Graham reminded me that Alpines give club members free demo bikes. So, phoned up St. George’s store with my request for a full susser for GT on sunday. He phoned me back 10 mins later to say they have put aside a 2012 Trek Lush for me for the day! That’s £40 a day hire bike!
Can’t wait to try it out. And that’s covered my 2012 membership!!
Only down side is that i may like it too much!
Sam
Planning a Saturday ride in the Old Kilpatricks on 21st January. A few folk have already expressed an interest (Alison, Sam & John and Elizabeth). The plan is to meet at the Bowling Lock car park and be ready to ride at 10am (not at the big house as I suggested in a previous post). If you are travelling by train then there is a station at Old Kilpatrick which is handy. Also, Bowling Locks is connected to Glasgow, Balloch, Erskine Bridge via cycle tracks. It is not a hugely technical ride, but a few interesting optional offshoots at the top for anyone interested. There is a big climb, but perfectly do-able for anyone who is keen enough. Any faster climbers can repeat parts of the climb so we are never too far apart. The route is a loop which is always good and there is an optional post-ride refuel at the Crown Carvery/Pub. Please let me know if you are interested.
Hi folks
Seems to be a lot of bike theft going on. My friend asked if I could post this, as he’s lost a really lovely bike and was hoping folk might keep an eye out for it (see below for description).
I was also wondering if anyone marks their bikes (like with a police regisration scheme or pens or electronic tags that go in your frame). I just know know if any of it is worth doing. Any thoughts? Continue reading
Did anyone make it to Carron Valley last night? Wondering how the trails have faired after the storms?
Heya all…. happy new year.
I was wondering if anyone is riding local at the weekend (14th/15th) .. Sat or Sunday or both?? Would love to get out for a spin or two.
Zoe
Given that the weather has played havoc with so many forests and paths I’m planning a trip to the relative clear and well drained centre that is Glentress on Sunday. I’m heading down ready to ride for about 10.30 am. Do holler if you fancy it, the more the merrier. Probably riding a mixture of trails dependant on conditions etc. Meet you in the new caff.
cheers
D
The fast ride/slow ride debate is dead – long live the “who ate all the biscuits?” debate!
Hi All,
Hoping you all looking forward to the Oak Tree Inn weekend on the 28th Jan! There is still one space available in the bunkroom, £15 for bed and breakfast! If your interested let me know. Continue reading
Going for a lighter wheel as I am changing bike to be a bit more xc friendly. I have a really tough rear wheel in excellent condition to part with – built by the legend, Big Al at wheelcraft and has been true ever since it was built. Rim is the Mavic 321CD (now called 729), the ‘CD’ coating is dark grey and very resistant to scrapes. Built with 36 plain gauge spokes, brass nipples of course and uses a Hope XC hub in bling gold colour. The hub has had some fresh bearings last year by alpine and not used much since then. Freehub has been oiled and cleaned regularly. If you are tough on wheels, then this is all you need – it is the strongest rim you can get built up and is in great condition, its heavy compared to a 717 for instance, but will last a downhill course or big jumps. Cost me about £180 or so a while ago, would accept £60 or £65 with 8 speed cassette included (still loads of life left).
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10:00 AM
Trail Maintenance – Mugdock Park
Mugdock Visitor Centre
Craigallion Road , Glasgow
20 attending
Give something back to the club and help out with some trail maintenance in Mugdock park. Come prepared to work outdoors, wellies, waterproofs, hats, gloves, packed lunch. Jobs will be allocated on the day but my understanding is we will be helpi…… MORE
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10:00 AM
Trail Maintenance – Mugdock Park
Mugdock Visitor Centre
Craigallion Road , Glasgow
10 attending
Give something back to the club and help out with some trail maintenance in Mugdock park. Come prepared to work outdoors, wellies, waterproofs, hats, gloves, packed lunch. Jobs will be allocated on the day but my understanding is we will be helpi……
