Scotland : Kingdom of Fife CC Ecosse (Fife) Ride - Saturday 12th April

[Harry_Palmer79]

Sorry, but I'm not going to make this after all - been worrying about other stuff the last few days and hadn't properly checked out the options until tonight - head's just not in the right place at the moment tbh... I was trying to plan a short(ish) feeder ride, getting the train to Falkirk and riding to the start from there, but I've just been getting myself tied up in knots with different options, train connections and thinking about a hundred and one things that could go wrong, so now ma heid's nippin' and I should probably be in bed by now anyway if I were going... I might try and get out later in the day for a wee blast depending how the wind/rain is blowing, but will see how I am tomorrow. Apologies for the slightly rambling nature of this post but well, I used to be indecisive and now I'm not so sure!

Hopefully, I'll get myself together and see you all at PoP in a fortnight!

 

[Col5632]

Sorry, but I'm not going to make this after all - been worrying about other stuff the last few days and hadn't properly checked out the options until tonight - head's just not in the right place at the moment tbh... I was trying to plan a short(ish) feeder ride, getting the train to Falkirk and riding to the start from there, but I've just been getting myself tied up in knots with different options, train connections and thinking about a hundred and one things that could go wrong, so now ma heid's nippin' and I should probably be in bed by now anyway if I were going... I might try and get out later in the day for a wee blast depending how the wind/rain is blowing, but will see how I am tomorrow. Apologies for the slightly rambling nature of this post but well, I used to be indecisive and now I'm not so sure!

Hopefully, I'll get myself together and see you all at PoP in a fortnight!

Thanks for letting us know Ross, hope you feel more like yourself soon enough get on the bike if you can, it always helps

 

[tug benson]

I will not make the start time as i need to take the girlfriend to Edinburgh this morning, i can`t do the full route as i don`t want to leave my dogs alone all day today, we are going to the redbull racers tonight so it was be to much if we left them all day themselves..I should catch you lot on some of the route

 

[Col5632]

Dropping like flies here not really heard much from @Cameronmu917772 or @Mr_Grieve but they haven't said they ain't coming, @jaggyallan also mentioned they were coming so atm it's me, the three above, @Rasmus and @Louch with @tug benson maybe joining us on route

EDIT and maybe @ShooglyDougie

 

[Cameronmu917772]

Might not make it for ten on the dot guys. Gotta chuck some crap out the car and pop bike in lol

 

[Col5632]

Might not make it for ten on the dot guys. Gotta chuck some crap out the car and pop bike in lol

Just text me or post up in here if anything changes

 

[Telemark]

Have fun, guys
Sitting at the computer here already

T

 

[Louch]

And I have slept in to deplete numbers further

 

[Col5632]

That's me just home, 6 of us started the ride, Cameron left just before the cake stop, Mr grieve left for Kirkcaldy after the cake stop and left the 4 of us to be battered for about 4 miles with a headwind, some of the hardest conditions I've ever cycled in but still really enjoyed it, thanks for a great day guys

 

[Telemark]

Chapeau - wind gusts of 52 mph at Edinburgh airport around noon - that's pretty hardcore stuff into the wind!
We expect an epic report with photos ...

In the meantime I have managed to finish my report a bit quicker than expected, about 5 min ago. So the rest of the weekend is all mine ...

T

 

[Strathlubnaig]

That's me just home, 6 of us started the ride, Cameron left just before the cake stop, Mr grieve left for Kirkcaldy after the cake stop and left the 4 of us to be battered for about 4 miles with a headwind, some of the hardest conditions I've ever cycled in but still really enjoyed it, thanks for a great day guys

The winds today was indeed a factor.

 

[Mo1959]

The winds today was indeed a factor.

I was thinking about you guys. Must have been hard going. I went out at stupid o'clock to try and avoid the worst of it.

 

[ShooglyDougie]

It was a wee bit windy and I was a wee bit tired, but it was a blast 83 miles done in all. Thanks for a great ride hopefully be able to make a few more this year.

 

[Cameronmu917772]

That's me just home, 6 of us started the ride, Cameron left just before the cake stop, Mr grieve left for Kirkcaldy after the cake stop and left the 4 of us to be battered for about 4 miles with a headwind, some of the hardest conditions I've ever cycled in but still really enjoyed it, thanks for a great day guys

Had a great day with you all guys. Shame there were so many drop outs first thing. I tell you that sorted the men from the boys anyway and we all made it so that must mean...
Soz I shot off befor cake stop didn't fancy upsetting her indoors coming to pick me up again. Makes for an easier weekend as we are off together for a change. and new job means I'm of a tight rope at the moment too

The other good news is falkland hill was just over 1000ft gain I will admit it was a rather slow climb with the winds but well worth it for the fast twisting decent If you havnt tackled it befor def get it done on a calm day the views would be fantastic! After that not much to report other than my first sand storm... Yes I did say that. I had no idea what it was either until I was in it. 52 miles and met a few new faces.

Thanks guys

 

[Louch]

It was a wee bit windy and I was a wee bit tired, but it was a blast 83 miles done in all. Thanks for a great ride hopefully be able to make a few more this year.

Could You get a pass to come to Arran on Tuesday....