Callander Sportive

[burndust]

Shame I completely missed this event...would have been good to do

 

[Louch]

Maybe cause there will be 3 of you

Wish I could join you guys

Man up and do it.

 

[Col5632]

It's sold out is it not?

 

[tug benson]

Shame I completely missed this event...would have been good to do

I done it last year and i only done it because its cheap i don't like paying for cycles on my door step

 

[ChrisV]

My mate registered but is not doing it, so you could kid on to be him.

 

[Col5632]

It's a Sunday too

 

[burndust]

I done it last year and i only done it because its cheap i don't like paying for cycles on my door step

True....It is something I could do any weekend really...but would have been good as a first sportive for me

 

[tug benson]

True....It is something I could do any weekend really...but would have been good as a first sportive for me

So the 3 pistes is going to be your first sportive?

 

[burndust]

aye...nothing like very steep learning curve ahe...lol

 

[Somebuddy]

I travelled up to Aberfoyle on Saturday and cycled up the Duke's Pass and around Loch Katrine. As I was climbing the pass another cyclist came alongside and we started chatting. He was going the same way, so we stuck together around the Loch. It was 30 miles around and back to town. I stopped less and went at a faster pace because of my younger, fitter companion. So it was a bit of a workout for me. It's funny how things just happen. I'm glad I met up with the other guy. It was a good day out. I have now decided that I was dreaming too big when I registered for the 87 mile route. I'm definitely going to downsize to the 54 and will enjoy it more. The around the loch section is not a walk in the park. It has a few up and downs.

 

[Dibs]

I'm still down for the 87. Just got my new bike, so hoping that the 87 is doable...

Is the 87 a difficult route?

 

[tug benson]

I'm still down for the 87. Just got my new bike, so hoping that the 87 is doable...

Is the 87 a difficult route?

depends how fit you are...its a good route on mixed roads and should be ok if you are at a good level of fitness for this time of year

 

[Somebuddy]

Email from evans states that gpx file for the route will be available for download by 7pm on 27th. I'm not seeing the link on their web page. Can anyone help?

 

[Dibs]

depends how fit you are...its a good route on mixed roads and should be ok if you are at a good level of fitness for this time of year

I'm not 'fit', but have cycled 600 miles so far this year (on my MTB) with the longest ride being 43 miles. It may take all day, but I'm determined to do the 87 miles!

 

[tug benson]

Email from evans states that gpx file for the route will be available for download by 7pm on 27th. I'm not seeing the link on their web page. Can anyone help?

Keep a eye in the evans ride it blog, am sure they get posted on there