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GMBC June Calendar

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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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Child bike seats, good idea?

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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?

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Chainsaw Needed.

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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?

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Lakes Trip – July

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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

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Saturday social ride

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Hi all

As there was so much going on within the club at the minute I thought a timely reminder was in order, as regards, the Saturday social ride on the 4th of June.

This is a more the merrier ride.  There are no limitations on numbers, where you join the ride, where you leave the ride, how many coffee’s and scones you have, how many lunches you have or how much you may have to drink.

A reminder of the route.  Mostly off-road, leaving Milngavie at 10 heading to the Carbeth via various trails. From Carbeth to the Blane Valley Inn.  Then to Kincaid House Hotel Milton of Campsie from there to the Stables in Kirkie and finally finish off in the Torrance or Wheatsheaf Inn before returning, on a leasurly ride, on the back roads to Milngavie.

Sounds too good to miss.

Groundskeeper John

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Local ride Teusday 17/5/11

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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

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Muddy Wednesday – where has summer gone ??

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It was more like an Autumn night out there tonight – 8 degrees, muddy, windy, a few heavy showers pushing through.  The 745 ride saw 5 of us heading out for a couple of hours – great blast, no offs or mechanicals to speak of, so covered a lot of ground – trails still riding pretty well but rocky rooty and riverside well slippy !!

Hard to believe we were riding in T-shirts on dusty trails a few weeks ago – roll on summer !