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Post by billywhizz on Nov 24, 2014 10:19:07 GMT
tenth anniversary run.
May bank holiday ( well england)
Friday May 22nd to Monday May 25th, Runs on Saturday & Sunday.
AT CALLANDER.....
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Post by billywhizz on Dec 5, 2014 15:41:18 GMT
It would seem that Callander is a popular place....have been looking at accomodation, but a lot of it seems booked or they want a full week. so beware...  plenty of B&B aswell, but not checked availablity on any of these.. www.incallander.co.uk/accombedandb.htm#guesthouses. I have found some self catering Lodges, sleep upto 6, 1 double, 1 twin room and sofa bed in lounge for 1 or 2!!! £417 all in for three nights, so quite a good price, located on a private estates about 1/2 mile from Callander centre, but 1/2 mile to get off estate !!   there are a number of lodges available, they are on The Leny estate, person in charge of bookings is called Barry Martin. on a private road, parking right by lodges, deposit required at time of booking, balance later ! might have to get in sooner rather than later..... www.lenyestate.com/hope that might help some... |
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Post by m40man on Dec 5, 2014 16:17:51 GMT
I'm already booked - B&B I've used before  . |
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Post by auric on Dec 9, 2014 8:46:33 GMT
Beware the Scottish 1/2 mile walks (especially if you have an English accent ), more like 1.5 miles from estate to town. 5 minutes by car though.  |
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Post by teejayexc on Dec 9, 2014 18:08:20 GMT
Beware the Scottish 1/2 mile walks (especially if you have an English accent ), more like 1.5 miles from estate to town. 5 minutes by car though. Lol. If it's the bunkhouse we were at last time it was nearer 3 miles along a dark unlit lane, (where's my cree led light* when I need one?). *purely for my own safety you understand |
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Post by auric on Dec 10, 2014 7:23:24 GMT
Beware the Scottish 1/2 mile walks (especially if you have an English accent ), more like 1.5 miles from estate to town. 5 minutes by car though. Lol. If it's the bunkhouse we were at last time it was nearer 3 miles along a dark unlit lane, (where's my cree led light* when I need one?). *purely for my own safety you understand It was 1.5 miles to town, you probably covered 3 miles as you staggered back. |
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Post by billywhizz on Jan 6, 2015 11:12:13 GMT
well, booked a lodge at The Leny Estate,
they still have other lodges available, and are happy for us to book, if you do, mention the club name, he'll then know to keep us together, !
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Post by speighty on Jan 10, 2015 18:46:11 GMT
Hey all,
Booked in the Glengarry Guest house ... will just be me on my todd .
Where are people staying on the Thursday night??
Chris
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Post by billywhizz on Jan 10, 2015 19:45:48 GMT
Hey all, Booked in the Glengarry Guest house ... will just be me on my todd . Where are people staying on the Thursday night?? Chris there are a few of us already booked into premierinn, carlisle central north,,,at £35 now... joining us? |
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Post by speighty on Jan 10, 2015 20:36:05 GMT
Certainly am, just booked in :-)
Chris
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Post by m40man on Jan 10, 2015 21:46:42 GMT
Certainly am, just booked in :-) Chris Me too - lured there by an offer I couldn't refuse. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2015 12:33:39 GMT
Certainly am, just booked in :-) Chris Me too - lured there by an offer I couldn't refuse.  |
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Post by billywhizz on Feb 3, 2015 12:35:36 GMT
been looking and logging some routes... saturday seems to be a 170 mile loop, Sunday is currently working out at 290 miles !!  but only 7 hours ! should keep us out the pub till later..  Now then, would we want to do Glen coe? We have done that quite often, and i know it's a great ride, but have currrently avoided to find alternatives. looking at a visit to Aviemore, hence the miles, anywhere anybody would really want to go, or avoid? (please be sensible !  ) |
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Post by cam7777 on Feb 3, 2015 13:09:17 GMT
Question. Is it possible to cover 290 miles in 7 hours, on Scotland roads?? that's an average speed of 42mph, assuming there are no stops.
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Post by HRHpenfold on Feb 3, 2015 13:30:02 GMT
Question. Is it possible to cover 290 miles in 7 hours, on Scotland roads?? that's an average speed of 42mph, assuming there are no stops. In a word no, In my opinion, inclusive of reasonable stops, you're looking at 10 hours plus, I recon if you manage as much as 30mph on average then you are doing well! |
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Post by billywhizz on Feb 3, 2015 17:01:34 GMT
well ok, 7 hours riding time, so approx 9 hours. start at 10am, back by 7pm...told you, keep you outa ta pub could always bring the start forward, or, change to route ( which is better option I would think.) part of that 290 was a rather long stretch of the A82, which is open and quick, so average for that part would be OK !! |
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Post by m40man on Feb 3, 2015 17:35:19 GMT
Would it make sense to do the longer run on the Saturday? After a mammoth Sunday run, many will have very long runs home on the Monday.
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Post by teejayexc on Feb 3, 2015 22:28:50 GMT
Sunday is currently working out at 290 miles !! but only 7 hours ! At the rate you posted for your WWW run last year..... approx 50 miles 1hr 30 mins.. I reckon it will take you about 9 and a half hours riding never mind factoring in stops.....are you hoping to get back to your digs on Sunday ? |
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Post by bev on Feb 4, 2015 6:28:48 GMT
JR13 Saturday run was 210 miles and some of you decided to take a shortcut. 290 is too much for a large group ride, in my opinion. Depends how many turn up. I happily do 300 miles in a day up here but that's just on my own or out with Dave. The A82 can often be a bit slow. |
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Post by billywhizz on Feb 4, 2015 12:35:48 GMT
JR13 Saturday run was 210 miles and some of you decided to take a shortcut. 290 is too much for a large group ride, in my opinion. Depends how many turn up. I happily do 300 miles in a day up here but that's just on my own or out with Dave. The A82 can often be a bit slow. Which is why i need to re visit and plan another route. |
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Post by Pool Boy on Mar 6, 2015 20:30:52 GMT
Carol and I are booked into the Annfield Guest House for the 3 nights.
There seemed to be an awful lot of places that has no vacancies for that weekend so I hope all that are going have made their plans !
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Post by billywhizz on Mar 10, 2015 12:40:07 GMT
ONLY 10 signed up......mmmmmmmm..... two routes now quite well advanced, just 178 miles and 157 miles for the saturday and sunday runs...so now looking good. have a lunch stop sorted for one, working on the other ! come on, you know you want to join us.. |
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Post by Pool Boy on Mar 13, 2015 22:39:46 GMT
Carol's joining us too !!
(Unless she breaks her foot again !)
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Post by adbru on Mar 26, 2015 9:51:06 GMT
Hello  I think this was the place with the 'short' walk www.scottish-hostel.com/I remember Scottish doing his Arnie impression in the middle of the night ! I will try to get down for at least one of the runs. Currently trying to redress the work/life balance to focus less on the 'work' part ! Hope everyone is well and looking forward to the summer (we had a hard frost last 2 days and forecast snow today !) Adbru |
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Post by billywhizz on Mar 26, 2015 10:05:19 GMT
Hello I think this was the place with the 'short' walk www.scottish-hostel.com/I remember Scottish doing his Arnie impression in the middle of the night ! I will try to get down for at least one of the runs. Currently trying to redress the work/life balance to focus less on the 'work' part ! Hope everyone is well and looking forward to the summer (we had a hard frost last 2 days and forecast snow today !) Adbru Hi Adrian, yes that was the place, about 2 mile walk to town !.. that place is now expensive, does weddings aswell!! so may have moved on from our back packers visit.. if you do make it, that divi better be clean and tidy, I will be inspecting |
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Post by adbru on Mar 26, 2015 10:15:49 GMT
if you do make it, that divi better be clean and tidy, I will be inspecting It should be, its only done less than 1000 miles in the last 3 years  I keep taxing and mot'ing it in the hope I'll get out to play... If this years plans work out myself and herself need lots of road time as there is a big trip planned Are you still on the Fazer? |
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Post by billywhizz on Mar 27, 2015 9:46:18 GMT
if you do make it, that divi better be clean and tidy, I will be inspecting It should be, its only done less than 1000 miles in the last 3 years I keep taxing and mot'ing it in the hope I'll get out to play... If this years plans work out myself and herself need lots of road time as there is a big trip planned Are you still on the Fazer? yep hard to find anything that i might prefer.....that does most things as good as the fazer, |
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Post by stoph900 on Mar 27, 2015 16:21:59 GMT
Looking like I can make this...up on Friday.. back Monday.. Need company on way up Roger The Poolboy? Just accommodation to sort...frantically searching! Chris
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Post by Pool Boy on Mar 28, 2015 22:15:34 GMT
Chris....
Regarding company - sad to say I'll be taking the bike up in the van so whilst company is possible it's not very practical in fact - as SWMBO found when she rode up with me in the van - it's frustrating trying to keep 2 wheels and 4 wheels in a convoy.
Also looking like I'll be taking her bike in the trailer this year.
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Post by stoph900 on Mar 29, 2015 13:37:42 GMT
No worries Roger..will see you up there.. b+b booked ☺
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but only 7 hours ! should keep us out the pub till later.. 
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