The run on Sunday was to Clova and 5 members turned out. Lunch was at the Clova Hotel and some went home via Prosen.
Meanwhile 3 club members travelled down to Linlithgow on Sunday to take part in the 3 Glens Explorer 160k (100 miles) Audax Event.
Both Club and Audax events had a damp start but were treated to a sunny albeit windy day from mid morning to late evening.
Monday, 8 October 2012
Friday, 28 September 2012
Wednesday Evening Run to Roundyhill
It was a fine night very calm following the previous days gales as we headed to Roundyhill by Heatherstacks and Benchie. A small turnout, only 4 of us on the night, but enjoyed the evening and the chips.
The Sunday Run this week is to Clova
The Wednesday night run will be to the Drovers Inn at Memus
The Sunday Run this week is to Clova
The Wednesday night run will be to the Drovers Inn at Memus
Sunday Car assisted run round Loch Rannoch
On Sunday 4 of us Gus, Colin, Charlie, and Dave drove up to Pitlochry for a change of scene.
The route from Pitlochry took us over the suspension bridge then around by the theatre to join the Foss road. The early climbs along this road were pretty demanding on a cold but sunny morning. The scenery was spectacular but the narrow road was a bit busy with cars and vans as people made their way to water sports etc. on the Tummel River. After a brief stop at Foss we then tackled the long climb up the Schiehallion road rowards Aberfeldy. At the top we took the minor road around Schiehallion and eventally enjoyed a fine descent to to Kinloch Rannoch. With a decent tail wind we then eased along the south side of Loch Rannoch meeting many cyclists coming the other way on the Etape Route. Once at Bridge of Gaur at the head of the Loch we decided to cycle right up to Rannoch Station. A pleasant 5 mile run to the top but on arrival both the Station Cafe and the nearby restaurant were closed, so we turned around. The run back down required a bit more effort against the breeze, but once at Bridge of Gaur the tree lined north side of the loch was a bit more sheletered. Arriving at Kinloch Rannoch we were a wee bit peckish so we went to the "Treats" cafe, where the "Post Taste" used to be, and enjoyed some lunch. The road down to Tummel Bridge is a bit lumpy and the head wind didn't help, but as we turned up along the Queen's view side of Loch Tummel we again had some shelter from the breeze. At the end there were a couple of long descents before we joined the old A9 for a couple of miles back into Pitlochry.
The route from Pitlochry took us over the suspension bridge then around by the theatre to join the Foss road. The early climbs along this road were pretty demanding on a cold but sunny morning. The scenery was spectacular but the narrow road was a bit busy with cars and vans as people made their way to water sports etc. on the Tummel River. After a brief stop at Foss we then tackled the long climb up the Schiehallion road rowards Aberfeldy. At the top we took the minor road around Schiehallion and eventally enjoyed a fine descent to to Kinloch Rannoch. With a decent tail wind we then eased along the south side of Loch Rannoch meeting many cyclists coming the other way on the Etape Route. Once at Bridge of Gaur at the head of the Loch we decided to cycle right up to Rannoch Station. A pleasant 5 mile run to the top but on arrival both the Station Cafe and the nearby restaurant were closed, so we turned around. The run back down required a bit more effort against the breeze, but once at Bridge of Gaur the tree lined north side of the loch was a bit more sheletered. Arriving at Kinloch Rannoch we were a wee bit peckish so we went to the "Treats" cafe, where the "Post Taste" used to be, and enjoyed some lunch. The road down to Tummel Bridge is a bit lumpy and the head wind didn't help, but as we turned up along the Queen's view side of Loch Tummel we again had some shelter from the breeze. At the end there were a couple of long descents before we joined the old A9 for a couple of miles back into Pitlochry.
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| Charlie Gus and Colin at Loch Rannoch |
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| Charlie Dave and Colin |
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| Rannoch Station Cafe |
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| Rannoch Moor from the station |
Wednesday Evening Run to Glamis 19th September
Three of us set off from the Club rooms to take a route up over the Whurlies , Kincauldrum Hill, and around the back of Hunter's Hill before dropping down the main road into Glamis. Tom and Keith were already there and we stopped a while before heading home by the main road
Monday, 17 September 2012
Sunday Run Burrelton
Six of us set off from the Leisure Centre for a run to Burrelton.
The weather was a bit overcast and blustery but remained mainly dry as we took the usual route out to Newtyle. Here we turned up the main road on the gentle climb towards Muirhead. Brian turned off up by Auchterhouse as he was only out for half a day while the rest continued for a mile or so before climbing up through Lundie Estate. After a bit more climbing against a head wind we crossed the Coupar Angus Road and headed down the back roads to Abernyte. Another long climb and with the breeze still in our face, we headed up by Black Hill and over to Balbeggie where we took the St Martins Road. Joining the main road at Guildtown we at last started to benefit from the wind, but the roads weren't getting any flatter as we turned to take another long climb up Wolfhill. A couple of miles later we dropped down to Kinclaven to take the back roads into Coupar Angus. From there it was along to Ardler Tavern for lunch were we enjoyed their usual fayre. After the break it was an easy run home by Kirkinch and Balkeerie.
Click to view the route taken on Sunday
The Wedenesday Night Run is to Glamis
The run on Sunday is car assisted with the intended route being from Pitlochry then around Loch Rannoch.
We will have to leave early at 8am and those interested and anyone able to take a car should let me know asap.
The weather was a bit overcast and blustery but remained mainly dry as we took the usual route out to Newtyle. Here we turned up the main road on the gentle climb towards Muirhead. Brian turned off up by Auchterhouse as he was only out for half a day while the rest continued for a mile or so before climbing up through Lundie Estate. After a bit more climbing against a head wind we crossed the Coupar Angus Road and headed down the back roads to Abernyte. Another long climb and with the breeze still in our face, we headed up by Black Hill and over to Balbeggie where we took the St Martins Road. Joining the main road at Guildtown we at last started to benefit from the wind, but the roads weren't getting any flatter as we turned to take another long climb up Wolfhill. A couple of miles later we dropped down to Kinclaven to take the back roads into Coupar Angus. From there it was along to Ardler Tavern for lunch were we enjoyed their usual fayre. After the break it was an easy run home by Kirkinch and Balkeerie.
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| Lunch at Ardler |
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| Cheers Donald |
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| Heading home from the Tav |
Click to view the route taken on Sunday
The Wedenesday Night Run is to Glamis
The run on Sunday is car assisted with the intended route being from Pitlochry then around Loch Rannoch.
We will have to leave early at 8am and those interested and anyone able to take a car should let me know asap.
Wednesday Run to Finavon
Six of us met up at Finavon on Wednesday night.
Rather chilly run on the way home as we headed alongside the river Esk down to Justinhaugh.
Definitely Autumn.
Rather chilly run on the way home as we headed alongside the river Esk down to Justinhaugh.
Definitely Autumn.
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