Author: Graham

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GMBC Promo Video – Volunteers Sought

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Being part of the best mountain bike club in Glasgow has its perks!  We’ve been asked if we’d like to do a wee promo video about the club.  So I’m looking for volunteers to appear in front of camera to talk about what it’s like being part of the club and some of the things we get up to.  It’ll be quite informal and it will be filmed outdoors and include us riding bikes.  It will be used as part of showcasing a Commonwealth sport to a Glasgow (and possibly wider) audience.

The filming dates/times are still TBC but I’m suggesting a midweek evening to them.  It’ll be done at Cathkin Braes.  It would be great to get a cross-section of club members (long time members, new members, expert riders, novice riders, men and women).  I’m especially keen on getting new members/novice riders involved.

It’s a great opportunity to show how passionate you are about our sport and the club so if you’re interested then post up here or send me an email.

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Selkirk MTB Marathon Weekender – Roll Call

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It’s getting closer to the time so I thought I’d post up to see who’s going and give you some details from the event organisers.  If you’ve not signed up but want more info then check out their webpage (http://www.selkirkmtbmarathon.com/).  You can sign up online until 7th May, there may be entries available on the day but they’ll be more expensive.  Here’s the timetable from the organisers: Continue reading

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Photos From Braemar Trip

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It’s probably not an understatement to say the GMBC Easter weekend was epic!

Many thanks to Tom for organising it/us, Sam & Dawn for the meals and everyone on the trip for making it an amazing weekend with tons of laughs and some great riding.  To any of the new club members who made it along, I’m really glad you came along and experienced the fun firsthand, hopefully some great memories for you.  Someone will write up the trip in more detail a bit later I’m sure but in the meantime here’s a few photos to enjoy.  Now, I’m off to find the after sun lotion…………

GMBC Braemar Photos

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Tuesday Night Ride (15/4)

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Hi.  Who’s out for Tuesday night’s ride this week?  Although the weather looks good I won’t be out (both bikes being fixed and too much to do before the Braemar trip).  I thought I’d post up to start the chat as we have a new rider keen on joining us (Anthony).  If someone has a spare light please could they bring it along on Tuesday?  Please post up either if you’ll be riding or if you have a spare light Anthony could use if it gets dark.

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Local(ish) Rides For Local(ish) People

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After a couple of local(ish) rides this weekend I’m more convinced than ever that we’ve got some amazing riding & scenery on our doorsteps – and it was a pleasure to share it with the likes of Nick, Greg, ChrisJ, Scott and Greg & Robin (Team Ayrshire).  Top riding & chat this weekend guys!

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(A Brief) Glentress & Selkirk Ride Report

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Camping pods, barbeques, piri-piri chicken, rain, wind, nightrides, gnarr, beer, snoring, more wind, cold sausages, hot tea, porridge, sunshine, blue skies, snow, random encounter with Al from Dales, snow drifts, slow up, fast down, epic views, cold wind, moorlands, forest singletrack, Selkirk bannock snack attack, road slog, tired legs, 33 miles, 3400 feet of climbing.  done.

Some photos

NB: If this ride report has whetted your appetite then rest assured I’ll post this ride again when we have drier conditions but we’ll start from Selkirk to get more of the good singletrack descents in.

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Club Social: Munro’s Pub

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Hi.  Fancy a beer (or two) and some banter?  A few of us are heading along to Munro’s Pub (Great Western Road, St. Georges Cross) on 7:30pm, Fri 28th March for exactly that.  From the chat on tonight’s ride, some folks will be going for food there beforehand.  Whether you’re a new member or have been at the club for a while, it would be great to see you there.  Post up if you’re coming along.

 

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Reminder: Selkirk Ride This Weekend

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Hi.  Just a quick reminder that the Selkirk ride is this Saturday (09:30 start).  IMHO, truly one of the best rides in the Borders!  It would be a great ride if you’re planning on entering the excellent Selkirk MTB Marathon event.  We can tailor the route to those present & the weather on the day as there are various options to shorten or extend the ride.  The riding will require a degree of skill and stamina [not sure why I’m going on it then 🙂 ].  I’d say if you’re comfortable riding red graded trails at a decent speed you should be OK but the route is longer than the red at GT.  The route has a mix of trail centre, open moorland track, fireroad and techy forest singletrack.  Take food as there’s no cafe en route unless we opt for a descent and a climb.  If you have any questions about the route then let me know.  Cheers, Graham