March 2013
Goat Fell – Arran
Friday UPDATE: The weather doesn't look ideal, but then it isn't that bad either. So to take advantage of the quieter trails I'll be getting the 0945 ferry tomorrow. Meet at 0915 outside the ferry terminal office. Take warm and suitable kit for a wintery day on the hill. I was walking up this recently and thought it would a really decent bike ride. Infact it has even made it into Vol. 2 of the Scotland Wild Trails Book. Clearly…
Find out more »Lake District
The plan is for a weekend of riding in the Lakes, doing a couple of decent rides (weather / group dependent). Some people will be staying over, others coming for a day ride on the saturday only. Email / post up if you want accomodation by Thu 21st Feb. More details to follow. Tom
Find out more »Trail Maintenance
A chance to do your bit by helping Mugdock Country Park maintain the paths and trails for all users.
Find out more »Club Social: Coopers Pub
Always a fun night out!! A great chance to see what your clubmates look like when not caked in mud and wearing a crash helmet!
Find out more »Skye Easter Weekend
Here is the final booking list:SkyeEasterBooking-04_03_13 (1) Thurday 28March-Monday 1April Sligachan Bunkhouse http://www.sligachanselfcatering.co.uk/#/bunkhouse/4558326351. The cost is £16 per person per night, or £20 if linen is required. I thought it was worth going up on thursday night to get 3.5 days riding given the drive time. Sligachan is fairly central for the Skye Rides, there is a pub near by too. More ride suggestions welcomed, rough ideas so far and subject to weather/change/input: Friday: Quiraing loop at Staffin 20km 3hrs (30miles/45mins…
Find out more »SMBO Round 1: Aberfoyle
Scottish Mountain Bike Orienteering event - Aberfoyle Mountain Bike Orienteering (MBO) is a fun off road event were YOU choose the course! The choice of route is up to you! 30 electronic checkpoints are scattered across a 60 to 100 square kilometre playing area. The winner is the person who collects the most points in a set time Tactics, fitness and the odd bit of luck all play a part in being a successful Mountain Bike Orienteer!
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