Hi all,
Given, as usual, the list of those going changes a little in final days this is the final notification of who I have and their accomodation (there is also a free twin room space with Gavin if anyone is interested in upgrading from Bunkroom or someone else joining in?)
Meeting point for next weekend is at Bullands, they should be expecting us so shouldnt be surprised when ~26 bikers wonder in 🙂
I also want to point out the logistics. Bag droping will be courtesy of Lorna who has very kindly offered to drive a HGV of approximatly 26 bags to Balmaha for us. PLEASE keep bags to an absolute minimum, you’d be very surprised how much space that many bags takes up and we’d like Lorna to see out her back window 🙂 Lorna will kindly also drive the bags back to Bullands for us on the sunday.
Meet time at Bullands: 9.30-10.15 am
Loading bags into car: 10.15am
Depart: 10.30am
Arrive: Some few hours later at Drymen for Cake/Coffee/Beer/Banter stop
Depart: Drymen an hour so later. There is a number of easier routes to Balmaha from here if anyone does not want to go over top of Conic.
Arrive: Balmaha, before dark! This means that time is limited in the pub stop in Drymen boys!
Showers/beer/food/more banter in front of big fire 🙂
We’ll be sharing the Oak Tree with a large bunch of ultra runners who are super friendly and I highly recommend chatting to them – the majority of them could drink us lot under the table, trust me!
Looking forward to seeing you all!!!
Bunkrooms:
Richard Hebb, Stuart, Eilidh, Katie, Tim, Angus, Tom W, Alden.
Single Room:
Nigel
Twin Rooms:
Magda/Shirly
Graham/Alistair
Gavin/FREE SPACE!
Double Rooms:
Gerry/Alison
Sam/John
Garry/Linsay
Tom/Ieva
Me/Matt
Deluxe Double:
Allan n Co
Davie/Lorna
And some photos from previous years to whet your appetites….
https://www.flickr.com/photos/glasgowmountainbikeclub/sets/72157640348773436/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/glasgowmountainbikeclub/sets/72157632720399658/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/glasgowmountainbikeclub/sets/72157629145095323/
Hi, are sleeping bags required for the bunkhouse? Thanks
Tom
One thing you will want to pack is a decent lock. The bikes are left outside overnight. Unless the Oak Tree have changed their set up, we usually lock all the bikes together in a private/staff only area at the back of the inn.
Yes. Defo a bike lock. If everyone brings one that would be ace.
Tom no need for towels or sleeping bags. Everything is supplied. Same for all in twins, doubles, single etc. no towels required – that shd keep the bags smaller 🙂
I will be running to Balmaha this year 🙂
I will be driving if Lorna wants to cycle?
Dawn, did you decide to run because it’s faster than cycling with GMBC?
Mieva. Lorna will still be driving up but says if you are happy to do the bag drops then she will just meet us all up at Balmaha in the afternoon.
I will drop the bags. I will be picking Tom up from the airport around 9 that morning, should be in Bullands between 9.30 and 10.
Funny coz it’s true!! 🙂
Running being faster than riding with us, that is.
Folks – where would you recommend we leave cars parked in Milngavie? Would it be the club car park or somewhere else – don’t know if the Station car park would be safe? Cheers – Nigel
The car park at Bullands is as safe as any. Folk in the houses opposite park there.
I will take the upgrade of the twin room with Gavin. You OK with this Gavin?
My wife Lisa is heading over to Bullands on her tod if you guys can look out for her. See might know a couple of you guys but not many. I’ll head up to Balmaha later with jnr and cycle the Sunday back. Cheers. Allan
Hi dawn, don’t know how to send a message directly to you so hopefully you get this. For several reasons I’m not going to make it tomorrow. If anyone else can use my space please feel free to do so. Cheers, Alden
Allan Tell Lisa to ask for me I’ll ensure she gets in with the best banter 😉
Have Decided to cycle up 🙂
Ok Alden thanks for letting me know.
No worries. Sorry about the late notice. Have a great weekend.
Looking forward to Sat night. Due to work commitments I won’t be able to ride on Saturday, so Alison and I will drive over Sat night.