[Derek Skinner]

Well done everyone. Almost 40 out today and almost 40 came home.

91 next year and a year older 🤪

Del

[Derek Skinner]

Loads of room at the car park in Dalbeattie. No toilet facilities there, but public loos are along the road in the town.

When you get back on Saturday afternoon the town has plenty of places for food or drink.

Again, if you are running late let me know on 07776255398.

Del

[Derek Skinner]

Saturday 9am meet up for 9.30am start.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9faw3qJnDGbTxAvL8?g_st=iw

Alan Broadfoot has ‘tidied up’ the routes but no major detours. All good roads apart from the one used for cattle only. But that’s ok.

Take sun cream 😎

Del

[Derek Skinner]

And I just noticed we were going to be on a stretch of the A75 so have changed that as well from Gatehouse of Fleet.

I will send out the revised GPX

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[Derek Skinner]

Slight alteration to 90m route – at Creetown we will go left as I am not sure of surface on the original route even though it is designated a cycle route, I suspect it might be rough.

Both end up in the same place (Clatteringshawsloch)and same mileage.

Del

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Good idea Gordon. Post here if you need a lift.

Toilets – not sure in Dalbeattie.

I will create a new ‘clean’ post later this week with all the details re timing and route as this one is getting v busy.

Plan is for 90 mile groups to leave a few minutes ahead of 90km.

Could people message the non-members you know with the details.

Thanks

[Derek Skinner]

Forecast looks good for next weekend.

It’s about 90min drive to Dalbeatie. Try and car share if possible, although there is parking it is a small village.

If anyone wants the route for their garmin/wahoo please message me and I will send a gpx.

Key places are: Dalbeattie, Kircudbright, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas (Creetown and New Galloway for 90 mile route). Cafes/shops at all these places.

Del

[Derek Skinner]

I will do a reminder later next week but this is where we will meet and park (it’s free and plenty of space) and Catherine will be next door with her motorhome and bacon rolls 😄

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9faw3qJnDGbTxAvL8?g_st=iw

If Russell has put up the ‘noncyclists sign’ only cafe open at 9am in Dalbeattie is the garden centre

https://maps.app.goo.gl/w7UE6DHDsAXFMu5J8?g_st=iw

Del

[Derek Skinner]

Hi David – yes all start at Dalbeattie – I will post where exactly next week.

Meet 9 for 9.30 roll out.

As long as it’s not snow 👍

[Derek Skinner]

Del
Mikey
Peter
Gass
Steve
Jim
Alan
Gordon
Philip
David
Alan C
Colin Mason (Royal Albert)
David w
Martin
Russell
Catherine
Rory Young (Dalbeattie)
Chris Mc
Dougie
Sean
Fraser
Fiona
Tony (Ayr Roads)
Mark
Alistair
Simon (coylton)
Joe
Lottie (Ayr Roads)
Ian Archibald (Dooleys)
Dougie Macdonald
Brian Johnson
Alan McCall
Ian Hackney
Colin B
Jim B
Alex
John
Alex

[Derek Skinner]

Hi John – that’s good you are joining us.

There is a 90km and 90m route. All groups will have rider leaders to keep things right.

Del

[Derek Skinner]

I will head over to the hall about 9.45am to see if they need a hand setting stuff up.

Del

[Derek Skinner]

Del
Mikey
Peter
Gass
Steve
Jim
Alan
Gordon
Philip
David
Alan C
Colin Mason (Royal Albert)
David w
Martin
Russell
Catherine
Rory Young (Dalbeattie)
Chris Mc
Dougie
Sean
Fraser
Fiona
Tony (Ayr Roads)
Mark
Alistair
Simon (coylton)
Joe
Lottie (Ayr Roads)
Ian Archibald (Dooleys)
Dougie Macdonald
Brian Johnson
Alan McCall
Ian Hackney
Colin B
Jim B
Alex
Possibly a couple more or a couple less – but plenty of riders.

I had hoped to get lunch at Gatehouse of Fleet but the museum cafe has staffing shortages and prob not open. Plenty options Kirkcudbright, Castle Douglas and Mikey’s back pockets.

I’d suggest that all the groups keep it pretty easy during the day. 90 miles is a fair whack, so best to keep efforts manageable for 6 hours on the bike.

Del

[Derek Skinner]

Thanks Gordon – I was waiting on you to volunteer 👍

[Derek Skinner]

90k (can I have volunteer to lead this group)

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