Posts for March, 2023

1st event of 5 in the Club TT Series

Start on B970 outside Corrour House, near Rothiemurchus and Aviemore Tennis Club and head west to the Aviemore roundabout. Turn left onto B9152 and follow this to Kincraig (junction by war memorial). Turn left onto unclassified road down through Kincraig, over bridge, past Loch Insch Watersports centre and up to junction with B970. Turn left and follow B970 to finish 150 metres before main Inverdruie junction. This is a club confined time trial and for insurance reasons is limited to 25 riders who should be members unless trying out the club.

The Club TT Series is scored best 3 out of 5 each on a different course with riders using normal road bikes. (i.e TT bikes and tri-bars not permitted)

Please register by midnight Monday*. A start list will be emailed to everyone taking part by midday Tuesday. Entry fee £2 payable at the start or by bank transfer.

* Entrants on the night accepted at timekeepers discretion.

Meet at Coylumbridge Hotel for 7pm first rider off.

Course starts at Coylumbridge Hotel and heads east up the ski road for a turn in the road near Hayfield and return back to start. This is a club confined time trial and for insurance reasons is limited to 25 riders who should be members unless trying out the club. Most riders use their normal road bikes but tri bikes and full TT bikes are permitted.

Please register by midnight Monday*. A start list will be emailed to everyone taking part by midday Tuesday. Entry fee £2 payable at the start or by bank transfer.

*entrants on the night accepted at timekeepers discretion.

Monthly hill climb to ski car park

Meet at west end of the Aviemore Retail Park car park for a 6.30pm start.

Every 2nd (and 5th) Tuesday each month the club meets in Aviemore to ride the ski road to the top. (Strava map here)

This is a social ride as far as Hayfield but gets more competitive from then on. However there is no official timing and if riders want to compare times they will need to look on Strava. Faster riders are free to do an extra loop of the top section before descending. Guests and visitors welcome.

2nd event of 5 in the Club TT Series

6.45pm meet in Spey Street car park ready for a 7pm start.

Start from Kingussie High School entrance on B970 and follow road via Insh to left turn on unclassified road to Kincraig, then left on B9152 to finish at cemetery on outskirts of Kingussie. This is a club confined time trial and for insurance reasons is limited to 25 riders who should be members unless trying out the club.

The Club TT Series is scored best 3 out of 5 each on a different course with riders using normal road bikes. (i.e TT bikes and tri-bars not permitted)

Please register by midnight Monday*. A start list will be emailed to everyone taking part by midday Tuesday. Entry fee £2 payable at the start or by bank transfer.

* Entrants on the night accepted at timekeepers discretion.

4th event of 5 in the Club TT Series

Meet in car park at junction of Boat road and B970 (Nethy to Coylumbridge road) at 6.45 ready for 7pm start.

Course runs from entrance to holiday cabins on unclassified road to Loch Garten, head SE for 3.2 km and turn right to Tulloch, at 8.6 km right again to Nethy Bridge, at 10.3 km left onto B970 to finish on B970 near car park. This is a club confined time trial and for insurance reasons is limited to 25 riders who should be members unless trying out the club.

The Club TT Series is scored best 3 out of 5 each on a different course with riders using normal road bikes. (i.e TT bikes and tri-bars not permitted)

Please register by midnight Monday*. A start list will be emailed to everyone taking part by midday Tuesday. Entry fee £2 payable at the start or by bank transfer.

* Entrants on the night accepted at timekeepers discretion.

5th event of 5 in the Club TT Series

6.45 meet in car park at Nethy Bridge Hotel ready for a 7pm start.

Start from unclassified road which joins B970 at Nethy Bridge golf course. Start point is approximately 400m from junction at gravel side road. Follow road SE to crossroads and turn left towards Tomintoul road. Finish at junction with A939. This is a club confined time trial and for insurance reasons is limited to 25 riders who should be members unless trying out the club.

The Club TT Series is scored best 3 out of 5 each on a different course with riders using normal road bikes. (i.e TT bikes and tri-bars not permitted)

Please register by midnight Monday*. A start list will be emailed to everyone taking part by midday Tuesday. Entry fee £2 payable at the start or by bank transfer.

* Entrants on the night accepted at timekeepers discretion.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Huntly FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 8pm. Snack bar, £50 half-time raffle, merchandise.

Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club by their kind permission (overflow parking at Burnfield Ave. car park, 250m).

Weather permitting – if in doubt check www.strathspeythistlefc.com or facebook.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Keith FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm (Check website for confirmation of kick-off time one week ahead). Match is “weather permitting” – if in doubt check www.highlandfootballleague.com 9-10am on day of match. Car parking is at ground and by kind permission at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club; overflow parking at
Burnfield Car Park (250m). Snack bar, merchandise, half-time raffle.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Huntly FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm (weather permitting – if in doubt, check www.highlandfootballleague.com after 10am on matchday). Snack bar, merchandise, half-time raffle. Parking available at ground; overflow parking at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club by their kind permission and also at Burnfield Car Park (250m). Free seating in stand when available. Covered wheelchair spaces.

Highland League: Strathspey thistle FC v Nairn County FC, Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey, kick-off 2pm (note early kick-off). Snack bar, merchandise, half-time £50 raffle. Match subject to weather conditions (if in doubt, check www.highlandfootballleague.com on match day). Parking at ground; overflow parking at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club,
by their kind permission, and at Burnfield Car Park.