In November Mark Beaumont will be giving a series of talks in Edinburgh, Birmingham and London about his world record breaking cycle around the world and letting you know how you could become part of the World Cycle Challenge.
Places are free but limited so please apply early if you would like to come to one of the talks, details of each one are here.
14 of us heading out across Voodoo hill last night, and as we made our way down the steep gravelly trail by the waterworks, we attracted the attention of a police helicopter that followed us for 10mins, searchlight giving our lights a run for their money. Quite a rush, hacking down singletrack in the dark, with a chopper thunderously hovering not-very-far-above, and dodging the searchlight through the trees.
Hi all,
After the success of the first Scottish Bike show that took place this April, they have decided to host another. But this time, they’re introducing a Sportive that runs alongside the show.
I signed up to be kept informed of any updates and received the following info below:
TSBS Sportive News…….. |
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Dear all The inaugural Scottish Bike Show Sportive 2012 will take place on Sunday 15th April around the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine to kick off the start of the sportive season! We are happy to announce both routes for the sportive have been signed off by the local Loch Lomond authorities. The 65 mile challenge ride and the 100 mile sportive will be available for entry within the next couple of weeks and we promise you will be the first to know when the entry is live. Your entry to the sportive will also gain you access to one day of The Scottish Bike Show of your choice.
*Group booking rates will also be available for 6 or more riders. Full entry details to follow shortly. With Balloch Castle proposed as the start and finish point, the routes will include timed rides, steep climbs, feed stations, bike maintenance points and plenty more to ensure a great ride. Fun for the family or the serious sportive rider, why not let your friends and family know about the first ever sportive ride around Loch Lomond and kick off the season with a bang. |
At £21/25, it’s crackin value compared to the Trossachs Ton & other high profile Sportives. It’s even better value considering they also charge £10 to gain entry to the actual Bike Show and that’ll be included in the price!
I think a show of hands at this stage, in preparation for the entry day would be a wise idea along with the fact that we’ll gain a group booking if we’ve 6 or more riders. I’m assuming due to the value, route and that it’s a supported event, the places will fill up very quickly.
I’m in, please let me know if you’ll join me!
Cheers
Barry
Just a heads up to let you know that you can register on the Glasgow 2014 website(www.glasgow2014.com) to get notifications on Tickets. I want to try and get some for the velodrome, unless as a club there are pre-allocations distribute…. or there is someone on the inside that will be able to get them.
Hi there, does anyone know or have access to a decent engineering shop. i’m making some mods to a hub and need an aluminium part turned and some holes made in hardened steel to do the job.
Cheers
G
Hi there,
I found an Ay Up battery pack lying on the road just outside the jet wash last night. Get in touch/post up if you think it’s yours.
cheers,
Graham
OK, not quite on the same ‘pimp my ride’ theme, while you were all working hard at the CX I was enjoying myself in London. Well not entirely true, I didn’t manage to hire one of Boris’s bike. However there were plenty of bikes to spot. I came across this very shiny SC Chameleon, high and dry up on the railings. It is kitted out for commuting with slick tyres and 6″ travel for the kerbs and mud guards for the mud? Is this consumerism gone crazy or am I missing the point? Can anyone explain it or even better it?
I also came across this drummer bike, so bikes can earn you money and not just leave you penniless. Any other ideas for making money out of your bike?
Hi all,
Well, that’s it done for another year! I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who mucked in and helped in any way with the cyclocross race, whether in planning, preparation or on the day. The feedback has all been really positive with comments on happy & helpful all the marshals and volunteers were. So thank you and well done everyone.
Also, well done to all the GMBCers who braved the mud and got their jerseys dirty, it was great to see you all racing.
Thank you to our sponsors Alpine Bikes who provided fantastic prizes and nice, shiny bags to put the goodies in.
The official results are now on the SCX blog.
Marky Mark’s Flickr will be updated shortly with photos of all the action.
I saw this today trawling the tinternet and thought it might make a nice Christmas present for someone you know or you might fancy one for yourself….
http://www.turbospoke.com/Default.aspx
I’m hoping this thread might stick with people adding naff presents/ideas or even “if I only patented that sooner!” ideas like Neil’s milk carton crud catcher 😉
Cheers
Barry
Check out the deal on their website. A few of us did this last year and it was fantastic value for money, especially if you don’t take a car over. We’re not sure if we will go this year but might be interested if there is some demand…
