Ryvoan Pass and Speyside Way
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Please sign up to the Multi activity event OR sign up for the Camping Event
Sunday - Cycling from the camp we pass through Glenmore before tackling the only major climb of the day to the Ryvoan Pass bothy. After descending through the pine forests to Nethy Bridge, we will have a refreshment stop.
From Nethy Bridge we follow the Speyside Way, reasonable flat route following the River Spey back towards Aviemore and another coffee and cake stop. From Aviemore it is a gentle climb back to the camp along the Old Logging road.
Further details given on the day.
Most of the route is off-road, the Ryvoan Pass section can be bouldery in places, but any bike with reasonable wide tyres will be suitable. Note the photos to get an idea of what to expect on the surface of the route.
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Photos: Taken by the event leader and used with permission.
What to bring
- Your bike: This ride is off road and takes in some rocky sections. Ideally suited to Mountain Bikes, however all the route should be suitable for road/hybrid bikes with wide tyres.
- Eye protection - impact from a bee, grit or even a fly at speed is extremely unpleasant, sunglasses may do if not made of glass.
- Clothing: choose suitable clothes and footwear for the weather forecast and time of year. You will be exercising so lightweight layered clothing is best. Shorts are best even in rain, as they allow free movement of your legs. Jeans are useless if it rains but tracksuit bottoms need to be not too baggy or they may snag in the chain and cause an accident. You'll need trainers or similar with grippy soles for standard pedals.
- Cyclist's Helmet - Outdoorlads policy asks you to wear a helmet on this event.
- Bag you will need a small day-sack to carry essential clothing, water and an emergency
- Puncture repair kit (or better still a spare inner tube) and tyre levers. Also any special tools that your bike needs.
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If it's sunny remember sun cream, but it is Scotland so you probably won't need it!
Food & drink
Please bring enough food and drink for the day, however we should be able to visit a cafe at lunchtime at Nethy Bridge