Wednesday Evening Run

Pub Run to Finavon
Gus , Keith, and Norman left together from Forfar and met up with Alan,Charlie, and Ian

Sunday Run

Re Grouping at the Bogside Road

The intended run was over Carrot Hill and down to the river front in Dundee, but due to snow, heavy frost, and treacherous road conditions we had a change of plan. Keeping to the main roads, the five of us who turned up, Ron, Tom, Gus, Charlie, Dave, made our away along to Meigle instead. The main road was clear apart from ice at the side and it was quite pleasant going in the sunshine. We passed a group of Dundee Wheelers coming the other way so they must have had the same idea. At Meigle we took the back road to Ardler to see if the Tavern was open for a coffee.

That road was rather icy, so we took our time, but never the less arrived there an hour too early. Taking a right turn, we made our way to the main road and back along to Meigle for a cuppie at the Joiner's Cafe. We met Big Eric from Dundee there and chatted a while before heading home in the sunshine along the Bogside Road.



The next Wednesday Night Run is to Finavon

The Run on Sunday 12th Feb is to Blairgowrie

  

Saturday Run to Bothy

On the 1st Saturday of each month there is a run to the Bothy. With wet snow and slippy roads I held off a bit but eventually headed there along the Bogside at first then up by Ruthven where it was very slippery in places.
Kept on along by Shanzie where cycling was ok in the fresh snow but treacherous in the car tracks. Finally got to the bottom of the Hill of Alyth where the road was a bit better but with some rutted ice to contend with. Nobody at the bothy; no big surprise. Was getting the fire on and the bacon on the go when Ian turned up.
Got the place nice and cozy, couple of bacon rolls and tea then headed home back down the icy hill to the 5 ways roundabout at Alyth where the roads were clear all the way to Meigle and along main road to Forfar.

Looking out from the Bothy

Cold and icy looking Isla

Wednesday Evening Pub Run

It was a fine evening, quite cold but hardly a breath of wind as three of us(Charlie, Dave, and Gus) and  headed out to Memus by BattleDykes, Justinhaugh, and Baldoukie. Ron, Tom, and Keith were already there. The log fire warmed us up and we had a fine evening before heading home by Shielhill Bridge and Hornycross.

Sunday Run to Montrose

Sunday started off dry but the air was cold and damp as six of us set off to Montrose.

Always looking for a slightly different route we headed out by Shielhill Bridge and continued on by Baldoukie and Careston. There was a bit of a stiff climb out of Careston followed by a long descent into Brechin.Once past Taranty we turned up the Hill of Stracathro then down by Muir of Pert  to Gallery where we crossed over the North Esk and into Marykirk.

Turning off the main road at Taranty

Heading up the Hill of Stracathro

Sheltering at Morphie Farm

Looking down towards Morphie Mill

Descending from Stone of Morpie

Turning right towards the coast we then climbed high above the Esk into a chill breeze that turned into squall. There was a sharp descent into the Den of Morphie followed by a steeper climb out, and once at the top we regrouped and sheltered for a few minutes at Morphie Farm. Another descent with fine views of the river took us down to the Mill then back up again to the Stone of Morphie. With the weather looking wild over the sea we dropped down again to the viaduct to have a look at the recently completed cycle path. A short dirt track took us on to the old railway viaduct then along a grit path above the main road and along by the old aerodrome. As it was wet and miserable we chose not to follow the path down by the shore and instead joined the main road into Montrose and along to Tesco for some food and hot drinks. With little improvement in weather we opted for the direct route home and enjoyed a tail wind all the way.

The next Wednesday Night Run (1st February)  is to the Drovers Inn at Memus .
The Sunday run on 5th February will be down to riverside in Dundee. The route home will depend on the weather.    

Wednesday Evening Pub Run

8 members made their way to Roundyhill on Wednesday evening. It was fairly mild but as usual rather windy from the south. The Park Tavern was quite quiet at that time  but we enjoyed a couple of refreshments and also a bowl of chips from our host.

The Run this Sunday 29th  is to Montrose
The next Wednesday evening outing, on 31st January, is to the Drovers Inn at Memus.

Sunday Run to Clova

Following freezing temperatures overnight Sunday turned out bright and sunny with a fresh breeze from the north-west. Although milder the roads still had icy patches so we had to take care as we headed out by Horny cross and Memus. Here big Jim's bike suffered a mechanical, sounded like the bearing on his pedal was about to go, so he turned homeward. The remaining 8 of us continued on past Memus and had to work against the wind for a mile or two before reaching the shelter of the woods at Cortachy Castle.

Around by Memus

 Climbing out of Cortachy village we came upon ice and were lucky to stay on. From there we turned up towards Dykehead and into Glen Clova Still against the wind as it funneled down the glen but the views ahead of the snow covered mountains were work making the effort for as we chose the west side of the glen up by Tarabuckle and The Drums.

Winter splendor in Glen Clova 

Views of Clova

Views of Clova

Ron at the Hotel

Leaving the Hotel after lunch

 

Winter view from Crossbog

Arriving at the Clova Hotel we stopped a while for lunch before getting a good blow down the east side of the glen by Rottal and Gella and back to Dykehead. Here 3 of us popped into the hotel for a refreshment with the intention of going round Prosen on the way home. Hearing the locals talking about ice on the roads we decided against and headed home in the afternoon sunshine.


The Pub Run this Wednesday 25th January is to Roundyhill.
The Sunday Run 29th January will be to Montrose.