I feel like keeping my feet relatively dry on some man-made trails, so heading over to Carron Valley on Sunday. Looking to put a number of laps in.
Can offer a lift for one person plus bike from the West End.
More details on the calendar.
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Cathkin Braes: any interest in races?
Glasgow-based racer Rab Wardell is trying to gauge interest in a mountain bike race series at Cathikin Braes. His original post was on Facebook, but I’ve copied it below. Feel free to state your interest or discuss here, and I’ll pass it on to Rab.
I want to gauge interest in a local mountain bike racing series at Cathkin Braes next summer, running on Wednesday evenings. Would local riders be interested in events or volunteering? I’m thinking of short course cross country and maybe a mini downhill and enduro? Who’s interested?
Personally, I’d be interested in some fairly casual XC or Enduro races.
Thomson seatpost for sale
I’m hoping to sell my Thomson Elite seatpost, it’s black, 31.6 mm with layback. Bought about 12 months ago but in like-new condition. Looking for £45 ONO (RRP is £80).
Change of bars/stem means I no longer need the layback, so might be up for a trade.
The Great Glen and Westie in two days
Yes, we cheated.
Riding the Great Glen Way and the West Highland Way, back to back, over two days sounds like a bit of a crazy plan, and it was. It was hatched by Paivi back in January during a GMBC social ride, and it should be noted that only Gerry and I actually took part in this epic, Paivi was nowhere to be seen. Continue reading
Local ride 22/9/12
I’m heading out for a local ride tomorrow (Saturday 22/9/12), if anyone wants to join me. Thinking of 9:30 from the usual car park.
Drumlanrig 8
There’s going to be a race at Drumlanrig on 7th July, details below:
8 hours 9 – 5 and finish the lap
9k ish quite techy lapSolo, pairs and threes Solo SS and spot prizes
Beer, burger and band after.
£40 to race,
Camping Fri and Sat.
Hiring in a shower block so a weekend charge of £10 for adults £5 for kids or £25 for family ticket all of which, will give access to the adventure playground and gardens etc
Mail Rik for an entry form on mtbrik@aol.com
Anyone fancy a ride tomorrow (5 June) afternoon?
Not being one for bunting and street parties I fancy getting out on the bike tomorrow (before the usual Tuesday ride). Anyone fancy doing something? Perhaps just mucking about near Mugdock? Open to suggestions.
Ride on Sunday (6/5/12)
I fancy doing something other than the usual Mugdock ride on Sunday and wondered if anyone wanted to join me?
Possibilities:
- Head along the Westie until we’re bored and back, maybe including Conic.
- Loop round the back of Dumgoyne, perhaps including venturing out into the Campsies.
- Something round Aberfoyle way.
- Trail centre (Glentress black?).
- Something else? I’m open to suggestions, don’t want to drive more than a couple of hours.
Exposure lights demo – 17/4/12
In collaboration with Alpine Bikes, we have the opportunity to test out some of the lighting units produced by Exposure.
We will have a selection of lights available for the club ride on Tuesday 17/4/12 (7 p.m.) when hopefully it’ll just about be dark enough to get a good feel for what the lights offer.
Please leave a comment if you’d like to test one or more of the lights, obviously priority goes to paid up club members.
UPDATE: I’ve now collected the lights and we have just about one of everything from the 2012 range. Sadly, there is only one helmet light clip – if you have one please bring it along on Tuesday if possible. Also have the piggyback cell and some of the rear lights that plug into a smart port.
I’m charging the lights up, but don’t know what condition they are in. It would be wise to bring a spare light with you.
Scottish Mountain Bike Orienteering
I’ve just added the dates for the SMBO events to our shiny new calendar. There’s one a month until October.
Does anyone fancy giving one of these a shot as part of a team? I’d be looking for a fun day out, rather than troubling the podium. First one I think I could feasible do is Glentress on 15 April.
