I think there’s a few folks out there that dabble in this cross country running malarky. I heard about this and thought I’d share it in case anyone was interested.
It’s part of the Callander Highland Games so there I’d expect there will be stuff to see and do afterwards too. <cue Luke and/or Sanny with caber tossing puns>
Two new-to-GMBC riders went along for the 7:45pm ride yesterday. They arrived at 7:20pm, but, when nobody else had turned up by 7:45pm, gave up and left. Were there really no club members out for the main ride? Conditions were a bit slippery but OK on Tuesday, which saw 17 out. With the forecast and actual conditions fine for last night, it’s disappointing to think that nobody turned up. Or was everybody down the SECC for the Iron Maiden gig? ;~)
Just to say, was down at KT and Dalbeattie at the weekend and the new extension means only took 1.5hr to get back to the southside from Dalbeattie- who loves motorways?! Means much easier to do in a day trip, combined with Mabie, maybe?:-)
Hiya,
Due to a pal’s 30th birthday, I can’t make away ride on sunday, but wondered if anyone up for something around Aberfoyle/Conic Hill/Lomond on saturday instead? Or even a local?
Sam
At the last committee meeting, we discussed the possibility of using the hall on Wednesday nights for Yoga/Pilates Classes and Fitness Circuit Classes on alternate weeks over the winter. The intention is for the class to be ~8-9:30pm leaving some time to have a cup of tea with anyone out night riding. The aim would be to get a proper yoga/pilates teacher and concentrate on core work and stretches more beneficial for cyclists. The fitness circuits classes would be run by ourselves. The yoga/pilates class would be a maximum of £4 per person per class. Depending on numbers and exact figures there might be a case that the club could subsidise this, however, this needs to be confirmed. At this stage, I would like to establish how many people would be interested in taking part in yoga/pilates and circuits classes. Please let me know ASAP so as I can try and get things sorted.
Believe it or not, the weather looks good for next weekend, at least at the moment.So if you are not doing the CRC Selkirk marathon here is an alternative. It is 150 miles with big climbs some hike-bikey mostly off road. 3 long days would be good going but so would 4 days, leaving early on friday. The idea would pick up B&B/hostels along the way to keep things flexible and travel very light. Al (no helmet) is interested but we are going to take a rain check on wednesday.
Sorry about short notice
LakelandLoop
Tuesday ride: Local Ride, departs St Andrews Hall Car Park, Milngavie, 7pm
Wednesday introductory ride: Local Ride, departs St Andrews Hall Car Park, Milngavie, 7:00pm
Wednesday ride: Dumgoyne Loop, departs main car park, St Andrews Hall Car Park, Milngavie, 7:45pm
Thursday ride: Road ride, departs St Andrews Hall Car Park, Milngavie, 6:30pm prompt. Duration: 1.5 – 2hrs
Sunday ride: Local Ride, departs St Andrews Hall Car Park, Milngavie, 9am – or, alternatively, suggest a ride for Sunday!
Hi all.
Back by popular demand. The second social “Saturday pub run” of the year.
The date selected, so put in your diaries now, is the 10th of September and that will be 2011. As it is in September the weather may throw a wobbly. So this trip will be even more weather dependant than the last one. In other words if it’s pouring it will be cancelled.
The distance clocked on the last one was 26 miles, not including the single track at the start, so there is a bit of cycling involved. It’s not all chatting and drinking.
I am looking at adding, at least, one more pub on this one so the stops would be. Carbeth Inn, Blane Valley Inn, Glazert Hotel,(or Swan Inn) Kinkaid House Hotel, The Stables, Weatsheaf Inn and finally finishing off in Milngavie at Cyan.
Bear in mind the usual stuff about Pubs sell more than just beer. You can have soft drinks, tea, coffee etc. (On the last trip we did find it hard to get a scone for Phil so scones are off unless you bring your own.) We will set off at 10 am.
You are welcome to join for as little, or as much, of the trip as you wish depending on the time you have available.
This social event is about having fun, a lot of laughs, good food, camaraderie and a bit of cycling thrown in for good measure.
Make sure, if you are doing the whole thing, that you have planned to be out most of the day as time flies when you are having fun.
All the best.
Groundskeeper John
Not sure if this is applicable to anyone at the club. I am looking for an I.T person to help to design and install a network for our design studio and print room. We would also be looking for advice and installation of a storage and back-up system.
If this is something that you would be able to do or know of anyone please drop me an email to bradley@pushprint.net
I say help but this would obviously be paid work!!
The night provided an excellent grounding in basic essential navigation for those either previously untutored or, like me, whose previous training was buried in the mists of time and have become far too rusty thanks to a handy GPS unit. Map setting, translating between your environment and the map, taking and following bearings, and how to get yourself unlost were all covered, with the aid of medium sized objects, a few blankets, some string, and a small monkey. An excellent introduction to essential skills, and hopefully more members can take take advantage of future club-subsidised theory and practical sessions.
