2023 Subscriptions GrahamF Posted April 10, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 After the success of last years trip, here is a similar one for this year, but instead of the Post Office cafe, I suggest the Coylet Inn on Loch Eck as the coffee stop. (I spoke to Creggan's Inn, but they said they couldn't cope with us at a weekend.) Lots of options of how to get there to suit all ambitions and training programmes, including (with distances from the ferry): 1. Straight from the ferry - 8 miles and flat! But could go up to Strachur first bringing the distance up to 28 miles, 500 ft. 2. A western route via Loch Tarzan and the A886 (Glendaruel) - 40 miles, 2,000 ft. 3. Loch Tarzan and C11 – 46 miles, 2,600 ft. 4. Over The Rest via Glen Fruin, 62 miles, 2,600 ft from Erskine Bridge. Start times may vary depending on routes chosen, but there are outbound ferrys at 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions BoydJohnston Posted April 10, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Good idea, Graham. Unfortunately, I'm in Liverpool next week-end (with bike). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted April 10, 2015 Members Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Sounds good graham if iam about I would like to join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Sounds good, hope to make it. Over the rest for me 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Think I am racing (TT) next week if not long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 At a christening on the 19th so out on the Sat. Thought the Liegers wouldn't be doing big miles the week before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted April 10, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Yes me in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 62 isn't that big Richie.. The perfect tailored down run before LBL 😃 PaulL and Richie Cross 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted April 11, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Yes for me..no.4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 62 isn't that big Richie.. The perfect tailored down run before LBL 😃 Ah....completely missed the mileage Just saw Strachur and thought of ferries and long runs Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted April 11, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Either 2 or 3 for me. Don't forget to factor in club to ferry miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted April 11, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Busy unfortunately. Posted a sat run over the wall but Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Should be out for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Got a TT that day; enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted April 14, 2015 Life Members Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Hi Graham, What'll be your ETA at the "Coylet Inn Loch Eck"? I'll most likely be coming over the "Rest & be Thankful" via Arrochar route, the estimate distance for this from the Clubroom to Coylet Inn would be approx. 70-ish miles making this round trip (then return ferry from Dunoon to Gourock) & back to Johnstone touching 100-ish miles. So, an early start would be require to get to Coylet Inn in time to meet everyone. Cheers Chung Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Mr Findlay May I suggest a 0800 start for the long way round especially if going through Glen Fruin , is the route bells Glen after the rest ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mazadada Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 I'm in. Long run for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions GrahamF Posted April 14, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 By my calculations if you leave the Club Room at 0800 and average say 15 mph, you should be at the Coylet at about 13:00. That seems like a civilised time of day to go to a pub, so I suggest those doing shorter routes aim for 12:30 so as to beat the rush! I'm planning on being there, but not committing to a route until the day before, as I have some miles to get in before then. Billy, I wouldn't dream of telling you which route to take, but the mileage and climbing in option 4 above does not include Hells Glen. Other options are possible..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted April 15, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Going to the track now. Enjoy the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Blessed with Patellar Tendinitis. Enjoy your day, ppl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted April 15, 2015 Members Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 I'll try very hard to get out of bed and meet the bunch at the bridge (unless it's wet.) chung and Colin McPhee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted April 16, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Miller st 8am. Richard I will bring the sun cream Richard and ginty001 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Anybody else going for 9:30 ferry? Dont fancy doing the whole trip solo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted April 17, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 See you 8am club rooms. Lets do c11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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