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Sunday 19th January 10:00am – First Ride from Our New Home

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Sunday the 19th January will be the first GMBC ride from our new home at the Milngavie & Bearsden Sports Club (MBSC) here;

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All existing, past and potential members are invited to come along at 10:00 for a ride around our local trails. We would particularly extend the invitation to those who came to see what we are about at the GMBC / Dales launch night on Tuesday. You will be made most welcome and the ride(s) will be tailored to the abilities of those who turn up. Not to mention the weather and trail conditions.

To mark the first ride from MBSC we will be meeting back at the club for tea, biscuits and a bit of chat so that we can all get a feel for what facilities will be on offer.

There is ample parking and there will be bike washing facilities available.

Stuart

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SUNDAY 12TH KILSYTH RUN?

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I WENT OUT ON SAT 4TH FOR A RUN FROM KILSYTH,AROUND BANTON LOCH,OVER CROY HILL THEN OVER THE ROMAN RUINS AT BARHILL FORT AT TWECHER AND BACK TO KILSYTH.THE ROUTE RAN REALLY WELL WITH JUST THE ONE VERY BOGGY PART(OVERSHOES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE LOCH WHICH WAS STILL RIDEABLE WITH THE BACK TYRE SPINNING.

IT WOULD PROBABLY BE IN THE REGION OF A 2 + 1/2 HR RIDE WITH A FEW SHORT STEEP CLIMBS/DESCENTS, BUT NOTHING TOO SERIOUS AND THE VIEWS ARE WORTH IT.  IT WOULD BE AN IDEAL WARM UP FOR THOSE GOING TO BALMAHA.

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED THEN I WAS THINKING OF 10AM DEPART FROM THE BIG CAR PARK AT THE REAR OF THE COACHMAN HOTEL IN KILSYTH.

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Selkirk Mountain Bike Marathon

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SMM_logoI’ve put this event in the calendar (10th May) as I reckon it’s one of the best there is in Scotland.  It’s well organised (by the same people who do the Craggy Island Tri) and with it’s choice of distances it’s suitable for novices & experienced riders alike.  The riding in the area is fantastic, the food stops were well stocked, the whole event is relaxed and friendly and has great camping facilities.  The main event is on the Saturday with a local, chilled out ride on the Sunday with the organisers.  It looks like there may also be a round of SMBO planned for the Sunday if you have the energy!

I’m signed up (doing the 50km this year) and will be going for the whole weekend.  Here’s more info.  Anyone else up for this?

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Aberfoyle Ride (Sat. 4th Jan)

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Hi.  I’m planning on heading up to Aberfoyle for an easy ride, I’m not planning anything difficult or fast so it would suit anyone just wanting to get out and stretch their legs.  I expect the ride to be cross-bike friendly if that’s your thang.  Post up here or on the event entry if you’re interested.  Details here:

http://www.gmbc.org.uk/event/aberfoyle-easy-ride/

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Saturday Morning Ride

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Any interest in a local ride on Saturday morning?

I am aiming to be at the car park ready to ride for 10am.

We’ll head out for a couple of hours at a fairly relaxed paced and try and burn off some of the excesses from the past couple of days.

(Turkey sandwiches optional)

(but advised)

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Mince Pie Ride (Tuesday 17th December)

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Talk mince on the ride, then eat mince (pies) and and drink mulled wine!

Burn off some calories so you can pie yourself silly the rest of the week!

Weather at this stage forecast to be dry (if a bit windy)

7pm St Andrews Car Park Tuesday.

New/non/potential members very welcome! Pace that of the slowest rider – no-one left behind.