Further to my earlier post, we are still looking for volunteers to help promote GMBC at the Scottish Bike Show. Myself & Barry will be at the GMBC stall (within the Alpine Bikes floor space) on the Saturday. We would appreciate some assistance on both the Saturday and the Sunday. We are both riding the sportive on the Sunday so please get in touch if you can help out, on either day. It will be free entry to helpers, but we need sufficient advance warning to be able to implement this.
Forth Estuary to Milngavie?
Anybody have any route advice for a party of folks looking to ride off-road from the Forth estuary (Forth or Kincardine bridge) to Milngavie?
Calling all GMBC Roadies!
Hi Folks,
Tom, Reuben & myself made use of last nights crackin’ weather and squeezed into tight-fitting lycra for a brief road ride around our neighborhood. We managed 21 miles at an average speed of 16mph and had to call it a day around 8pm as the light was fading fast….. Continue reading
Outdoor First Aid Training Course Details
Hi all,
As previously posted, the course is scheduled to run on the following 4 Monday’s – 16th, 23rd & 30th of April & 7th of May. It’s being held at GTG Training in South Street, Scotstoun, Glasgow G14 0BJ (across the road from the old Yarrows ship yard, now known as BAE Systems). Course starts prompt at 6pm each night & will finish at 9pm. Continue reading
Ben Lawers Massif – 7 munros , 3 riders, 1 brilliant day
Hi folks
Ride report to follow but below are a few pics from the epic that was the Ben Lawers massif on Sunday ridden by Donald, Captain Mainwaring and myself. Suffice to say it was an absolute cracker of a day out. Definitely not one for those whose tastes don’t extend to hikey bikey but the descents were outstanding and worth the effort to get to.
Cheers
Sanny
Glen Tilt/Beinn a Ghlo Wed 28th March 2011 – ride report
Lone GMBC rider report – ‘utterly’ knackered!
Contrary to sound advice, I did the clockwise version. Sunny, cool morning, giving way to persistent headwinds (whichever direction I was going) in the afternoon. No other mtbers seen doing anti-clockwise route, but did meet some chaps doing Braemar to Blair Atholl.
Being an experienced hillwalkwer, who has always come off of the hills with spare food, in case of emergencies, I committed the cardinal sin of running out of fuel about half way round, and did not have enough energy for the uphills – so much walking to save energy! No excuses. I did have ample water though, and made the most of the downhills, especially the ‘brake burning’ descent to Daldhu – as Graham has previously advised me, I might need to upgrade my Formula Oros to Avids!
Most of the boggy sections were dried up, and the singletrack to the east of Beinn a Ghlo was good for my level of skill!
Highly recommended and will do again. Yes, I would tend to agree that anti-clockwise is the way to go, but Idid enjoy this!
Nigel
Ballater Shared Transport
Hi, I’m heading up on Friday morning and returning Monday afternoon/evening. Anyone want to van share with me (3 seats, bikes and gear) or does one of you have space for me? Will share fuel. . . .
Cheers, Simon
25th Anniversary Club Tops – Immediate Action Required From You!
Hello all,
My apologies for this being text heavy. The good news is we’ve just about finalised the top design….a few wee tweaks being done by Stephen Malaney and we’re ready to proceed with the order. Continue reading
Glen Tilt/Beinn A Ghlo tomorrow Wednesday 28th March
INSANITY – Glen Tilt – Beinn a Ghlo – you know it makes sense.
I have, at short notice, managed to get tomorrow off – last day of summer…..!
I am based in Dublane during the week, so intend to make an early start from the car park at ‘Old Bridge of Tilt’.
I remember bagging the Munros here, and my first ever walk of any stature in Scotland, in 1988, was indeed Glen Tilt.
I will be doing the Phil McKane 54km circumnavigation of Beinn a Ghlo route (and bringing said book with me), and will aim for a 9.00am start. If anyone wants to chum me I can extend the start time to 10.ooam!
If there’s anyone who wants to make the most of the stunning weather, low river for crossing, and appreciate one of the worlds most stunning locations, the dancing sunlight on the water, and a quick pint at the end, and if you can swing a day off at ridiculously short notice, then I’m on
Cheers – Nigel
Ben Venue – Sunday 25th March
Graham, if you’re reading this it was awful and you didn’t miss a treat. In fact you’d have been glad to have stayed at home nursing your knee …… for everyone else, keep reading. Continue reading