Scotland : Ayrshire & Arran CC Arran Cycle - Sat 6th July 2013

[Edwardoka]

Have you decided which route you would like to do?

I would like to do the Ross and String Road E-W (given that they're pretty much the only roads on Arran I haven't ridden), but from a pragmatic point of view, I'm crap at climbing and would hold everyone back. So probably Option 2.

 

[Col5632]

I would like to do the Ross and String Road E-W (given that they're pretty much the only roads on Arran I haven't ridden), but from a pragmatic point of view, I'm crap at climbing and would hold everyone back. So probably Option 2.

I'm no climber either, I have the same fear about holding the stronger guys up but option 1 looks like a real test

 

[mr messy]

Which route will give the best views?....and no i don't mean of collapsed exhausted cyclists!

 

[Rasmus]

I sometimes pretend that I'm halfway decent at this climbing lark, so I'll give option 1 a go.

 

[glasgowjim]

Hills should be treated as roads that curve upwards, some more than others, find a rythm and stick to it you will get to the top eventually, leave the hammering up to the pro's-it takes a lot of drugs to do so. A wise old man of this parish gave me a good tip a long time ago 'you can only ride what's in front of you'

 

[Fubar]

I hope to make this, if so it would definitely be route 2 for me

You will be most welcome Fuzzball, see you then! Regards, Mark

 

[Fubar]

Riders will arrive at the cafe in Machrie after appx 45km on Option 2 and 64km on Option 1.

Given the amount of climbing involved I wouldn't be surprised if Option 2 get there about an hour in front.

Let's hope they don't eat all the Banoffee pie

Me and @GBC will be all over it!

 

[Fubar]

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BRING MONEY!!!

 

[GBC]

Me and @GBC will be all over it!

Really more of a 'savouries' man, but if needs must

 

[GBC]

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Bring WATTER!!

 

[edindave]

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Bring AIR IN YOUR TYRES!

 

[Seamab]

I'll sign up for route 1.
Whichever group hits the cake stop first could wait (and have more cakes BUT NOT ALL THE CAKES) until group 2 arrive?
I will be driving from Dollar via Kincardine Bridge and will have space for another bike and passenger if anyone needs a lift.

 

[Col5632]

1.Col5632
2.Edwardoka
3.Rasmus
4.Tug Benson
5.Jazloc
6.Edindave
7.Louch
8.Clockhammer
9.Fubar
10.GBC
11.The Cappuccino Kid
12.Seamab

Maybe Attending
1.Fuzzball
2.Mr Messy

 

[mr messy]

Have to put me down as a maybe, not sure i'm free that day at the moment....

 

[Louch]

I'll sign up for route 1.
Whichever group hits the cake stop first could wait (and have more cakes BUT NOT ALL THE CAKES) until group 2 arrive?
I will be driving from Dollar via Kincardine Bridge and will have space for another bike and passenger if anyone needs a lift.

Myself amd tug are also from the wee county, I'm tempted towards staying in Ayr night before, but not fully decided.