Evans Ride It Scotland (Callander)

[Get In The Van]

Doing the short loop, Mrs Van is doing it as well, its her first event of any kind so we'll pootle round together, shes only been cycling for a few months, Dukes Pass isn't really filling her with joy though.

Inthecup...its not a race so go round at your own pace, cycle at a speed you feel comfy at, the speed kings will be out but just let them do their own thing, you'll just need the usual stuff you take out on a training ride or club run, tubes, tools, chain link if you carry one, I would pack some food/gels/bananas/haribos etc etc just to keep the bonk away and keep you energy levels up, take some powders ( Columbian is optional ) for your water bottle, keep the other bottle with just water or very lightly diluted juice or whatever you usually take.
As for riding with a bunch, I think 13 miles is closed roads which is a bonus, so bunches can form, but if you feel uncomfy riding in a bunch, speak up, let the other riders know that its your first time out riding in a bunch, if they are experienced riders then they'll help you out. don't make any sudden movements whilst in a bunch, be aware of everything going on around you. if in doubt just ride at the back of the bunch.
Most of all have fun, this is what its all about, meeting other riders and talking about all things

 

[Louch]

There's a good but expensive chippy at the end

 

[zizou]

The Mhor bakery in Callander does awesome pies too

 

[tug benson]

And great bread

 

[Louch]

Route change, now only one ride over dukes pass

 

[Get In The Van]

Has this now sold out?

 

[tug benson]

Route change, now only one ride over dukes pass

where you getting that from?

 

[Louch]

Email from them today, and it says on the website

 

[tug benson]

Cheers..Just read it

 

[tug benson]

Has this now sold out?

Says sold out on there website

 

[tug benson]

Email from them today, and it says on the website

Does the harder side of the dukes pass...getting your climbing legs ready

 

[Louch]

This is the

Does the harder side of the dukes pass...getting your climbing legs ready

year of the climbing for me. Operation eat like a rabbit continues to shed lbs

 

[tug benson]

From Evans


Riding in some classic Scottish scenery, this is a beautiful ride passing numerous Lochs and taking in some great climbs along the way. The last challenge will be the classic Dukes Pass from the Aberfoyle side, the harder way, which will reward you with some spectacular views over to Ben Venue and Ben Ledi. You then finish with a great descent and blast along the shores of Loch Venachar to finish your ride. Please note: This is a different route to that originally advertised due to a clash with events – it’ll still be a hard ride with plenty of climbing, but the closed road section has been removed.

 

[Louch]

If you are doing any character building rides that don't take you up sherriffmuir over next few weekends give me a shout if you don't mind me joining you.

 

[tug benson]

If you ate doing any character building g rides that don't take you up sherriffmuir over next few weekends give me a shout if you don't mind me joining you.

Sheriffmuir will be to wet for me just now, this weekend isn`t looking the best either for cycling.


I will give you a shout next weekend