2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted March 23, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Here's a warmer for a winters night. Set yourself an ambitious target!!! Our very own gran fondo proportioned challenge. It's the ultimate Arran Challenge ( until the next one ) The Challenge 2 laps of island between 2 ferries. 7am ferry Saturday. Target return 13.50 ferry. 1st lap full circuit, 2nd lap takes a 4 mile shortcut. But it does go over the Ross which is a substantial climb. Effective ride time between ferries is 5h35m. If allow for one x 5 min stop then 5.5 hrs for the 106 miles = 19.3 mph average. The Rules of Engagement Participants to be familiar with route and short cut options. Do not stop for punctures, those unfortunate to puncture take short cut to rejoin or ride in reverse to meet up again. With exception of last 30 miles when there is no short cut option where we wait to finish as a team. One 5 min stop after first lap to refill bottles, buy coke etc. Participants can join for all or part of the adventure. Pace will be kept on or just above the average required. Will be a balls out job for 5.5 hours. If interested then get your oar in early with preferred date. Be prepared for a possible miss of return ferry so all day pass required. Finally this is doable. I have done the single lap with Alan, Fergus and Davie B and another time as a 2 up with David T ( that one was borderline insane ) Ramsay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted March 23, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 11th May! By coke do you mean.... no..... of course not...... gulp..... love it...... top idea Paul! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FergusM Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 I'd be all over this, but unfortunately the weekend of the 18th is the British Unis track champs and before that I'm bogged down with exams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions David Thomson Posted March 24, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 My last exam should be on the 22nd May so I would be up for doing this at a time after that. DT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Sounds like hell!! Is there a medio fondo or would you be left with too much time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Up for the 18th for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hi, Paul, Referring to your 'balls out' comment. Is that the ocular or testicular variety? If the latter, I cannot see how this is possible when wearing tight lycra cycling shorts! Is it necessary to cut a hole in the shorts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GEORGE DONNELLY Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Could always do it sans shorts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Paul To get a large bunch it may be better to wait until end of May what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted March 25, 2013 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Yes, with David and Fergus having done it before they are key members of the team so will propose a later date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted May 4, 2013 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Its back on agenda. New and improved date now proposed. Saturday 8th June. See remit at top of thread. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. One to tell the grandchildren. 2 laps of Arran and you didn't actually see anything except the hub in front, watery tears, sweat and snot. And how you saw grown men cry like babies. Take part for 1st lap only or shoot for the stars and go for 2 laps you will not forget. Ever. Although you will want to very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Me Going to barca for recovery on the Tuesday and it sounds like fun maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ross Toole Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Yip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions iain couttie Posted May 5, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 me iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GEORGE DONNELLY Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Will give it a go Are we jumping the train down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted May 5, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Yup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GEORGE DONNELLY Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Can we make this the 18th then? C11 on the Sunday on top of this would probably mean being off sick for a week or just never cycling again, ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted May 5, 2013 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 George You must be gettin confused in old age, if you read the post you will see the date set is now 8th June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GEORGE DONNELLY Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I took the date from the post title which is 11th or 18th of May. I don't have the attention span to read entire threads or finish typi... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FergusM Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I'm in, sign me up for for this truly horrible experience! Will give it a go Are we jumping the train down? No you must ride to and from clubrooms or it doesn't count and you might as well stay at home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GEORGE DONNELLY Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I'm in, sign me up for for this truly horrible experience! No you must ride to and from clubrooms or it doesn't count and you might as well stay at home! Would have to leave the house about 5.30am. Paul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted May 8, 2013 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 On this auspicious occasion one is exempt from riding down to ferry, this is a one off concession so please don't ask again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted May 8, 2013 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 So far we have Me Billy George Fergus Andy Colin Ian I'm working on Big Al who keeps taking the maybes eye maybes naw clause Have also mentioned to Fullarton and Wallacehill guys so may be some of them, Hopeful that Davie B, Alan M, Darryl, Davie T etc might be persuaded and can make the date No pressure guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ross Toole Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I'm I not allowed to play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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