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Post by max on Jul 4, 2013 9:57:17 GMT
Weather looking good for Sunday so I am going to do the Southern Ards route. Have a couple of takers already but anyone else who wants to come be at Quoile car park at 9.30 to catch 10.30 ferry. Had thought about making it earlier and catching previous ferry but that makes a rather early start . Details under section Southern Ards. There are a number of shortcuts back so those wanting to be home earlier can easily be back to Portaferry for 12.45 and back at Quoile for 1.30 otherwise with coffee break it would be 2.30pm at Quoile. Anyone wanting a lift from Ballynahinch area , let me know because I have a spare slot on my bike rack
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Post by coby on Jul 4, 2013 13:15:22 GMT
first boat is 9.30 am on a Sunday. i did the ards pen run two weeks ago leaving the house at 6.15am. I arrived with two minutes to spare at portaferry 8.43 to find the first boat from strangford was at 9.30am lol
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Post by max on Jul 4, 2013 13:44:08 GMT
I am suggesting the 10.30 ferry which should be fine. The 10 am would need us away from Quoile at not long after 9am which is a bit early
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Post by max on Jul 5, 2013 7:12:01 GMT
A few people have asked about getting back earlier Can we all make it 9.15 at Quoile catch the 10 am boat and keep going steadily Those that want to get back early can return to Quoile for 1 pm on that schedule and others stop at Cuan for coffee and back for 1.30
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Post by max on Jul 5, 2013 7:46:53 GMT
For benefit of those who do not use the club website ie non computer users and new members and who may want to do the ride, can you word of mouth details to anyone in above groups who might not know 9.15 quoile Thanks
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Post by caroline on Jul 5, 2013 21:34:21 GMT
How many miles are you doing on Sun?
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Post by max on Jul 5, 2013 23:08:49 GMT
46 miles total. 16 miles quoile to Strangford and return. 30 miles on ards on very quiet and flat roads
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Post by shane on Jul 7, 2013 13:03:24 GMT
Hail Maximus !!! great run today Max thanks !
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Post by max on Jul 7, 2013 18:11:18 GMT
18 out today with 2 rendez-vous at Quoile and Strangford. Negotiated the sea crossing with no men overboard and on up coast, then cross country across gentle farming land and then south again along the coast. Some straight for home, church or pub , some for a coffee. A Kenyan won Le Tour yesterday, a bunch of Welshmen won the rugby, a Scotsman won Wimbledon and an Irishman Dan Martin won Le Tour today. So where were the English ? Pleased to tell you that Dan Martin was like me born and bred in Birmingham. For me 46 miles average speed 16.6 mph, 2700 feet climbed connect.garmin.com/activity/338839812 |
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Post by coby on Jul 7, 2013 20:44:19 GMT
Great run today. Many thanks Max for another exceptional route. I travelled roads i was never on before and it was quite an informative journey. Well done  |
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Post by denis on Jul 7, 2013 20:58:05 GMT
Well done Max ,great run,great day,great crack a very enjoyable day out but we are not letting you claim Dan Martin,
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Post by peterb on Jul 7, 2013 21:17:44 GMT
Yes max another great run with quiet roads..the view from the return ferry sailing showed co down at its very best . Colm mark and myself had meet at 7.30 and completed 20 odd miles before meeting the crew at the quoile , 63 miles in great weather...and by the way Max ,Graeme McDowell won the French open golf today..
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Post by gerry on Jul 7, 2013 22:49:57 GMT
There were also 4 of us on the coastal route today (45 miles at 16.1 mph). I had to be home early so did not go to the Ards but the other 3 (Jagger, Paul Ireland and Gary Mason) were unaware of the Ards cycle. So it was fortunate that I was at Brennan's to guide them.
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Post by marty on Jul 11, 2013 10:05:47 GMT
maxs magical mystery tours strikes again,has to be one of the nicest routes we done this year,well done max.
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