Category: Upcoming rides

Myself and Alison are planning the following ride this Sunday (30th Sept), as an alternative to the 5 ferries which has already been posted on the calendar (also a fantastic ride). Please confirm interest, if you are intending to ride with us.

Ready to ride at 10:00AM prompt on bridge beside Kirki Puffer on Kirkintilloch Main Street, then (1) On canal bank ride to Queenzieburn then climb to Birkenburn Reservoir, (2) Return to Milton of Campsie and do loop behind primary school, (3) Cort-ma Law – choice of either up Crow Road or techy climb behind Big Al’s at Clachan of Campsie (I only intend to ride up just past the sheep shelter as cannot drop my seat post enough for the descent – atleast that’s my excuse), (4) Cafe stop at Tea Room at Clachan of Campsie (bring a lock) then (5) Return via Lennox Forrest (harder) or Old Railway Line – (easier).

Additional Notes:

1. There is alot of climbing on this route, but that should not put anyone off coming along. The stronger climbers should repeat the climbs and there are plenty of options to split and recombine and make the day enjoyable for everyone. It’s a good ride and easy for people to bail if they are short for time.

2. There is a car parking area beside the church but might be busy on Sunday Morning. There is also a big car park at Sainsbury’s – but they have a 3 hr limit sign up. Also, there is parking around the council offices.

3. Public Transport from City Centre – best option would be to get the train to Lenzie. If you are doing this let me know and I can meet you there (early enough to allow us to get to Kirki Puffer for 10:00AM – only a 5 minute ride).

4. If there is some interest, I will put this on the calendar.

I’m heading out for a local ride tomorrow (Saturday 22/9/12), if anyone wants to join me. Thinking of 9:30 from the usual car park.

A great ride last night for the 4 of us who were out on the 745 ride, and we bumped into Ryszard who was out with a couple of 7pm’ers.

Trails were not as wet as of late and weather was spot on, as was the tea that was just brewed when we got back to the hall – thanks Graham 🙂

The traditional Wednesday night ride is great fun at this time of year – proper dark for that added dimension, so c’mon folks, get your lights sorted out and get out there – it would be good to see the numbers back up a bit on this, the longest running of the club rides !

Haven’t heard from D and E, pls do email me so that you can get the door code. We should get there by 3.30 but the plan is to do a ride while it’s still light and would be good to ensure you will get in if we are not there. Otherwise Red Lion is close by and they serve good selection of beers :-). Continue reading

Hi,

Anyone up for a night ride at Carron Valley next Tuesday? I know Carron Valley divides opinion but it’ll make a nice change from chewing up the trails at Mugdock. I’d suggest meet at 7.30pm at the main car park. If there’s enough interest I’ll stick it in the Calender.

Tom

Kai is the son of friends of mine (Morgan and Makiko). Kai has been diagnosed with Anelgman Syndrome. Don’t know what that is? Watch this…

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2158872007402

This weekend I am taking part in a Half Ironman distance triathlon (The Highland Warrier). 70.3 miles of swimming, cycling and running (running probably in it’s loosest possible term… by the time I pull my running shoes on I will be lucky to be staggering along). I want to raise as much money as I can to support the research and development for a cure for Angelman Syndrome. Research that could directly help Kai.

To put into context what I am attempting, the longest triathlon I have completed before now is a Sprint distance event (16.5 miles). Please give me motivation and pledge your support. How much is not so important – what is important to me is that as many people as possible pledge some support as I will be using the thought of the number of people supporting me to keep me going on the day.

Thank you to the club members that have already donated, I really appreciate it, but there is always room for more names on the list! Go on, please sponsor me here – http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JohnBennie

Hi,

Just a quick reminder about some great riding planned for this coming weekend.

Friday night night ride a Glentress. There is a spare bed in the bunkhouse if anyone else wants to stay over. So far me, Graham and Robin are staying over.

http://www.gmbc.org.uk/event/night-ride-glentress/

Proper Sunday away ride down near Wanlockhead.

http://www.gmbc.org.uk/event/away-ride-mennock-pass/#comment-2130

Let me know if you have any questions.

Tom

Is anyone up for an away ride on Sunday?  I don’t mind where.  Possibly Pentlands? Also, did anyone leave a torq energy drink bottle in my car (maybe Tom or Robin?)

those confirmed, can you email me snellmanpaivi@yahoo.co.uk so that I can send you the keycode for the door etc. We’ll be heading up the road around midday on Fri 21st, ETA 3.30ish and would like to go out for a short evening ride if possible.

we got some left over sausages/chicken plus some refreshments of which we will bring with us.  we can use the food for communal cooking one evening and go to a pub the next eve.  Parking for 4 cars in front of the cottage  and possibly on street parking just round the corner. but if possible, car share.

Paivi