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Post by bev on May 11, 2015 7:31:10 GMT
Since I can't edit Rogers threads I'll post here. These were Roger's intended routes. Meet up in the Bar of the Waverly Hotel Friday night 7:30/8 ?. thewaverleyhotelcallander.co.uk/Runs meet in the Callander meadows car park, across the road from the Dreadnought Hotel ? Big White Hotel. Car park entrance on the right if you're coming in from the North (Lenny estate end) Saturday route  Crossing the A9 at Dunkeld can be a bit hairy but we're all big boys and girls. I avoided that junction JR13 by heading up to Aberfeldy and doing a few miles of A9 before leaving Trev standing marking the junction for hours.  I checked on Saturday, he's not still there.  Lunch stop in Kirriemuir. I suggest a regroup in Dunkeld in case anyone is having trouble crossing the A9. There's a fair bit of A9 Dualler from Perth to Callander on this route. Sunday Route  We'll pass the Green Welly or you can lunch in Aberfeldy, I tried the café at Dewars distillery on Saturday, very nice but they only do Panninis etc and as you'd expect not the cheapest. £2.50 for a coffee if you're at all interested in Whisky it's a nice stop. www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/dewars-aberfeldy-distillery-p421491I might not be fit to accompany the runs, struggling a bit at the moment. It'll be an on the day decision for me. |
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Post by m40man on May 11, 2015 12:18:32 GMT
I might not be fit to accompany the runs, struggling a bit at the moment. It'll be an on the day decision for me. Do you have the routes in a satnav file format? I wouldn't mind at least one of us knowing where we're going, even if it's only me & I'm not leading  . .... or hi-res copies you could email to me, so I can map them in Tyre for my Tomtom  . |
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Post by bev on May 11, 2015 13:20:40 GMT
I might not be fit to accompany the runs, struggling a bit at the moment. It'll be an on the day decision for me. Do you have the routes in a satnav file format? I wouldn't mind at least one of us knowing where we're going, even if it's only me & I'm not leading . .... or hi-res copies you could email to me, so I can map them in Tyre for my Tomtom . I'll send you the PDF's will that do ? I know where you're going Better send me your email addy by PM. Vaughan has the PDF versions too. |
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2015 14:33:56 GMT
Thanks Dunc, I'll load them into my sat nav, and take a look at the lunch stops
Martin I'll email Rogers original routes over to you.
Vaughan
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Post by m40man on May 11, 2015 14:54:44 GMT
Martin I'll email Rogers original routes over to you. Vaughan Got 'em, thanks. |
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Post by verde on May 11, 2015 18:58:31 GMT
Peter has one of the routes (as tyre) and is working on the other route.
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Post by m40man on May 11, 2015 19:00:15 GMT
Peter has one of the routes (as tyre) and is working on the other route. Excellent - means I won't have to then . Can you attach them to a post when ready ? |
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Post by greeny on May 11, 2015 19:37:02 GMT
Hi all, Here are the routes, Ive tried to follow the PDF's as close as possible. If anyone wants to go through them aswell to double check I'd be greatful. scotland route 1.itn (394 B) |
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Post by greeny on May 11, 2015 19:37:33 GMT
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Post by speighty on May 11, 2015 19:48:04 GMT
Cheers Pete
Chris
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Post by Pool Boy on May 11, 2015 22:11:20 GMT
I've copied them into Tyre and saved as Garmin .gpx files which seems to have worked except that it doesn't follow the roads !
It shows straight lines between waypoints - go figure !
I've had this in the past and it SEEMS to work on the actual SatNav but I don't get verbal instructions so have to look at the map which can be a pain
Fortunately there are very few roads to choose from in that part of Scotland so it SHOULD be fairly hard to get lost.
Anyone know what I'm doing wrong ?
Or has anyone managed to convert the .itn files to Garmin format AND get a full route with verbal instructions ?
PS - Dunc - did you happen to notice if there's any petrol stations on the route(s) or in Callandar ?
(One of the routes is given as 134 miles which gives me 4 miles running on fresh air unless I ride REAL slow)
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Post by bev on May 12, 2015 6:37:29 GMT
There is a Petrol station at the South end of Callander. There is one at Lix Toll (fairly expensive) just before Killin. There's one in Aberfeldy. There is one in Couper Angus but it's slightly off the route, in the village and there's a BP in Kirriemuir. I'm fairly sure it shouldn't be a problem.
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Post by m40man on May 12, 2015 7:02:56 GMT
I've had this in the past and it SEEMS to work on the actual SatNav but I don't get verbal instructions so have to look at the map I always use my TomTom like like - no sound. I prefer to just occasionally glance down as I find the sound distracting, bit like listening to music. On the other concern you have: Ride slowly  . |
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Post by bev on May 12, 2015 10:39:15 GMT
I've had this in the past and it SEEMS to work on the actual SatNav but I don't get verbal instructions so have to look at the map I always use my TomTom like like - no sound. I prefer to just occasionally glance down as I find the sound distracting, bit like listening to music. On the other concern you have: Ride slowly . I find looking down distracting, Satnav should be banned. It's bad enough getting nagged in the car without the same on the bike, and then switching on satnav too takesit over the top. |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2015 12:46:15 GMT
This weekend I'll create the routes using Basecamp and I can send them over to any Garmin users if you want them.
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Post by Pool Boy on May 12, 2015 21:12:58 GMT
This weekend I'll create the routes using Basecamp and I can send them over to any Garmin users if you want them. Brilliant - thanks |
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Post by adbru on May 15, 2015 14:15:15 GMT
Hi Guys,
I don't think I will be staying overnight but plan to get down for at least one of the runs.
Do we have a planned time for leaving Callander on the Sat and Sun morning ?
Cheers
Adbru
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Post by Pool Boy on May 15, 2015 20:44:20 GMT
As no-one appears to be "in charge" per se, I'd venture to suggest that we might follow custom and practice by meeting from 10:00 with the intention of leaving at 10:30.
No doubt if anyone objects violently to this plan we can make other arrangements
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Post by teejayexc on May 15, 2015 21:02:15 GMT
As no-one appears to be "in charge" per se, I'd venture to suggest that we might follow custom and practice by meeting from 10:00 with the intention of leaving at 10:30. No doubt if anyone objects violently to this plan we can make other arrangements Who's 'Percy', where did he come from, have I met him ?  |
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Post by m40man on May 15, 2015 21:49:20 GMT
Who's 'Percy', where did he come from, have I met him ? Never heard of Percy - except in those books I read in my yuff. No one is'in charge' on a Divvy jaunt. Vaughan's ya' main man as organiser though. |
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2015 19:30:49 GMT
Evening all,
Well I've made Garmin GPX routes of the two routes which Roger emailed to me
It will only let me add one per post....
Route 1 Sunday.gpx (221.48 KB)
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2015 19:34:15 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2015 19:43:46 GMT
For those who've not been to Callander before (like me) there's an Esso petrol station on the main road:
DREADNOUGHT MALTHURST S/STN, STIRLING ROAD, FK17 8LE CALLANDER Open: Mon - Sat 06:00 - 22:00, Sun 07:00 - 22:00
Is it worth using this as a meeting/starting point? - Sorry Bev, just re-read your original post, starting point already sorted.
As suggested by Roger 10am for a 10:30 start?
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Post by teejayexc on May 17, 2015 21:08:44 GMT
Really sorry to miss this run, hope you all have fun and ffs...stay safe. As suggested by Roger 10am for a 10:30 start? Vaughan...Trev's tip for the day....don't ask, just tell 'em when. |
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Post by bev on May 18, 2015 19:44:00 GMT
My posts are mere suggestions, they are open to changes. It's Vaughan's run. |
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Post by gordy1 on May 21, 2015 17:50:27 GMT
Any idea where your first stop on Sunday is going to be? I'd like to say hello to you all.
Unfortunately the big bike is still in need of sea trials road testing after radiator change, so I could roll up on the wee yin but a 4.5 litre tank rules out joining in the run.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2015 18:21:58 GMT
Hi gordy, all i have is Rogers routes in my sat nav, stops etc i have no idea. But I'm open to suggestions?
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Post by kirriepete on May 21, 2015 21:59:19 GMT
..... Lunch stop in Kirriemuir. ..... Unfortunately I'll be in Dundee beating up CBT'ers working Saturday, so won't be at home in Kirrie to abuse you lot as you come through. For lunch, either a sit-down fry-up in Visocchi's in the town square, full pub grub in the Thrums Hotel or grab a bacon roll from Kitty's Kitchen and sit under Peter Pan's statue being molested by pigeons and junkies. Have a good run, enjoy God's own biking country and take plenty pics. Word of warning - Angus Council have today resurfaced the road out of Kirrie heading towards Glamis, for the first mile or so it's the ever popular loose chippings so watch out! |
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Post by bev on May 22, 2015 6:48:45 GMT
A stop in Balloch would probably be suitable. I'd suggest Balloch road where the Loch cruises go from. Though it's obviously up to you where you meet.
I don't think I'll be riding this weekend. I'll probably pop into Callander tonight for a non alcoholic refreshment.
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Post by adbru on May 24, 2015 16:02:11 GMT
Got home about 4:30 after a great day catching up with old faces and some new ones :-)
Gordy also appeared on the 'wee bike' and left us all standing lol.
Have a safe run home everyone, looking forward to try and get to a few more next year.
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I checked on Saturday, he's not still there. 
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