CC Ecosse (West) Ride - 16th Feb

[Col5632]

Basically talked about doing a reverse version of the route Rasmus plotted for the 19th Jan

• The Ride - From Glasgow on the NCN 7 cyclepath to Balloch/Loch Lomond, returning on road over the Queens View and taking the Kelvinside path into town
• Meeting place - in front of the "Armadillo" at the SECC (here), starting at 9.30 am. Navigational aid can be provided from elsewhere in the city centre for non-locals, if required
• Route - Mapped out here. Distance approximately 70 km / 43 miles.
• Terrain - The cyclepath to Balloch is almost pancake flat. There then follows some lumps before the long-ish climb to Queens View. Downhill from there to Maryhill and then flat again for the final stretch.
• Ride time - Approximately 4 hours, excluding stops
• Stops - Cake can be had at the Gateway Centre at the shores of Loch Lomond (km 32). Liquid refreshments can also be had at the Carbeth Inn (km 53)

The 3 key rules of CC Ecosse Forum Rides will apply:

• NO ONE gets left behind
• ANY BIKE will do
• There WILL BE CAKE

Made the start time half 9 incase we take a wee while longer than we should

So who can make it?

List:
1.Col5632
2.GBC
3.Rasmus
4.Fokker
5.Tug Benson
6.Harry_Palmer79
7.Edwardoka
8.Gee_Dee
9.Scoosh
10.Edindave (Maybe)
11.Jazloc
12.Mad Doug Biker (Maybe)
13.Mr Messy (Maybe)

 

[GBC]

Had a nice wee run on Saturday, quite hilly and legs didn't whine too much, so yes, put my name down

 

[Rasmus]

I've been a little busy, and hadn't kept up with your discussions in the old thread, but yes, I should be able to make it along.

Reverse route sounds good to me. Hopefully the local youth will have left the cyclepath in Whiteinch alone this time - it was clean yesterday morning.

Timewise, we departed last time around 1025, and returned a little after 4 pm.

 

[Col5632]

I've been a little busy, and hadn't kept up with your discussions in the old thread, but yes, I should be able to make it along.

Reverse route sounds good to me. Hopefully the local youth will have left the cyclepath in Whiteinch alone this time - it was clean yesterday morning.

Timewise, we departed last time around 1025, and returned a little after 4 pm.

So maybe leave for a defo 10, only reason i ask is i need to be back home for 5 to get to work and usually dont make it back in time

 

[GlasgowGaryH]

Weather permitting I hope to be there again

 

[tug benson]

As long its not snowing or raining i`ll make it

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

Count me in!

If we're starting with the hilly bit I may need to leave the Single Speed at home this time and pump up the tyres on my old Carrera Crossfire (It's not pretty but it'll probably be a bit more practical!)

 

[Col5632]

Count me in!

If we're starting with the hilly bit I may need to leave the Single Speed at home this time and pump up the tyres on my old Carrera Crossfire (It's not pretty but it'll probably be a bit more practical!)

I have the crossfire 2, atm its my only bike

 

[Edwardoka]

Barring bad weather or more mechanicals, Gee_Dee and I will be in attendance!

 

[Gee_Dee]

Hey there, I just signed up to the site (having been trying to get more into cycling for a while) and as Edwardoka has already stated above I will also be coming along!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

While I will be working the weekend as usual
Time for a Monday/Tuesday cc-ecosse ride?

 

[Col5632]

While I will be working the weekend as usual
Time for a Monday/Tuesday cc-ecosse ride?

Once the lighter nights are in

 

[Rasmus]

Time for a Monday/Tuesday cc-ecosse ride?

Sure, we'll find a Bank Holiday Monday somewhere...

 

[SubSonic]

Sure, we'll find a Bank Holiday Monday somewhere...

I might be fit for it by then.....not at the races for a 40 odd miler just yet.....been looking jealously at the pics from Januarys run, looks great.

 

[GBC]

Think of it as two 20 milers SubSonic. We have a decent break for coffee and cake at Loch Lomond, which makes a huge difference
Hope to see you there.