Moderate: Cycle, Aberfoyle- Stronlachar circular

A second cycle route to try and improve fitness and enjoy some great loch views.

From the Wool centre we'll take the Statute Labour Road track with a wee diversion along lochan Spling. The route is waymarked and has mainly at toughest, small inclines and declines nothing steep. It continues past Loch Ard,
Loch Chon to Stronlachar, Loch Katrine.

There's a cafe on the pier at Stronlachar which we'll aim for but i think with the Bank holiday wkend etc, it'll be too busy- and so we'll need to pack a lunch, water etc. We'll get a rest there anyway and more rest stops planned on way out and back.

On route back to Aberfoyle, to avoid lol said wee inclines, planning part of the B829 road. The road is a dead end at Stronlachar and so it's never too busy, with wide single track mainly and good recently resurfaced sections. As always care required.

We can enjoy a coffee/food later at the Wool centre or nearby.

Meet outside the Wool Centre, there's parking in front of and another large car park behind it.

A mountain or gravel bike is recommended, a resilient hybrid is possible too.

For any queries on day i'm on 07901 987769.

ROUTE
Statute Labour track and partly B829. Will add an OS route later.

CYCLE STATS
Distance total: 42km, 26 miles (Maximum) Its approx 14 miles out and 12 miles back.
Total Ascent: 750m (Maximum)
Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organiser.

The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling, mountaineering and cycling are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.

PACE
We will cycle as a group at a **moderate pace**

CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for a cycle including, helmet, high vis, waterproofs, water and lunch.

WEATHER FORECAST

Please remember to check the website the night before - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel, or move it to a different day.

*MWIS

• MetOffice

LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will be at the Wool Centre for 9.45 to start cycling at 10am.

Please arrive ready to cycle and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.

RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.

Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.

If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the cycle.