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Hello all,

It’s that time of year again when we host the fabulous GMBC BBQ at Mugdock Park.  This is free to all paid up members.  We have provisionally booked the pitch for 6pm onwards on Saturday 11th of June.  I attended my first one last year, the banter was great, the food was well cooked and it’s a great social night that allows you to meet fellow riders who also attend the different rides we have.  Partners and kids are especially welcome too.  The pitch is at the pond, a minutes walk down from the visitor centre.

We’d like for you, as members of the club to say yea or nay to attending that evening, as we need a headcount to gauge the amount of food.   So please let us know if you can make it and the size of your party (preferably a reply on wordpress).  There will be enough food and refreshments available, but please feel free to contribute if you wish.  Please bring your own bottle should you wish to get trolleyed.

A few folk have spoken about a ride in the park before the BBQ, then feasting post ride.  So, if your interested please make yourselves known. 

There are various options for getting there, some cycled home and back (lights probably needed depending on a late stay).  There is the option to get a return train from Glasgow Queen Street to Milngavie, then walk/cycle to Mugdock.  Or drive as it’s free parking and I’m sure there will be folk with space in their cars.

Let’s make it the best BBQ to date and this is the perfect opportunity for the great new members to meet with the more seasoned members of the club.

Best regards

Barry

I’m thinking about taking a trip down to Innerleithen for the MBO Event this weekend. Anyone else interested?

Hi Folks,
I’m sure there’s a way to post this on WordPress but I don’t have time to figure it out just now so to make sure that everyone’s got a copy I’m reverting to old fashioned email to share the GMBC June calendar with you.
July & August calendar is work in progress so if  you have routes/rides you’d like to do and an idea of a date then let me know and I’ll try to accommodate.  There were some rumblings about a Lakes trip and a Glen Tilt/Braemar weekender and if you have an “epic” ride in mind then now’s the time to get it in!
cheers,
Graham

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Thinking of buying a rear mounted child seat for my daugher (18 months), probably and entry level Hamax model or similar. I have got a trailer, but sometimes its a bit of hassle to set it up from folded when you just want to head out for a wee trip. I also think a seat would be best on my single speed urban/commute bike – trailer is a bit of a handful with one gear! anyone used a rear seat, what are the thoughts? they seem well made and safe but obviously raise the centre of gravity – is it best to put up with hassle of trailer?

Last nights run was more of a clear up operation as the number of fallen trees and branches have made a lot of the routes impossible. The start of the run came to a quick stop as a tree blocked the entrance through the bombhole run. We cleared some of the debris but still had to detour around the trunk and headed up the path toward the start of Rocky/Rooty only to be stopped by another tree at the entry into the woods. The 5 of us managed to haul this one out of the way and cut back towards the reservoir and voodoo where we met others out on a run who told us there was a tree blocking the entry at the top of Rocky/Rooty(Not the one that we cleared). At the end of voodoo we went down the embankment to the waters edge and up the path toward v/notch + the climb up through the rhododendrons where we met a total block with 2 trees across the path which we climbed around and made our way up to the top of the hill only to find another one blocking the path. We then left the reservoir to head up snaky, and guess what? yep, another tree blocking the way. After a short detour we headed across the moor and did Jackies ‘root’ and then the full circle of the new(ish) rollercoaster ride which was totally clear, riding well and was good fun. It was 9.15pm by this time and so we headed home avoiding the blockages that we knew about. Hopefully the council will clear most of the paths but we may have to clear some of the routes ourselves. Who owns a chainsaw?

Hiya,

I know a lakes trip is on the Calander for the May bank holiday, but not sure if there will be much uptake. I’m planning a trip to Ambleside area, camping in early July- dates TBC.  Loads of great riding around there, including a fab loop around lake windamere on combination of briddleways, and single track. Camping means easy to oganise and folk can decide last minute. Only takes 2.5 hours to drive from Glasgow, so may seem far but about the same time as fort bill! More info will follow, but if you think you might be interested, let yourself be known!

Cheers,

Sam

Hi All
Just checked Email (Not WordPress yet) and noticed no ride report for Tuesday 17th may.
Weather was dull, heavy showers and strong winds.
Riders: in the region of 17. Can’t remember exact amount. (Please correct me if I’m wrong.)
This was more a demolition derby than a usual pleasant Tuesday night bike ride. Headed to Voodoo Hill Via Esporta.
Rode all the tracks in the area. First casualty. Buckled front wheel from a spill on Claggy Johns. One down.
At the top of Snakey pass a big discussion took place, as the weather worsened, which resulted in some heading back due to “nae grip tyres” and unfamiliar equipment. Three more down.
On the top moor, exposed to all the wind and rain, a rear tyre puncture. Got going again five minutes later, still on top moor exposed to all the wind and rain, a broken hanger. Big respect to Tim, and all, who managed to get bikes up and running again.
Forty minutes on top moor freezing and wet, light getting worse, we decided to call it a night. There followed a nice pleasant ride home without further incident.
Groundskeeper John