Ok, I have a bike, that is I will have a bike when it gets here next week (pictures will follow). So now I have to start thinking of real training - Well I have some routes on Mapmyride, I'll start with of those.
But of course the training is for a purpose and to that end I include below target mile markers and timings for the ride up. From experience the first two should be on track, but it gets tougher after that.
Miles | Ends | ||
1-17 | Perth | 1 mile past Perth | 0-60 mins |
18-34 | Kindallachan | 1.5 miles before Ballinluig junction | 61-120 mins |
15 minute break | 121-135 mins | ||
35-51 | Pitagowan | B847 junction | 136-195 mins |
52-68 | Dalwhinnie | 1.5 miles before A889 junction | 196-255 mins |
15 minute break | 256-270 mins | ||
69-85 | Kingussie | 0.5 mile after A86 junction | 271-330 mins |
86-102 | Carrbridge | 2 miles before A938 junction | 331-390 mins |
30 minute break | 391-420 mins | ||
103-119 | Daviot | 2 miles before Daviot | 421-480 mins |
120-136 | Duncanston | Top of Black Isle B9169 junction | 481-540 mins |
15 minute break | 541-555 mins | ||
137-153 | Kildary | 1 mile before B817 | 556-615 mins |
154-172 | Embo | 616-675 mins |
So on the above schedule a 0600h start gets us in about 1715h, or an annoying 15 minutes after the sauna closes.