Saturday 16th September 2023 9:30am

Starting from - The small estate of Stockingfield gave its name to the canal junction] The Stockingfield Junction lies four locks, 20 miles 4 furlongs (33.0 kilometres) east of the Union Canal Junction near the Falkirk Wheel. 9 miles 4 furlongs (15.3 kilometres) and twenty locks west is the Clyde Canal Junction, where the Forth and Clyde Canal reaches the Clyde Estuary at Bowling. Two locks and 2 miles 6+1⁄2 furlongs (4.5 kilometres) south is the Port Dundas Basin, which was also the terminus of the Monkland Canal. G20 9HL

This The Weegie Wheelers ride is open for anyone to join

  • 40 miles
  • Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 4 hr 10 mins
  • Challenging
  • Glasgow
  • Adults 16+ only
Check the weather! Make sure you've brought the right clothing, equipment and provisions so you have an enjoyable experience. Thanks!

Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.

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G20 9HL

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
Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeegieWheelers/

Meet Stockingfield Juntion - Sat morning Saunter over the Crow S>N. Home via Killearn, Strathblane and Muggers.

Mainly roads, with a few sections of canal paths

Helmets and Basic Puncture repair equipment

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5 ride participants

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