Date: 16 June 2013
Fundraising target: £30.00
Cool route: 33 miles
Classic route: 65 miles
Champion route: 99 miles
Key information
About the event
Our Trossachs Ton ride is fast establishing itself as one of the ‘must do’ cycle events in Scotland, so be sure to book your place early. The Trossachs region is an area of outstanding beauty with the big climbs that cyclists crave, including the Duke’s Pass. The 13-mile almost traffic-free section of Loch Katrine is a joy to ride with a mixture of climbs, tight bends and descents along the water's edge.
With a choice of a 33-mile, 65-mile or a tougher 99-mile route, you'll have a great day in the saddle while helping Action Medical Research fund vital research for sick babies and children. Whether you are an experienced rider aiming to get a fast time or you want to make a day of it and take in the sights, this ride is for you.
Expect excellent feed stations manned by friendly volunteers and a buffet style lunch mid-way through the ride that you will find it hard to tear yourself away from! Riders will be supported by first class medical support, mechanical services and a sweep vehicle.
Many riders have experienced a RIDE100 event, and thoroughly enjoyed the social atmosphere and return to enjoy the unique experience that we offer. Make 2013 the year that you take part in a RIDE100 sportive! You won’t be disappointed.
| Distance | Cool - 33 mile Classic - 65 mile Champion - 99 mile |
|---|---|
| Start/Finish | Stirling High School, Torbrex Farm Road, Stirling FK8 2PA |
| Registration opens | 7.00am - 9.00am Champion riders are set off between 7.15 - 8.15am Classic riders are set off between 8.15 - 9.00am Cool riders are set off between 8.30 - 9.00am All riders on the road by 9.00am Less experienced riders should set off as early as possible. |
| Expected number of riders | 700+ |
| Ride finishes | 6.30pm |
| Local information | There is some parking at the school, and surrounding local area. |
Event facts
- chip timing
- fully signed route
- lunch stop
- serviced refreshment stops
- full paramedic cover
- bike mechanics
- post event massage
- ride memento
- marshals
- electronic rider manual
- The registration fee includes ALL of the above
Event gallery
Event testimonials
Great day great organisation will defiantly try and do it next year......
Rab MacNab
June 2012Well this was my fourth trip round the TT route and I think it was my best. The weather was just right for riding, damp but windless. i was eaten alive by the midges but only on the exposed parts! Fantastic organisation once again and some of the roads had been resurfaced which was nice. The route back to Stirling is much better although the legs are a little weary by then.
Many thanks to all of the team. I'll be back next year. More skin so soft on order.
Jim
Jim heath
June 2012A total newbie, I did take the advice and trained properly for it, which meant that I was not only fit for it, but could push myself and finish strongly. Took first part to Aberfoyle steady, and had plenty legs for the Duke. Midges had the tackety boots on at Loch Katrine where the support team were brilliant, they were at all 3 stops. With plenty left in the tank, I really hammered the last stretch - well, including steady, on saddle riding up entire Crow Road. Bumpy from there for a few miles then a fun rapid finish to Stirling. Well done to all organisers and thanks: it had been my obsession for months, losing 2 stone in the process, and didn't let me down in any way. Nice to raise money for charity along the way too. I'd recommend it to anyone!
Colin Buchanan
June 2012Another triumph by the Trossachs Ton team! I've completed the 100 mile route for the 3rd time now and it just gets better every year. The organisation was fantastic and the route, though tougher in the first half (the A81 braes and then the Dukes Pass-ouch!!) was much more comfortable on the wheels! A very good call on cancelling Loch Katrine!! My only concern would be the section back to Kippen roundabout along the A811 after turning off the A81 at the Drymen junction. A very busy road with more than a few impatient drivers which must have been intimidating for less experienced riders. Having the timing chip is a great idea though it doesn't account for your feed stops or lunch break but it still gives a good idea of the general time from start to finish. Well done to all the staff and I look forward to next year!!
Neil Mcleod
June 2011never done one of these before, and only started training seriously beggining of march, iv got the bug, had such a great day, 4 hours, on a 1986 chromealloy 12 gear raleigh record sprint bought from recyke a bike for 150 pounds, can,t wait for the glasgow 100. also my seven year old son was very ill on several occasions over the first 3 years of his life so this is a fantastic cause to ride for
trossachs ton
June 2011Wow!
A really difficult day in hot sunny conditions. Excellent scenery. Crow road - wow!
Hard to say it was a pleasure - some really tough hills - with a very steep one about 10 miles from the end - just to test us all!!
Had a great time - really well organised, staff were first class and all riders were really friendly and chatty.
Quality of the roads in Stirlingshire are shocking though - potholes, gravel, rough surface. Such as shame the council does not fix the roads properly. Very testing on bikes and riders over such a long route.
Thanks again.
RKDJ
RDKJ
July 2010Thanks to all staff and volunteers for a great day. I knew most of the hills, but Loch Katrine and Balfron were a real surprise and I almost needed the last rites!
The roads are unfortunately dangerous in places and I suffered damage about 45 miles in coming down from Stronachlacher when I had nowhere to go due to an oncoing car and holes a tank couldnt negotiate.
I know most of the area quite well and to be honest lots of the roads are bad in the area and I cant think of a clear route through. The really rough part at the end of the Carron Valley just before the pub and the left turn has only deteriorated since the weather changed.
Finally, we took a 3 mile extra detour at Thornhill, as apparently many people did according to the farmer who wondered where everyone was going, I still dont know where we went wrong, it was a bit frustrating to overtake all the same people again!
All in all a great and very, very tough event.
CJ.
July 2010Many thanks to everyone involved in organising and running this great event. Particular thanks to the marshalls and feed station operators who did a fantastic job. I owe a cold beer to the bloke who gave me his spare inner and to the driver who gave me a lift back to the service van at Aberfoyle to replace my shredded tyre after it had gone pop too! Thanks guys.
No thanks to the relevant Councils for the state of the roads. It's only a matter of time before they do a rider and/or their bike some serious damage. Still, if I ditch the bike and take up caving, I know where to go... Can I suggest that everyone who feels the same goes onto their websites and drops Stirling and East Dumbartonshire Councils a friendly wee email!
Cheers
Mark
July 2010Well, this was my first cycling event ever and considering that I only took up cycling this year, I was so nervous about what to expect. I opted for the 100 mile event and now I can say that I am so pleased that I did.
I am local to the area so the geography of the route was pretty well known to me including the imfamous Dukes Pass and Crow Road.
These two particular sections caused me a great deal of physical pain but also highlights an area of training required for future events.
The other more experienced riders were fantastic with loads of words of encouragement as they passed me which made me feel good and so boosted my want to go quicker. THANKS all.
I completed the event in 7hrs 30mins and this with two impact punctures due to some shocking road surfaces. My total ride time in the saddle was about 6hrs 50mins which I was so pleased with.
I enjoyed it so much, I have entered into the TT next year and also the Etape Caledonia.
If you havnt cycled in one of these events before and are considering this one, go for it, you wont regret it. If you can cycle 50miles comfortable then you will be able to complete this event with a bit of training..
Finally a big thanks to all who organised the event and who helped on the day...
Ray Crossan
July 2010My first 100 for charity but certainly not the last. A supremely well organised day that looked after all riders from start to finish. Things of note? The weather, the company, the worthwhile charity and the jelly bean and peanut "shooters" at Loch Katrine were an inspired and quirky choice and made me and my friend smile. It was a challenging course but lots of encouragement from the roadside and other riders kept us going, the Cross Border 100 beckons if its anywhere near as organised as the Trossachs run. Can only agree with comments regarding the road surfaces - maybe consider round Strachur/Dunoon and enjoy those hilly but very smooth roads in the coming years?