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Selkirk Mountain Bike Marathon

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SMM_logoI’ve put this event in the calendar (10th May) as I reckon it’s one of the best there is in Scotland.  It’s well organised (by the same people who do the Craggy Island Tri) and with it’s choice of distances it’s suitable for novices & experienced riders alike.  The riding in the area is fantastic, the food stops were well stocked, the whole event is relaxed and friendly and has great camping facilities.  The main event is on the Saturday with a local, chilled out ride on the Sunday with the organisers.  It looks like there may also be a round of SMBO planned for the Sunday if you have the energy!

I’m signed up (doing the 50km this year) and will be going for the whole weekend.  Here’s more info.  Anyone else up for this?

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Aberfoyle Ride (Sat. 4th Jan)

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Hi.  I’m planning on heading up to Aberfoyle for an easy ride, I’m not planning anything difficult or fast so it would suit anyone just wanting to get out and stretch their legs.  I expect the ride to be cross-bike friendly if that’s your thang.  Post up here or on the event entry if you’re interested.  Details here:

http://www.gmbc.org.uk/event/aberfoyle-easy-ride/

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Saturday Morning Ride

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Any interest in a local ride on Saturday morning?

I am aiming to be at the car park ready to ride for 10am.

We’ll head out for a couple of hours at a fairly relaxed paced and try and burn off some of the excesses from the past couple of days.

(Turkey sandwiches optional)

(but advised)

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Rob Roy Way – Better Than Going Christmas Shopping…

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As a bit of a challenge and Strathpuffer training me and Robin decided to tackle the Rob Roy Way (http://www.robroyway.com/ ) in a one-er. It seemed possible – 124km of mostly good tracks from Drymen up through the Trossachs and Bredalbane. The target was the 8:30pm train home from the finish in Pitlochry. Cheap advanced tickets were confidently purchased. We planned for a 7am start in Drymen so it would involve quite a bit of riding in the dark.

Bleak conditions

Bleak conditions

We needed to average around 11km/h including breaks to make it comfortably. A lot of the route is on good tracks, using parts of national cycle network and minor roads so this seemed like no problem. We both had an eye on the deteriorating weather forecast from a few days in advance. First it was meant to be windy and showery. Then very wet and windy. Then very wet and windy followed by heavy snow. Naturally we dismissed the amber weather warnings and decided it probably wouldn’t be that bad. Continue reading

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Mince Pie Ride (Tuesday 17th December)

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Talk mince on the ride, then eat mince (pies) and and drink mulled wine!

Burn off some calories so you can pie yourself silly the rest of the week!

Weather at this stage forecast to be dry (if a bit windy)

7pm St Andrews Car Park Tuesday.

New/non/potential members very welcome! Pace that of the slowest rider – no-one left behind.