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AGM – 30th November, St Andrew’s Church Hall

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Hi all,

Just to clarify some points recently brought up regarding the AGM-

– It’s a great place to give feedback to the committee and have your say as a member if you’ve been unable to get in touch with us some other way for whatever reason, for instance if you live under a rock and/or never ride with the club.

– In the interests of getting the best views, including those of any former members, the committee welcome anyone with anything to say to the AGM, member or otherwise.

– Note that if you wish to vote on any matters in the AGM (or in the event of an EGM), you MUST be a member of the club. Filled out membership forms and cash can be given to a committee member at any point prior to the start of the AGM (including on the night ten minutes before), (although why you would have waited 11 months to pay up is beyond the comprehension of the committee).

Hopefully I’ll see plenty of you out on the trails before then. I know I’m already looking forward to the firework night ride.

Cheers,

Chairman Luke

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Aviemore accommodation booked

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Due to the number of folks going, we’ve had to move slightly further afield and have booked out Ardenbeg Bunkhouse in Grantown-on-Spey. Everybody that has confirmed that they are going should have received an email with instructions for how to pay your deposit. If you think that you are going and you have not received such an email, let me know ASAP, either here or email me directly.

We might have a couple of spare beds for anybody else that would like to come.  Again, contact either me or Dawn.

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Cyclocross season starts 2nd October!

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Further to Lyndsey’s email about the Mugdock cross race, it should be mentioned that the season starts on 2nd October at Irvine. Cyclocross is racing is brilliant, really cheap to enter, can be ridden on MTBs – even basic ones, and ‘only’ last an hour. The courses are short and great for spectating, seems to be a lot of families turn up and there is even a kids race too. I prefer this to big races like 10 under the ben as there is more atmosphere on the course and the odd cowbell to cheer you on, sometimes fun is to be had in the winter conditions… like riding what is essentially a road bike with slightly nobbly tyres in the snow! It would be great to see more GMBC riders out there – in fact some courses like Mugdock favour MTBers I rekon.

The events are well organised and all the info is up to date on the ‘cross website – http://www.scottishcyclocross.org.uk/

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Heads up for the students & cost conscious

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Hello all,

Currently there’s a sale on at Alpine Bikes.  Notable offers include 50% off Fox clothing and heavily reduced Bontrager Clothing.  Some Kryptonite D Locks for £25 (I bought one, normally £45 & comes with 4 foot cable).  Sales includes Gore, Endura & Altura gear.  There’s also discounts on branded helmets and Shimano / Bonty shoes. 

I also found this link on Bikeradar today, it’s a heads up to the next Aldi bike bumf sell off!

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/aldi-cycling-clothing-and-accessories-first-look-31667

I’ve bought a lot of their bits & bops over the last few years.  I can vouch for their clothing, especially the merino tops, jerseys, socks & gloves.  The light sets are generally basic/bulky and purely for commuting.  The locks are pants along with the track pumps (if there are any this time).   The pannier racks & bike stands are very good value.

Each shop only gets allocated a small amount of stock for each product and the sell out very quickly.  So best to get there on the day of release and as early as possible.

Cheers

Barry

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Saturday 29 October – Pitlochry

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Hi there
So if you are not doing Sam’s Lakes trip, here is an alternative day trip. For the last few years I have been up in Pitlochry at this time of year (the autumn colours will be amazing) and I have done some of the ‘Escape Route’ routes. I will post these nearer the time.

Chris

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2nd October – Ciaran Path & Devil’s Staircase (optional)

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Hi there
Some of you may remember Andy Oz from 2008, he’s back over here for a few more weeks and I suggested that the Ciaran path would be a suitable send off, it is also been on my wish list to do for some time. Suggest armour and 10am start at Kinlochleven or Devil’s Staircase.

Here are some route options:

http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=gcbamomaypwnjlyt

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mbr-top-uk-route-in-scotland

Chris