2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 7, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it. It worked for DA. So much for 'if I gave up Cycling tomorrow I'd be very happy happy with my cycling life' after the DA. Just some prelimiminary investigation into a Rothesay challenge. 2 laps 44 miles between ferries requires 20.4mph. I think that could be an aperitif challenge to scope it out. Then leading to a more substantial one. 66 miles at 20.9mph average for a 3 lapper the way the ferries work. My gut tells me that you can maintain a higher average on Rothesay as not so much up and down and twisty roads. But who knows. Or dare I even dream it, 4 laps, 88 miles, at 21.15mph. Shoot for the stars and you might hit the moon:) Just sayin. Before that, I would be happy to flog myself as a domestique if there was a quorum of bodies wanting to attempt the mythical DA. Next year. But I don't think I would want to do it again myself !? Iain67, Colin McPhee, GrahamF and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Esus Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 MILLPORT CHALLENGE! 6:45 ferry which gets in at 6:55! Next ferry is 7:30, so one lap of ten flat miles avg pace 17.1mph! Might need some bodies to sacrifice themselves over the first 5 miles! Richie Cross, PaulL and George 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted August 7, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Double Arran is going to be my main goal for next season! A domestique or two will be most welcome. Double Rothesay will be a bit easier in terms of elevation so it would make for a good stepping stone for those wanting to do the single Arran in the future (or those that want a faster pace training ride) Down from the club rooms and back and it would be a good sunday club ride as some could do a single lap at a leisurely pace and have time for a cafe stop. alexb and Iain67 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions iain couttie Posted August 8, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 I did a personal challenge a few years ago cycle Arran water ski to Bute, cycle Bute then the same for Millport then to largs. Only about 100 mile cycle but its fairly hard, the likes of Charley would probably swim! I know you probably want to keep it easy but just a thought! iain George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Paul, Forget small islands in the Firth of Clyde and go large. Work up a plan to have a JWCC crack at the LEJOG record. No idea what the record is but it would keep you out of trouble and there is no way you are going to be able to punctuate LEJOG into your posts. This will save you hours of typing and let you train more. Even if the attempt fails it is a fine ride. M Richie Cross and George 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted August 8, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Double Arran is going to be my main goal for next season! A domestique or two will be most welcome. Double Rothesay will be a bit easier in terms of elevation so it would make for a good stepping stone for those wanting to do the single Arran in the future (or those that want a faster pace training ride) Down from the club rooms and back and it would be a good sunday club ride as some could do a single lap at a leisurely pace and have time for a cafe stop. I'm with Jan on next year's goals for DA. Rothesay looks like a lot of fun too. So I'm in for both and all! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted August 8, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 2017 Double Arran Challenge........ Gummers and James Esus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted August 8, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 2017 Double Arran Challenge........ Aye robster82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Esus Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Yes yes yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted August 8, 2016 Members Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 up for it, although single Arran for me. if I can do it more than happy to act as led out for the DA's. Ian,Andy let me know when Rothesay is a goer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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