Author: Sam_I hate hillclimbs_Groves

Me and John are going out for a few hours in the forrest around Aberfoyle tomorrow if anyone wants to join us. Meet at car park in Foyle at 11am.
It was muddy and very wet today, but felt good to be outdoors! Although for some reason I could hardly make my bike work! Too much festive goodness i think!
Drop me a text if you think you may wanna come, otherwise, it may not be exactly 11am!! 🙂
Sam
07792605021

Hiya,

I need to get away from the city, shops and bloody greyness and try and get my mojo back!

Weather looking lovely for sunday with sunshine but cold weather predicted, so I’m heading up to Aberfoyle for a ride.

Won’t be doing Mentheiths as will be a unrideable mudfest, but going to head into the forest towards Ben Lomond on the LochArd side. So, some big climbs, fast descents and some hidden single track.

Anyone else wanna escape the festive madness??

Aberfoyle Car Park-ready to ride at 10.30am.

Sam

Hi All,

Okay, some work has been done to find accommodation for this trip. At the moment there is around 20 people committed or have said they may want to come.

In order for us to find accommodation large enough for a group this size, we need to book it very soon. Therefore, can I ask you all to fill in this spreadsheet with the days you wish to come by Friday 23rd (this Friday).

If you are unsure, I’m afraid we will have to book for those committed or we won’t get anywhere. For those who do commit by Friday, it is expected that you will pay any deposit required, or find someone else to take your slot.

Sorry, for the time-scales on this but if we want to go, we’ve got to move fast or we’ll all be camping!!

Cheers,
Sam

Quick reminder about tonight’s event- The Cycling Cinema at Riverside Museum, featuring Greame- he’ll be doing Q&A’s and signings after the film at 9.30pm. Take our bikes, entry free, starts at 8pm.
http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/our-museums/riverside-museum/what’s-on/graeme-obree-cycling-cinema/Pages/default.aspx

Sam

Hiya,

I purchased a GROUPON voucher for the Morar Hotel, near Mallaig some time ago, and struggling to find time to use it, so offering it up to the club members for sale.

Deal is: Two nights for two people, including afternoon tea. Face value was £119, but willing to sell it for a tidy £100. (The actual cost is meant to be £310, so great saving!).

www.morarhotel.co.uk

The voucher must be used up before 31st October.

For those wanting to go biking, there is a great route around Loch Morar in Kenny Wilson’s book, that requires taking a boat to a remote spot then biking back to Morar. Only down side it that the boat only runs monday – friday!!

Otherwise, its a gorgeous bit of the world and only a 30 minute boat trip to south tip of Skye.

Let me know if anyone is interested.

Thanks

Sam

Hi,

Weather forecast looks awful for tomorrow night, anyone up for a wednesday 7pm ride instead, with some sunshine?

Sam

John,

Is the pub run still going ahead tomorrow? Can you remind us of the route and approx times in locations please? I want to come but meet up with you in route a bit later…

Who is going?

Cheers,

Sam

Hi,

Incase some of you are interested, there are two events taking place next month at the Riverside Museum.

17th September- Cycling Cinema- featuring Greame Obree.

His film The Flying Scot will be projected onto the outside of the building, powered by cycling! Greame will also take part in a Q&A.

24th September- Riverside Extreme featuring Danny MacAskill.

There are a number of events and activities planned, including his new film being projected onto the building, and a online Q&A. session.

I’ll post the event flyers when I get them.

Cheers,

Sam

p.s. please feel free to post this info onot other forum sites you may use.

Hi,

Is anyone who’s not doing the 5 ferries this weekend up for an mtb alternative? Saturday or Sunday? Not too fussy where although I have been thinking I’ve not been to GT for over a year and might be quieter with the schools hols over….

Sam