dirtygirlonabike en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:56:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-205651 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:56:59 +0000 crazy-legs 205651@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Well I took Stu-N's place, had a lovely day out, was nice to meet a few new people and put names to faces. Thanks to mcmoonter for the organisation and a great ride. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-205557 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:23:18 +0000 dirtygirlonabike 205557@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>it was a really good day out, thanks for organising it. hopefully next time it won't be so windy, but just as sunny and druidh can wear his raincoat all the way round to make sure it stays dry <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-205408 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:52:46 +0000 druidh 205408@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Well, that actually turned into a great day, despite the wind. Skipping Loch Rannoch was a good idea - I reckon it's <em>still</em> raining there - the temperatures were better than forecast and it was remarkably dry, even once I took the waterproof off. Thanks to mcmoonter for the encouragement and for pointing out the various climbs etc. in advance. I definitely feel more up for the event now. </p> <p>We'll be organising a return trip (full circuit this time for sure) around the end of April, so those that had to miss out today can pencil that in. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-204977 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:19:00 +0000 Stu_N 204977@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Sounds like it wasn't so great - would be keen on reprise if or when that happens. </p> <p>Anyway, a bad day on the bike is better than a good day in the office, and I didn't even have a good day at work. :-S</p> <p>Still, sneaked out for an hour on CX bike in local woods before the Scotland game and only had to de-clog it once so that has to be a sign that spring is here! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-204706 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:48:18 +0000 Merak 204706@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Kudos to you lot who went out riding today. I bloused <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-204682 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:41:42 +0000 mcmoonter 204682@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>It was very blustery. The sort of wind that reduces your speed by half in a second. Made for an interesting descent off Schiehallion. We decided in the Kinloch Rannoch cafe as the rain clouds scurried over the loch to give that section a miss.</p> <p>It was a top day. It never really rained all day. The tailwind home was fantastic! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-204061 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:52:18 +0000 geoffj 204061@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>You coming along geoff? </blockquote><br /> Only to heckle from the car - sheesh its windy out there*</p> <p>*The MIL was staying at the Pitlochry Hydro and I was taking the kids up to see them - I was the one randomly shouting from the passing car. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-203354 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:29:22 +0000 mcmoonter 203354@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>How wet can it get? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-203209 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:37:21 +0000 druidh 203209@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Stu_N - weather forecast suggests a curtailed route might be in order, so mibbe a return in April some time when more folk can make it?</p> <p>You coming along geoff? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-203139 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:10:18 +0000 geoffj 203139@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>It has been pretty windy up here for the past couple of days. Nice and clear though. If that rain holds off it might not be too bad. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-203126 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:06:44 +0000 Stu_N 203126@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Big fat FAIL here. Need to go into work tomorrow morning (cucking funts) so not going to make it to Pitlochry by 10. </p> <p>Hope you have a good one. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-201648 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:14:56 +0000 druidh 201648@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Want to PM me a mobile number? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-201397 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:12:25 +0000 mcmoonter 201397@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I'm still keen to just go for it, or some of it. The first year of the Etape Caledonia it was torrential the day before. Flood water was 18 inces deep past Fortingall. I just manage to drive though it with the Mothership on max height. The following day was not quite as bad but still hardcore (for a road ride). We can weigh up our options when we get there. We could go up by Tummel Bridge or Kinloch Rannoch over Schiehallion, or from the top we could ride back alongside the Tummel. </p> <p>The local guys are meeting at 10 too, we can get more advice from them. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-201333 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:54:35 +0000 druidh 201333@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Weather forecast is currently looking a bit pants ( <a href="http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/tomorrow.asp?zipcode=pitlochry" rel="nofollow">http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/tomorrow.asp?zipcode=pitlochry</a> ). I'll be having a look <a href="http://www.mwis.org.uk/mountain/SH.PDF">here </a>later this evening. I'm happy to turn up and ride something, although I' thinking that the whole route is currently looking a bit ambitious. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-199226 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:24:46 +0000 druidh 199226@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote> dirtygirlonabike - Member</p> <p>hmm, so you'll all be on winter bikes with mudguards then? i'd like to be on mine, but its giving me knee problems so i'll have to be on my nice road bike, without mudguards and get wet :-s </blockquote></p> <p>Sheesh - I'm not riding behind you then! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-199218 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:23:02 +0000 dirtygirlonabike 199218@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>hmm, so you'll all be on winter bikes with mudguards then? i'd like to be on mine, but its giving me knee problems so i'll have to be on my nice road bike, without mudguards and get wet :-s </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-198130 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:26:35 +0000 mcmoonter 198130@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I'll go regardless. There are plenty of cafes if there is a monsoon. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-198120 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:23:06 +0000 druidh 198120@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Merak - PM me a mobile number and I'll keep you appraised of any last-minute changes. TBH - it's more the wind than the rain that bothers me!</p> <p>Hmm - comfy bike is an option then? That would be the Sutra with 32c tyres, triple chainset and handlebar bag. This is beginning to sound a bit more enjoyable already <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone/page/2#post-197911 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:29:46 +0000 Merak 197911@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Yeah looking at the met office forecast, it looks pretty damp. I would be on my winter bike with full mud guards anyway whatever the weather. I would like to ride the roads up there as I have never been there before.</p> <p>How likely are folk to turn up if its lashing down? Its a bit of a drive for me if no-one turns up! <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-197891 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:25:09 +0000 mcmoonter 197891@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Druidh, fast or comfy? If its going to rain I'm taking my retro Roberts with mudguards, if its sunny my road bike. I'd rather enjoy the view and the company that chase a wheel all day. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-197465 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:49:48 +0000 dirtygirlonabike 197465@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>lol cheeky. there's no room on my bars for lights anyway. </p> <p>this thread is loading all weird on my screen :-S</p> <p>merak - the routes 84miles with 2,000m of ascent. think most of us will be on road bikes. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-197439 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:45:37 +0000 druidh 197439@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Merak - you're aiming for Pitlochry. Up the A9 to Stirling, Perth and keep going on the Inverness road. Should be about 90 minutes or so for you, depending on where you are, traffic, etc.</p> <p>Meet at Escape Route (bike shop on the main road).</p> <p>I've put a pdf of the route up <a href="www.scotroutes.com/Routes/Road/etape.pdf">here</a>. It heads North, then all the way west, cuts back east, then a dog-leg southwest before looping back to Pitlochry. 84 miles if we do it all. </p> <p>I'm trying to decide <em>which</em> road bike to take - the fast one or the comfy one <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-197392 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:35:10 +0000 druidh 197392@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote> dirtygirlonabike - Member</p> <p>me, but i don't have lights on the bike i will be using... </blockquote></p> <p><img src="http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/screwdriver-1.jpg"></p> <p>You might need a man to show you what end to use.... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-197274 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:04:05 +0000 Merak 197274@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I would be travelling from Glasgow so would need some directions. I havent got a clue where Im going or what the route is! Or indeed the mileage involved.</p> <p>Incidentally would everyone be on roadbikes? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-196663 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:00:25 +0000 dirtygirlonabike 196663@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>me, but i don't have lights on the bike i will be using... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-196662 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:00:23 +0000 druidh 196662@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>We'll not be going as far as Bridge of Balgie I'm afraid. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-196249 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:57:11 +0000 mcmoonter 196249@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>The Glen Lyon cafe is run by my brother's brother and sister in law. As you said the cakes are fantastic, so is the stove which we monopolised last February when we rode down from Ben Lawers. It was minus 5 at the dam. Who knows what the windchill was on the downhill. I've never been so cold, ever. No one else was getting near the stove without a fight. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-196226 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:47:22 +0000 geoffj 196226@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>There is a nice pub/hotel in Fortingall. Right next to the Churchyard with the Yew in it. And if the Glen Lyon Post Office / Tea Room is on your route you must stop. The cakes are fabulous! Oh and slightly off your route - the Watermill in Aberfeldy would be another possible cafe stop. Grrrrrreeeeeeeaaaaaaat coffee. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-196180 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:35:25 +0000 druidh 196180@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Merak - So far, it's as you see on this thread. Myself, DGOAB, McMoonter, Stu_N (poss). This'll be my longest ride since last summer (by some considerable margin), so I'm hoping for a nice easy pace and will have a few bail-out options up my sleeve. I'm really just planning a nice ride in the country <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-196115 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:16:42 +0000 Merak 196115@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I would just be along to get the miles in. Im not doing the etape. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-196102 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:14:12 +0000 mcmoonter 196102@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Looks like half a dozen. Maybe more by the weekend. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-196076 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:07:32 +0000 Merak 196076@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I may be up for this. How many folk will be in the bunch? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-196055 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:03:48 +0000 mcmoonter 196055@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>There are cafes in Kinloch Rannoch, Fortingall and Weem. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-196034 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:59:19 +0000 druidh 196034@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I'm thinking <em>lights</em> in the event of any problems (mechanical or physiological). </p> <p>Café? Dunno - need to see what's en route I guess. Any friendly locals know what's available (in March) somewhere around Bridge of Gaur / Kinloch Rannoch? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-196005 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:50:40 +0000 Stu_N 196005@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Might have to go into work but hopefully not - forecast looks reasonable too. Put me at 80% chance of making it.</p> <p>Which cafe are you thinking of? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-195537 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:37:14 +0000 mcmoonter 195537@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Count me in, with the option of a car share from Kinross services. There's plenty of scope for a bail out option. Its dark at 6 so lights wont be needed unless the weather is bad and we are on busier roads. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-195344 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:27:51 +0000 druidh 195344@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>OK - roll call.<li>Saturday 14th</li><li>10am</li><li>Escape Route</li><li>Easy pace, with possible bail-out options depending on weather</li><li>Compulsory Café stop</li><li>Lights?</li> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-180790 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:43:41 +0000 dirtygirlonabike 180790@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Sat at 10am sounds good to me.</p> <p>Stu - i've heard of them but never ridden them. Will mail you in a bit. Thanks for the routes <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-180779 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:41:00 +0000 Stu_N 180779@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Sounds good - though it looks like I might not actually make it as life stuff could well get in the way.</p> <p>Clare - are you familiar with the Bathgate Alps (the hills between Lithgae and Bathgate)? If you mail me (in profile) I can send you a couple of route ideas if that would help - easily in striking distance of Edinburgh. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/etape-caledonia-sun-march-14-recce-anyone#post-178921 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:15:09 +0000 mcmoonter 178921@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Shall we say Saturday the 14th then? Meeting to leave Escape Route at 10am.<br /> I cn give folks a lift from near Kirkcldy or would pick up anyone from the Sevices (car park next to Dobbies) at Kinross for a group car share. </p> <p>I'm up for a super mellow spin. </p>