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Stonehaven - Dundee - wise advice needed

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  • Started 7 years ago by Greenroofer
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  1. Greenroofer
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    So I've got a day pass for Saturday. I've also got a ticket on the 0606 EDB - ALM for Saturday morning. Was planning an west-trending ride home from Alnmouth via Dunbar and North Berwick, taking advantage of the wind to make me feel fitter and faster than I am.

    HOWEVER - the forecast for Saturday is deteriorating, and there's now a Weather Warning for ice and snow for Saturday morning in Northumberland and Borders. So I'm wondering about riding home from Stonehaven instead, following NCN 1 along the coast the whole way to Dundee and then NCN 777 from Dundee to Falkland then NCN 1 home to Edinburgh - a ride that has a westbound trend that appeals given the current wind forecasts.

    Would you have any route advice for me? Is the NCN north of Dundee passable on 28mm slick tyres?

    Posted 7 years ago #

  2. HankChief
    Member

    You're getting quite niche with your query Greenroofer.

    Have you thought about trying Audax Ecosse on FB...

    Sounds like a fun trip :-)

    Posted 7 years ago #

  3. Frenchy
    Member

    Never ridden it, but according to OSM, there are only a couple of places that NCN1 goes offroad between Stonehaven and Dundee. According to OSM:

    In Montrose, it follows an asphalt cycle path, then goes onto a concrete track.

    Between Gourdon and Inverbervie, it follows a cycle path. Surface isn't tagged, but since it's marked as a "cycle path" rather than a "track" or just a "path", it is almost certainly fine.

    There are also a couple of places where there are two different options - one on road and one off road:

    Between Gourdon and Johnshaven, the offroad route is marked as a "track" and doesn't have a surface tag. Probably fine, but maybe not.

    South of Arbroath, the offroad option follows the railway. Marked as a "compacted" cycle path. Possibly fine, possibly not. The "onroad" option looks to have a shared use pavement beside it as well.

    Posted 7 years ago #

  4. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    In Montrose, it follows an asphalt cycle path

    I rode that in 2013. There's a BMX track off to the left at one point. Any cyclist doesn't do a loop of it regardless of their ride can hold their (wo)manhood cheap.

    That was a very happy day.

    Posted 7 years ago #

  5. amir
    Member

    Do you still need id to pass through the docks area in Dundee?

    Posted 7 years ago #

  6. dessert rat
    Member

    I have a pass for Saturday also, and much as I like a long trip, in IWRATS words 'that looks adrious".

    chapeau

    might meet u in Arbroath.

    Posted 7 years ago #

  7. acsimpson
    Member

    I rode the stretch from Monifieth to Carnoustie (actually Barry Links) many times during the summer of 2014. At that point it was a very enjoyable path as long as you don't crave corners.

    I was on either 23,25 or 28mm tyres so you will be fine. I also went to Montrose once and can't remember anything being an issue.

    Strava evidence!

    Have you asked your "friend", they seem to have been on a lot of these rides ;-)

    Posted 7 years ago #

  8. Baldcyclist
    Member

    South of Arbroath if you take the coastal route, just incase you get thirsty...

    Posted 7 years ago #

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