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St Andrews Sportive

Very well done to those who took part in the St. Andrew’s Sportive cycle at the weekend. Olly, Steph and Pete all crossed the line in great times. Pete should be commended for his double Sportive weekend for 3rd place on Saturday at the Highland Perthshire Challenege and then completing the St. Andrews Sportive on the Sunday in 10th place.

It was rather difficult to work out the true times as not everyone should which ride they took part in as there were 3 distances. But I believe Pete came 10th Olly 11th and Steph 12th – super impressive for the 65 mile loop!

Results and photographs can be found on the St Andrews Sportive website.

Highland Perthshire Results

photo1Outstanding effort from all who took part in the Highland Perthshire challenge.

Two 1st’s this weekend for COG Velo!

Ben 1st for the men and Kirsty 1st for the ladies!

COG Velo top the table with Chris (2nd) and Pete (3rd) taking the top 3 places in the 50 mile route and also finishing in an impressive time was Alasdair (26th).

The 100 mile COG guys had a rather frustrating time of it with Nick sustaining 4 punctures and a broken front derailleur 🙁 Even with all their troubles they still managed to finish in the top 20 with Pedro taking 6th, Jamie 7th and Nick finishing 17th overall.

Hope the road markings on the Collace climb spurred you guys on 😉

Results for 50 mile highland sportive

Results for 100 mile highland sportive
Looks like some were too fast for the official photographer on the day – ha ha!
Well done everyone
COG Velo

 

Highland Perthshire Challenge

Good luck to all who are taking part in the Highland Perthshire Challenge on Saturday. Most are riding the shorter route 50 miles however some are tackling the 100 miles – tough nuts! As it is a very local Sportive close to Carse of Gowrie, finishing at Perth Airport the plan is to ride back to Glencarse Highland Games for beers. Find out more from their facebook page.

Anyone wishing to take part or for route information visit: Highland Perthshire Challenge website.
Ride hard and have fun!
COG Velo

Highland Perthshire Challenge & Beer

As its now August many of you will be looking ahead at other Sportives and our local Highland Perthshire Challenge is taking place on Saturday 24th August 2013. There is a choice of 50 miles or 100 miles, great scenery through perthshire, and its right on our doorstep.

A few Cog folk have already signed up and it would be good to have a big turn out from Carse of Gowrie Velo. And the plan after the event is to go to Rait beer festival (not sure if its on?) or Glencarse Highland Games which is on the same day.

It may be out for some if you are riding Skye Sportive on the same day or the St. Andrews Sportive on the Sunday 25th August.

Find out more from Highland Perthshire Challenge website.

Discuss further in the forum.

Hope to see you there.
COG Velo

COG in Perthshire Advertiser

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!

Carse of Gowrie Velo

Etape Caledonia 2013

Hope you are all ready for this Sunday Etape Caledonia 2013, trained to peak condition and bikes are all set to go. Had mixed reports on the weather for Pitlochry, I wouldn’t like to say for sure but the rain seems to be later in the day – so lets keep everything crossed. Early start time for most 6.30am make sure alarms are set nice and early.

Important: You need to take photographic id for registration. Safety pins is also a good idea for bib number.
(Friday 6pm-9pm | Sat 9am-8pm)

 

Good luck and enjoy the nice cycle around Perthshire!
COG Velo