Dundee Thistle reliability rides will start from the Millenium Hall in Birkhill. Registration will open from 9am. Hot and cold refreshments will be available after the ride at the Millenium Hall. A charge of £5 per rider will be levied to cover hall hire and refreshments.
There is a choice of 3 routes:
Short route – 36 miles
The short ride will depart at 11 am and will proceed at an easy pace, ensuring nobody is left behind.
Medium Route – 54 miles
The medium route will depart at 10.30 and will travel at a normal ‘club run’ pace.
Longer route – 75 miles
The long route will depart at 9.45 am and will travel at a brisker pace.
Find out more information and maps over on Dundee Thistle website.
The Dundee Wheelers Jim Soutar Memorial Reliability Trial this Sunday 9th March 2014 at 10am starting from the Millenium Hall, Birkhill / Muirhead.
There is a choice of 3 routes available and price is £5:
Route 1 – 70 Miles (start at 10am) – Muirhead, Newtyle, Glamis, Kirriemuir, Alyth, Blairgowrie, Dunkeld, Spittalfield, Coupar Angus, Tullybaccart, Muirhead
Route 2 – 50 Miles (start at 10:30am) – Muirhead, Newtyle, Coupar Angus, Blairgowrie, Dunkeld, Spittalfield, Coupar Angus, Tullybaccart, Muirhead
Route 3 – 30 Miles (start 11am) – Muirhead, Newtyle, Meigle, Alyth, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Tullybaccart, Muirhead
For more information and maps check out the Wheelers website.
COG Velo
Very eventful COG ride last night. Russell front wheel damaged when his battery pack fell on it – hopefully not to bad.
Pedro came a croper in the dark while heading back home. He wiped out at some road works just after Inchture junction! Hit a 3 inch drop in the tarmac and next thing the bike is side ways and he is sliding along the ground at 20mph+. Result is some road rash, holy bibs and a bent rear derailleur hanger. Punctured front tyre and torn bar tape.
Other than all of that it was a good ride in the wet and dark.
Inchture > Abernyte > Kinrossie > North Ballo > Abernyte > Inchture
http://www.strava.com/activities/82017401
Distance: 36.5km
Elevation: 500m
Good ride folks!
COG Velo
Good loop last night and turned out to be a cracking ride and hopefully everyone got home before the darkness. Seemed like a bit of confusion coming down Knapp the group split in half. Again a big turn out of 10 riders with 1 new face, hope to see you all out again.
Inchture > Errol > Glencarse > Balbeggie > Abernyte > Lonforgan > Inchture
http://www.strava.com/activities/80331672
Distance: 52.5km
Elevation: 475m
Good ride folks!
COG Velo
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.
Prudential Ride London – Surrey 100 in central London was the biggest cycling sportive ever held in the UK with 17,500 riders. Race was started at 6.00 am by Boris Johnson Mayor of London at Olympic Park and was well organised to handle the huge volume of cyclists. Boris also took part himself and finished just over 8 hours. Weather was ideal riding conditions, it wasn’t too hot, absolutely perfect. The route was mostly flat and fast with a couple of little hills, Box Hill and Leith Hill much easier than the Carse of Gowrie climbs we are used to 🙂
I was placed 181/17,500 with a time of 4hours 18mins. I even took a stint at the front coming into HUB 1 (25miles) – that was awesome! Although it was for a short distance, still its not everyday you get to pull along 17,500 cyclists!
Anyone interested in registering for next years ballot it opens.
It was a fantastic experience and I would thoroughly recommend it. Maybe a Team COG entry next year…?
Chris
COG Velo
The plan was to have a quick loop around Meikleour and back, however the route ended being slightly longer than planned ( Jay!). It was good to ride on less familar roads for a change and the pace was fast. Weather was perfect for riding not to hot and slight wind. Good effort from all six riders sharing the pain on the front.
http://www.strava.com/activities/71469845
Distance: 62km
Elevation: 700m
Well done everyone!
COG Velo
Lots of climbing last night and great weather. Big turn out again with 10 riders out enjoying the sun. Although 2 (Brian & david) turning back after the first climb up Knapp. Brian hit with 2 punctures – very unfortunate buddy.
It was a longer run being the 3rd Thursday of the month, turned out we covered 60km with a total ascent of 900m. All would agree it was a tough climb up Craigowl. Awesome preformance from Pete who flew up even with soar legs.
http://app.strava.com/activities/68096598
Distance: 61km
Elevation: 900m
Hope everyone rests up and will be fresh for Saturday’s Epic Ride!
COG Velo
It is the 3rd Thursday of the month so the usual plan is to have a longer ride either a Dunkeld Dash or Tour de Tay.
However as we are riding an epic 150 miles on Saturday, tomorrow evening will be a loop up to Craigowl and back to Inchture still about 40 miles. Weather looks great to!
http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=580517
Any questions / suggestion use the discussion forum.
COG Velo
