The Cycling Friendly Experience

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www.CycleHighlandPerthshire.com
The Cycling Friendly Experience
Highland Perthshire
This is the 7th edition of Cycle Highland
Perthshire, the first edition was a year after
the start of Etape Caledonia, Britain’s largest closed road cycle event, back in 2007. We
could see that having this event in Highland
Perthshire, would in the long term bring huge
benefits to the area.
In its first year 2006, Etape Caledonia
sold just over 1,000 entries with some
900 participants taking part. Eight years later
there are 5,000+ entries, selling out in under
12 hours, absolutely phenominal!!
Another interesting fact is that over 70%
of Etape particpants have competed in previous years, which is testimont to the organisation, the spectacular scenery and the support
given by local Highland Perthshire community
along the route.
Etape Caledonia has been a catalyst for
driving cycling locally. The Highland Perthshire Cycling Group which has sponsored the
pages 14, 15, 18 and 19 has attracted large
amounts of public money to drive cycling in
our local schools and communities.
Since 2006 we have seen a number of cycle business start up.
Escape Route in Pitlochry, arguably the
best cycle business in Perthshire was already here, having started back in 1997. The
team at Escape Route will be the first to acknowledge that Etape Caledonia has totally
transformed their business, with cyclist coming to the area to ride the Etape Course at all
times of the year.
At Dull between Aberfeldy and Kenmore,
is Highland Safaris, who have developed
their own trail centre, bike hire, skills loop and
drop at the top self guided safaris.
In Dunkeld there is Progress Bikes who
provide the popular uplift service to the
top of Craigvinean Forest in Dunkeld at weekends, also coaching and guided rides on local
trails suited to your ability.
In Kenmore there are two cycle hire businesses, with Taymouth Marina offering bike
maintenance, hire, local route advice.
HIGHLAND SAFARIS
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
Safaris • Red Deer Centre • Café & Shop • Trail Centre
Best Visitors
Experience
ASVA 2012
Book your Land Rover Safari on
01887 820071 or visit www.highlandsafaris.net
BIKE HIRE
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Mountain Bikes
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“Drop at the Top”
Self Guided Walking
& Biking Safaris.
Enjoy easy hilltop starts.
Delicious homemade
cakes, coffees & lunches.
Original Gifts
and outdoor gear.
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Red Deer Centre,
Gold & Gem Panning
& Discovery Trail.
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Directly on ETAPE route.
Biking Trails, woodland walks,
route maps, MTB Skills loop.
Aberfeldy Perthshire PH15 2JQ Tel: 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net [email protected]
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For up to date information go to www.cyclehighlandperthshire.com
Highland Perthshire
Youth Races
Guided Rides
MTB Enduro Race
days
8 of
biking
fun
3rd to
10th May
2014
Skills Sessions
For all the latest news of what is
happening during the festival and
more about the work we do all year
round visit the website…
Film
Night
HighlandPerthshireCycling.co.uk
Find us on
Community Bike Project
Get
Out
and
Ride
Performance
Skills
Training
Guiding
Skinny Tyres.com
Get more out of your cycling in 2014
Ride @SkinnyTyres.com
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Highland Perthshire
Between Aberfeldy and Pitlochry, situated on the A827,
explore the Scottish Chocolate Centre and learn all about
Iain’s artisan gourmet chocolates. Pop into the Coffee and
Chocolate House and treat yourself to his very own hot
chocolate truffle ganache or gourmet coffee and a bite to eat.
Browse the elegant showrooms overflowing with
enchanting gifts and homeware. Visit the chocolate shop
and indulge in Iain’s complete collection of
award-winning Velvet TrufflesTM and Spiced Pralines.
Truly the perfect day out for every chocolate lover.
Grandtully, between Aberfeldy and Pitlochry PH9 0PL
Open 7 days, 10am - 5pm
Tel No. 01887 840775
Website: www.HighlandChocolatier.com
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from a dense solution to a less dense solution).
To fully understand which drink is suited to
which situation, it is important to understand
The Ofﬁcial Sports Therapy Company for
Etape Caledonia 2014.
9th,10th &11th May in Atholl Centre/Etape village.
BOOK NOW for Pre and Post Race Therapy.
- Personal Training
- Boot Camps
- Sports Massage
- Bowen Therapy
- Individuals and
Group training
packages available.
Open all year round.
For further details and
offers.
Tel: 07784 119377
[email protected]
www.PerthshireFitnessTherapy.co.uk
the effect each concentration has on your
body. Depending on one solutions density to
another, they can be described as Hypertonic
- denser than your bloodstream. Can dehydrate
you ,so it is important to also drink water.
Isotonic - the same as your bloodstream.
Sports scientists agree this concentration is
the best solution.
Hypotonic - less dense than your bloodstream.
Fast hydration with risk of passing quickly to
your bladder.
It is important to carry water and energy drink,
in separate bottles.
Hydration is unique to you so experiment while
training, try different types of rehydrate powder,
gels and bars.
Perthshire Fitness Therapy is based at the
HYDRATION - WHY IT IS IMPORTANT?
Atholl Centre , Etape Event Head Quarters
An average person‘s bodyweight is 60%
•
6-9pm Friday
fluid.
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9-8pm Saturday
Research states that a mere 2% drop can impair •
8-5pm Sunday
performance by 25%.
To achieve optimum performance you
need to drink frequently and consistently,
don’t wait until you are thirsty. While training/
competing, sipping fluids every 15 to 20 minutes
to keep a small fluid volume in your stomach,
is ideal. Remember that daily hydration
is just as important as pre and post race.
Now for the science bit!!
Sports drinks are designed to replace fluid, energy
and electrolytes which are lost in sweat during
exercise and are vital to muscle function. This
replacement occurs in your bloodstream and cells
via your intestine. The speed which this fluid is
absorbed depends on osmosis (the movement
of molecules through a permeable membrane
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For the 6th year we are providing sports
massage and stretching, relaxation massage,
the Bowen technique, injury advise and
kinesiology taping. We look after your every
need before and after the race to keep your
body in tip top shape.
Special offer Friday and Saturday 2 x Bowen
30 min simultaneous treatments for £30,
saving £10!
Jacquie Drane M Inst Ch P.HPC Reg
Domicilliary Chiropodist
Tel 01796 473705 for home visit.
Infinityblu Dental Care
60-62 Atholl Road PITLOCHRY PH16 5BL
Tel 01796 470001 www.infinitybludental.co.uk
Aberfeldy and Kenmore
Aberfeldy and Kenmore has a whole
host of off road routes for all abilities,
from flat routes along the River Tay and
around Taymouth Castle to off road routes
on forest tracks and moorland.
Highland Safaris offers an excellent
Skills trail, ideal for Mum and Dad who
want to wear out their over energetic brood.
It is safe, it is off road and they have bikes
to hire too.
Taymouth Marina, beside the Crannog
offers bike hire, maintenance and local
route advice too.
Fabulous seasonal Scottish food,
cooked with flair & passion
Open 7 days a week,
11am til late
Served all day in a stunning
location overlooking the
Grandtully Rapids
t. 01887 840760
[email protected]
www.theinnonthetay.co.uk
The Inn on the Tay, Grandtully,
Perthshire, PH9 0PL
Attractions/Restaurants
The Scottish Crannog Centre
Kenmore Loch Tay PH15 2HY
01887 830583 www.crannog.co.uk
Ailean Chraggan Hotel and Restaurant
Weem, Aberfeldy PH15 2LD
01887 820346 www.aileanchraggan.co.uk
Taymouth Marina Watersports,
Kenmore, PH15 2HW
01887 827085
www.taymouthmarinawatersports.com
Fernbank House B & B
Kenmore Street
Aberfeldy PH15 2BL
Tel: 01887 820486
[email protected]
www.fernbankhouse.co.uk
Enjoy a warm family welcome with high standard
of service in the heart of Highland Perthshire.
Etape Training Breaks available.
Cycle storage and drying facilities.
Treat yourself to a session of Reflexology
or Indian Head Massage.
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Aberfeldy and Kenmore
Highland Safaris Trail Centre.
The area surrounding Highland safaris was made
for biking. Challenging off road Mountain Bike
routes or gentle country lanes - There is something for everyone.
Luxury 4* & 5* self catering
accommodation offering private hot
tubs, saunas & games rooms
The perfect place to relax after a
long day in the saddle!
Highland Safaris near Aberfeldy was recently
awarded 5 star status by VisitScotland quality
assurance and is the perfect base for direct access onto miles and miles of beautiful woodland
walks and biking routes, as well as stunning road
biking routes. Pick up a route map and discover
breathtaking views before returning to Highland
Safaris award winning cafe to re fuel and relax
.In addition to this you can enjoy other activities
such as the Award Winning Land Rover Safaris,
Red Deer Centre, Gold Panning and their cosy
café.. http://www.highlandsafaris.net/
Try the popular “Drop at the Top” where you
and your bikes (you can hire them too) are
dropped at the top of the hills, ideal for those
who are looking for an effortless hilltop start!
BikeTrax is a purpose built Mountain Bike Skills
Loop 900 metres in length. This fun-filled bike
trail winds, twists, turns and is packed with
heaps of exciting features and has been carefully
designed to suit all levels of ability, it’s as easy or
challenging as you want it to be. The good news
is that it’s Free and just 50m from The Highland
Safaris Café where you can refuel, relax, refresh
and clean up your Bike at our bike wash.
They have recently taked delivery of a brand
new fleet of top of the range Scott Montain Bikes
available for half or full day hire and they come
complete with emergency kits such as spare
tube, work tool, tyre levers and bike pump all in
a handy backpack. Tel: 01887 820071
or visit www.highlandsafaris.net
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On site facilities include;
Bar, Restaurant & Shop
Golf Course & Stables
Real Freedom, Real Luxury, Real Scotland
T: 01887 830226 W: taymouth.co.uk
Accommodation
Fortingall Hotel
Fortingall By Aberfeldy PH15 2NQ
01887 830367 www.fortingall.com
The Inn on the Tay
Grandtully, Perthshire PH9 0PL
Tel: 01887 840760 www.theinnonthetay.co.uk
Coshieville House
by Aberfeldy PH15 2NE
01887 830319 www.aberfeldybandb.com
Fernbank House
Kenmore Street Aberfeldy PH15 2BL
01887 820486 www.fernbankhouse.co.uk
The Bothy at Garden Cottage
Grandtully Aberfeldy PH15 2EG
01887 840487 www.aberfeldyselfcater.co.uk
Mains of Taymouth Cottages
Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore, by Aberfeldy,
PH15 2HN 01887 830226 www.taymouth.co.uk
Taymouth Marina, Self Catering Cottages
Kenmore, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2HW
01887 830 216 www.taymouthmarina.com
Kiltyrie Farm House B & B
By Killin FK21 6TY Tel 01567 820 141 M: 07766
566 935 [email protected]
Blair Atholl
Blair Atholl.
your bike. Atholl Estates has
over 50 miles of routes for cyclists.
There are seven routes detailed in
a Atholl Estates Cycle Route leaflet
which retails at £1.20 and can be
purchased in the Blair Atholl Hub
next to the Country Life Museum.
For those who have not
brought their bikes, you can
hire bikes from Atholl Bike Hire,
which is part of Food in the Park, chip shop and
Pizzeria. They also provide packed lunches.
Another source of cycle
route information is
compiled by Trail Maps and can be
purchased from Escape Route
(see back page) in Pitlochry.
There are two maps in the series for Blair Atholl covering
seven routes in total, from Easy,
to Moderate, Difficult and Extreme, they retail at £2.50 each.
My favourite route is Glen Tilt,
no mater the time of day or night you find
this route along Atholl Estate roads a real joy
to ride. You are often on your own, surriounded
with magnificent scenery, the River Tilt and wild
life. During the day you will see a whole variety
of bird life, from plovers to sand martins to ring
oozles. In the evenings especially in the summer
months you will see massive herds of red deer,
coming down from the tops to graze in the glen.
Tel: 01796 481 500
[email protected]
TREK Bikes for the whole
family
Tagalongs and Trailers
Great parking!
Route maps and spares
1/2 or full day hire
Perfectly situated for superb cycle routes
within the Cairngorm National Park.
(Within ‘Food in the Park’ Cafe)
Museum Car Park, Blair Atholl
Perthshire PH18 5SP
www.blairathollbikehire.co.uk
One of the best places to ride
Atholl Arms Hotel
Blair Atholl, PH18 5SG
Tel: 01796 481205 www.athollarmshotel.co.uk
Dalgriene Guest House,
Off St Andrews Crescent, Bridge of Tilt, Blair
Atholl, PH18 5SX Tel: 01796 481276
www.dalgreineguesthouse.co.uk
Holiday Lodges @ Old Faskally
Killiecrankie by Pitlochry PH16 5LG
01796 473436 www.oldfaskally.co.uk
Ptarmigan House
The Terrace Blair Atholl PH18 5SZ
01796 481269 www.ptarmiganhouse.co.uk
Atholl Cottage
Killiecrankie PH16 5LR
01796 470017 www.athollcottage.co.uk
Atholl Estates
Blair Castle Blair Atholl Pitlochry PH18 5TL
01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Secret Bothy
Killiecrankie PH16 5LG
01796 474402 www.secretbothy.com
Squirrel Cottage
The Coach House Druimuan Killiecrankie,
PH16 5LG 01796 473335 www.SquirrelCottage.net.
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BLaiR CaStLe WoodLand LodgeS
Set in a secluded woodland in the grounds of Blair Castle just 5 miles
north of Pitlochry, our self-catering woodland lodges are in the perfect
location for couples, families and groups wanting to explore Highland
Perthshire. With a 40 mile network of way-marked trails for cycling,
the estate offers a range of activities including Land Rover safaris, pony
trekking, vintage tractor tours, nature walks and tours of Blair Castle.
For enquiries please contact our bookings team on 01796 481263
or book online at www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Atholl EstAtEs, BlAir Atholl, Pitlochry, Ph18 5sr
Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie
News from Blair Atholl Bike Hire.
With the first year under their belts Blair Atholl
Bike Hire tell us they are looking forward to
their second season of bike hire, with even
more to offer – which include some of the very
best cycle routes set in superb highland scenery.
In its first season Blair Atholl Bike Hire was
very busy not only with holiday makers but
also providing their bikes to charity groups and
sponsored adventurers taking on the Munros.
Many hill walkers who wish to climb the Munros will hire a bike and cycle to the base of the
Munro to cut their walk to a bear minimum.
All safety, spares and security equipment is
provided with your bike for a safe and fun experience.
One of the things that sets Blair Atholl Bike
Hire apart from other bike hire providers is
that you can order a packed lunch to take with
you, and you can pre book your lunch or evening meal in their cosy sit in Fish & Chip and Pizza Restaurant for your return. Plus, this year,
they have teamed up with ScotRail to give railway passengers a 10% discount on bike hire
on production of a valid train ticket… great for
promoting greener travel!
Blair Atholl Bike Hire have a great range of
TREK Mountain bikes available with frame
sizes to suit everyone. They also have hybrid
bikes for the easier ground and most of their
bikes can be fitted with a baby seat, tag-along
Blair Atholl Bike Hire hires out mountain bikes
and hybrids for half days (9am – 1pm) or full
days (9am – 6pm) with no limit on how many
days you hire them for. Ideal for those staying in the caravan parks and self catering cottages.
Blair Atholl Bike Hire is in the centre of Blair
Atholl, in the new Gateway Centre, next to the
Museum, Food in the Park Chippy and Pizza
Restaurant, with plenty of free parking. New
this year will be extra signage along the main
road to guide you in to their premises.
or trailer so the whole family can go along.
Blair Atholl Bike Hire provide maps and guidance on routes for all levels of cyclist, whether
it be a family who want an enjoyable days cycling in the hills or an experienced off road cyclist looking for some challenges.
For further details http://www.blairathollbikehire.co.uk or 01796 481500 anytime!
Blair Atholl Bike Hire, Museum Car park,
Blair Atholl, Perthshire, PH18 5SP
Blair Atholl Garage
Blair Atholl Perthshire PH18 5SX
01796 481 221 www.blairathollgarage.co.uk
Atholl Country Life Museum
Blair Atholl PH18 5SP 01796 481232
www.athollcountrylifemuseum.org
Blair Atholl Watermill & Tearoom
Ford Road Blair Atholl PH18 5SH
01796 481321 www.blairathollwatermill.co.uk
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Dunkeld
Dunkeld, the Fort of the Caledonians, was
the for a time the chief ecclesiastical site of
eastern Scotland, a status yielded in the 10th
century to St Andrews. The present Cathedral
dates from 1318. A beautiful town in its own
right.
As a base to cycle it has much to recommend
it. First of all is has its own dedicated cycle
business in Progression Bikes. Adam the own-
er is an avid cyclist, there is not much he does
not know about cycling, the areas best cycle
routes, whether you are a family or an avid
off road cyclist, he will help you get the best
out of your trip. The popular uplift sertvice to
the top of Craigvinean Forest, is highly recommended you, see the full details below and on
the next page.
Progression Bikes, Dunkeld
Progression Bikes is an established bike shop
at the hub of many trails in Perthshire. Miles
of estate tracks, single track and remote wild
trails can be found a few minutes cycle from
their door. Ask in the Progression Bikes store
for route advice, you can also book on a guided trip to ride the trails suited to your ability.
They can provide a guide to accompany you
on your ride, show you all the best bits of riding, sights and scenery. This takes the pressure off any navigating, and they are there
to help with a puncture or mechanical issue.
Their trips can be either local to you, or from
their base in Dunkeld.
A coached ride is a great way to see the
countryside but also to tackle elements that
you may normally ride round or push over.
By stopping and practicing on these sections,
you develop your riding skill and confidence
levels. It is also suitable for the whole family
with a variety of ’line choices’ on many of the
routes.
Progression Bikes have several ‘Enduro’
routes with great descents and technical sections, some that are raced on, others they
save for their guided trips.
Progression Bikes also run a popular uplift
service to the top of Craigvinean Forest, Dunkeld at weekends with their new 14 seater
minibus and a new cycle transporter trailer.
Booking is required, as they don’t just turn
up and wait.
If you have your own business and are looking to expand into offering cycling packages
for guests or clients? Speak to the Progression Bikes team about how they can help provide the bikes, build the tracks and do the
paperwork.
They are open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays), to get in touch Tel: 07825 322225,
email:
([email protected])
or go to their website www.progressionbikesscotland.com or Facebook www.facebook.com/
progressionbikes. Progression Bikes, Dunkeld.
PH8 0AQ
Accommodation
Birnam Hotel
Perth Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH8 0AA
01350 728169/728030 www.birnamhotel.com
Hilton Dunkeld House
Dunkeld PH8 OHX
01350 728333 www.hiltondunkeld.co.uk
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
Atholl St, Dunkeld PH8 0AR
01350 727322 www.royaldunkeld.co.uk
Bankfoot Inn
Near Dunkeld & Pitlochry PH1 4AB
01738 787243 www.bankfootinn.co.uk
Big Tree Campervans
Bankfoot, Nr Perth PH1 4BD
01738 788056 www.bigtreecampervans.com
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Dunkeld
The Bankfoot Inn
18th Century inn right in the heart of Perthshire.
Real Ale
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
Atholl Street Dunkeld PH8 OAR
A former Coaching Inn, now a modern
comfortable hotel.
Our Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy our
Chef’s innovative menus, created by using as
much local produce as possible. In addition our
Woodlands Lounge Bar offers a place to relax and
enjoy the lunch and supper menus. Our traditional
‘1809’ Bar has an open ﬁre and a wide choice of
beers and over 50 malt whiskies.
Tel: 01350 727322
www.royaldunkeldhotel.co.uk
Great Food
Open Fires
Traditional inn dating back to 1760, located in the heart of Perthshire just
south of Dunkeld, on Cycle Route 77. We serve Real Ales and a large range
of malt whiskies. Enjoy locally-sourced home-cooked food.
For Cyclists, we have:
Locked Storage*Laundry/Drying*Tools available*Packed Lunches
Etape Caledonia: Early Breakfast available
We’re in the Good Beer Guide
Folk session every Wednesday
CAMRA Pub of the Year Tayside runner-up 2013.
Beer Garden
Free WiFi
En-suite rooms
Dog Friendly
Main Street, Bankfoot, Perthshire, PH1 4AB
Tel: 01738 787243
www.bankfootinn.co.uk
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Highland Perthshire Cycling
What is Highland Perthshire Cycling and what do we do?
HPC is a locally based charity aiming to encourage and enable more people to cycle more often,
whether locals or visitors. Highland Perthshire is a great place to cycle, whether you are a local
cycling to work, or whether you are coming to do one of the fantastic events in the area. We do
this through a variety of projects including
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giving training and support to schools, groups and individuals to travel more actively,
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organising events,
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providing information and encouragement,
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improving paths and signage
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Promoting Highland Perthshire as a cycle destination
We are funded from a variety of sources and work with many local organisations and businesses.
HPC is working with Cycling Scotland to develop the ‘Cycle Friendly Community’ programme.
We hope this will be rolled out this year and we hope we will be one of the first recipients! w
Schools
We want all schools in Highland Perthshire to be cycle friendly, actively encouraging young people to walk or cycle to school if possible. That way we will have healthier, happier young people.
We work with schools on a range of projects to give them the skills and opportunity to get active.
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www.highlandperthshirecycling.co.uk
Active Travel Project
In Highland Perthshire many people use their car for longer journeys so when it comes to the
shorter ones we automatically head for the car keys as a matter of habit.
Our project is here to help you get the most from the day to day journeys by choosing to cycle
or walk; to the local shop, work, the school run or any small journey.
The project, funded by the Climate Challenge Fund, offers Free services –
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Personal travel planning on how to get from A to B by other means than the car.
Advice and information on: walking, cycling, bus travel and lift share
Cycle training, bike maintenance and buddy scheme
Come and try sessions – electric bikes, family bikes – look out for them!
Green Bike project – bikes available free to borrow – look out for them on the streets in May
For employers - advice on becoming a Cycle Friendly Employer and promoting Active Travel
To take up some, or all, of these free services email [email protected]
or give us a call 01887 829 802.
Information for visitors and locals
A key part of anyone feeling confident about getting out on their bikes is to be sure of where to
go. The map on the adjoining pages gives a good overview of cycling in Highland Perthshire and
this will be seen on signs around the area.
There are a good range of maps and leaflets available in bike shops and Tourist Information
centres to point you in the right direction, along with the HPC website which has lots of routes
and information on it. HPC have also produced maps and information.
Check out www.highlandperthshirecycling.co.uk for more information.
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Map shows the key cycle loc
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cations in Highland Perthshire
01796 473335 Email: [email protected]
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Events overview
2014 is a big year for cycling events
in Highland Perthshire.
The annual HPC Festival kicks off in a big
way with the 2nd edition of the Dunkeld
Enduro MTB event. After only its first year
this event has become a “must-do” event
for many riders. The festival however is
about cycling for everyone and however
you enjoy your two-wheel fix you will find
something during the week for you from
guided poetry cycle rides, to film nights to
Youth races and guided road rides there
really isn’t any excuse not to get involved in the festival and some two-wheel fun.
Also big for 2014 is the Highland Perthshire Marathon which will include, alongside
the running event a 13 mile and 26 mile road bicycle ride. If you are just getting into
cycling then this is an ideal event for you.
The Highland Perthshire Cycling Festival runs
from 3rd to 10th May 2014
The Highland Perthshire Cycling Marathon is on
6th September 2014
Details of both events can be found at:
www.HighlandPerthshireCycling.co.uk/events
Paths and Signs
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is also working with other partners to improve the
network of paths and routes, and the signage of how
to get there, for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
We welcome any ideas on this. Our current project
is to improve the riverside path from Kenmore to
Grandtully.
Cycle Tourism
Cycle Tourism is worth a lot to the Scottish economy and here in Highland Perthshire we depend
on tourism. HPC work to promote the area for cycling and give the appropriate information required to make it a fun and safe experience.
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Pitlochry
Pitlochry is the principle town in Highland
Perthshire, it has the most accommodation
providers and is situated on the main north south
highland rail and road routes.
It is the start and finish for Etape Caledonia,
Britain’s largest closed road event, attracting
some 5,000+ particpants each year. It is the
start of many training rides, as particpants
prepare for Etape Caledonia. These participants
are very fortunate as Pitlochry has one of the
best equiped cycle businesses you will find
anywhere in Britain, in Escape Route.
Escape Route team’s of five dedicated cyclists
know the area intimately, whether you are looking
for advise for a family ride, bike hire or your bike
needs a service. They are reknowned for getting
cyclists on the road, quickly and efficiently when
some disaster has befallen them, such as leaving
an important item at home or damage to their
bike. See pages 24 and 32 for full details.
Skinny Tyres
Skills : Coaching : Guiding
Skinny Tyres has been going from strength to
MacDonald Bros.
Butchers & Delicatessen
Bonnethill Rd, Pitlochry
PH16 5BS
Tel: 01796 472047
Award Winning Butchers Pride themselves on their careful selection of meats
from local farms known to the family for over 40yrs.
The Delicatessen offers fresh and Scottish delicacies
as well as hot take-away snacks
Pre-order from the website www.macdonald-bros.co.uk
Café
Biba
40 Atholl Road
Pitlochry
PH16 5BX
Tel: 01796 473294
Great Pasta, Pizza, fresh fish, homemade
burgers and freshly cooked specials. All
day breakfasts and fab kids menu available.
Large conservatory area and bike racks at
rear of restaurant.
OPEN EARLY on ETAPE Sunday 11th May.
all abilities. Our Etape Caledonia Training rides
are proving to be as popular as ever as riders join us on group and bespoke rides on the
roads around Highland Perthshire to get the
“low-down” on how to make the most of the
closed-road sportive.
Highland Perthshire is a fantastic place to cycle
with a vast network of roads that weave their
way through the stunning scenery and riders
are now coming from around the world to experience the delights of the area.
strength in the last 12 months with a specific
aim on helping road cyclists get the most out
of their riding. From providing performance
coaching for two youth riders who are racing
at a national level on the track and road, and
In the last 12 months Skinny Tyres have guided riders from New Zealand to Texas, Athens
to Amsterdam and a whole lot of places in-between. From 1:1 guided rides to fully-supported and packaged trips with luggage transfer
and accommodation we have something to suit
everyone, so there is no excuse for not getting
on your bike in 2014.
who aim to be British Champions in 2014, to
those new to cycling and want to compete in
the Etape Caledonia we have packages to suit
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McKays has all you need & more for a truly
memorable cycling break in Perthshire.
Opening Times
From 11am until Late
& Live Music
Great Pub Food
ks nearby
Local cycle trac
01796 473 888
[email protected]
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
138 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland
EAST HAUGH HOUSE
Restaurant • Rooms • Bar • Shooting • Fishing • Golf • Weddings
Your home from home in the Scottish Highlands – beautiful
rooms with open fires and spa baths along with some of the
best food in Perthshire awaits you.
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Lockable storage for bikes
Double, twin and family rooms
Self-catering cottages
Dog friendly
Excellent bike track nearby
Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5TE • 01796 473121 • [email protected]
www.easthaugh.co.uk
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The Prince of India
5-7 Station Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AN
Tel: 01796 472275/473770
Open Every Day
Great value 3 course lunch £6.95
Children under 12 £3.95.
12noon to 4.30pm (2pm in winter)
Main Menu 5-11pm also 10% discount on
Take Away meals.
Authentic Balti dishes, Chef ’s
recommendations, tranquil setting in the
centre of town, with friendly attentive service.
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HOTELS 2014
Craigvrack Hotel
West Moulin Road, Pitlochry PH16 5EQ
01796 472399 www.craigvrack.com
East Haugh House Hotel
East Haugh Pitlochry PH16 5JS
01796 473121 www.easthaugh.co.uk
Knockendarroch House Hotel
Higher Oakfield, Pitlochry PH16 5HT
01796 473473 www.knockendarroch.co.uk
Moulin Hotel
11 Kirkmichael Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5EH
01796 472196 www.moulinhotel.co.uk
The Old Mill Inn
Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH
01796 474020 www.old-mill-inn.co.uk
Pine Trees Hotel
Strathview Terrace Pitlochry PH16 5QR
01796 472121 www.pinetreeshotel.co.uk
Rosemount Hotel
12 Higher Oakfield, Pitlochry PH16 5HT
01796 472302 www.rosemount-hotel.co.uk
Tigh na Cloich Hotel
Larchwood Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5AS
Tel:- 01796 472 216 www.pitlochry-hotel.com
GUEST HOUSES AND BED & BREAKFASTS 2014
Ashbank House
14 Tomcroy Tce, Pitlochry PH16 5JA
01796 472711 www.ashbankhouse.co.uk
The Atholl Centre
Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5BX
01796 473044 www.athollcentre.org.uk
The Claymore
162 Atholl Road, Pitlochry. PH16 5AR
01796 472888 www.claymorehotel.com
Craigatin House and Courtyard
165 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5QL
01796 472478 www.craigatinhouse.co.uk
Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard
27 West Moulin Road Pitlochry PH16 5EF
01796 472123 www.craigmhorlodge.co.uk
Dalshian Guest House & Lodges
Old Perth Road Pitlochry PH16 5TD
01796 472173 www.dalshian.co.uk
Derrybeg Guest House
18 Lower Oakfield Pitlochry PH16 5DS
Tel 01796 472070 www.derrybeg.com
Ellangowan B & B
24 Lower Oakfield Pitlochry PH16 5DS
01796 473704 www.ellangowanhouse.co.uk
Fasganeoin Country House
Perth Road Pitlochry PH16 5DJ 01796 472387
www.fasganeoincountryhouse.co.uk
Port na Craig
Pitlochry PH16 5ND
Tel 01796 472777 [email protected]
Rosehill Guest House
47 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BX
01796 472958 www.rosehill-pitlochry.co.uk
Southwood B & B
East Haugh Pitlochry PH16 5TR
Tel: 01796 474 218 Mobile 07747 657006
www.southwoodpitlochry.co.uk
Strathgarry Restaurant & Rooms
113 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AG
01796 472469 www.strathgarryhotel.co.uk
Tir Aluinn Guest House
10 Higher Oakfield, Pitlochry PH16 5HT
01796 473811 www.tiraluinn.co.uk
SELF CATERING 2014
Dalshian House/Lodges
Old Perth Road, Pitlochry PH16 5TD
01796 472173 www.dalshian.co.uk
Home from Home Perthshire, self-catering cottages
01796 470048
www.homefromhomeperthshire.com
Kirkmichael Apartments
Main Street, Kirkmichael PH10 7NT
07717 618129 www.kirkmichaelapartments.com
Woodlands Cottage c/o East Haugh Hotel
East Haugh, Pitlochry PH16 5JS
01796 473121 www.easthaugh.co.uk
CARAVANS AND BUNKHOUSES 2014
Blair Castle, Caravan Park
Blair Atholl Pitlochry PH18 5TL
Tel 01796 481263 www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Faskally Caravan Park
Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5LD
Tel 01796 472007 www.faskally.co.uk
TEAROOMS 2014
Hetties Tearooms Pitlochry
93-95 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AB
0845 2636853 www.hetties-tearooms.com
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News from Escape Route Perthshire’s
top Bike Shop.
What makes Escape Route stand out from the
rest, is that everyone who works in Escape
Route are avid cyclists. They are passionate about cycling, have lots of first hand local
knowledge and are always looking for ways to
improve the business.
Escape Route is one of the most comprehensive
cycle shops you will find anywhere in the UK,
which is amazing for a small town like Pitlochry.
It offers everything you can think of for cyclists,
off road and road bikes, dedicated maintenance
workshop, bike hire, bike fitting, all the cycle
clothing and accessories and out door clothing,
for those who are ready to head for the hills.
The Spare Part Store is better stocked than ever
before, with a large variety of road and off road
bike spares. Escape Route now offers in house
specialist suspension and shock service, as all
mountain bikers know this service should be
Escape Route’s all encompassing bike hire in- done annually.
cludes both mountain and road bikes. Bikes for
everyone, including the whole family, start at Escape Route is one of the very few businesses
£14 for a half day. Also full suspension demo in Britain to offer a Bike Fitting Services - Kevin
Grant the proprietor of Escape Route says of
bikes for hire too!
Bike Fitting, “The goal is to find a cycling posiOver the winter, Dan Howe the Workshop Man- tion in which power is maximally converted into
ager, has rearranged the workshop, which now motion,” adding “99% of people who ride a bike
takes up the whole of the back end of the shop, do not have it set up properly!”
it has two work benches, to meet the ever increasing demand for servicing. Dan says “No See page 32 back page for full details.
matter how small or big the job, we are geared
up to fix them all!”
T HE
AULD SMIDDY INN
154 Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Tel: 01796 472356
www.auldsmiddyinn.co.uk
The Logierait Inn,
Nr Ballinluig Pitlochry PH9 0LJ
01796 482423 www.logieraitinn.co.uk
Munros Ltd (Outdoor Clothing)
63 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5BL
01796 474424 www.munros-scotland.com
Pitlochry Hardware Store
36 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5BX
Tel 01796 473 110
TLC Laundry Servicess Ltd
Unit 7-9 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5BX
01796 470118 www.tlclaundry.co.uk
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Open daily from 11am for teas, coffees, lunches
and evening meals.
Daily specials freshly prepared by our Chefs and
served by our friendly attentive staff.
Come & enjoy our warm and friendly beautifully
refurbished old Blacksmiths Forge.
Pitlochry
Rooms
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Food & Drink
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Live Music
Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BH | T: 01796 474 020
E: [email protected] | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Riding every Caledonia Etape event
since 2008.
Apart from the very first Caledonia Etape, back
in 2007, I have participated in all of them, six
in total and it has become a firm fixture in my
annual calendar and a good target for that early season training.
excuse to visit a beautiful part of the country
and enjoy all the other things it has to offer.
The atmosphere in and around the area is excellent with a strong cycling focus as over four
and a half thousand cyclists and their families
descend on Highland Perthshire.
On Saturday, the day before the ride, a visit
to Aberfeldy to enjoy the Big Day was a must,
unfortunately it is not on in 2014. There were a
range of stalls and, usually, a spectacular display by Clan Cycling (don’t try this at home!!)
After an often sleepless night it is an early start
to get to the starting grid on time. The first
wave of cyclists leaves at 6.30 am.
It is a great social occasion providing a chance
to meet up with friends and family both participants and spectators. The Etape is also a good
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few occasions, there are massages available at
the finish (these need to be booked in advance
though).
The fact that you are travelling around in pelotons for a lot of the time means that your average speed will be a lot higher than you will get
in your training runs.
Overall, it is a great weekend that is very well
organised event, in a wonderful part of the
country.
The ride itself is a great experience with spec
tacular scenery all the way round. The fact that
it is a closed road event (no cars) makes the
ride extra special.
From my point of view the level of challenge
provided is perfect. The 82 mile course has a
total ascent, of approximately, 4500ft (according to my GPS) so most people will finish in
time for a slap up lunch, not to mention the
recovery beer, in one of Pitlochry’s many restaurants. For those of you who have seized up
with cramp, and I have had that problem on a
My only hesitation in recommending
it, and this is
purely self interest, is that
it is already
very popular
and therefore
hard to get
into, so more
people wanting to enter
will make it
even
more
difficult to get
in.
Strathgarry has all you need & more for a truly
memorable cycling break in Perthshire.
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Local cycle trac
To book please use
01796 472 469
[email protected]
www.strathgarryhotel.co.uk
113 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland
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Drummonds
Restaurnat & Public House
Home of home cooking - fresh to order all day from
homemade steak pie to fresh Scottish haddock.
Family friendly, children welcome. Bikers/Cyclists
welcome. A comfy haven for a meal a drink and a blether.
Ferry Road
Pitlochry
PH16 5DD
Tel: 01796 470000
The Co-Operative Food
West Moulin Road, Pitlochry,
Perthshire PH16 5EA
Tel 01796 474088
Open 6am to 11pm 7days.
Local Co Op Meeting the needs
of the community
A Great Deal Locally. - Supporting the Local Community.
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Get in the Zone with your cycle training
To get faster on two-wheels you need to train
smarter. This means pre-planning and setting
goals and targets to aim for. One mistake that
many riders make is riding at a moderate to
high intensity all of the time in the belief that
the only way to improve is to shred your legs.
In fact the opposite is true and a planned programme of predominantly low intensity work
mixed with around a 20% volume of high intensity sessions will lead to a greater improvement in fitness.
For many people new to cycling this may seem
counter intuitive and they might assume that
periods of cycling at a very low intensity is
a waste of time, but it is this very approach
that has formed the basis of a cyclist’s winter
training programme for decades. It is a case of
training smarter, if you can make the hard sessions harder and the easy sessions easier then
you will likely see better progress; most riders
tend to spend a lot of their training in a moderate intensity bracket, which will bring smaller
improvements.
Etape Caledonia - Event HQ
The question for those cyclists who may not
have experience in gauging the intensity of
their efforts is how much is “hard” and how
little is “easy”. Well, the easiest way, without
using technical and often expensive equipment
such as power meters and heart rate monitors,
is to gauge your effort using perceived exertion. Based on a set of zones, where zone 1 is
cycling at a pace that your gran with a basket
full of shopping on her bike could pass you, to
Zones 5 and 6 where you can’t talk and can
only maintain the effort for a few seconds at
time, this method is surprisingly easy to use
and if you trust your intuition, relatively
Atholl Centre, Atholl Rd, Pitlochry
Cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts welcome.
Secure cycle storage and drying room.
B&B, Groups (full board or self catering)
Disabled facilities. Self catering apartment.
Quote “Etape” for 10% discount.
Tel: Iain 01796 473044
Web/email: athollcentre.org.uk
Atholl Baptist Centre Ltd
Registered Charity number SC015113
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Rannoch
Rannoch and Tummel.
A very special and unique area of Highland
Perthshire, for a number of reasons. It
accurate method to gauge the intensity of your
performance.
Many amateur cyclists are turning to professional coaches to develop structured and specific training plans based on a combination of
intensity and volume; even those with very
little time to train can achieve improvements
in their performance and as an added bonus
longer lower-intensity rides are key to losing
weight. For those training for events such as
the Etape Caledonia, this “smart” approach to
cycling could be what you are looking for to
achieve your goals.
Scot Tares is the Director of Skinny Tyres
and is a British Cycling qualified Level 3
Road and Time Trial coach and Level 2
Track and Mountain Bike coach.
HARVEY Maps Perthshire cycling maps
These 3 cycling maps of
Perthshire have been produced by Harvey Maps, in
cooperation with ByCycle,
Perth and Kinross Council and Perth and Kinross
Countryside Trust. They
have been designed so that they are ideal for
cycle touring around this beautiful cycle friendly
area of Scotland. They :•
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Show the network of minor roads and
recommended cycle routes.
Steep hills are marked.
Include layer-coloured high ground and
general topography of forests, rivers, lochs
and settlement.
Locations of cycles shops
and hire, tourist information
centres, places of interest,
toilets, services and facilities
are shown.
The maps are printed on waterproof
paper.
Maps retail at £3.95 each, or as a
pack of 3 at £10.00. Available locally or at www.harveymaps.co.uk
is a beautiful scenic area, overlooked by
Schiehallion, “ Mountain of the Fairies” made
famous by Maskaline, who used the mountain
to caculate the mass of the earth. The lochs
of Tummel and Rannoch are a significant part
of the landscape and the unique Caledonian
pine forest of the Black Wood of Rannoch adds
something very special and unique.
The road around Loch Rannoch offers an
excellent road cycling route. It is flat, relatively
traffic free, as one couple who cycled it during
the summer said, “We only saw four cars all
day, it was wonderful with all the views across
the loch, peaceful and that special feeling of
being outdoors, in clean frsh air, full of scents,
sounds and smells of the countryside.”
Rannoch accommodation provider details are
on this page and on the next page.
Bridge of
of Gaur
Gaur Guesthouse
Guesthouse
Bridge
Perfectly positioned at
the West end of Loch
Rannoch surrounded by
beautiful scenery right
on the doorstep of the
Etape route, a fantastic base for training
rides or just to explore
this stunning area.
There are great cycling routes nearby for all abilities.
Arrive by bike, car or train as we are only 5 miles from
Rannoch Station – perfect for a short stay.
Recently refurbished farmhouse, where the house may
be old but the owners are not! Boasting large comfy
beds, TV & complementary beverage facilities, modern ensuites & bathroom, cosy guest lounge with wood
burning stove. Guest dining room where you can enjoy a
hearty homemade evening meal and enjoy Scottish beers
& drams. Fully Licensed. Packed lunches. Bike storage.
Cycle Hire Available Nearby
Bridge of Gaur, Loch Rannoch, Pitlochry.PH17 2QD
Tel:01882 633356 [email protected]
www.middleofnowhere.co.uk
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Rannoch and Kenmore
Accommodation
Macdonald Loch Rannoch Hotel
Kinloch Rannoch, PH16 5PS 0844 879 9059
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/lochrannoch/index.htm
Bridge of Gaur Guesthouse
Bridge of Gaur Loch Rannoch Pitlochry PH17 2QD
Tel 01882 633356 www.middleofnowhere.co.uk
Dunalastair Estate Cottages
Kinloch Rannoch, Pitlochry, PH16 5PD,
01882 632491 www.dunalastair.com
No 2 Kenaclacher Steading,
Bridge of Gaur, Rannoch PH17 2QD
www.wildernesscottages.co.uk and search for
Kenaclacher
CYCLING BREAKS FROM
£45 PER PERSON PER NIGHT.
MACDONALD LOCH RANNOCH HOTEL, KINLOCH RANNOCH, PERTHSHIRE
Overlooking Loch Rannoch and Schiehallion, the hotel is the
perfect base for your cycling holiday in Highland Perthshire.
B & B from £45 per person per night.
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Relax with:
Health Club with indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym.
Numerous cycle routes for all levels nearby.
Mountain bike hire onsite.
Local attraction inc. Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Blair Castle, Historic Distilleries.
For further information or to book please call 0844 879 9059
or e.mail [email protected]
www.MacdonaldHotels.co.uk/LochRannoch
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Kenmore
3 Reasons Why We Love Coming Here!
Tel: 01887 827085
Water Sports / Outdoor Activities
Tel: 01887 830450
Waterfront Restaurant / Wine Bar
Tel: 01887 830216
Luxury Accommodation
“A World Apart Within Driving Distance”
Taymouth Marina, Kenmore, Perthshire PH15 2HW
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ESCAPE ROUTE
3 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5BX
Tel. 01796 473859
ESCAPE ROUTE
BIKE HIRE CENTRE
Lets go down to escape route
and get you a new bike!
I can’t wait!!
we can have a coffee there
while we speak to the guys
about my new bike!
Hop on!
Pop down to escape route and hire a bike
today, we offer a range of bikes including
Road, Mountain, Hybrid and Full
Suspension Demo bikes.
ESCAPE ROUTE
BIKE SERVICE CENTRE
No job too big or small we’ll do them all!
Work shop open 7days.
Massive range of Cycle & Outdoor
Clothing, Accessories & Footwear
in store.
Escape Route Bike Sales. Looking
for a new bike? Come in, have a coffee,
we’ll get you sorted out!
We also sell the best
Bike Shop Coffee in the land!
Come see for yourself!
ETAPE CALEDONIA
Open All Weekend with extended
www.escape-route.co.uk
[email protected]
opening hours! Escape Route is located
across from registration and will have our
competitor’s village in full flow! With top
brands showing this year’s new products
with lots of deals. Any last minute worries
please don’t hesitate come see us!

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