The Ride information and Essential Safety Information.

 

The ride back to Perth will follow Sustrans Routes 7 and 77 via Dalwhinnie, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Logierait, Dunkeld and Bankfoot.  The total distance is about 64 miles.  The first 25 miles to Blair Atholl is more-or-less downhill (a net drop of about 300m) thereafter it is undulating with climbs at Killiecrankie and out of Pitlochry and Dunkeld then over the hills from Bankfoot.  The route is well signposted by Sustrans so we will not employ marshals this year.  The route can be found on OS Landranger Maps 42, 43 and 53. 

 

The ride is open to a maximum of eighty riders, each of whom is, or will become, a member of ByCycle.  Riders will be transported from Perth South Inch car park to Dalwhinnie by coach and bikes carried in a removal lorry.  The loading of cycles and riders will start at 7.15 am and the transport will leave at 8 am or earlier, if possible.  There will be no facilities or loos in the car park.  Pop into TESCO, ASDA or Railway Station if you need anything.  

 

The drop off will be in Dalwhinnie around 10 am.  We are hoping that food, coffee and loos will be available at Tollhouse Catering which is opening shortly but we cannot be certain.  If it is not open, the first food stop is House of Bruar which is about 20 miles down the route so you might want to consider carrying some food as well as water.

 

Riders will ride at their own pace except where they will be grouped for safety reasons during the 11 mile ride down to Dalnacardoch.  As soon as riders are ready to set off from Dalwhinnie, they will be grouped into batches of 10/15 and led to and down the ash cycle path.  This is essential to reduce the risks to riders.

 

To help you during your travels, we will a publish a list of stops on this website before the event where you can buy food, collect water and/or use the facilities.  The Bike Station has agreed to provide limited technical support  (in an emergency call  07875646860.  This is a private number, NOT Bike Station’s).  However, riders should ensure that they are fit enough for the ride in the prevailing weather conditions and their bikes are in good working order and suitable for the terrain.

 

The end of the ride will be at Bell’s Sport Centre on the North Inch in Perth.  Riders are asked to de-register and collect their certificates there between 3 and 7 pm. or, if you decide to leave the ride at any other point or time, please text on 07895 985 695 to let us know. 


 

Essential Safety Information

 

While ByCycle will take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of riders, participants ride at their own risk and neither ByCycle nor its office bearers accept any responsibility for loss, damage or injury during the ride.  ByCycle’s sole role is to arrange transportation to the start point by approved carriers.  ByCycle has NO capability to transport riders or bikes to Perth after the drop off in Dalwhinnie.

 

Specific aspects to be aware

 

  1. The weather in Dalwhinnie can be very different from that at lower altitudes.  Please dress appropriately for the conditions.

 

  1. The cycle path down Drumochter is narrow, has intruding shrubs and a collection of small bridges and cattle grids.  Extreme care is needed.  Access from the A9 is extremely limited.

 

  1. The Blair Atholl Horse Trials are taking place and the road to Pitlochry road may be busier than usual.  Be particularly watchful for vehicles towing horse boxes.  

 

  1. Watch for the right turn within Pitlochry at Victoria’s Restaurant (green canopies), down Ferry Road and exercise care turning

 

  1. Take care crossing A827 after steep drop from the cemetery to Logierait Bridge.
     
  2. At the top of the road after the bridge turn left to join Route 77

 

  1. When exiting the Hilton drive in Dunkeld, turn right into Dunkeld

 

  1. Within Birnam watch for right turn 100m after the garage

 

  1. Watch for people, dogs and other cyclists on the North Inch, Perth.  Leave the Route 77 for Bell’s Sport Centre after the Secondary School on your right.

 

 

We would ask that all ByCycle members show respect to other riders, other road users and the law, to ride in a manner which is safe for themselves and others, and to provide appropriate support and encouragement to others riders 

 

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