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Cycling
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Fully Supported Luxury Road Cycling Tours in the Scottish Highlands
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Cycling
WHAT? ER now have a NEW Road Room & Bike Fitting Area upstairs in Pitlochry? I'll meet you there for a coffee and a chat about a new bike with the guys!
- NEW ROAD ROOM & BIKE FITTING AREA upstairs. Check out the New Road bikes from our brands & if you need advice on whether your bike is set up for you properly or not. We are here to help get the most out of your bike for the event. - ROAD BIKE HIRE available for the event, contact shop for more information. - BIKE BUILDING SERVICE Not sure your bike is ready for the event
after transporting it to Pitlochry? Then book it into our workshop and let us reassure you it is ready to help you storm the field!
- ESCAPE ROUTE ETAPE COMPETITORS VILLAGE!
This year we will have more brands than EVER! More DEALS than EVER! Come check out exclusively all the NEW products from the top cycle brands such as Endura, Merida, Etxeondo, Haglofs, Adidas, Giro, Shimano, Continental, Torq and many more...
- EXTENDED OPENING HOURS
over the weekend, as always if you
need us for anything we will be there to help you.
- LOCATED across from the Etape Caledonia Race Registration. Any advice needed before the big event please don't hesitate to contact us. Have a look at our website to get yourself kitted out for the event. See you all soon. Team ER
www.escape-route.co.uk info@escape-route.co.uk
Escape Route 3 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5BX
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Outdoor Adventure & Cycling
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A small friendly Centre dedicated to cycling and cyclists. Child Trailers Tagalong Rain Forest Certified Freshly Brewed Coffee Baby Seat Range of Teas & Hot Chocolate Hybrid Bikes Soft Drinks Mountain Bikes Yummy Fairtrade Snacks Drop at the Top Service Freshly Prepared Hot Snacks Energy Gels & Snacks
Clean and Oil Basic Repair and Maintenance Essential & Funky Accessories Maintenance Cleaners and Lubricants At Dunolly Adventures on Taybridge Drive
Find us at Dunolly Cottage, Taybridge Drive, Aberfeldy, PH15
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Changing Rooms and Hot Showers Family Friendly; activities suitable for 6yrs up Lite Bite Refreshments and Picnic Area Cycling Centre
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Highland Perthshire - a Cyclist’s Dream
intro wording Welcome toJr Cycle Highland Perthshire This is our sixth edition of the Cycle Highland Perthshire brochure. We have seen a big change in cycling over this period. Cycling received huge coverage over the Olympics, encouraging even more people to join in. Highland Perthshire offers great off road routes YOUR BIKE IS IN TIP TOP CONDITION! ARE YOU? You have spent time and money ensuring your bike is ready for ETAPE! Is your body ready? Have you considered the benefits of massage or do you consider it a luxury that isn’t really necessary? If you have never had massage pre or post training/ competing then you have never realised your true potential! It is important to realise that massage is not only beneficial for injury recovery, it offers numerous benefits to enhance sporting performance and should play an important part in the life of any sportsman or woman! Muscles often become excessively tight and this can affect flexibility, relaxation and muscle balance. Tight muscles result from overuse, excessive stress and the accumulative wear and tear on tissue from everyday usage. This can lead to reduced circulation to the area, restricting nourishment and increasing toxicity tension, stiffness and pain. The mechanical effects of massage will loosen, stretch, spread and lengthen muscle fibres breaking down any fibrous matting and therefore increasing ti s sue move me nt, pliability, circulation and integrity.
with new routes being devloped all the time. For road cyclists there are more killer climbs here than anywhere else in Britian, read page 13. I would like to thank all those who have far more knowledge about cycling than we do, who freely share their knowledge with us in this brochure. Also all the businesses who support the fast growing activity of cycling in Highland Perthshire. The catalyst that has truly kicked off cycling in Highland Perthshire , is the Etape Caledonia closed road cycle event, this year entries closed at 5,400, selling out in 72 hours. James Rattray - Explore Scotland.Ltd PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF MASSAGE PRE AND POST RACE • Improve or normalise connective tissue and muscle integrity • Improve or maintain range of movement and flexibility of muscles • Increase in metabolic rate and excretion of metabolic waste • Reduction in muscle stiffness, pain and fatigue • Reduction in tension and stress due to reduced pain • Improved bowel function due to reduced tension in abdominal tissues • Increased circulation aiding the improvement of cellulite • Increase in postural awareness due to improved muscle balance and joint functioning • Increase in relaxation due to reduced tension In summary! If the mind becomes too tense, so too do the muscles. If the muscles become too tense, so too does the mind! We are based in the Atholl Centre, the Event Headquarters, treatments are available 6pm- 9pm on Friday; 9am-8pm Saturday; 9am-5pm Sunday For full details see Perthshire Fitness Therapy see page 5. This article was written by Amanda McWilliam Dip.PST Dip ST. www.PerthshireFitnessTherapy.co.uk
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Highland Perthshsire Cycling Festival 2013
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The annual Highland Perthshire Cycling Festival is getting bigger and better each year, for 2013 we have several brand new exciting events!
Highland Perthshire Enduro:
Saturday 4th May: All the best bits from one area of Highland Perthshire in one ride. This MTB Enduro brings you lung puffing uphills, technical downhills, fast fire road, and above all else the chance for a fun ride with your mates. The course is approx 58km long and there will be several timed stages, prizes and maybe even a party.
The Film Night:
The Birks Cinema are hosting this exciting evening of cycling films, both amateur and a big feature. We are currently taking amateur cycling film submissions, email a link to your film to - kat@highlandperthshirecycling.co.uk before 10th April 2013.
The BIG Day:
Girls on Tour, Escape Route: back to nature xc ride and Skinny Tyres: Tour of the lochs. Sunday 5th May, Wednesday 8th May and Thursday 9th May.
Saturday 11th May (11am-4pm) - A family, fun filled day of cycling to round up the week of activities. This year there will be a whole host of entertainment from cycling display teams, demos, try-outs, shopping opportunities and much more!
Progression Bikes DH taster session:
Plus all your favourites including:
Guided rides such as:
Your chance to try out the Uplift service for downhill mountain biking, for free! New to downhill? Not sure if the Uplift is worth it? Didn’t know it was there? This is your chance. Suitable for off road cyclists, intermediate or expert. Any bikes suitable but full suspension recommended.
Bycycle guided ride, Ride and BBQ at Comrie Croft, Highland Safaris Go Bike Day, Dunolly Adventures Bike Adventure Day, Local ride and the Tay Titans Fun Night.
Dunolly Adventures Afternoon with Pump track & BBQ:
Bouncy castles, free climbing, BBQ, face painting, AND a FANTASTIC BIKE OBSTACLE course including PUMP TRACK! The Cycling Centre will also have a special discount evening and maintenance staff on hand to give you advice on looking after your bike!
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Tel: 01796 481 500 info@blairathollbikehire.co.uk 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
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Cycling & Therapists
The Official Sports Therapy Company for Etape Caledonia 2013. 10th,11th &12th May in Atholl Centre/Etape village. BOOK NOW for Pre and Post Race Therapy.
Personal Training, Fit Camps, Sports Massage, Bowen Therapy. Individuals and Groups. Open all year round. For further details and offers. Tel: 07784 119377 Info@PerthshireFitnessTherapy.co.uk www.PerthshireFitnessTherapy.co.uk
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Marie Curie Cancer Care Etape Caledonia It’s hard to remember a time when the Marie Curie Cancer Care Etape Caledonia didn’t exist;
Cyclists are challenged to take on Etape Caledonia’s “tougher little brother” Etape Pennines which is hailed as the toughest sportive in the UK. While debut event for 2013, Etape Mercia, is the “forgiving little sister” which encourages cyclists to enjoy the rolling Cheshire countryside with limited climbing to overcome.
when cyclists didn’t base their events calendar around it and when closed road events were a rare luxury. Now in its 7th year, the event sells out in less than two weeks, hosts over 5,000 cyclists and retains its position as the UK’s premier sportive and first closed road cycling event to be held in the UK. Now IMG Challenger World, who own and manage Etape Caledonia alongside a portfolio of running and triathlon events, have created two new events forming an Etape family which caters for all levels of cyclists. Dame Sarah Storey is on board as ambassador to the series, recognising the importance of events which offer participants world class organisation and stunning routes, on closed roads. She will be cheering each participant on and offering exclusive training advise.
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The Marie Curie Cancer Care Etape Pennies, due to take places on 6 October 2013, quickly established itself as one of the toughest Sportives in the UK following its debut in 2012. Hailed as “Beautiful but Brutal” by Cycling Plus magazine, the event challenges riders to 78 miles and over 2,000metres of climbing. With speedy downhill sections and breathtaking views, hard work is certainly rewarded and riders will cross the finish line with huge feelings of self accomplishment. www.etapepennines.co.uk
Marie Curie Cancer Care Etape Mercia 18 August 2013 – The latest edition to the UK’s leading cycling series, Etape Mercia is a fantastic entry level sportive which offers 69 miles of safe, closed roads in the scenic West Cheshire countryside. It is sure to follow the lead of the other Etape Series events by becoming a ‘must-do’ on every cyclist’s event calendar. www.etapemercia.co.uk Free places (800 free places across two events) are available for participants willing to raise £250 for Marie Curie Cancer Care, general entry is £63. www.etapemercia.co.uk, www.etapepennines.co.uk
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Shops
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
MacDonald Bros. Butchers & Delicatessen
Bonnethill Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5BS Tel: 01796 472047
Shops/Services/Attractions Keepsakes (Gifts) 81 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AB 01796 474268 www.giftspitlochry.co.uk Pitlochry Hardware Store 36 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5BX Tel 01796 473 110 The Atholl Hair & Beauty Rooms Blair Castle Caravan Park, Blair Atholl PH18 5SR Tel 01796 481479 mobile 07737 252681 www.blair-castle.co.uk/caravan_hairand beauty. com Pitlochry & Moulin Heritage Centre Moulin Kirk, Moulin just out of Pitlochry On the Braemar Road www.moulinkirk.co.uk Atholl Country Life Museum Blair Atholl PH18 5SP 01796 481232 www.athollcountrylifemuseum.org
Award Winning Butchers Pride themselves on their careful selection of meats from local farms known to the family for over 40yrs.
Blair Atholl Garage Blair Atholl Perthshire PH18 5SX 01796 481 221 www.blairathollgarage.co.uk
The Delicatessen offers fresh and Scottish delicacies as well as hot take-away snacks
The Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore Loch Tay PH15 2HY 01887 830583 www.crannog.co.uk
Pre-order from the website www.macdonald-bros.co.uk
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Restaurants Victoria’s Restaurant
45 Atholl Rd, Pitlochry, PH16 5BX E: fiona@victorias-pitlochry.co.uk
Call to book on 01796 472 670
Dine at Victoria’s Restaurant in Pitlochry and discover delicious food, great service and a welcoming atmosphere! Breakfasts, Morning Coffee & Lunches from 10am Chic Evening Dining from 5.30pm
We look forward to welcoming you to Victoria’s soon! Follow us online:
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Delicious Food & Drink Live Music Every Weekend Rooms from £47.50 pp B&B Call to book on 01796 474 020 or email admin@theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BH
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Cycle Routes & Maps Trailmaps www.TrailMaps.biz have produced a series of Off Road Routes, with a comprehensive write up, highlighted on out of copyright Ordinance Survey Maps. Trailmaps are produced in colour on waterproof paper, retailing for £2.50 at Escape Route, the Bike Shop on Atholl Road, Pitlochry. Map 1 Pitlochry: Has details of 4 routes centred around Pitlochry. • Clunie Woods 12Km 2 hrs duration. (Easy/Mod) • Bealach 21km 3 to 4 hours duration. (Difficult) • Pass of Killiecrankie 20km 3 hrs duration. (Easy/ Mod) Blair Atholl – Falls of Bruar – Calvine – Struan – Old • Craigower 12km 2hrs duration. (Easy/Mod) Struan – Blair Castle, 12 miles. • Around Loch Faskally 15km, 2hrs duration. (Easy) Blair Atholl – Gilbert’s Bridge, 4 miles each way. Blair Atholl – Forest Lodge, 8 miles each way. Map 2 Loch Bhac: Has details of 2 routes:Blair Atholl – Falls of Tarf, 14 miles each way. • Glen Fincastle and Loch Bhac 35km 3 to 4 hrs Blair Atholl – Linn of Dee, 22 miles each way. duration. Starts at the Garry Bridge car park on Blair Atholl – Falls of Bruar – Glen Banvie – Old the B8019. (Moderate + Circuit) Blair – Blair Castle, 10 miles. • Allean Forest and Strathtummel 23km 3hrs or Blair Atholl – Banvie Woods – Allt Shiecheachan 13km 2hrs Starts at Queens View Car Park. (Easy/ Bothy – Allt Slanaidh – Old Blair, 15 miles. Mod) Map 3 Atholl Estates: Has details of 3 routes:• Glen Banvie 15km 2 hrs duration. Starts at Glen Tilt Car Park. (Easy) • Glen Buar 23km 3 hrs duration. Starts at Bruar. (Mod) • Allt Scheicheachan Bothy Loop 22km 3 hrs duration. Starts at Glen Tilt Car Park. (Mod/ Difficult)
Cycling Map – Highland Perthshire Produced by Harvey Maps, this is ideal for those who are looking for road routes. It highlights a number of different routes, including:-
• Etape Caledonia • Highland Revolution • Pitlochry – Strathardle – Blairgowrie – Dunkeld – Pitlochry, 57 miles. • Aberfeldy – Glen Cochill – Trorchy–Dunkeld– Map 4 Glen Tilt – One of the most majestic glens Dalguise–Strathtay–Aberfeldy, 40 miles. in Scotland: Has details of 4 routes:• Dunkeld–Dalguise–Logierait–Ballinluig–RR83– • Falls of Tarf 46km duration. (Mod) Dunkeld, 25 miles. • Beinn a Ghlo Circuit–60km 8hrs duration. • Dunkeld–Murthly–Kinclaven–Meiklour–Clunie– (Extreme) Loch of the Lowes–Dunkeld, 22 miles. • Gilbert’s Bridge–11km 1 hr duration. (Easy) • Kinloch Rannoch–Bridge of Gaur–Kinloch • Forest Lodge–22km 2 to 3 hrs duration. (Mod) Rannoch, 20 miles. Sold in all bike shops in Highland Perthshire. Map 5 Dunkeld and Birnam: Has details of 2 routes:• Craigvinean Forest 22km 2hrs duration. (Mod) • Loch Ordie–18km 2 hrs duration. (Mod) Atholl Estates: A traditional highland estate concentrating on farming, forestry and fieldsport. There are some 50 miles of routes suitable for cyclists. The Cycle Route leaflet can be purchased for £1.20 from the Visitor Information Centre in Blair Atholl (next to the Atholl Country Life Museum), or Blair Castle Caravan Park Reception.
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Restaurants
Pitlochry Golf Clubhouse Bar and Restaurant Open to Everyone The Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant provides the perfect blend of exhilarating golf and pure relaxation a stunning location. Restaurant - Bar - Sun Terrace Lounge - Sunday Carvery Open all year. Tea Coffee Snacks & Meals available Golf Couse Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5QY T: 01796 472334 E: manager@pitlochrygolf.co.uk www.facebook.com/pitlochrygolf www.twitter/PitlochryGolf www.pitlochrygolf.co.uk
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Highland Perthshire Road Climbs Highland Perthshire: The Cyclists The Mountain Route Playground Highland Perthshire is the ideal location for anyone wanting to ride their bike: with a multitude of challenging climbs and stunning, virtually traffic free, routes through wooded glens, alongside deep lochs and towering mountains, there really is nowhere else comparable in the UK. One of the great bonuses of cycling in Highland Perthshire is the opportunity to mix and match so many routes. The network of roads is vast, meaning you can base yourself in one area and ride a different route each day, without ever venturing too far from your base. If you are new to cycling in Highland Perthshire then check out these three great places to ride: The Climb : Dalnacardoch: Tucked out of the way in Glen Errochty, this stunning climb is one of Highland Perthshire’s best kept secrets. It is a challenging, but ultimately rewarding climb, that is made even better by recently being resurfaced with lovely smooth tarmac. Map: OS Landranger 1:50000 43 Grid ref: Start - NN729 651, finish NN728 674 Details: 2.3 miles climbing with 676ft height gain. Description: Starting at Trinafour the climb starts immediately and steeply. The first section hairpins up a newly surfaced road and as you get higher you are offered fantastic views up Glen Errochty to Beinn Vrackie and towards the Trinafour climb. The climbing starts to ease as you approach Maud Loch on your left and finally flattens just beyond the Loch, before descending towards Dalnacardoch. The route can be made into a circular by joining the old A9 (now a traffic free cycle path to Struan at the entrance of Glen Errochty.
Ben Lawers: The ascent over Ben Lawers, the tenth highest mountain in the UK, is just one of the many highlights of this classic circular route. Map: OS Landranger 1:50000 51 Grid ref: Start – NN741 470 (Fortingall) Details: 31 miles, 1693 ft of ascent Ben Lawers Climb: 4 miles Description: Starting at Fortingall head south towards Fearnan, before turning onto the A827 south west. After 11 miles, turn right onto the climb of Ben Lawers, which initially climbs through trees, but breaks out onto an Alpine style mountainside. The climb starts to level out as you approach Lochan na Lairige, but then kicks up steeply one last time to take you to the top of the dam. A long windy descent on single track road takes you into Glen Lyon. Care is required for this descent. If required you can stop for refreshments at the bike friendly café at Bridge of Balgie, before riding back via Glen Lyon. The Glen is perhaps one of the highlights of this route as it is slightly downhill and if you have a tail-wind then you are in for a treat as you ride through the historic steep-sided glen.
The Loch route Loch Tummel: Map OS Landranger 1:50000 52/ 43 Grid ref Start - NN729 Pitlochry Details 27 miles, 1115ft ascent Description The first part of this route takes you out from Pitlochry on the route of the Etape Caledonia. Head out north west on the B8019 and turn left at the Garry Bridge towards Tummel Bridge. The road climbs and descends as you head towards the classic viewpoint of Queens View. It is worth stopping here for a magnificent view of Loch Tummel and Schiehallion. Carry on to Tummel Bridge where you will turn left over the old bridge. After 2 miles and Scot Tares – Skinny Tyres Ltd a short climb turn left again along a small single track Scot is a British Cycling qualified coach road that leads you back to Pitlochry via the south in road cycling, mountain bike and track. shores of Loch Tummel. As you arrive back you can He writes a weekly column for the Tayside avoid the A9 by turning left along a cycle path at the Courier main junction, which will lead you to Pitlochry via the Pitlochry Festival Theatre
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Accommodation
The Claymore 162 Atholl Road, Pitlochry Tel: 01796 472888
Th e Moulin Hotel 11 Kirkmichael Rd Pitlochry PH16 5EW
www.claymorehotel.com www.selfcateringpitlochry.com
Email enquiries@moulinhotel.co.uk www.moulinhotel.co.uk Tel: 01796 472196
A warm welcome awaits you with true Scottish hospitality, in this friendly, family run guesthouse on the main street of Pitlochry. -------------------------------Superior bed and breakfast accommodation. Ground floor rooms. Wi-Fi available. Bike storage in sheds. Private car park. 1 bed self catering apartments also available. email: info@claymorehotel.fsnet.co.uk
The Moulin Hotel is a 300 year old Coaching Inn, with it’s own brewery! A friendly atmosphere, welcoming pub with food, Short breaks. ’15 en-suite rooms available from £35pp/night - 4 Posters a little more’ ‘Current LATE DEALS on website’
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Cyclists welcome, bike racks.
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Cycle Highland Perthshire Escape Route – Highland Perthshire’s dedicated specialist Bike Shop offers services and accessories that you would normally only expect to find in large towns and cities.
enthusiastic cyclists, who hold a wealth of on and off road knowledge, backed up by a full workshop facility and the know how to fix and maintain any bike, open 7 days per week. The ground floor has a wide range of clothing and accessories, with information on specialist routes for road and off road, any member of the team will be happy to advise. Maps and route cards available. The hire service has a comprehensive range of bikes for hire for families and individuals they have road and mountain bikes, tandems and tag along bikes, all fitted to your needs. On the upper floor You will find there is a dedicated road bike section offering a range of road bikes and a professional bike fitting service.
It started life some seventeen years ago, as a one man operation, today it has its own large premises offering a comprehensive range of services for on and off road cyclists The Escape Route team, headed by Kevin Grant is made up of five avid, active
Escape Route 3 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5BX Tel: 01796 473859 info@escape-route.co.uk www.Escape-Route.co.uk
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. • • • •
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 loch_rannoch@macdonald-hotels.co.uk www.MacdonaldHotels.co.uk/LochRannoch
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Highland Perthshire Skinny Tyres The last 12 months have been an exciting time for Skinny Tyres and cycling in general. The success of British riders in all cycling disciplines has led to more and more people taking up cycling for leisure and for sport. And that is one of the great things about cycling, you are never too young, or too old to get on a bike and what better way to relax, get fit and enjoy the stunning scenery we have in Highland Perthshire. At Skinny Tyres we have had increasing numbers of people approaching us asking for training and skills advice to improve their cycling. This kind of information can have big and positive effects on your riding in a short space of time and help you focus on goals and targets in 2013.
and Highland Perthshire is quite possibly one of the greatest locations in the UK to ride your bike and train; whether you are looking for big climbs and descents, rolling and flat terrain all set amidst stunning scenery, it is all here packed into this cycling friendly environment. What more excuse do you need to “Get out and Ride” Scot Tares SkinnyTyres.com Scot Tares is the Director of Skinny Tyres and is a British Cycling Level 3 Road and Time Trial Coach and a Level 2 Track and Mountain Bike Coach as well as an experienced Serrotta International Bike Fit Professional.
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“A World Apart Within Driving Distance”
Benvrackie is an individually designed property offering guests modern en-suite accommodation, only a few minutes drive or a pleasant walk from Pitlochry. Wi Fi available. Cyclists Welcome. Great base for cycle routes around Highland Perthsire. Luxury holiday apartments on the shores of Loch Tay, sleeping up to 6. Great for couples, families and friends. Conveniently located on National Route 7.
Bike storage exclusively for Taymouth Marina guests. Watersports and lochside restaurant opening in 2013!
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General Wades Military Road, East Haugh, Pitlochry, PH16 5TE Phone: 01796 472 487 Email: info@benvrackie.co.uk Web: www.benvrackie.co.uk
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Restaurants/Accommodation
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Newly opened after an extensive renovation, we offer a range of spacious ensuite rooms furnished to a standard expected of 4-star accommodation. Our seasonal menu uses the best fresh local produce and a lively Bistro and Bar atmosphere, means the Schiehallion is the ideal base to explore the Aberfeldy area.
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6 Dunkeld Street, Aberfeldy, PH15 2AF 01887820421 info@schiehallionhotel.co.uk
01887 820421
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Highland Perthshire Highland Safaris Trail Centre.
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Highland Safaris near Aberfeldy 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 Park,Gold Panning and our cosy café. www. highlandsafaris.net Try our 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!
Our purpose built Mountain Bike Skills Loop www.highlandsafaris.net/leisure/biking-andwalking is 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. Saturday 4th May is `Go Bike` day and we are offering some free` Drop at the Top` cycling experiences, Bike Maintenance classes, and time trials on Biketrax or just come along and enjoy the Highland Safaris experience of Award Winning café and Land Rover Safaris Tel: 01887 820071 or visit www.highlandsafaris.net The area surrounding Highland safaris was made for biking. Challenging off road Mountain Bike routes or gentle country lanes - There is something for everyone.
Welcome to Mains of Taymouth Courtyard, a Food and Retail experience located in Kenmore on the shores of Loch Tay, Perthshire Delicatessen, Gifts & Mail Order Mains of Taymouth Courtyard Kenmore, Perthshire Scotland PH15 2HN Phone +44(0) 1887 830 756 henry@taymouthcourtyard.com
www.taymouthcourtyard.com For up to date information go to www.cyclehighlandperthshire.com
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Accommodation e, Killiecrankie
Squirrel Cottag
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The Bankfoot Inn 18th Century Coaching Inn in the heart of Perthshire. Cask Ale
Red Squirrels and birds at feeders in the garden, the bedroom window looks through one way film (so the wildlife cannot see you) onto the feeders and wildlife pond. Sleeps 2 - double or twin. Tel: 01796 473335 “Probably the nicest cottage we’ve ever stayed in - in UK. One or two in South Africa came close” (June
2012)
Go to www.squirrelcottage.net for availability and prices
Great Food
Open Fires
Traditional Inn located in the heart of Perthshire, off the A9, just south of Dunkeld, on Cycle Route 77. We serve Cask Ales and an extensive range of single malts. Enjoy locally-sourced home-cooked food.
For Cyclists, we have: Locked Storage*Laundry/Drying*Tools available*Packed Lunches Etape Caledonia: Early Breakfast available Live music monthly
Music session every Wednesday
We’re in the Good Beer Guide Beer Garden
Free WiFi
Ensuite rooms
Dog Friendly
Main Street, Bankfoot, Perthshire, PH1 4AB Tel: 01738 787243 www.bankfootinn.co.uk
Bridge of of Gaur Gaur Guesthouse Guesthouse Bridge
Etape Caledonia - Event HQ
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 info@middleofnowhere.co.uk www.middleofnowhere.co.uk
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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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Cycling/Accommodation Progression Bikes Progression Bikes is now a well established biking company that continues to expand and develop its products and services. Work continues to expand the shop in Dunkeld, with exciting new stock and always a great range of new bikes available from Ghost, Ragley, Nukeproof, Lapierre and Lynskey. The hire fleet is growing too, with 29ers and cross bikes available for hire or for demo. Want to try something different? Staff are always happy to help and repeat business is growing daily. Also growing is the work within Highland Perthshire, and further afield, as other companies are taking up fleets of bikes. Whether you are a rural business or even the Army, Progression Bikes is providing the whole package. There are also plenty of way marked and mapped routes starting right from the shop door. Favourite routes include ‘The Loch Ordie Loop’ and ‘The Hermitage and Glen Garr’ with maps available from the Progression Bikes base (http://www.progressionbikesscotland.com/trailsand-routes/). However if you want something more challenging, with plenty of technical single track, red and black sections and even hike a bike descents, then it is best to book on with a guide for the ultimate ride. They can really show you were the hidden gems
are, making Highland Perthshire one of the best biking destinations in Scotland. Adam Flint Progression Bikes The Chalet Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld PH8 0AQ Tel: 07825 322225 www.progressionbikesscotland.com
. . . understated luxury in the heart of Highland Perthshire Golf Course Road, Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire, PH16 5AU info@torrdarach.co.uk 01796 472 136
torrdarach.co.uk For up to date information go to www.cyclehighlandperthshire.com
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Cycle Routes & Maps Highland Perthshire Cycling Festival 4th-11th May 2013 Highland Perthshire Cycling are excited to announce some new and exciting events in this year’s Festival; the Highland Perthshire Enduro, is the first and a brand new style of event for the area, this latest and exciting format for mountain bike competition kicks off the Festival on Saturday 4th May which finds participants challenging themselves over a 58km off road route around the village of Dunkeld. This exciting event is being partnered by No Fuss Events who have had great success with this style of competition in the highlands. Entries are now live for this event and can be found on No Fuss Event’s website (http://nofussevents.co.uk/).
O t h e r new events are, guided road and mountain bike rides and a Film Night where amateur cyclists and film makers are being asked to submit a homemade cycling film which will be shown in the newly refurbished Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy, this Film Night will also show a professional feature cycling film and prizes will be given for the most voted amateur film. The week also features family fun days, kids events, local rides and the well renowned BIG Day plus lost more! The week all culminates in the legendary Etape Caledonia Sportive on Sunday 12th May.
Aberfeldy Cycling Centre Opened just last year, the cycling centre started out as an idea which grew, and then grew a bit more, until it became a fantasy centre that would not only support cyclists of all disciplines, but also pander to coffee fiends, cake lovers and kit junkies! Idea to reality was a tough journey, and some sacrifices had to be made (not the coffee or the cake!). The centre that emerged, whilst smaller than hoped, has become a hub of activity where cyclists can come and chill, chat to other cyclists and wash (possibly fix) their bike. The centre provides a place where cyclists, local or visiting, can come to plan their routes,
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get advice and maps, and learn about the many other fantastic bike shops, workshops, trainers, and bike hirers in Highland Perthshire. The Centre’s fleet of hire bikes is growing, and has shapes and sizes for all including mountain bikes, hybrids, road bikes, kids bikes, and trailers and babyseats. A drop at the top service is available, as are guided rides. It also has it’s own workshop that does basic servicing, and maintenance classes; whilst the small shop sells all your basic cycling essentials. The stock isn’t extensive (we said the shop was small!) but you can order in parts and accessories. One of the mechanics has a liking for recycling old bikes into new things, so there is always something a bit different in the shop for the cyclist who has everything! The centre is open everyday 9am to 8pm during the summer, and shorter hours in the winter. 01887 829802 They don’t have a website yet, but find them on facebook www.facebook.com/ AberfeldyCyclingCentre
For up to date information go to www.cyclehighlandperthshire.com
Restaurants
Drummonds
Restaurnat & Public House
Home of home cooking - fresh to order all day from homemade steak pie to fresh Buckie ďŹ sh. 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
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
admin@theinnonthetay.co.uk www.theinnonthetay.co.uk The Inn on the Tay, Grandtully, Perthshire, PH9 0PL
Restaurants/Tearooms Ailean Chraggan Hotel and Restaurant Weem, Aberfeldy PH15 2LD 01887 820346 www.aileanchraggan.co.uk Blair Atholl Watermill & Tearoom Ford Road Blair Atholl PH18 5SH 01796 481321 www.blairathollwatermill.co.uk Hetties Tearooms Pitlochry 93-95 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AB 0845 2636853 www.hetties-tearooms.com
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Cycling/Accommodation Bike Hire in Blair Atholl is moving to a new home! Basecamp Bikes in Blair Atholl has been renamed ‘Blair Atholl Bike Hire’ and will be situated adjacent to Food in the Park Chippy and Pizza Restaurant at the new Gateway Centre next to the Museum in Blair Atholl. We will be hiring out mountain bikes for half days (9am – 1pm) or full days (9am – 6pm) with no limit on how long you hire for. We have a range of TREK bikes available with different frame sizes to suit everyone. We also have hybrid bikes for easier ground which can be fitted with a baby seat, Tag-along or trailer so the whole family is catered for! We can provide maps and guidance on routes for all levels of cyclist and all safety, spares and security equipment is provided with your bike for a safe and fun experience. You can order a packed lunch if you want to eat while you’re out and about, or we can pre book your lunch or evening meal in our cosy Fish & Chip and Pizza Restaurant for when you return, hungry! If you’re needing even more great reasons to hire from us we could point out that we have a large car park, toilets for customers and a beautiful and easily accessible location to start and finish your cycle ride, but that would just be showing off!
For further details visit us at www.blairathollbikehire.co.uk or Tel: 01796 481500 anytime! Blair Atholl Bike Hire, Museum Car park, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, PH18 5SP
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Cycle Highland Perthshire difficulty for each section of a trail. They also use symbols to show boggy areas, gates, bike shops, cafes and all manner of things useful to those of you who like to get out and about in the great outdoors. The series of Highland Perthshire Trailmaps were first produced in 2007 and updated in 2012. Steve has personally cycled all of the tracks shown on the maps and written route descriptions of varying degrees of difficulty for each map. The series of five Highland Perthshire maps covers wide area either side of the glen from Birnam in the Trailmaps south, to Blair Atholl and Bruar in the north. Maps Trailmaps are produced by Steve Smirthwaite from are printed in colour on waterproof paper and are Nairn. His Scottish maps cover some of the most available for sale at www.trailmaps.biz or local cycle popular cycling and walking areas in the Highlands, shops and tourist offices. including Royal Deeside, Aviemore and Highland Perthshire. Steve, an orienteering enthusiast, began making the maps because it was difficult to find suitable offroad biking routes on other maps. With one of Steve’s Trailmaps you no longer have to worry if a track is okay to cycle along or if some obstacle will halt the ride before you make it to the other end. Steve made his first Trailmap ten years ago showing the forest tracks around Aviemore and Glenmore. The maps show a code for the level of riding
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Accommodation Hotels 2013
GUEST HOUSES AND BED & BREAKFASTS
Atholl Arms Hwwwotel Blair Atholl, PH18 5SG 01796 481205 www.athollarmshotel.co.uk Birnam Hotel Perth Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH8 0AA 01350 728169/728030 www.birnamhotel.com Craigvrack Hotel West Moulin Road, Pitlochry PH16 5EQ 01796 473990 www.craigvrack.com East Haugh House Hotel East Haugh Pitlochry PH16 5JS 01796 473121 www.easthaugh.co.uk Green Park Hotel Clunie Bridge Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5JY 01796 473248 www.thegreenpark.co.uk Hilton Dunkeld House Dunkeld PH8 OHX 01350 728333 www.hiltondunkeld.co.uk The Inn on the Tay Grandtully, Perthshire PH9 0PL Tel: 01887 840760 www.theinnonthetay.co.uk Knockendarroch House Hotel Higher Oakfield, Pitlochry PH16 5HT 01796 473473 www.knockendarroch.co.uk Macdonald Loch Rannoch Hotel Kinloch Rannoch, Highland Perthshire, PH16 5PS Tel 0844 879 9059 www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/ lochrannoch/index.htm 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 Rosemount Hotel 12 Higher Oakfield, Pitlochry. PH16 5HT 01796 472302 www.scottishhotels.co.uk Royal Dunkeld Hotel Atholl St, Dunkeld PH8 0AR 01350 727322 www.royaldunkeld.co.uk Schiehallion Hotel 6 Dunkeld St Aberfeldy PH15 2AF Tel:01887 820421 www.schiehallionhotel.co.uk Tigh na Cloich Hotel Larchwood Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5AS Tel:- 01796 472 216 www.pitlochry-hotel.com
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 Bankfoot Inn Near Dunkeld & Pitlochry PH1 4AB 01738 787243 www.bankfootinn.co.uk Benvrackie B & B General Wades Military Road, East Haugh, Pitlochry, PH16 5TE 01796 472 487 www.benvrackie.co.uk Brae House B&B, 9 Orchard Brae Aberfeldy PH15 2BF 01887 820081 www.braehouseaberfeldy.co.uk Bridge of Gaur Guesthouse Bridge of Gaur Loch Rannoch Pitlochry PH17 2QD Tel 01882 633356 www.middleofnowhere.co.uk The Claymore 162 Atholl Road, Pitlochry. PH16 5AR 01796 472888 www.claymorehotel.com Coshieville House by Aberfeldy PH15 2NE 01887 830319 www.aberfeldybandb.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 Dalgriene Guest House, Off St Andrews Crescent, Bridge of Tilt, Blair Atholl, PH18 5SX Tel: 01796 481276 www.dalgreineguesthouse.co.uk The Dell 11 Dixon Terrace, Pitlochry. PH16 5QX 01796 470306 www.thedellpitlochry.co.uk Derrybeg Guest House 18 Lower Oakfield, Pitlochry PH16 5DS 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 Fernbank House Kenmore Street Aberfeldy PH15 2BL 01887 820486 www.fernbankhouse.co.uk Kiltyrie Farm House B&B. By Killin FK21 6TY Tel 01567 820 141 M:- 07766 566 935 jane@bigshed.org.uk
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Accommodation Morag Cottage 163 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5QL 01796 472973 www.moragcottage.co.uk Northlands Bed and Breakfast Lettoch Road Pitlochry PH16 5AZ 01796 474131 www.northlandsbandb.com Rosehill Guest House 47 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BX 01796 472958 www.rosehill-pitlochry.co.uk The Shieling B & B Aldclune Pitlochry PH16 5LR 01796 472450 e.mail margaretviner175@btinternet. com Tir Aluinn Guest House 10 Higher Oakfield, Pitlochry PH16 5HT 01796 473811 www.tiraluinn.co.uk Torrdarach House B & B Golf Course Road Pitlochry, PH16 5AU 01796 472136 www.torrdarach.co.uk Fernbank House B & B Kenmore Street Aberfeldy PH15 2BL Tel: 01887 820486 Enquiries@fernbankhouse.co.uk 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.
SELF CATERING 2013 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 Braes Lodge Tomphubil Lodge, Pitlochry PH16 5NL 01887 830831 or 07736 251851 www.perthlogcabin. co.uk Dall Mill Self Catering Holidays Loch Rannoch Perthshire PH17 2QH 07786063678 www.lochrannochselfcatering.co.uk Dalshian House/Lodges Old Perth Road, Pitlochry PH16 5TD 01796 472173 www.dalshian.co.uk Elmwood House 16 Lower Oakfield Pitlochry PH16 5DS 01796 474355 www.pitlochryselfcatering.com
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Highland Lodges Tel:0131 2080822 www.highlandperthshirelodges.co.uk Holiday Lodges @ Old Faskally Killiecrankie by Pitlochry PH16 5LG 01796 473436 www.oldfaskally.co.uk Home from Home Perthshire, self-catering cottages 01796 470048 www.homefromhomeperthshire.com Kinnaird House and Woodland Lodges Kirkmichael Rd, Pitlochry, PH16 5JL 01796 472843 www.selfcatering-in-scotland.co.uk Kirkmichael Apartments Main Street, Kirkmichael PH10 7NT 07717 618129 www.kirkmichaelapartments.com Little Chapleton Tulliemet by Pitlochry PH9 OPA 01796 482722 www.selfcateringperthshire.com Mains of Taymouth Cottages Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2HN 01887 830226 www.taymouth.co.uk 2 Lairds Court Inn Dunkeld PH8 OAR Tel 07808 481311 www.dunkeldholidayaccommodation.com Mill Cottages at Trochry (10 mins from Dunkeld) Meikle Trochry, Dunkeld PH8 0DY Tel: 01350 723200 or 07801853733 www.dunkeldholidays.co.uk Squirrel Cottage The Coach House Druimuan Killiecrankie, PH16 5LG Tel: 01796 473335 www.SquirrelCottage.net. Taymouth Marina, Self Catering Cottages Kenmore, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2HW 01887 830 216 www.taymouthmarina.com Woodlands Cottage c/o East Haugh Hotel East Haugh, Pitlochry PH16 5JS 01796 473121 www.easthaugh.co.uk
Caravans & Bunkhouses 2013 Big Tree Campervans Bankfoot, Nr Perth PH1 4BD 01738 788056 www.bigtreecampervans.com Culdees Bunkhouse Boreland Farm, Fearnan Aberfeldy PH15 2PG 01887 830519 www.culdeesbunkhouse.co.uk Dunolly House (Bunkhouse) Taybridge Drive Aberfeldy PH15 2BP 01887 820298 www.dunollyadventures.co.uk Faskally Caravan Park Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5LD Tel 01796 472007 www.faskally.co.uk
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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