Planning a ride? Tell everybody about it here.
Keeping an eye on the weather for a potential away ride on Sunday. Probably a “red” level of ability with sections of black. It won’t be a trail centre. I’ll post up here once a location & route have been decided.
Updated 6pm 20/2:
Meet at the Birnam Arts Centre, Station Rd, Birnam, 10am. Plan is to piece together some local trails, warning – this will involve “map faff”, dress warmly, forecast is for wintery showers.
Hi. I’m thinking about a 40km cross-country loop near Pitlochry on Sunday if the weather looks good. It’s mainly fireroad with a decent piece of singletrack/moorland descent on part of the route. The route has good views from the high point but could have some lying snow so I’ll need to check that won’t make the route impassable. If you’re interested then post up here or text me.
Are you interested in getting away for some sunshine and stunning, technical riding this summer? Well, I’ve been in touch with Doug at Basque MTB, he has a few spaces left for 11-18th June and he’ll be able to host GMBC riders who are riding at an intermediate to advanced level. So far myself, Will and a mate of his are going.
Here’s the blurb from Doug about the Basque Coast:
“Put simply this part of Spain has everything we need with the Pyrenees, the Basque culture, and Spain’s stunning coastline. The mountain biking is very varied, from big mountain trails in the Pyrenees to stunning singletrack along the Spanish coast, each day we will choose something special to suit you.”
Accommodation is at a lovely B&B in Hondarribia, just above the town, with a pool and a short walk to excellent bars and restaurants. A week with BasqueMTB is €750 (approx £590).
Its that time again for the annual migration to Balmaha for one night of beer, banter and more beer!
This social ride usually takes place at the end of January however to ensure scorching spring temperatures its been moved to the 5th of March.
Very much a social event at a leisurely pace, but be quick, spaces are limited!
More information here:
http://www.gmbc.org.uk/event/balmahooha-weekender-5th-march/
Any questions post up or give me a call.
Gary
Greetings all ye Crackpots, Slackbottoms and Shitingthorpes in the atlas of funny Yorkshire place names that is GMBC!
After some discussion we’re planning our 2016 Easter trip to the Yorkshire Dales (what about the Lakes? Probably too busy for large group rides. What about the Cairngorms? Good but we’ve been there the last few years. OK, Torridon then? Too far & not enough easier rides).
The dates are Thu 24th to Mon 28th March.
Local ride with various start point and times to suit various lifestyles:
Depending on the weather the car park at the visitor centre could be mobbed. This is probably all over Facebook but these details are correct as I understand them.
There was a suggestion at the Christmas bash, that some folks would like a bothy weekend, so I thought I would put something in the calender to aim for. My suggestion is Allt Scheicheachan (pron. Alt shee-cha-chan, with the ‘ch’ as in loch both times) just up from Bridge of Tilt/Blair Atholl. All landrover tracks: approx 10km, yes some climbing up to 500m with alternative exit strategies including Beinn Dearg, weather permitting! http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/maps/map1_14pt.shtml.
My other suggestion is early February, so we avoid the midgies!
If you can wait until then try this:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06s1762/bothy-life
Hi
A few of us are heading out tomorrow morning for a pre Xmas party spin…
Everyone welcome!!!
The plan tomorrow is to ride through Dougalston , up a country road to Lennox forest, a few trails through there, down the other side, up to crow road car park, down a lovely wee single track to back of wheel craft, along old railway line to strathblane, up in to mugdock and back to clubhouse.
9am sharp departure to be back for 11.30.. Nice steady pace. 😉
Tom
Hello
I’m going to head up to Mugdock around mid day for a couple of hours picking my way around the sodden trails. Weather looks bright (ish) so a quick opportunity. If anyone is free and wants to join – great.
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probably head for the visitor centre and a bowl of soup before heading out.
Steve
http://www.bordersbikefestival.com/
I’m planning to attempt the 50km Marathon again next year. Any other club members interested in making this a club weekend away?
