Hi. The TV casting company are now looking for 6-8 guys to also take part in the advert. In case it’s oversubscribed the places will go to the first 8 guys to email in (to the infoATgmbcDOTorgDOTuk mailing address) or to post up on WordPress.
Here’s the plan for all those taking part (men & women): Continue reading
The Kintyre Way is an 87mile route that winds is way up the Kintyre Peninsula from Dunaverty to Tarbet (rough map here). It’s been on my “to do” list for a couple of years but the logistics aren’t easy, as the far end of the Kintyre Penisula is pretty much at the end of the earth (well 130miles from Glasgow) and I’d never got round to it. Luckily Calmac stepped in last year and started running ferries from Ardrossan to Campbeltown. Elizabeth, fresh from exciting overseas adventures, mentioned she’d like to ride the Kintyre way and a plan was formed to give it go.
Hi. In the latest in a series of TV filming opportunities, we’ve been contacted by a TV production company looking for women cyclists to appear in an advert for Clydesdale Bank. They would like to speak to anyone interested and get you in front of a camera. The casting director asked if you could wear your cycling gear and have your bike with you. It’s all very short notice as they would like to see people early next week so I’m trying to arrange some space up at the club hall on Mon, Tue or Wed evening next week for this. The work is paid and the dates can be found below. If you are interested then let me know ASAP either by posting up here or dropping me an email. Continue reading
Anyone thinking of making a weekend of it down in Yorkshire to see the first couple of days of this year’s Tour De France?
It’s on the club calender but I thought I’d bump it up a bit.
As I recall, the riding isn’t particularly technical so would be suitable for new members or those who are GMBC curious. So come along if you fancy an accessible GMBC away ride. As always the route will take account of the abilities of those who turn up and the pace will be that of the slowest rider.
Post up on the calendar entry if you’re coming along.
Anyone else entered this?
Cheers,
Eilidh
Really nice ride tonight. The woods around Mugdock were looking particularly vibrant and the bluebells were in full bloom. Get out and enjoy it before the midges start getting feisty!
Now up in the calendar – http://www.gmbc.org.uk/event/5-ferries-2014/
Who’s in?
Me and Tom have been hatching a plan for a West-coast adventure next weekend. It involves an evening ferry (18.40) from Ardrossan to Campbelltown on the Friday night (16th May) then an overnight stay in the backpacker place in Campbeltown. With an early start on the Saturday, we’ll follow the kintyre way up to Claonaig then get the 16.20 ferry to Lochranza, 20mile cycle over a hill to Brodick, last ferry (19.20) back to Ardrossan for chips and medals. I should probably point out that neither of us have done this trip before so have no idea what it will be like or if the timings are feasible or whether we’ll end up missing ferries, getting stranded etc. So we take no responsibility if it all goes pear-shaped!! The makings of a true adventure!
If anyone else wants to come, you are more than welcome. Let me know as soon as possible as I’ll be booking the backpackers tomorrow. I haven’t got a precise distance for how far the kintyre way is between campbelltown and Claonaig. It’s 35miles on road so probably more like 45-50 on a mixture of trails, minor roads and fire roads as well as some open moorland. It wiggles across the peninsula and is supposed to have some amazing views. A cross bike is probably the best option if possible. Anyone keen for a trip somewhere new?
Hi Folks,
Planning to head out for a ride on Sunday 18th May, but thought I’d see if either of these are appealing to folks before i stick on the lCallander.
Option 1- Mentieths- Classic GMBC ride starting from Aberfoyle that’s not been on the Calender for a while. Will be muddy but that’s half the fun! Could extend over to Loch Venacher and check out the newly opened track to Kilmahog. (its lovely)
Option 2- Loch Katrine Road Ride- starting from Aberfoyle in reverse. Could extend this to include the new section of footpath that follows the Old Military road to Inversnaid. I’ll be on my cross bike, so no need for a road bike!
Option 3- Ochils/Dumyat alternative – Head out of Bridge of Allan through Mine Woods as usual, then continue past Dumyat. This loop goes around the back of Dunyat mainly on tracks with some XC, then sweeps done into Menstrie.
As you can see, I am keen to get out, so if you are interested in any, state your preference!
Sam
