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The next club run is the classic Arran circuit . This is a 57 mile ride with several large hills . We are going across on the 0945 sailing . Currently we have no run leaders planning the shorter loop so anyone planning the shorter loop will have to return to Brodick unguided . Norman is optimistic that we can do the full circuit in 6 hours . There is a later sailing from Brodick at 1920 . Overall climbing is 2200ft / 700m . Arran Bike Club describe this route as an excellent challenge requiring a good level of fitness . See the route at www.mapmyrun.com/route/gb/north%20ayrshire/583124508776823932 . Click elevation for the hills .
The ferry costs around £10 return , Norman Runciman writes : ARRAN RUN Celebrate mid-summer with CTC Glasgow !!! Join us on our ride round Arran on Sunday 21 June 21st. We will meet at Ardrossan Ferry Terminal at 9:30 for the 9:45 sailing. The train connection leaves Glasgow Central at 8:40. The plan is to make do the round the island trip which iis about 58 miles. Depending on numbers, we will also try for an alternative shorter run using either the Ross or String roads. We’ll stop at Machrie Café for a break before completing the ride back to Brodick for the 16:40 sailing . The train connection gets to Glasgow at 18:49 This is a full day ride and Arran isn’t flat! For those planning on the round –the-island trip, it will be around an average speed of 15mph, so faster than normal rides.Whilst we will stop for a break at Machrie, it’s a good idea to bring some extra food and be prepared for changeable weather. I’d also recommend doubling up on spare tubes as Arran’s roads are a bit iffy in places! Hope to see you there. |
