 0815 for an 0830 start. Usual club run rules apply. Average speed likely to be around 14mph (based on Garmin stats from the Ayr-Newton Stewart ride back in June). Below I've pasted in a couple of photos I took last time I rode on some of these roads. If you are interested please respond on this thread. NB this is obviously weather-dependent - I'll make a go/no-go decision on Sat 8th Sep no later than midday and update this thread at that time. Thanks Tony [attachment=0]DSC01425_small.JPG[/attachment][attachment=1]DSC01410_small.JPG[/attachment] [attachment=2]DSC01407.JPG[/attachment] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted August 21, 2012 Life Members Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Hi Tony, Nice photos, I'm interested in joining you but will confirm for definite next week if that's ok with you? Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hi Tony - a fine route for sure! Eskdalemuir has a fine secluded bleakness to it and the stretch from St Mary's Loch to Tweedsmuir is one of my favourite Scottish Roads, the view from the bridge at the top over Talla is often breathtaking! Really sorry we won't be able to join in this time as we are already committed and away that week-end! Hope the weather smiles upon you! Iain & Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted August 22, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Looks great Tony. Almost sorry to be away that weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Accrington Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Mac Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Tony, I'm a probable for this, will confirm nearer the time. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Broadfoot Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi Tony, As I gate crashed the Ayr-Newton Stewart ride, I thought it best to post this time. I was looking to join you for this ride with a few of my friends, might be four of us if that’s ok? Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Should be fine Alan, it will be good to see you again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted August 30, 2012 Life Members Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hello Tony, It turns out that the Pedal for Scotland is on the same Sunday & my wee boy wants to do the ride. So, I disappointingly have to withdraw my participation in your organised ride. Sorry about that & hope weather is magnificent for you on the day. Have a good one! Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 No worries Chung. I knew this would clash with PFS when I posted it, but September is quite a busy month, with the Rothesay weekend on the 15th/16th and the "Big Club Run" on the 23rd. Next year I will get my finger out and schedule this for earlier in the year. Enjoy Pedal for Scotland... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCarrigan Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Car-pooling details for the Johnstone/Paisley contingent: I'm giving John a lift down but can take one more person plus bike (as long as you don't mind your bike being carried on a roof-rack). I think BillT and Ken are likely to be travelling down together but not sure. Forecast for Eskdalemuir looking quite good so far: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Broadfoot Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I will be in the south of Glasgow (Darnley) to collect someone and have room for two more if anyone else needs a lift. Like Tony the bikes will be on the roof as well. Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Mac Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Tony, Bill and I will be travelling together. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 [attachment=0]forecast.jpg[/attachment] Looks like we might get a bit wet towards the end of the run but generally OK. There are a couple of options to shorten the ride if the weather closes in earlier than the forecast suggests. I'd say it's a goer - see you at 0815 tomorrow. My mobile number is 07896-153853 if you need to text/phone me in the morning Thanks Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions BoydJohnston Posted September 8, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Wish I could be there. Have a great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 A bit more hilly than I remember but good roads, some long climbs and a couple of fantastic descents. Roll call: meJohnCBill ThomsonKen MacAlan BroadfootChris (Alan's mate)Michael (Alan's mate)Steve McFarlane (Paisley Velo)"Fereneze" John (Paisley Velo) Headwind for the last 30 miles and a soaking right at the end but a good day out nevertheless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Mac Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Tony, On behalf of Bill and I, thanks for organising the day, despite the headwind, rain and being tired. BTW, you said it was a 100 mile run, I only had 99.3 on my computer!!! Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferenezejohn Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hi Tony Stevie, and I would like to thank you and the other guys for a great day out. It was good to meet up with you again. A pity the weather turned a bit nasty near the end, however that's Scotland Lights on at PM in early September. The café stop was something different, worth a visit on its own. Thanks again. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Broadfoot Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Tony, Thanks for the great day out. My legs are feeling it today. Pity the weather turned near the end, it was worth it for the decent with a tail wind though. Alan, Michael and Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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