Monday 5th May

Dwayne · Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 332

Anybody off the May bank holiday on Monday? Ill be out riding but havent thought about what/where yet. Probably something localish and naturalish though.

AlanK · Site Admin Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Posts: 598

I'm of and currently without a plan so could be up for something!

ChrisL · Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 760 Location: Edinburgh

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househusband · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 7:11 pm Post subject:

I'm thinking of doing something natural and hilly, maybe in The Trossachs, on Monday - weather forecast looks dry for that area on Monday.

(Dwayne; interested in another go at Ben Venue..?!)
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Bumbly1 · Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 1726 Location: Edinburgh

Might be interested, need to check if Tony (sprog) can make it.

Tom

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I'm thinking of doing something natural and hilly, maybe in The Trossachs,
on Monday - weather forecast looks dry for that area on Monday.

(Dwayne; interested in another go at Ben Venue..?!)

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Dwayne · Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 332

As tempted as I am Ben Venue was the last 'proper' ride Ive done (I need to get out more!!) so would prefer something else. It just wouldnt be the same with nice weather anyway.

I actually quite fancy Glen Ample/Cakes at Balqhidder (if the cake shop is still open)/Back along the Sustrans Route. What about meeting at 10 at the Stank Glen/Falls of Lenny car park?

Alasdair · Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 355 Location: Edinburgh

Dwayne,

I was considering that very loop, but instead of going back via Balquhidder taking a right, heading along South Loch Earn Road and eventually to Comrie, then back via Dalginross through Glen Artney to Callander or thereabouts . I've not mapped it for distance yet, but I reckon it'd be quite an epic.

The Glen Ample part would be a good start though, if the weather is good I'm up for Monday.

Al

Bumbly1 · Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 1726 Location: Edinburgh

I am up for Dwaynes one, reasonable length and Balquidder tea room is yummy
Smile

The trail from Glen Finglass down to Glen Buckie is a bit "indistinct"
and can be interesting.

Tom

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Dwayne,

I was considering that very loop, but instead of going back via Balquhidder
taking a right, heading along South Loch Earn Road and eventually to Comrie,
then back via Dalginross through Glen Artney to Callander or thereabouts .
I've not mapped it for distance yet, but I reckon it'd be quite an epic.

The Glen Ample part would be a good start though, if the weather is good I'm
up for Monday.

Al

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househusband · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 11:43 am Post subject:

Bearing in mind the price of petrol these days, I'd be up for Alasdair's suggestion. If I'm gonna spend money on petrol to cover the reasonable distance to get there then I'd like to make it worthwhile; besides coming back on flat Sustrans route doesn't particularly get my juices flowing..!

Saying that, I haven't looked at a map yet...
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Mark Lister · Joined: 02 May 2006 Posts: 410 Location: Edinburgh

Was that how you came up with the classic Moorfoot Hills frozen
sphagnum route?

On 3 May 2008, at 12:43, househusband wrote:

Dwayne · Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 332

I like the sound of that. Ive been wondering about a similar loop but going through Glen Vorlich instead of Glen Ample.

Reckon its just the shorter Glen Ample loop for me on Monday though as I doubt Im fit enough for a big loop just now.

HH, try taking the switchbacks on the Sustrans route at speed, that'll get your juices flowing!!

Dwayne

househusband · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: Monday 5th May

Alasdair · Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 355 Location: Edinburgh

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I believe that Balquhidder Old Library tea room is now closed.

I've been through Glen Artney several times on a touring bike - it's a
lovely route.

That said, another option for a big day out is to head to Balquhidder
via Glen Finglas and then Glen Dubh, returning via Glen Ample.
http://www.stirlingbikeclub.org.uk/ride/mtb/glen_finglas_240803.shtml

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Dwayne · Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 332

Stuart Marshall · Guest

It was shut last summer when we did that Glen Finglas & Glen Ample route

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Alasdair · Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 355 Location: Edinburgh

The full loop via Comrie is 60k according to Memory Map (1300m ascent), but of that perhaps 10 to 15 is on the road or disused railways, unless there's anything more interesting to be found on the Landranger.

I'm with Dwayne though, Falls of Lenny carpark at 10 and a decision there makes sense.

al

househusband · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 8:41 pm Post subject:

Could someone post the OS grid ref for the 10am rendezvous, just to be sure?
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Dwayne · Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 332

Car park is here:

http://tinyurl.com/3ntab4

Bumbly1 · Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 1726 Location: Edinburgh

See you there at 10. Can't put it in the gps which will save some hassle;-)

Tom & Tony

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Car park is here:

http://tinyurl.com/3ntab4

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AlanK · Site Admin Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Posts: 598

fek - I have to be back in Edinburgh late afternoon so wont be joining you guys.

Prob just be down at Inners about 11

househusband · Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 5:35 pm Post subject:

Bumbly1 · Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 1726 Location: Edinburgh

I am a little confused with the options for tomorrow, what is the current
favourite. A "gentler" ride will suit Tony too.

Tom

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Dwayne wrote:

Dwayne · Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 332

I was thinking that we ride up Glen Ample then decide if anyone wants to follow Alasdairs route and we split up or we just head back down the Sustrans route.

Dwayne

househusband · Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: Monday 5th May