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A Big Day Out – Angus Glens (Glen Clova)
August 13, 2016 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location & route still TBC but most likely somewhere in highland Perthshire. The exact plan will depend on the weather but if the conditions are good then it’ll hopefully involve some hike-a-bike and high mountains. Definitely a 2-sandwich ride, maybe even a 3!!
NB: most likely it’ll not be a trail I’ve ridden before so (caveat emptor) expect map faff and vague descriptions of trails.
I’ve marked it as a “black” ride just now, based on expecting an arduous day out with technical trails and needing to be self-sufficient and confident in remoter areas. Once I’ve reviewed route options I’ll post up more info.
If the weather is poor I’ll still try to get a longer ride in somewhere away from Glasgow.
NB: the pin on the Google map above is not accurate, here’s the start point: http://www.clova.com/
The ride involves a short warm up then a climb up onto a moor before a descent and a ride up a glen on estate track. There’s a 2nd, steeper climb which could be muddy before we’re back onto moorland and looking forward to a good descent back into the glen.
Take:
– plenty of food & water
– helmet, gloves & suitable clothing
– a map if you have one (OS Explorer 388 or Landranger 44) & map case
– charged mobile phone & camera
– spares & tools for your bike
Any questions then shout up.
Graham – are folk going on this fabulous journey? I’m up for this, but need to know now for prep, if it is going ahead?
Cheets guv
Hi Nigel, yes, there’s 3 of us heading up (Chris, Nick and myself). It’ll be a big day up in the hills with a steep final descent, you’ll need food, water and clothes for the weather. We’re meeting at Glen Clova Hotel, around 0930. Hopefully see you there.