Different route from our usual thursday night COG ride – which everyone enjoyed. The fog closed in on the higher ground making our descent a little scary, but no accidents which is always good. Head count was 12 riders which is great. The kudos must go to Nick P for is attack on Glen Carse climb, even Pedro was getting a bit twitchy thinking he might lose his KOM 😉
http://app.strava.com/activities/69783777
Distance: 56km
Elevation: 560m
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
Big turn out with 13 riders and 1 new face out for the Dunkeld Dash! The loop takes us from Inchture to Dunkeld and back down to finish at Inchture Hotel.
Inchture > Abernyte >Burrelton >Murthly > Dunkeld > Blairgowrie > Meikleour > Burrelton > Abernyte > Inchture Hotel
http://app.strava.com/activities/61751298
Distance: 85km
Elevation: 1030m
Well done to all riders!
The Lommond and Trossachs region is an area of outstanding beauty with big climbs and demon descents that cyclists love, including Duke’s Pass. What better way to spend your Sunday pedalling around the Trossachs Ton on Fathers Day. Magic!
There was a choice of a 34-mile, 66-mile or a tougher 98-mile routes.
http://app.strava.com/activities/60702663
Distance: 157km
Elevation: 2119m
Great effort all who took part and well done Tom for coming in 5th overall!
View the results on Action Medical Research website.
Photographs from the event.
COG Velo
Dear COG member, This Thursday is the 3rd Thursday of June and COG Velo will be heading out on one its longer club rides. The plan is to go for a Dunkeld Dash, this is an 85km ride and will take 3+ hours. We will meet at 6.30pm prompt outside the hotel as usual aiming to get on the move as promptly possible. Most riders will want to be home before 10pm and as such the average speed will likely be a little higher than on most club rides around the Carse.
Please remember to bring a warm layer, lights and some fuel incase of any problems. A link to a map of the route can be found on the club website ‘club rides‘ page. If you prefer to ride a shorter route but still wish to come along at the start then it is easy enough to turn around at various points and do a shorter loop. If you plan to do this then please get back to me or use the website discussions page so others can see the options available.
http://www.strava.com/activities/9297949
Distance: 85km
Elevation: 1010m
Be prepared – Food, clothes and lights!
So, see you Thursday.
The Secretary.
Another Sportive coming up very soon, this weekend is the Cairngorm Classic. Which offers 2 routes 50 miles or 100 miles. The UK’s highest event on a public roads (632m) – Finishes on Scotland’s Alpe D’huez at the Cairngorm Ski Centre. The routes take you from the heights of Cairngorm through the north of the Spey Valley. Plenty climbing but is a very enjoyable ride through the Cairngorms.
Route
Cairngorm-Coylumbridge-Nethy Bridge B970-W on unclassified road to A939-Bridge of Brown-Wester Fodderlett-N on B9136-Glenlivet-Bridge of Avon-A95 Marypark-B9102 Grantown on Spey-N on A939- Dava-W on unclassified road to B9007-S to Duthil-W on A938-Carrbridge-S on B9153-W on A95-SE to Boat of Garten-S on B970 Coylumbridge-Cairngorm Car Park
Find out more and entry details Cairngorm Classic
Good Luck to all Carse of Gowrie peeps who are taking part this weekend!
COG Velo
Great performance from Carse of Gowrie boys last night all finishing around 25 minute mark. Weather was very wet – hot showers and rest up until thursday is in order. Also little Ben should get a mention for his impressive effort – well done!
Dundee Thistle 10 mile Time Trial in Coupar Angus, Perthshire.
http://app.strava.com/activities/59778776
| Position | Firstname | LastName | Club | Finish time | Category |
| 1 | Stephen | Cairns | Perth United Cycling Club | 00:21:50 | |
| 2 | Brian | Sproul | Dundee Thistle RC | 00:22:32 | |
| 3 | Ewan | Taylor | Perth United | 00:22:54 | |
| 4 | Robert | McLean | Angus Bike Chain | 00:22:56 | |
| 5 | Joe | Nicholson | Aberdeen Wheelers CC | 00:23:02 | |
| 6 | Angus | Wilson | Dundee Thistle RC | 00:23:36 | |
| 7 | Fraser | Martin | Perth United Cycling Club | 00:23:41 | J |
| 8 | Andrew | Kilpatrick | Team Right Move Windows | 00:24:01 | |
| 9 | Keith | Johnston | lakeland CC | 00:24:34 | |
| 10 | Robert | Hamilton | Glasgow Cycle Team | 00:24:35 | |
| 11 | Russell | Duncan | Carse of Gowrie Velo (COG Velo) | 00:25:12 | |
| 12 | John | Shelley | Perth United Cycling Club | 00:25:15 | |
| 13 | Peter | Ross | Carse of Gowrie Velo (COG Velo) | 00:25:19 | |
| 14 | Paul | Petrie | Carse of Gowrie Velo (COG Velo) | 00:25:20 | |
| 15 | Paul | Fettes | Carse of Gowrie Velo (COG Velo) | 00:25:27 | |
| 16 | Ben | Ulyatt | Carse of Gowrie Velo (COG Velo) | 00:25:59 | |
| 17 | Jason | Hardy | Carse of Gowrie Velo (COG Velo) | 00:26:07 | |
| 18 | Luis | Coutinho | Dundee Thistle RC | 00:26:16 | |
| 19 | Fergus | Dargie | Dundee Wheelers CC | 00:26:51 | |
| 20 | Alister | Merry | Discovery Junior Cycling Club | 00:27:31 | A |
| 21 | Martin | Lawson | Deeside Thistle CC | 0:27:50 | |
| 22 | Neil | McEwan | Unattached | 00:29:57 | |
| 23 | Dave | Cashley | Unattached | 00:29:59 | |
| 24 | Katherine | Gallagher | Dundee Thistle RC | 00:30:25 | L |
| 25 | Ben | Fettes | Discovery Junior Cycling Club | 00:30:56 | B |
| 26 | David | Mitchell | Perth United Cycling Club | 00:31:16 | |
| 27 | Joseph | Thompson | Angus Bike Chain | 00:31:38 | |
| DNS | Robert | Tree | Deeside Thistle CC | DNS | |
| DNS | Ken | Tree | Deeside Thistle CC | DNS | |
| DNS | James | Tree | Deeside Thistle CC | DNS |
Information from Dundee Thistle Facebook page.
Well done 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
If anyone is intersted the Perthshire Highland Challenge will be running 24th August 2013.
One of our biggest turn outs so far on a club night! I counted 13 riders at the beginning and by the end we were 14, very impressive. Good pace last night and some fast times going up the hills – well done. Great night for it, sun was out and the wind was fine to which makes a change. And only 1 puncture last night for poor Nick (see photo).
Route > Glencarse + Kilspindie >Rait >Errol >Inchture
http://app.strava.com/activities/57174334
Distance: 51.5km
Elevation: 550m
Well done folks!
COG Velo
How to join our friendly cycling club in the Carse of Gowrie.
Carse of Gowrie Velo are an affiliated British Cycling federation club.
We advise anyone interested in taking the leap in joining a cycling club. To first come along and give it a go. Our club rides are every Thursday evening at 6.30pm from Inchture Hotel. This will give you an idea of what it’s like to ride in our group and see the ability/pace of our club.
We vary our routes but generally we cover 30-50km on our short rides and on the 3rd Thursday of every month we go for a long ride about 80km. More information can be found on our Club Rides page.
COG Velo Membership
Once you have been out and think its definately for you then join up via our club link below:
Join COG Velo
Any questions then ask on our discussion forum.
