Scotland : Perthshire CC Ecosse Perth Ride - Sat 3rd August

[Fubar]

The lumpyness is what makes it interesting...

I have this route planned.

Pah, that's Dunning the easy way..............

 

[Fubar]

I'm not 100% sure how my wrist is going to stand up to a 'long' ride at the moment, so I'm still more of a maybe... I should at least have my new bike by then (tonight hopefully!) so if there's still a space in the van for my bike closer to the day that would be great, but I wouldn't want to ask for a space if someone else can use it and is a 'definite' to go.

I doubt @Louch will accept dodgy wrists as any kind of excuse from you my lad.

 

[GBC]

I'm not 100% sure how my wrist is going to stand up to a 'long' ride at the moment, so I'm still more of a maybe... I should at least have my new bike by then (tonight hopefully!) so if there's still a space in the van for my bike closer to the day that would be great, but I wouldn't want to ask for a space if someone else can use it and is a 'definite' to go.

I think I'd be more general Ross and just say 'arm'. A limp arm is one thing......

 

[Col5632]

Glad you have resolved the issue! Damn, now back to whether I ride to the start or not...

I can't decide if i would make it or not

 

[Fubar]

I can't decide if i would make it or not

IF you went easy at the start and IF you didn't try to keep up with Rasmus et al I think you would be fine - I want to see what the weather predictions are for next Saturday before committing. I had also thought (before the whole trailer thing kicked off!) of a leisurely ride up to Perth, breakfast, CC Ride (which should be fairly leisurely anyway) with CAKE, then a leisurely ride back - i.e. a Tour, rather than a ball-busting, Strava segment kicking, meltdown type of a ride.

 

[Col5632]

IF you went easy at the start and IF you didn't try to keep up with Rasmus et al I think you would be fine - I want to see what the weather predictions are for next Saturday before committing. I had also thought (before the whole trailer thing kicked off!) of a leisurely ride up to Perth, breakfast, CC Ride (which should be fairly leisurely anyway) with CAKE, then a leisurely ride back - i.e. a Tour, rather than a ball-busting, Strava segment kicking, meltdown type of a ride.

That was kinda my thoughts also Mark, nice 2-3hr cycle to perth, some food, meet the rest, cycle the route, have cake then a nice relaxed cycle home, i think pacing myself both there, during and on the way back is the only way i would make it, having that week break hasnt helped my preparations for the ride tbh

 

[HLaB]

That was kinda my thoughts also Mark, nice 2-3hr cycle to perth, some food, meet the rest, cycle the route, have cake then a nice relaxed cycle home, i think pacing myself both there, during and on the way back is the only way i would make it, having that week break hasnt helped my preparations for the ride tbh

Pace your self there, do the ride as normal and burn of your excess energy on the way home (its all down hill, in global terms )
I think IIRC I went up to the first ride via Crossgates, Kinross, Glenfarg which is relatively flat and came back with @Seamab by Tulloch Road (Path of Condie).

 

[Louch]

I'd maybe join this Dunfermline plan. Problem is I am bringing a mate who hasn't done any distances yet. Tho his first ride ,he beat everyone I follow on strava to go up the kirk Wynd in Clackmannan, so think he would manage it easier than I would!

 

[Scoosh]

I'd maybe join this Dunfermline plan. Problem is I am bringing a mate who hasn't done any distances yet. Tho his first ride ,he beat everyone I follow on strava to go up the kirk Wynd in Clackmannan, so think he would manage it easier than I would!

Sounds like he needs to be left at home ...

 

[HLaB]

I'd maybe join this Dunfermline plan. Problem is I am bringing a mate who hasn't done any distances yet. Tho his first ride ,he beat everyone I follow on strava to go up the kirk Wynd in Clackmannan, so think he would manage it easier than I would!

Your mates with Neil Turner ? What do you mean you dont follow me

 

[scook94]

The lumpyness is what makes it interesting...

I have this route planned.

From memory the only lumpy bit on the route I took is a nice wee climb at Dupplin Castle. Doesn't last long though. Haven't ridden Dunning from the easy side (don't see the point ) so I can't comment on how lumpy that would be...

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I'm not 100% sure how my wrist is going to stand up to a 'long' ride at the moment, so I'm still more of a maybe... I should at least have my new bike by then (tonight hopefully!) so if there's still a space in the van for my bike closer to the day that would be great, but I wouldn't want to ask for a space if someone else can use it and is a 'definite' to go.

There will be a space for you, I'll make sure

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

There will be a space for you, I'll make sure

Thanks Pat

I picked up n+1 tonight and my wrist stood up pretty well to a 10 mile ride home from Decathlon, so hopefully should be fine in a week or so!

 

[tug benson]

I have no intention of riding back!

 

[Louch]

Thanks Pat

I picked up n+1 tonight and my wrist stood up pretty well to a 10 mile ride home from Decathlon, so hopefully should be fine in a week or so!

well done Ross. glad I dont have to give beatings