Very well done everyone who took part in our huge Deeside loop, it was truely a great day out on the bikes. Weather was fab and scenery was equally stunning through Aberdeenshire and Perthshire.
A big thank you to Andrew’s family for the excellent lunch and hospitality. Of course the journey was not free from drama with multiple technical issues (exclusive to the committee!).
View the photos from the day
Inchture > Abernyte > Newtyle > Glamis >Forfar > Brechin > Edzell >Fettercairn > Cairn o’ mount > Aboyne > Dinnet > Ballater > Braemar >Glenshee > Alyth > Coupar Angus > Abernyte > Inchture Hotel
http://app.strava.com/activities/68519785
Distance: 250km
Elevation: 3000m (lots of climbing!)
Until the next big adventure!
COG Velo
It turned out to be a very nice sunny day with some wind, perfect cycling conditions. Even managed to get sunburn on my arms – bit tender today. I was the only rider flying the flag for COG Velo (Chris). Tough climb up Cairn o’ Mount but enjoyable all the same near the beginning of the race. Then just when you think it will be a nice ride into Edzell the route takes you up the Cattethuns – nice little climb!
Surprised myself by finishing 4th overall – not too shaby!
http://app.strava.com/activities/57462950
Distance: 132.5km
Elevation: 1899m
Cairn o mount 30 mile Results
Cairn o mount 80 mile Results
If anyone is intersted the Perthshire Highland Challenge will be running 24th August 2013.
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.
For more information visit Cairn o’ mount challenge.
Carse of Gowrie Cycling Club
Very well done everyone who took part in our huge Deeside loop, it was truely a great day out on the bikes. Weather was fab and scenery was equally stunning through Aberdeenshire and Perthshire.