Life Members chung Posted April 25, 2014 Life Members Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I fancy something more interesting than the shortest route, but don't want to be chasing the main bunch, so that leaves option 2, Ardentinny. I've not been on that route before so it would be good to try it if we have a bunch willing to give it a go. Graham, If you're heading anti-clockwise to Strachur via Ardentinny after Sandbank for Option 2, then you're basically doing the "Whistlefield" Climb (in reverse to what we normally do the climb from - the A815 end as we head back towards Dunoon after Strathur) after passing Ardentinny to drop back down onto the A815 then all the way to Strachur. Just a heads up in terms of the route, the climb is fairly steep from the Ardentinny end with a few steep hair-pin turns, the road surface are not great so be aware when you decent back onto the A815. May I suggest that we try as much as possible to ride as a group doing the same route, there's enough climbs in option 3 - where we normally re-group at the top to keep the bunch together. Even if there is a split on the A886, it wouldn't matter so much as the Cafe in Strachur takes ages to get served anyway, so staggering our arrival might be better :-) Anyway, what ever we all decide to do, I hope the weather is going to get better than its forecast at present! See you guys on Sunday! Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodyc Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Chung, I think that would be great idea to keep the group together as much as possible. From memory a large group round those roads was quite something and it certainly took the average of the 30 milers and intermediates within it up quite a bit the last time (didn't seem like a lot more effort). Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Won't make it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Looks like I will make this. Will be there for 10 ferry. You guys know I prefer the longer route to Strachur either via Beallachandrain ( C11) or via Tighnabruaich. What about dragging the full bunch up the last climb to Tighnabruaich which is a nicer stop than Strachur and just reverse route after lunch (Kames Hotel ?) Dunoon Tighnabruaich is 26 miles with 3 climbs. Those keen to add difficulty could return via Otter Ferry and Beallachandrain (C11) or even Strachur. Sorry Greg - just confusing the issue ! Will go with the flow on the day. Darryl Gunson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigB Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Hoping the weather is nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted April 26, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Not going to be able to make it tomorrow will hopefully be alright again by Drumlanrig next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Main bunch posted missing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Change of plan and will now be at clubrooms for 0830. Don't leave without me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanM Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I did the Kinross Sportive today 90 miles and 6,500 ft of climbing, am well into the recovery beers and the legs refuse to go out tomorrow. Have a great run. chung and PaulL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted April 26, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I did the Kinross Sportive today 90 miles and 6,500 ft of climbing, am well into the recovery beers and the legs refuse to go out tomorrow. Have a great run. So long as you're fit for Tuesday. We've got 41 seconds to shave off........ AllanM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Is anyone leaving from clubrooms ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted April 26, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Yes. 08.30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions KarenG Posted April 26, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Well done Allan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted April 26, 2014 Life Members Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Al, I should be at the clubroom for tomorrow! See you all! Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions BoydJohnston Posted April 26, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I should be at Miller St for an 8:30 start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 No worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted April 26, 2014 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'll be there with a couple of friends joining us for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigB Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Running a bit late will be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Enjoy guys No run for me now as my race has been cancelled Will just Turno now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Have a great day. I'm in Dumfries but went out. Managed a whole 7 miles before I sacked it and turned for home!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted April 27, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Truly spectacular day, great weather, good company, some spectacular scenery, good food (courtesy Kames hotel in Tigh-na-bruich) and got 100.27 miles in, making it my first century run. I make it over 4900 feet of climbing. I think the run out from Dunoon would have looked spectacular with 20-odd wheelers riding in formation. Good shout on the Dunoon run Greg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 How did it all pan out? Stay together all day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted April 27, 2014 Life Members Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Another splendid day on the bike with the Joansins! Everybody left the clubroom together 8.30am sharp heading towards the ferry via the track to Port Glasgow, then the ferry picking up folks along the way. What with all the groups riding together, I counted over 24 at one point most in club colours. It was a sight to behold! :-) We caught the scheduled 10am ferry with plenty of time to spare, a few decided to continue on towards Largs while the rest crossed the water into SUNNY Dunoon. Discusion & decision was made as to who was riding which route, again we all set off towards Sandbank where some opted to take the direct course to Strachur via Lock Eck while the rest turn left heading towards the Loch Tarsan Climb, bloody 30% if my Garmin was correct. A quick descend onto A886 heading towards Strachur for some, while 8 of us followed Al suggestion to go to Tighnabruaich instead for a lunch stop at the Kames Hotel, sitting outside with stunning view over the Kyles of Bute, it's got to be the best cafe view of a cycle cafe stop........ Oh the food and service was cracking too. We decided to retrace our route back to Dunoon instead of Otter Ferry (good call by the way) but with a scenic detour further down the Peninsula before climbing out of Tighnabruaich for the ferry. We just manage to miss a ferry meant a wee wait for the next one. Eventually got back to the mainland & up the Clune then track to get home before supper time! 100miles & 4600ft of climb, what a brilliant day out with everyone riding at least part of the run. Great idea Greg, we should do it more often. I hope everyone made it home ok, we were really lucky with the weather. Apparently Charlie & Iain C's TT was cancelled last minute, so they ventured out towards Strachur via the Rest hoping in search of the Joansins, sadly it didn't work out but I was told the pair had a great time, especially the tow to the ferry courtesy of the Paisley Velo Boys. Thanks to everyone for the wheels today, and the extra fruitcake & bars when I really needed it. Cheers Chung Iain67 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 A lovely day on the bike! Kames Hotel excellent choice - weather was great - Missus told me it was grey all day in LW 101 miles and the legs feel great! (Thanks to the beetroot juice). Augers well for next Saturd.ay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions BoydJohnston Posted April 27, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Well done everyone - that was an awesome bunch heading down through Greenock. I made it as far as Kilwinning before heading for home via the Bagel Basket and Beith Golf Club. Only 76 miles on the clock, though, but home in time for a late lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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