Post by barky on Dec 26, 2013 19:30:28 GMT
As the dry weather report turned to intermittent showers, I was thinking it would just be me again, but on leaving Graeme (from Balfron Station) turned up, we headed out to meet others on the road. As we got closer to Aberfoyle & the rain got heavier, our addition there didn't materialise, so still just two. We then spotted Jez just before the Braes road & he joined the damp fun ride.
A coffee stop seemed like a good idea, but possibly not a great idea on a day where all the coffee shops are shut (Note: remember this for next year). So on past Kippen roundabout & through Kippen, then a short cut through the slightly improved back road to Honeyholm. A nice 50kms on not the ideal day, but all glad they got themselves out of their beds, hopefully more on the New Years Day recovery ride, which will meet at 11am, sharp, nae hangin' aboot in your beds hoping for a 10minute late start. You'll need to work off that festive booze.
Todays ride info..
www.strava.com/activities/101961458
Next years boxing day ride will have mince pies & coffee, but you'll have to do the ride first, no turning up just for grub.
A coffee stop seemed like a good idea, but possibly not a great idea on a day where all the coffee shops are shut (Note: remember this for next year). So on past Kippen roundabout & through Kippen, then a short cut through the slightly improved back road to Honeyholm. A nice 50kms on not the ideal day, but all glad they got themselves out of their beds, hopefully more on the New Years Day recovery ride, which will meet at 11am, sharp, nae hangin' aboot in your beds hoping for a 10minute late start. You'll need to work off that festive booze.
Todays ride info..
www.strava.com/activities/101961458
Next years boxing day ride will have mince pies & coffee, but you'll have to do the ride first, no turning up just for grub.