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Went for a wee explore up Glen Prosen. Only 45 minutes from home but never a glen I've done much riding in. It's right next to Clova which gets a lot more attention, in fact I only passed four walkers and two dogs on the entire loop. Some big climbs but rideable, and a couple of fast descents along with one slow, narrow, rocky one. Chickened out of the big option on the return loop, but looking back at both descents, the one I did looked more fun. I'll save that for you guys on a group ride.
Prosen by Steven Clubb, on Flickr
First (and biggest) climb. Farm it starts at is in the woods on the right.
Prosen by Steven Clubb, on Flickr
Prosen by Steven Clubb, on Flickr
There's a footpath through here according to Ordnance Survey.
Hope you all got out an enjoyed some sunshine.
Prosen by Steven Clubb, on FlickrFirst (and biggest) climb. Farm it starts at is in the woods on the right.
Prosen by Steven Clubb, on Flickr
Prosen by Steven Clubb, on FlickrThere's a footpath through here according to Ordnance Survey.
Hope you all got out an enjoyed some sunshine.
epicyclo
Senior Retro Guru
The Pan Celtic Race was passing nearby so I jumped on my bike and shot up to the top of the hill to get a few pics.
The leaders:
Jason from Team JMC:
Neat Bike Friday and not that far behind the leading bunch, and the rider is happy:
Definitely a WTF job. (Elliptigo) From head on it looked like he was on a tall bike or Ordinary. He rode it up Kinnairdie Brae, so kudos:
The leaders:
Jason from Team JMC:
Neat Bike Friday and not that far behind the leading bunch, and the rider is happy:
Definitely a WTF job. (Elliptigo) From head on it looked like he was on a tall bike or Ordinary. He rode it up Kinnairdie Brae, so kudos:
epicyclo
Senior Retro Guru
Jamie came down for a road ride with me and my son. As you can see, he thought it was great.
The strong silent type we met on the way suggested the drove road.
But then the questioning started. "Are you sure this is a road?" said he, looking at his map.
Admittedly it was a wee bit narrow, so a bit of forestry for light relief.
Even better we got high enough to see an actual road down in the strath. (Any MacKenzies on here can admire the chief's wee hoose in the background.)
Didn't manage to lose him in the stone maze.
Compulsory cake stop in Strathpeffer but no cake lasts long in our company enough to be selfied.
Luckily I knew a good road for the return journey.
For some reason they didn't want to take the shortcut up the wee hill.
And the road got more and more interesting...
You'd think they'd appreciate that tyres last longer if you keep them away from abrasive tarmac. Eco-conscious, I am.
And it's a road ride if you're on a road bike, isn't it?
EDIT: just measured it. There was a whole 6.9 miles of luxurious tarmac, so only 14 odd miles of the other stuff.
The strong silent type we met on the way suggested the drove road.
But then the questioning started. "Are you sure this is a road?" said he, looking at his map.
Admittedly it was a wee bit narrow, so a bit of forestry for light relief.
Even better we got high enough to see an actual road down in the strath. (Any MacKenzies on here can admire the chief's wee hoose in the background.)
Didn't manage to lose him in the stone maze.
Compulsory cake stop in Strathpeffer but no cake lasts long in our company enough to be selfied.
Luckily I knew a good road for the return journey.
For some reason they didn't want to take the shortcut up the wee hill.
And the road got more and more interesting...
You'd think they'd appreciate that tyres last longer if you keep them away from abrasive tarmac. Eco-conscious, I am.
And it's a road ride if you're on a road bike, isn't it?
EDIT: just measured it. There was a whole 6.9 miles of luxurious tarmac, so only 14 odd miles of the other stuff.
A few more photos from the weekends ride with Brian and AJ.
A great ride and a late lunch. Good to ride with AJ again.
Jamie
IMG_1544 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1545 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1550 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1555 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1559 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1561 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1563 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1574 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1588 (2) by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
A great ride and a late lunch. Good to ride with AJ again.
Jamie
IMG_1544 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1545 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1550 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1555 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1559 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1561 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1563 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1574 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_1588 (2) by Jamie Dyer, on FlickrSimilar threads
