2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted July 12, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 You know I just can't stay away. Anyway, weekend of 8/9 Aug when everyone should be back from secret training on the continent, looking a bit bare. As Saturday has early ferry I propose 7am ferry for a SINGLE or DOUBLE loop. 1 or 2 x 50 mile circuits proposed with the circuit being the 50 mile loop over the Ross climb. So open to those who want to do single loop - 50 undulating miles at approx 19mph average or those who fancy the double loop which is 100 miles at 18.8mph average ( including a 5 min stop to refill bottles and pockets ) Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted July 12, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Go on then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted July 12, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Unfortunately can't make the 8th but could make the 9th. Â Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Either day good for me Paul. We could wait until the weekend of it and see which day looks better weather wise maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted July 13, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Yip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Just not fit(well) enough for this at the moment so I'll excuse myself the pain and eventual indignation of getting shelled after the first climb - also I'm down south giving moral support to the tri-athelete.  Wee heads up on Arran guys. I was on the island yesterday (a very wet and miserable Monday) - work unfortunately - however the roads were packed. I have never seen the island as busy in all the years I have been going there. Seems the reduced ferry fares are attracting far more cars onto the island and the ferries have been fully booked of late - got refused passage due to ferry being full on Friday am last week. Arran may no longer be the relatively car free route it once was and judging from the poor standard of driving on display you'll need to have your spidey sense on full.  Good luck and heres to a few more entering the Arran hall of fame.  M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Sounds good paul 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Think this clashes with Tour o Borders so no can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted August 2, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Can we decide if this is a Saturday or Sunday ride? Â Need to fine tune my taper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 2, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Suggest check out weather and decide Wed latest? Realistically if its a double then it needs to be Saturday for ferry times. I am tapering on a no cycling/lots of food and drink regime till at least Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted August 4, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Paul, is the plan to ride down (back)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 4, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Well Saturday looks good for single and/or double. Sunday looks wet. Clockwise direction with a healthy sou westerly forecast. 7am ferry. Personally I am up for a double if there are numbers. Which is 100 miles at hard work pace but not blow your socks off and expire. In which case I would be driving down and can take one or two others plus bikes if reqd. who would be up for either single or double    Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted August 4, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 I'm up for either. May have to ride down to yours for a lift Paul as wife needs the car. Â Need numbers to do one loop, never mind two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Away for the week, will be up for two laps if back in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted August 4, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Should be able to make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted August 4, 2015 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Ok. Count me in. Think I'm only fit for one lap though. Would prefer to cycle to ferry and do one lap, but will go with the flow. If everyone is driving, then I can take 3 bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted August 5, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Had a think and would prefer to ride down for the 7am ferry, do one lap, ferry back then a cafe (Al Yuille Basket) then ride home up the Haylie.  Don't think we have the numbers for two laps.  note-Charlie-you may have to do a spell at some point. YES, I know you don't like it but you have to do it sometime and now is that time.  Billy, just be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 We'll be fine, man up lol. Two laps was managed last year with 4. if needed there is a short cut over the string. It'll be worth it. You, Paul, jan, Darryl, charlie, myself, no problem. Anyone else? Can't recommend it enough from last year. Great run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted August 5, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 With it being laps then i suppose those wanting to do 1 lap could do that with others aiming to do 2 going round again after Brodick Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted August 5, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Anyone for a 3rd lap? Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 5, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Spot on Jan, you could easily do one or two or even 1 and a half with short cut over string. So many options. Riding down one lap and driving down two laps are both fantastic days out. I am really up for doing either. However one needs to make a decision so I think I will set out stall and say I will drive down and go for double if there is at least 2 others up for it. Lap 1 will need to be a bit faster for those who want to join the single lap hall of fame Will anyone see Greg OMalley or Iain Archibald as they might appreciate the opportunity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 5, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Alex B - just noticed you were on forum - why not bin your sportive and join us - we could really do with your horsepower robster82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Sorely tempted, but doing it with family member (well travelling together anyway) and whole family staying over the night before. If it was early enough I'd be tempted to travel by car and do one lap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ian Archibald Posted August 5, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 So we meet up at Ardrossan Saturday 6 40am at the ticket office? Really want to do 2 laps and might still cycle down... Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 5, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Ian - chapeau. Yes 0640 at ferry terminal. Don't do a Colin and ride up to boat just as its drifting away from dock...... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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