Your "friend" will need to rest their legs after that.
Not sure end of October is the best time to be doing the ride: might be snow on the hills.
Anyway, best of luck to the person, whoever they may be!
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Snow Roads - another NC500?
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Posted 6 years ago #
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It's quite a challenge. I'd recommend looking at the elevation profile and being ready for climbs outside of the main events. Bridge of Brown is unpleasantly steep (think wall of Talla) in both directions.
You should also be prepared for wind. The bit from Tomintoul to the Well of Lecht is pretty exposed as is Bridge of Brown to Nethy Bridge. Doing it solo (& both ways) will mean you won't get a respite.
The Cairngorm climb is a long drag out of Aviemore to Loch Morlich (worse than Devils beeftub) and then the fun starts... a tough few corners before you get to the 1 way section, a very brief respite, before doubling back on yourself and the never ending left turn up to the ski centre. Great views though.
The Lecht is a really on 3 parts, the decent climb from the River Avon to Tomintoul, the long drag to the Well of Lecht and then the final steep climb to the ski centre. (Don't expect a view from the top).
Doing Cairngorm first will mean you won't have bail out option if you struggle on the way back from the Lecht. Hopefully the train up will be on time and getting the various stamps is quick.
Having said all that & as with all these things, it's just a matter of pointing the bike in the right direction and pedalling.
Good luck
Posted 6 years ago # -
as with all these things, it's just a matter of pointing the bike in the right direction and pedaling
It's not about the bike.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Hmm...
My friend will consider their options. Having two train tickets gives great flexibility,because they could ride to Aviemore from Edinburgh, from Aviemore to Edinburgh, or just do a different ride around Aviemore. They will decide how they feel later in the month.
Thank you all for the advice.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Don't let us put you off. Some of life best adventures are when you're not sure you will be sucessful...
You have plenty of time, less than half of it is uphill (veloviewer say only 6.4miles are 5%+ & 1.2miles are 10%+), the wind will be on you back some of the time and the it's unlikely to rain continuously.
Go for it :-)
Posted 6 years ago # -
I drove through Glenshee yesterday and there was a cyclist with a hefty load cycling up from the Spittal of Glenshee. Fair play to them as its a hefty climb. They do have decent venison burgers at the cafe though so perhaps it is worth it.
Posted 6 years ago # -
If there is room, I'd suggest booking in to the Youth Hostel if there is space, and book early! If things go wrong they can just stay overnight and then get a train home the next day.
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