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Saturday Social Ride

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Hi all.

This will be the last post for the Saturday social ride.  Weather looks to be OK so riding conditions should be good.  A reminder of the route,

Mostly off-road, leaving Milngavie at 10 heading to the Carbeth via various trails. From Carbeth to the Blane Valley Inn.  Then to Kincaid House Hotel, Milton of Campsie.  From there to the Stables in Kirkie and finally finish off in Torrance before returning, on a leasurly ride, on the back roads to Milngavie.

There is no stipulation on numbers so if your coming bring a friend, partner, wife, husband.  It is about fun and having a laugh.  Join at the begining for all or part of the ride.  Join half way for the end of the ride the choice is yours.  If you are not into partaking in ale then pubs also do soft drinks, tea and coffee etc.  I know some folk like a wee scone or a cake these are also available.

If you are going to join part way and want a contact number then phone 07999 525 959

See you Saturday at 10am

Groundskeeperjohn

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Lakes Trip – 29th-31st July

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Hiya,

After a bit of discussion with a few folk who want to do this, have set the date for end of July. Think monday 1st will be a bank holiday for some, so there is the possibility of making it a 3 day trip.

Camping at Baysbrown Farm near Ambleside- lovely big camp site right in the foot of the hills. Near to a number of village pubs, and great riding from there. Obviously, for those not keen on camping, I am sure it will be easy enough to find somewhere else nearby. There is a hostel in Ambleside which is only 3 miles away.

So, if you think you might be interested, save the date and let yourself be known.

There’s not been a GMCB weekend away for a while, so let’s make this is good one!!

Cheers

Sam

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Tuesday Ride

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15 out (once I’d caught the group), lovely evening, trails still surprisingly dry, a lot of new(er) faces out.  Well worth making the effort to get out while the weather lasts.  Chris found a total of three latex gloves, make of that what you will.

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1992 Rudy Project

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I received the following email recently.  Mean anything to anybody?

Hi there
Im trying to find out information on a 1992 Rudy Project mtb,made i think by the Italian builder Verlucchi[might be wrong spelling].
Someone on the bike forum in a member of said he thought someone at your club owned or used own one.
Sorry for the scant detail but its information i was looking for.
Cheers
Andy

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Thursday road ride?

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Anyone thinking of a road ride, weather looks great. I am working a but later this week so takes a while to get home from Hamilton – could be up for another South Side Ride at about 7pm. If not, may be able to get train up to Milngavie. However would prefer to keep it ‘local’ (Crookston local that is!). Could do a wee singletrack road mega climb up back of the Glennifer braes (taking high road that follows Lugton route), then Uplawmoor, Dunlop and back via Neilston descent to Barrhead.

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Anyone fancy the Westy?

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There’s a good chance I’ll be leaving Glasgow at the end of August, so I need to make as much of the location as possible between now and then. The logical mini-adventure ride that comes to mind is to take in some of the West Highland Way and I was wondering if anyone was up for it?

Two main possibilities:

  • Drive/train part of the way up and come back down, in a day.
  • Do the whole thing over 2/3 days.

So, who’s in (or even interested)? Might have to do a few away days as “training” too 🙂

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GMBC BBQ – Saturday 11th of June

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Hello all,

It’s that time of year again when we host the fabulous GMBC BBQ at Mugdock Park.  This is free to all paid up members.  We have provisionally booked the pitch for 6pm onwards on Saturday 11th of June.  I attended my first one last year, the banter was great, the food was well cooked and it’s a great social night that allows you to meet fellow riders who also attend the different rides we have.  Partners and kids are especially welcome too.  The pitch is at the pond, a minutes walk down from the visitor centre.

We’d like for you, as members of the club to say yea or nay to attending that evening, as we need a headcount to gauge the amount of food.   So please let us know if you can make it and the size of your party (preferably a reply on wordpress).  There will be enough food and refreshments available, but please feel free to contribute if you wish.  Please bring your own bottle should you wish to get trolleyed.

A few folk have spoken about a ride in the park before the BBQ, then feasting post ride.  So, if your interested please make yourselves known. 

There are various options for getting there, some cycled home and back (lights probably needed depending on a late stay).  There is the option to get a return train from Glasgow Queen Street to Milngavie, then walk/cycle to Mugdock.  Or drive as it’s free parking and I’m sure there will be folk with space in their cars.

Let’s make it the best BBQ to date and this is the perfect opportunity for the great new members to meet with the more seasoned members of the club.

Best regards

Barry