From City To Loch

Meet-Up Detail:
Distance - 88m/141km
Climbing – 6560ft/2000m
Estimated Time – Full Day
Pace – 12-14 mph steady pace
Ride Description:
Meet Stockingfield Junction - Taken straight from Cycling Atlas book.
Glasgow, a mix of Victorian and contemporary architecture in perpetual effervescence, will host the inaugural multidiscipline UCI World Championships (road, track, MTB, and BMX)in 2023. (Old text..) We suggest that they include this loop west of the city around Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, a stunning landscape of moorland and lakes.
This route was published, detailed and filled inside Cycling Atlas Europe, The 350 most beautiful cycling routes in Old Continent provided by Strava, by Claude Droussent (Universe Publishing in EN - 2023, Solar Éditions in FR).
Breaks - Largs
Route -
https://www.strava.com/routes/21995931
Cycling Etiquette:
Our rides are open to all abilities so while it is desirable to ride as a group where we can, some of our larger and longer rides will inevitably become spread out. When this happens you are asked to ride always with the rider behind you in view. If you come to a staight and can't see the rider behind, slow. If you don't see them on the next straight, stop. This helps keep everyone together should mechanicals happen, and helps to prevent anyone getting lost.
Some other things to consider:
It is safer to ride two abreast on carriageways with fast moving traffic. NEVER ride more than two abreast.
Hold your line in a group. Dont half-wheel. Indicate if moving out of your line.
Announce your presence when overtaking with “on your right”.
Kill your speed on shared use paths to show consideration for their other users.
Obstacles - while it is not necessary to point out every single pothole in the city, a large unexpected obstacle should be announced if the riders behind you are close enough to you that they wont see it coming. Either by pointing or shouting “hole” “glass” “side” “bollard” “rhubarb” etc.
It is never a good idea to filter to the front of traffic lights if riding in a large group. There wont be room for everyone in the advanced stop box and some riders will be left in motorists blind spots at traffic lights. Wait behind the last car in the queue. An easy way to look at it is that if you are riding as a group, you basically act like a car. Go where a car goes.
Cancellation Policy:
Rides may very occasionally be withdrawn due to adverse weather. Cancellations will be announced on the meetup if this is the case so if you are unsure whether it will go ahead please check the meetup page before heading out.
Please update your RSVP accordingly if you are unable to attend.
Organiser Contact Info:
Alex Hamilton
Contact – 075856218872

Meet n the Bridge Meet-Up Detail: Distance - 88m/141km Climbing – 6560ft/2000m Estimated Time – Full Day Pace – 12-14 mph steady pace Ride Description: Meet Stockingfield Junction - Taken straight from Cycling Atlas book. Glasgow, a mix of Victorian and contemporary architecture in perpetual effervescence, will host the inaugural multidiscipline UCI World Championships (road, track, MTB, and BMX)in 2023. (Old text..) We suggest that they include this loop west of the city around Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, a stunning landscape of moorland and lakes. This route was published, detailed and filled inside Cycling Atlas Europe, The 350 most beautiful cycling routes in Old Continent provided by Strava, by Claude Droussent (Universe Publishing in EN - 2023, Solar Éditions in FR). Breaks - Largs Route - https://www.strava.com/routes/21995931 Cycling Etiquette: Our rides are open to all abilities so while it is desirable to ride as a group where we can, some of our larger and longer rides will inevitably become spread out. When this happens you are asked to ride always with the rider behind you in view. If you come to a staight and can't see the rider behind, slow. If you don't see them on the next straight, stop. This helps keep everyone together should mechanicals happen, and helps to prevent anyone getting lost. Some other things to consider: It is safer to ride two abreast on carriageways with fast moving traffic. NEVER ride more than two abreast. Hold your line in a group. Dont half-wheel. Indicate if moving out of your line. Announce your presence when overtaking with “on your right”. Kill your speed on shared use paths to show consideration for their other users. Obstacles - while it is not necessary to point out every single pothole in the city, a large unexpected obstacle should be announced if the riders behind you are close enough to you that they wont see it coming. Either by pointing or shouting “hole” “glass” “side” “bollard” “rhubarb” etc. It is never a good idea to filter to the front of traffic lights if riding in a large group. There wont be room for everyone in the advanced stop box and some riders will be left in motorists blind spots at traffic lights. Wait behind the last car in the queue. An easy way to look at it is that if you are riding as a group, you basically act like a car. Go where a car goes. Cancellation Policy: Rides may very occasionally be withdrawn due to adverse weather. Cancellations will be announced on the meetup if this is the case so if you are unsure whether it will go ahead please check the meetup page before heading out. Please update your RSVP accordingly if you are unable to attend. Organiser Contact Info: Alex Hamilton Contact – 075856218872

mostly on roads

stops to be agreed

Helmets and Basic tools for puncture repairs