The Reivers Run
Distance: 59.5 miles; Time: 1.5 hours
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PC Graeme Clucas is an advanced Police Motorcyclist who has nine years experience in Roads Policing, five of which have been as a full time Police Motorcyclist. Graeme says:
A spectacular piece of the country, no wonder so many bikers use it. Do not be blasé, every hazard is different. Use your observations. The roads can be tight to start with, so do not get caught out. Look as far out as you can, particularly looking through bends, so you are not surprised when the bend tightens up, or that it turns into a series of bends.
Remember, look for warning signs, they are there for a reason. There are ample opportunities to ride through sweeping bends with unobstructed views of the spectacular Scottish countryside, but to remain safe you need to plan your ride.
It is easy to get the speed up on the straights, however they do not last forever and are normally followed with bends with limited warning. A lot of the country roads are single track roads with no road markings so watch out for oncoming traffic which could eat into your side of the road, especially around the bends.
With the scenery comes the unpredictable sheep, especially grazing near to the roadside. On the single track roads the sheep are not fenced in and have a habit of wandering onto the road without using the Green Cross Code. If you are riding on the road and sheep are grazing at the roadside, slow down and take extra care not to spook them into your path.
