Cairn o’ mount challenge will be the next Sportive on the Calendar locally. A choice of 2 routes 30 miles or 80 miles.
The shorter route is on the gentle minor roads of rural Angus with just one significant climb which is over the famous Cathertuns road and into Glen Lethnot. With a refreshment stop at the half way point, this is an ideal starter event for beginners or younger riders.
The 80 mile route leaves from Edzell Muir and make your way to Fettercairn then up the big climb up the steep side of the Cairn o’Mount. Along the slug road to Stonehaven to Inverbervie and Johnshaven using minor roads and cycle path before cutting west towards Brechin and taking in the Catheruns road before returning to Edzell.
BealachnaBà is a historic pass through the mountains of the Applecross peninsula, in Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands. The Bealach is the UK’s biggest road climb at 2053ft (626m) from sea level in just 6mls (10k). It is set in a fabulous unspoilt landscape with outstanding views of the sea and the hills. The Applecross Peninsula is renowned as a gem in Scotland’s crown of natural wonders. The idea of a sportive ride up the Bealach belongs to local cycling legend Clifford Davidson.
Over the years the event has proved extremely popular and, because of road restrictions, there are limited places. They have decided to have two events at different times of the year; The Bealach Beag has been introduced over the shorter distance of 43 miles, whilst The Bealach Mor, held in September, retains the original route of 90 miles.
Good turn out with 9 riders up for the Tour de Tay last night, with 2 new riders along for the ride (Nick & Jamie). Well done guys it certainly was not a slow pace last night hope you are not too sore today! Weather was a cold evening and the wind was at times unpleasant, however we battled through and had an enjoyable ride through Perthshire and Fife.
We will be doing a Tour de Tay this Thursday 23rd May 2013. Usually a clockwise trip to Dundee over Tay road bridge through Wormit – Newport – Newburgh – Perth over to Carse of Gowrie and finish up at Inchture Hotel. Hope to see a big turn out this week, many coggers returning from a cycling break in Majorca with good miles in their legs.(Lucky chaps!) Any questions or suggestions then please discuss in our forum.
We will meet at the usual place Inchture Hotel 6.30pm
Please note for any new comers this can take 3hours or more to complete the 52miles so you may want to remember warm clothes, food and lights.
What a nice evening it was for a club ride. Sun and no rain with a little wind. Two new faces joined us last night which was good Will and Kieran. Hopefully we didn’t put you off with the tough little climbs Kilspindie and Glen Carse we took you up.
COG Velo in the papers again!
Etape article in the Perthshire Advertiser, Tuesday 14th May. Great photographs of some of the Carse of Gowrie riders in full kit after their stunning performance at Etape Caledonia, Pitlochry.
Thank you to our sponsors Miller Hendry and Medical & Dental Financial Planners.
We would also like to thank Marie Curie Cancer Care for a well organised fantastic event this year and the fab photograph above!
A very strong performance from Carse of Gowrie at Etape Caledonia 2013 with many of our riders sub 4 hours. Our highest placed male rider was Russell and our highest placed female rider was Steph – congratulations to you both. It is a fantastic route from Pitlochry through scenic Perthshire, up over Schiehallion and arriving back in Pitlochry after covering 131Km (82 miles) and climbing 1300 metres.
Race Times
You can look at the results from the Etape website.
Thank you to our sponsors Miller Hendry and Medical & Dental Financial Planners. We would also like to thank Marie Curie Cancer Care for a well organised fantastic event this year and the fab photograph above!
Epic performance from all COG Velo at the Etape Caledonia Pitlochry with 9 riders in the Top 100 and a couple of riders that did particularly well were Russell and Steph finishing the quickest from our Team. And those who lead the group from the front much Kudos! We were looking awesome in our new kit and the photographers took a keen interest as you can see from The Courier today front page and page 10.
Weather conditions were quite good with just the wind to deal with no rain and not too hot.
Thank you to our sponsors Miller Hendry and Medical & Dental Financial Planners.
6 keen COG cyclists out for a little spin before the Etape Calendonia on Sunday. Our ride was through Longforgan up to Fowlis loop back down then up Jock’s Brea and down Abernyte to finish at Inchture. Weather was ok not windy and only some rain but the roads were very muddy! Nice easy pace.
Our new kit has arrived from endura today – Fantastic news!
Team COG Velo will be leading out the peleton in style on Sunday during the Etape Caledonia. Please make arrangements to collect your kit from Ben before you drive to Pitlochry. If you dont have Ben’s contact details then email chris@cogvelo.co.uk.
Their are some items missing ladies Gilets and medium mens gilets – sorry for the inconvience hopefully have these soon.
