Kinross sportive 2011

[kfinlay]

A list

SB - Number 343. Black route (in a audax style ) planning an 8.30 start.
fimm (plus boyfriend) - black route.
Adam - Black route
HMHB - Red Route (still longest ride ever tho') Number is 92
aberal - Red route. Number 103. Also planning a 8.30 start on the ground that there's an outside chance I would still be cycling at midnight...
Sitka - Number 87 - Red Route. 8.30 start.
Scoosh - RED Route Number 94
BJ - Black - #522 - early start - probably late finish
edindave - red 84; mrs edindave - red 86: planning an 08:30 start
kfinlay - black, #494 - start easy and try to build up speed as I go - doing a wee recce at weekend so will know better how I'll get on then.

 

[ACS]

I'm down to do the red route, but might go for the black route if I'm feeling brave... will be taking SB's approach, though, and taking it MIGHTILY slowly.

Chris

Measured and stately, aiming to enjoy the day and if I'm last to roll in so be it. As I have already hinted its a training run for me as I am planing to enter the mighty Snow Roads in late May, about half distance and about third climbing so it will be a good indicator . If I struggle then I leave it another year, if not then game on.

My number is 343, give us a shout on your way past or I will throw headless Jelly Babies at you!

 

[ACS]

kfinlay

I'm thinking of riding the Kinross, P of C, Dunning and Cleich loop/section on Saturday, no timings as yet. Will be on the Tricross with a green Carridice going slowly on the up bits

 

[themightyw]

Just so you know, the Kinross CC are a mighty friendly bunch, and are heading out doing sections of the route many Sundays in the run up, and welcome people along for company. Feel free to contact me if you want to come along to get used to the area. Several groups of riders ranging from fast lads to slow arses like me.

 

[Waspie]

A list

SB - Number 343. Black route (in a audax style ) planning an 8.30 start.
fimm (plus boyfriend) - black route.
Adam - Black route
HMHB - Red Route (still longest ride ever tho') Number is 92
aberal - Red route. Number 103. Also planning a 8.30 start on the ground that there's an outside chance I would still be cycling at midnight...
Sitka - Number 87 - Red Route. 8.30 start.
Scoosh - RED Route Number 94
BJ - Black - #522 - early start - probably late finish
edindave - red 84; mrs edindave - red 86: planning an 08:30 start
kfinlay - black, #494 - start easy and try to build up speed as I go - doing a wee recce at weekend so will know better how I'll get on then.
Waspie - black #552 - aiming for an early start. Looking forward to it, I think. Will be the longest cycle of the year so far.

 

[sleekitcollie]

A list

SB - Number 343. Black route (in a audax style ) planning an 8.30 start.
fimm (plus boyfriend) - black route.
Adam - Black route
HMHB - Red Route (still longest ride ever tho') Number is 92
aberal - Red route. Number 103. Also planning a 8.30 start on the ground that there's an outside chance I would still be cycling at midnight...
Sitka - Number 87 - Red Route. 8.30 start.
Scoosh - RED Route Number 94
BJ - Black - #522 - early start - probably late finish
edindave - red 84; mrs edindave - red 86: planning an 08:30 start
kfinlay - black, #494 - start easy and try to build up speed as I go - doing a wee recce at weekend so will know better how I'll get on then.
Waspie - black #552 - aiming for an early start. Looking forward to it, I think. Will be the longest cycle of the year so far.
Sleekitcollie RED 146 will be at start early and finish late

 

[Halfmanhalfbike]

Im going to have to tape a list of numbers to remember to my handlebars at this rate!

 

[ferret fur]

OK. Is there anybody doing the Kinross Sportive who is not on CycleChat?

 

[Scoosh]

Im going to have to tape a list of numbers to remember to my handlebars at this rate!

OK. Is there anybody doing the Kinross Sportive who is not on CycleChat?

It's much easier - all the CycleChat folk will be wearing their CycleChat shirts/colours - won't they ?

 

[ACS]

It's much easier - all the CycleChat folk will be wearing their CycleChat shirts/colours - won't they ?

Only if I can borrow a full fat boy verson from someone

 

[HonestMan1910]

A list

SB - Number 343. Black route (in a audax style ) planning an 8.30 start.
fimm (plus boyfriend) - black route.
Adam - Black route
HMHB - Red Route (still longest ride ever tho') Number is 92
aberal - Red route. Number 103. Also planning a 8.30 start on the ground that there's an outside chance I would still be cycling at midnight...
Sitka - Number 87 - Red Route. 8.30 start.
Scoosh - RED Route Number 94
BJ - Black - #522 - early start - probably late finish
edindave - red 84; mrs edindave - red 86: planning an 08:30 start
kfinlay - black, #494 - start easy and try to build up speed as I go - doing a wee recce at weekend so will know better how I'll get on then.
Waspie - black #552 - aiming for an early start. Looking forward to it, I think. Will be the longest cycle of the year so far.
Sleekitcollie RED 146 will be at start early and finish late

HM1910 - marshal on the black/blue route crossover point at Glenfarg

 

[kfinlay]

kfinlay

I'm thinking of riding the Kinross, P of C, Dunning and Cleich loop/section on Saturday, no timings as yet. Will be on the Tricross with a green Carridice going slowly on the up bits

Hi SB,

Pity I can't do saturday as we have the new owners of all our pups coming that day and I'll have to console Tracey as she'll be heart broken when they all leave. I'll keep an eye out for if I do make it out - I always keep an eye out for you mainly when passing the coffee shop in Milnathort.

Kev

 

[ferret fur]

Curse this weather! It will never last for two weeks. Get ready for wind & rain on the day

 

[kfinlay]

I did the Wicks O'Baiglie to Yetts of Muckhart section of this route today and it was very hard. No comparison i'm afraid to the Red route and that was with several hills missing i believe.

I'm not sure how long it is until the big day but my advice is to pace yourself and try to get in the wheels to conserve energy if you can. Don't go off like the proverbial bat out of hell - rest assured the field will be going backwards long before the end.

Underestimate this route at your peril - it's very very hard.

Also, take care on the descents around Path of Condie and down to Dunning. There's a lot of mud and gravel on these narrow roads.

Best of luck!

Have to agree with the above, did Wicks o'Baiglie then round to Path of Condie into Dunning then out through Dunning Glen to Yetts of Muckart. First time for WoB and that had a couple of steep bits on there eh, the rest was just loooooonnngggg dragging hills. Great day though and it's helped me know where I am for the day. I met a guy on a Bianchi near the top of Dunning Glen, had a good wee chat down to YoM - he is doing the Black route too - good luck mate, might see ye on the day.

Next week I think I'll do Kinross round to Lommond Hill then up to Newburgh and back through Wicks o B to see what that sections like. Lets all pray for at least a dry day pls

 

[ACS]

Did a variation of the route on Saturday. Not too bad, on the run down off the P of C towards Dunning there is a sharp nasty right-hander. Caught me out a bit ended up locking up. There is a small run off area but its very, very rocky. The decent to Dunning deserves some respect.

I found the speed of traffic traveling down the A91 from the Yetts O' Muckhart to the left turn for Blairingone a little disconcerting, couple of close passes at speed. The run is down hill, the road surface is good but a high level of traffic awareness is recommended.

The road over Cleish hill is narrow, single lane with passing places. The road edges or in poor condition so holding a position in the middle of the road is recommend.

I found the route to be challenge, if the weather on the day was like Saturday then hydration is going to be my primary concern.