The UK Clocks moved forward one hour on
Sunday 25 March 01:00 GMT (02:00 BST)
The Sunday Run will leave at 10am as usual.
As from Sunday 8th April the Sunday Runs will start at 9am
Friday, 23 March 2012
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Sunday Run to Newburgh
Sunday was bright and sunny, still breezy but not so bad as it has been recently. With many members away on other trips, only four of us started out from the leisure centre, Dave F, Ron, Charlie and myself DaveH.
The destination was Newburgh but we had to call into my house first to change bikes as the bearing on the pedal of my auld Maclean seized.
Once done we headed out by Lochlands then over Carrot Hill to Bucklers Head where we made our way down into Dundee and along to the Tay Bridge.
Here Ron turned off leaving 3 of us to cross over into Fife. After a short break at the kiosk, we turned along through Newport and Wormit. We were pedalling into the wind, but not too bad until we climbed out of Wormit onto the more exposed road towards Balmarino. Following a couple of climbs up by The Gauldry it became easier as we followed the Tay, admiring the views from our high vantage point until we dropped down to Newburgh. The cafe at the garage was not open today so we continued on. The blue and white cafe coming out of Newburgh had been repainted green. This hadn't done it any good as it had clearly gone out of business. Onward through Abernethy then on to the roundabout at the Baglie Inn, we then opted for the back road by Dron to Bridge of Earn. Here the sun had disappeared so, instead of stopping at the shop, we continued into Perth to have some food at Tescos.
After the break the wind felt more in our favour as we climbed gently up through Perth into Scone. Here Dave F, who had been patient up until now, lit the blue touchpaper while Charlie and I retired. Didn't see him again so Charlie and I kept to the main road where a cross wind gradually swung round in our favour. By the time we turned off along the Bogside Road the going was fairly easy. We spotted a few gliders taking advantage of the wind at Roundyhill as he headed home to Forfar by Drumgley.
The Wednesday Evening Run is to Roundyhill
The next Sunday Run 25th March is to Dunkeld
Ron Harrow is running a 100k Audax from Kingoldrum on Tuesday 27th (see www.audax.uk.net for details)
(Photos and comments from Dave Fawcett)
The destination was Newburgh but we had to call into my house first to change bikes as the bearing on the pedal of my auld Maclean seized.
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| Dave recycles bikes at home |
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| Ron brings up his rear at Carrot Hill |
Here Ron turned off leaving 3 of us to cross over into Fife. After a short break at the kiosk, we turned along through Newport and Wormit. We were pedalling into the wind, but not too bad until we climbed out of Wormit onto the more exposed road towards Balmarino. Following a couple of climbs up by The Gauldry it became easier as we followed the Tay, admiring the views from our high vantage point until we dropped down to Newburgh. The cafe at the garage was not open today so we continued on. The blue and white cafe coming out of Newburgh had been repainted green. This hadn't done it any good as it had clearly gone out of business. Onward through Abernethy then on to the roundabout at the Baglie Inn, we then opted for the back road by Dron to Bridge of Earn. Here the sun had disappeared so, instead of stopping at the shop, we continued into Perth to have some food at Tescos.
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| Dave takes on refreshments at Tesco Perth |
The Wednesday Evening Run is to Roundyhill
The next Sunday Run 25th March is to Dunkeld
Ron Harrow is running a 100k Audax from Kingoldrum on Tuesday 27th (see www.audax.uk.net for details)
(Photos and comments from Dave Fawcett)
Wednesday Evening Run
Another breezy night, four of us set off from Forfar taking the main road out by Paddy. The road had just re-opened that night but was still fairly quiet as the news hadn't spread. Continuing into the breeze we went along the Ballindarg Road against the wind to Roundyhill where it was just as strong as we turned south towards Glamis junction. Further down the road we were pulled over by a passing police car regarding concern about the brightness of one of our rear lights. Soon we arrived at Glamis meeting up with a few others and enjoying a refreshment before being blown home down the main road.
The Run on Sunday is to Newburgh.
The Run on Sunday is to Newburgh.
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Sunday Run to Scone
On a mild sunny day, surprisingly only four club members met at the leisure centre for the run to Scone.
The 4 of us Charlie, Gus, Norman, and Dave set off out the Kirrie Road taking advantage of the road closure at Paddanaram to avoid the Drumgley road which has turned into a rat run since the main road closure. After admiring the new road surface at Paddy, we turned off at the school and went round by Ballindarg and on to the Bogside Road. We were battling into a strong breeze and took turns up front along the Bogside to Meigle then along the main road to Coupar Angus. From there we went along the back way past Woodside cemetery and down to Kinclaven to take the main A93 towards Perth. Just before Guildtown we turned on to the minor roads around by Stormontfield then down by the racecourse before taking the short sharp climb up into Scone. A lot of hard work against the wind so we stopped for a cuppie at the cafe at Scone Aerodrome. After the welcome break we now had the wind advantage as turned off at Balbeggie and made our way round into Kinrossie.
Keeping to the back roads we then headed home by Kettins, Newtyle, and Glamis then into Forfar.
The Wednesday night run will be to Glamis.
The next Sunday run on18th March will be to Newburgh
The 4 of us Charlie, Gus, Norman, and Dave set off out the Kirrie Road taking advantage of the road closure at Paddanaram to avoid the Drumgley road which has turned into a rat run since the main road closure. After admiring the new road surface at Paddy, we turned off at the school and went round by Ballindarg and on to the Bogside Road. We were battling into a strong breeze and took turns up front along the Bogside to Meigle then along the main road to Coupar Angus. From there we went along the back way past Woodside cemetery and down to Kinclaven to take the main A93 towards Perth. Just before Guildtown we turned on to the minor roads around by Stormontfield then down by the racecourse before taking the short sharp climb up into Scone. A lot of hard work against the wind so we stopped for a cuppie at the cafe at Scone Aerodrome. After the welcome break we now had the wind advantage as turned off at Balbeggie and made our way round into Kinrossie.
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| Gus enjoying the summer sunshine |
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| Charlie on the back roads to Kinrossie |
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| Dave |
Keeping to the back roads we then headed home by Kettins, Newtyle, and Glamis then into Forfar.
The Wednesday night run will be to Glamis.
The next Sunday run on18th March will be to Newburgh
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Wednesday Evening Run to Finavon
Three of us, ( Gus , Keith, and Myself) set off from Forfar and headed out the Aberlemno Road to the foot of Finavon Hill where we climbed sharply over the hill and down to Finavon. The near full moon made the cycling easier on the back roads. At Finavon we met Alan Ferrier, fixing a puncture, and Charlie who had made is own way there. On a rather chilly clear night we made our way home by Tannadice, Justinhaugh, and Battledykes.
Sunday Runs 4th March
On Sunday, Ian Matheson, Dave Fawcett, and myself (Dave H) made our way down to Rosewell south of Edinburgh to take part in the "Dave Harris Memorial" 200k Audax organized by Sonya and Colin Crawford. On the first stage down the main A701 to Tweedsmuir there was snow down to the roadside and it was pretty chilly. The usual workout over the steep climb from Tala to Meggat reservoirs was re-routed for safety, and instead we kept on the main road to Moffat. There was a fair bit of slush on the road all the way up the Devil's Beeftub but the going was easy in the calm conditions. Once over the top, the snow disappeared and we enjoyed a fast 5 mile descent to Moffat. Here we took the Selkirk road up by the Grey Mare's Tail and St Mary's Loch.
The weather here was bright, sunny, and spring like but as soon as we turned up Paddock Slack towards Traquair we were into a head wind and short hail showers. Not too bad towards Peebles where a bag of chips was a welcome snack before the main road dash down to Clovenfords.
A stiff climb up and over to the A7 tested the tiring legs and a bit of a headwind as we started on the A7 wasn't too welcome. I began to cramp after Stowe and had to stop and stretch and consume some fluids. I managed over the top by Fallah Hill in an easy gear then enjoyed the long descent towards Laswadde. 1 mile from the end, I cramped so badly that I had to walk most of it. Ian kept me company to the end where we enjoyed the food and company in the hall.
Dave F wasn't there to cheer us in however as he had finished his cuppie and headed home, having finished 2 hours in front of us.
Meanwhile on the Club run from Forfar, 5 members, Charlie, Gus, Ron, Norman, and Keith set off for Stracathro taking a route out by Redroofs, Powsoddie, and up the hill past the transmitters at Burghill Woods.
From there it was down into Brechin by the caravan site, then up the hill to the main road near Taranty, Once up the hill of Stracathro it was a fine run down to and over the dual carriageway then into the restaurant at the hospital for some lunch. The weather wasn't that great but not too bad as they headed home by Careston.
The Wednesday night run is to Finavon
The next Sunday run on 11th March is to Scone
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| Dave H (my good self) at Grey Mare's Tail |
The weather here was bright, sunny, and spring like but as soon as we turned up Paddock Slack towards Traquair we were into a head wind and short hail showers. Not too bad towards Peebles where a bag of chips was a welcome snack before the main road dash down to Clovenfords.
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| Filling my face at Peebles (not a pretty sight) |
A stiff climb up and over to the A7 tested the tiring legs and a bit of a headwind as we started on the A7 wasn't too welcome. I began to cramp after Stowe and had to stop and stretch and consume some fluids. I managed over the top by Fallah Hill in an easy gear then enjoyed the long descent towards Laswadde. 1 mile from the end, I cramped so badly that I had to walk most of it. Ian kept me company to the end where we enjoyed the food and company in the hall.
Dave F wasn't there to cheer us in however as he had finished his cuppie and headed home, having finished 2 hours in front of us.
Meanwhile on the Club run from Forfar, 5 members, Charlie, Gus, Ron, Norman, and Keith set off for Stracathro taking a route out by Redroofs, Powsoddie, and up the hill past the transmitters at Burghill Woods.
From there it was down into Brechin by the caravan site, then up the hill to the main road near Taranty, Once up the hill of Stracathro it was a fine run down to and over the dual carriageway then into the restaurant at the hospital for some lunch. The weather wasn't that great but not too bad as they headed home by Careston.
The Wednesday night run is to Finavon
The next Sunday run on 11th March is to Scone
Wednesday Evening Run to Memus
On a calm night Gus, Keith and myself made our way from Forfar out the usual route by Battledykes, Justinhaugh, and Baldoukie, to Memus. At the Drovers we met up with Pat, Ron, Tom, and Norman.
An easy and pleasant run home by Shielhill Bridge and Hornycross.
An easy and pleasant run home by Shielhill Bridge and Hornycross.
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