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Intro Rides

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Hi, this is a request to regular GMBC riders.  We’ve had quite a lot of interest from new riders about the Intro rides at 7pm on Wednesdays.  Last week we had 18 folks out on the Intro ride with a fair % being new to the club and/or the sport.  If you’re a regular rider and fancy getting out on the Intro ride then it would be great if you could do your bit to help the ride go smoothly.  Things like either taking a split of better riders off for a faster/more techy ride or helping out with headcounts, marking junctions & turns or riding at the back making sure the group you’re in stays together.  Thanks to Chris, Rob, Neil and Ryzsard for keeping an eye out for folks last week.  With the good weather we could see a good turn out again this week so having a few regulars on hand is a great help to keep things moving.

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This Week’s Intro Ride

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Hi.  Like last week we may have a few new faces out on this week’s Intro ride so are any regular riders out this week?  If so then post up and I’ll let you know which new folks to expect.  It looks like a mix of novices and folks returning to the sport after a break.

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A Wee Update

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Here’s a quick roundup of events happening at the club:

  • the website is back online after it was hacked – it was fixed by applying “The Dark Lord” anti-malware patch.  Security has been beefed up.  We don’t keep any sensitive info on the site so the risks are low but probably best change your passwords.
  • the Glasgow Grit SMBO is on Sunday, based out of the hall, 3 hours of well organised MTB orienteering around the area – come and give it a bash.  We need to see GMBC types on the podium!  Fantasy MTBr league points up for grabs!!
  • Following some interest at the AGM last year, and as per the chat on FB, Ewan is about to organise some bike skills training so keep your eyes posted for that.
  • We’re working our way towards renovating the courtyard at the hall to turn it a bit of useful space for the club, including a bike wash & bike maintenance area.
  • 30th Anniversary updates – exclusive, Italian designed club tops are ordered and we’ll be announcing details of the weekend away (18-20th Aug) soon.  It’ll be a weekend of biking, BBQ’s, booze, banter & Barry & Graham’s pub quiz.
  • Watch out for some exciting plans as we team up with Dales Cycles for an “open day” for non-members/our Facebook followers combined with local rides for club members and a finishing up with a BBQ
  • Lots and lots of summer rides in the pipeline!!

 

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Anyone Riding Tonight?

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I not out tonight but I’m asking on behalf of a new rider called Ross who wants to join us tonight.  He’s been riding the red at Glentress and his fitness is OK so he’s keen on giving Tuesdays a go. Can you post up here or on FB to say if you’re going. Thanks.

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Trans OK’s Ride

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It’s a ride I’ve always wondered about doing; through the Old Kilpatricks via Duncolm.  The recent dry spell of weather meant it would be the perfect time for having a bash at it.  And so, maps, satellite views and old GPX files were consulted and a plan was hatched.  What about the weather?  The forecast was for increasing cloud.  Ahh, keep the base layer, ditch the suncream then.  Big mistake….

I can see the pub from here….and by that I mean the Oak Tree Inn in Balmaha

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Big Sunday Local Ride

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Hi.  I’m planning a big day out tomorrow with the aim of getting further afield in the local area.  Basically out to the Kilpatricks, through them to the Whangie and back into the local trails.  Option of a cafe stop out at Eden Mill but take food in case you need it before we get there.  More blurb here:

Sunday Local Ride

 

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Last Weekend’s Path Maintenance

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Following on from the work done on improving the drainage on the West Highland Way through Mugdock Wood the Park Ranger has been in touch with some positive feedback.  She said,

“We had a couple of compliments from very pleased people on Monday about WHW and the fact there was no water running down it.”

I’m sure it’s down to the quality of work rather than the recent dry spell 😉  Anyway a big high five to John Bennie, Neil MacNamara, Rob Sim, Andrew Dickson, Ian Godber and Luke Devereaux for doing the business last weekend.  I got some good before and after photos which I’ll post up soon.

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MTB Fantasy League & First Aid Update

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Hi there.  An update to the GMBC Fantasy MTBer League is due soon.  Which eligible club activities can you bag some points for?

For example, anyone on the trail maintenance gets points, have you taken a Strava KOM off Tom (Luke’s been busy!!), did you take part in John Bennie’s Ardgartan Loop – which I’m counting as one of the “Classic Rides” series.  Also, there will be bonus points for the riders who took part in the velodrome taster session organised by Iain.  There’s points up for grabs in the SMBO planned for 21-May (organisers, helpers, competitors and podiumers can all get points!!).

Artists Impression of GMBC Fantasy Mountain Biker Podium

Here’s where to log your efforts – points will be allocated as per the scoring sheet, unless I’ve had a few beers in which case it’ll be quite random.

Log my efforts dammit!!

Also, there’s still 3 spaces left of the first aid course which members requested as club/rider development at previous year’s AGMs.  Bag your spot by emailing infoATgmbcDOTorgDOTuk.  If you can’t make it but know someone who can then please ask them to get in touch too as it would be a shame for the slots to go to waste.

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