Heading up north next week with bikes and walking boots.  Does anybody have any recommendations for must-do XC routes around Applecross, Torridon, Achmelvich, and Ullapool? Continue reading

Hi,

Just a reminder for those up for away ride this sunday. I think there was about 6-7 folk up for it at last post.

Glen Ample loop- meet at Kilmahog Woollen Mill car park at 10.30am. 25km loop of mixed riding- some single track, a wee bitta road, and some of route 7. Refreshment stops possible in Balquiddar and Lochearnhead, but take own fuel too.

Weather looks iffy just now, but i reckon its really too early to predict!

See folks then.

Sam

Having a clearout of outsize gear in great condition. I have an ‘impsport’ GMBC long sleeve thermal top in XL (roadie size so measures more like a large – fits about a 40-43 chest) it is great condition in the new design and only as a little bobbling from camelback straps. Cost me £50 I think, so sell for £20 ono.

Altura Kinetic waterproof – still in ‘as new’ condition – size large, more of an ‘MTB’ fit so looser – a proper size large. Grey with reflective bits and pit zips, really breathable and tough. Cost £60 but would accept £25 ono.

Also have some other outdoor gear – a North Face ‘flight’ long sleeve winter base/mid layer – ideal for walking, biking or skiing – zip neck, colour – silver/black. Size L (generous fit), only worn a couple of times – cost £40, accept £15.

Finally a North Face ‘synthetic’ insulated jacket – size L (generous too as it’s an american brand), olive green and black – really thick padding so ideal for sub zero conditions. Good condition, bought at NF factory sale ages ago, but not used very much as it has always been a bit big. Reckon it would be about £150 rrp, I paid a bit less so would sell for £30. Warm as down filling, but much easier to clean – a wee bit bulkier though so not as good as a belay jacket, ideal for when the snow comes! Has pockets for bottles inside too which is new 🙂

Can bring any of the above to a GMBC ride.

Hello peeps, (sorry for the length of this)

We’ve been running the Beginner Rides successfully every Wednesday since the start of May.  Unfortunately, it was always seen as temporary rides during the warmer, lighter months.  So, our last beginner ride of the season will be Wednesday 31st of Aug.  We will start them again next year around April/May.  It’s mainly due to the nights getting noticeably darker and the majority of riders without lights.

I’d like to say a big thanks to all the folk who have helped out with leading, and to the everyone who’s been attending.  There are a couple of options, I recommend that the riders try attending a Tuesday or Sunday ride.  A few of you have already and it’s a great way to meet other club members and improve on fitness & skill.  Over the last several weeks, the Tuesday ride has seen numbers of 12 – 20 riders, so on the odd occasion, we’ve been splitting the ride to accommodate pace & size.  (lights will be needed by riders attending).   The Sunday ride, (in my opinion), is a bit more of a sedate pace but can be a longer ride, with a coffee stop thrown in mid way or at the end.  And as it’s an early start of 9am, there is no need for lights.

A number of folk have been asking for club tops.  It has been decided that due to it being our 25th anniversary next year, we are going to be creating unique limited-run retro club tops.  We’d like to be rolling these out around the beginning of the year and the aim is to subsidise part of it to paid club members.  (Further information will follow in September).  Due a number of factors and issues involved in organising this, we decided not to duplicate an order from last year.  Although, due to the initial enquiries, I have emailed our last supplier asking how long an interim order would take to create using the crackin’ design from last season. (hint hint Stephen…….more designs needed).  So, I’m waiting on a reply and I’ll post again soon.

Lastly, we need some volunteers for the next few weeks (this is addressed to the committee too) to lead the Beginner Rides.  I’m down for tomorrow, but I have no wingman and due to our next committee meeting falling on the last Beginner Ride of the season (Wed 31st Aug),  we need 2 club members help to lead the final ride. 

And finally finally, remember that the club nite oot is on Friday 26th of August at Big Blue on Great Western Road.  And I’ll be out tonight from 6pm at the club car park if anyone fancies a ride before the 7pm start time. 

Cheers

Barry

Hi folks, in the absence of a kit order this year I am looking to try get my hands on an xc (not freeride) style club top in the new design – either design is fine! size medium or large. If anyone has outgrown one and it’s in good condition then I will pay a fair price, or would be happy to swap a more expensive GMBC winter thermal long sleeve in XL (new design from impsport order) – very good condition but a little big for me.

I’m heading to Ireland the world single speed champs (Sat 27th August). I’m going by car/ferry leaving Glasgow early Friday and getting back late Sun 28th. Accommodation – camping. I’ve got some space in the car (and on the car for a bike),  please get in touch if I can give you a lift. Cheers, Simon Haslam 07785 112113

I know its a few months til the season starts but need to be prepared… first thing is a race licence to save a few quid on entries, what type do you need and any idea on cost? also, looking at getting some tyres – the schwalbe cx pros were good, maybe a little narrow for courses like mugdock – any other recommendations? (thinking hutchison bulldogs or maybe the new IRD crossfires in blinging white!)

Got a wee problem with our heating and before I part with the price of a new bike to British Gas to get our system powerflushed, anyone else has this done and used a repuatable and cheaper heating company? It needs done ASAP though.

PS. contacted Simon Cousins already – hopefully to right email!