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COG Ride 15th August

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Stop at Little Glenshee

As planned we cycled up to Little Glenshee which ordinarly would have been a very pleasant and scenic cycle however as we arrived at Perth the weather took a turn for the worst and it rained on and off for the remainder of our ride. The climb into little Glenshee itself was enjoyable not to steep and much longer than some expected. We should definately visit again sometime perhaps part of a longer ride and hopefully when the weather is much better i.e. no rain!

Good turn out with 10 riders including a new member Ali who came with us until Perth. Nice meeting you and hope to see you out again with us.

‘Superb navigational skills from Pete 🙂 ‘

Inchture > Rait > Perth > Almondbank > Pitcairngreen > Little Glenshee > Tullybelton > Bankfoot > Burrelton > Abernyte > Inchture

http://www.strava.com/activities/74977011
Distance: 88km
Elevation: 920m

Well done everyone especially due to the horrible rain, hope everyone dry’s out ready for next weeks ride.
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15th Aug longer ride

3rd Thursday long ride tonight!

The plan for tonight is to ride Little Glenshee near Creiff. Weather looks dull and windy, hopefully the rain will stay away.

Inchture > Perth > Almondbank > Pitcairngreen > Little Glenshee > Bankfoot > West Tofts > Kincalven > Burrelton > Abernyte > Inchture

http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=589608

Please be prepared with warm clothes, food, water and lights! Any questions check out the discussion forum.

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Kirsty – Cairngorm Bike Festival MTB

Well done goes to Kirsty for last weekend’s great effort in the Cairngorm Bike Festival mountain bike race finishing an impressive 3rd overall in the ladies category. Russell also took part however, he struggled to stay on his bike and lost some time when he fell off.

Cairngorms Bike Festival MTB – 4th August 2013

Results can be found here:
http://www.cairngormsbikefestival.co.uk/2013/08/race-results-released/

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COG Ride 8th August

Another different route this week, we sure are mixing it up!

This week numbers were slightly lower due to the holiday season but still we had 6 riders out enjoy the lovely weather, including 1 new member Neil – hope to see you out again. Everybody seemed to enjoy the route which turned out to be slightly longer than usual and covering 650m elevation! Nice sprinting up Glendoick from everyone Nick and Chris just making it to the top first – nice work chaps. Strong effort out of Newtyle guys even with the slight head wind.

Inchture > Glendoick > Perth Airport > Balbeggie > Kinrossie > Newtyle > Auchterhouse > Muirhead > Fowlis > Longforgan > Inchture

http://www.strava.com/activities/73205732
Distance: 70km
Elevation: 650m

Well done everyone!
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Monikie Triathlon/Duathlon

Good Luck to all who are taking part in this weekends Triathlon or Duathlon!

Enjoy the run, cycle, run around Monikie Country Park, Brian and Russell. We expect podium places from you guys or at least win the bike section 😉 No pressure! Also Nikola and Arlene who are doing the full triathlon good luck ladies. I hope I haven’t missed anyone out…

Hope the weather is favourable for you all.

More information can be found on Eventfull Management website.

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Ride London 2013

chris-kennedy-cog-veloPrudential 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!

My ride is on Strava

Anyone interested in registering for next years ballot it opens.

Monday 12 August 2013
Ride London 2014 Registration

It was a fantastic experience and I would thoroughly recommend it. Maybe a Team COG entry next year…?
Chris
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Deeside Loop again 3rd Aug

Perhaps you missed the first ride (20th July) or are crazy enough to do it all over again!

Anyone wishing to join Paul F and others who plan to take on the 150 mile challenge this weekend.

Date: 3rd August 2013
Time: 7.30am
Inchture Hotel

More information and route from previous: Deeside Loop Route

Best contacting Paul via email just to let him know you will be going.

Have fun and enjoy the climbs guys 😉
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COG Ride 1st Aug

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!
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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.
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Photos from COG BBQ

dsc_0537A big ‘Thank You’ must go to our hosts Ben and Jen, for allowing everyong to take over their house and garden for the day – it was fantastic!

View the photographs

Kids and adults had a brilliant time. Games for the kids were awesome – hope you find your bean bag from the field when Callum over shot the garden hedge 😉
COG max power challenge was a huge hit with all – not quite sure who won the overall categories?

Until the next one!
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