Dales Cycles MTB & E-bike Demo Day (Cathkin Braes)

From Kieran at Dales Cycles:

Event sign up via Eventbrite

Come have a go on some of the latest bikes from Scott, Specialized and Giant. We will have a selection of the 2017 mountain bike and e-bike models from each manufacturer available to ride around the full 5.5km loop at Cathkin Braes. With staff on hand to talk you through the models and set up the bikes ready for your test ride.

We will be running the day in two halfs, a morning session and an afternoon session. Please make sure you select the ticket for the time of day you wish to attend. Feel free to book one of each if you’d like to stay for the whole day.

What to bring

  • This is a free event but due to limited spaces, we ask that you fill in the registration form prior to attending and print off the ticket which will be emailed to you. Please bring this along with you and present it to one of the Dales staff when you arrive.
  • For security purposes. please bring along a photographic proof of ID (Drivers license, Passport etc) and a bank card. You will need a combination the two to secure a ride.
  • Remember to bring your helmet, which is essential to be able to test ride a bike, along with any riding gear you would usually wear.

What’s on?

  • The main event is the demo day, your chance to come and try out some fancy new bikes.
  • We will have a GoPro to strap to anyone willing for a lap of the course, we hope to make a short video after the event so here’s your chance for a few seconds of fame! There’s a tick box on the registration form for anyone up for this.
  • There will be bunny hop competition in the carpark with prizes for winners. This will be held at around 1pm. Along with smaller competitions throughout the day.

What bikes will be available to ride?

 

  • Scott will be bringing:Genius 27.5 – Small, Medium and Large
    Genius 27.5 PLUS – Small, Medium and Large
    Scale 710 PLUS – Small, Medium and Large
    Spark 710 PLUS – Medium and Large
    E-Genius 710 PLUS – Medium and Large
    E-Genius 720 PLUS – Small
    E-Scale 710 PLUS – Medium and Large
    E-Scale 720 PLUS – Medium
    Along with 2 members of staff to talk you through and set the bikes up.
  • Specialized will be bringing:Enduro FSR Elite Carbon 29 – Medium and Large
    Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 650b – Medium and Large
    Levo FSR Comp 6Fattie – Medium and Large
    Rhyme FSR Comp Carbon 650b – Small and medium
  • Giant will be bringing:2016 Trance 27.5″ – Small and Large
    2016 Anthem 27.5″ – Large
    2016 Dirt-E –

When and where?

  • The event will be held in the main carpark at the Cathkin Braes MTB trails, location shown HERE.Cathkin Braes Country Park
    Cathkin Rd
    Rutherglen
    Glasgow
    G73 4SE
  • The event will be held on Sunday November the 27th, will start at 10am and continue until 3:30pm, there are two different tickets available depending on what time of day you wish to attend.

Other Info

 

  • There is ample carparking available on site.
  • For any other information please contact Ali or Kieran in store at 0141 332 2705
    Or email Sales@dalescycles.com

 

GMBC Clinic Night in Dales

We will be holding a Service Clinic on 14th of January specifically for GMBC members where you can work on your own bike with help from some of the Dales mechanics. Kicking off when the shop closes at 6pm we will have work stands set up and all the tools you will need to cover:

  • surviving out on the trail
  • servicing your bike after the ride
  • getting the most from your brakes

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Club Clothing Update

We had the club clothing launch at the hall last night and it was great to see so many old and new members up at the hall including a squad from Dales Cycles!  Thanks to Dales Cycles for bringing along a ton of cake too!  It seemed like the folks on both the Intro ride and Barry’s ride had a good time.  Thanks to all who came along.  For those who couldn’t make it here’s a wee summary of what was mentioned and what happens next:

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Dales / Yeti demo day. Cathkin Braes.

Due to a last minute cancellation elsewhere, we’ve hijacked Yeti Cycles UK for an impromptu demo day at Cathkin Braes Mountain bike track. So clear your diary this coming Sunday and sample some serious hardware from Yeti Cycles brought to you by Silverfish UK & Dales Cycles, Glasgow’s only Yeti stockist.

10am to 4pm Sunday 9th February

Please bring a driving license, passport or credit card as you will need a combination of two of these to secure a bike. Call 0440 440 4080 for further details.

Last minute Yeti demo day at Cathkin Braes this Sunday!

Due to a last minute cancellation elsewhere, we’ve hijacked Yeti Cycles UK for an impromptu demo day at Cathkin Braes Mountain bike track. So clear your diary this coming Sunday and sample some serious hardware from Yeti Cycles brought to you by Silverfish UK & Dales Cycles, Glasgow’s only Yeti stockist.

Please bring a driving license, passport or credit card as you will need a combination of two of these to secure a bike. Call 0330 440 4080 for further details.

Try out the latest bikes from Yeti Cycles

Try out the latest bikes from Yeti Cycles

 

GMBC/Dales Cycles Launch Night

Announcing the Launch Night in conjunction with Dales Cycles.

On behalf of Allan @Dales:

On the evening, we’ll be filling you all in on the membership benefits, we’ll feed you, water you & if you like what you hear, the GMBC guys can sign you up to the club on the night. We’ll have experts from leading suppliers there to help & advise you on the latest gear, as well as giving you access to our own staff & CYTECH mechanics who will take your questions and show you around the the workshop.

If you pre-register by Friday 10th Jan & come along on the night we’ll give you a goodie bag away with you full of exclusive goodies! You are welcome just to turn up on the evening, but to pre-register, please email allan.doyle@dalescycles.com with your full name and a contact telephone number. If your name is not down, you are not guaranteed a goodie bag.

Everyone at GMBC & Dales is looking forward to seeing you there!

http://www.gmbc.org.uk/dales-gmbc-launch-night/