MILLE ALBA Forfar Control

On Friday 22nd, Angus Cycling Club manned the Audax Control at Forfar Guide hall, This was the 1st control on the 1000k event organised by Graeme Wyllie of Audax Ecosse. The event started with 70 riders from all over the UK and Ireland, leaving from Fordel Firs at Inverkeithing at 7am. 13 ladies and men from the club ensured that all cyclists got well fed and watered before setting off on the rest of the first stage that would take them over the Cairn O Mount and into Deeside then along by Braemar and down by Perth Back to Fordel via Kinross for some more food and rest. At 350k into the ride they would then have to complete another 3 loops. Loop 2  down by Berwick on Tweed and through the Borders. Loop 3 up by Comrie. Glen Lyon and Aberfeldy. Then finaly at 930k they would have to undertake a short loop over the Lomonds to Falkland , then along by Strathmiglo and back to base. Riders are expected to finish early on Monday morning.
Thanks to all club members who made the control a success.

Cycling Club Banner outside Guide Hall

Charlie Jim and Fin awaiting the 1st arrivals

Food preparation well under way 

Calm before the storm

Hot food counter ready for onslaught

Sweet Buffet 

The first 4 arrivals at 10:50