Date- Wed 7th July @ 7pm – 9.30pm
Meeting point – 3 Gavin’s Mill Rd, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 6NB (please note we have no club facilities currently).
If weather permits the plan is to head out the west highland way to Carbeth, from there we will head out towards Burncrooks and a climb up to the Whangie. From there we’ll descending to the Queens View car park before a short section on the road. We’ll then climb up past the huts where there’s a few options to descend back on the westie @ craigallion loch. The ride would be most suited to hardtails or full susses. There’s a few technical sections on this ride but plenty of options to bypass or jump off and walk if required.
Ride Co-Ordinators – Julie Taylor
If you are interested in coming along please complete a ride form online (beforehand) for Track and Trace – GMBC Ride Form
COVID-19 Guidelines
We have agreed on the following approach to allow ride to happen. This is following a review of the risks and is in line with current guidance being issued to sports clubs in Scotland.
Do not come to a group ride if you have any symptoms which could be related to COVID-19.
2m Physical distancing should be in place outside of the ride
The ride must leave at the time stated to limit unnecessary congregation time.
If more than 15 individuals turn up it is suggested to split the ride into suitably sized groups whilst avoiding contact between groups at the start, finish and during the ride. Ideally, start and finish times should be staggered to facilitate this.
A ride co-ordinator must be allocated for each activity. This will be the first person to post up the activity. As such please familiarise yourself with the requirements and be prepared to take responsibility when organising any activity. The key necessity is to ensure they have the names and contact details of those people on the ride.
When planning a route avoid pinch points like known fallen trees or gates where riders may congregate. On routes which do involve gates, the first person to arrive at it should open it and let everyone through before joining the back of the group.
Avoid frequent stops where possible and if required to stop then ensure this is in an open space where physical distancing can be maintained.
The clubhouse remains unavailable after rides so there will be no bike washing facilities for the time being.
It remains more important than usual to be self-sufficient. This means a well maintained bike, lights, and all the tools, clothes and spares you are likely to need, and being prepared to find a way of getting home independently in all but the most unlikely of circumstances.
