Central Scotland Ride

[HJ]

Looks good to me.

I have no great attachment to cycling along the canal tow path, but I have never had a problem cycling along it with using 23 mm tyres. In this case I think the road route would be better as the canal tow path is rather narrow for a group ride.

I have only ridden the northern section to Blackness Castle and rather enjoyed it.

 

[magnatom]

OK, are folk happy with this ride? Is it possibly a little short, or is everyone happy with this particular route? (I can't believe I said that, it does have a wee hill at the start!).

So what suits people best, the Saturday or the Sunday? I usually work Sundays, but I can rearrange relatively easily, so either is ok for me.

 

[MrRidley]

Just worrying about sort of speeds you will be going, as a newbie on my giant hybrid i am only averaging about 12-13mph at the moment, i'm defo up for the run but dont want to hold anybody up.

 

[magnatom]

Just worrying about sort of speeds you will be going, as a newbie on my giant hybrid i am only averaging about 12-13mph at the moment, i'm defo up for the run but dont want to hold anybody up.

Do not fear! Up until recently I've been on a very heavy hybrid and I managed PfS and the more recent, very hilly and VERY windy ride. Yes I did hold the others up, but no-one complained and we still had an enjoyable ride (at least I think we did!). I think the emphasis is on chat rather than cycle, and if anyone does fall behind the faster riders will always wait further up the road.

I think if these rides become more established then there might be different levels of ride, but at the moment, it is just about having an enjoyable day out.


Oh and you get to meet the infamous magnatom.......

 

[MrRidley]

Do not fear! Up until recently I've been on a very heavy hybrid and I managed PfS and the more recent, very hilly and VERY windy ride. Yes I did hold the others up, but no-one complained and we still had an enjoyable ride (at least I think we did!). I think the emphasis is on chat rather than cycle, and if anyone does fall behind the faster riders will always wait further up the road.

I think if these rides become more established then there might be different levels of ride, but at the moment, it is just about having an enjoyable day out.


Oh and you get to meet the infamous magnatom.......

ok then i'll be up for that, and i shall bring my autograph book.
ps sunday would be best for me.

 

[HLaB]

OK, are folk happy with this ride? Is it possibly a little short, or is everyone happy with this particular route? (I can't believe I said that, it does have a wee hill at the start!).

So what suits people best, the Saturday or the Sunday? I usually work Sundays, but I can rearrange relatively easily, so either is ok for me.

Any day suits me (Saturday or Sunday). The roads on the southern section (south of Linlithgow) are very cycle friendly so the ride can be extended if need be.

 

[HJ]

OK, are folk happy with this ride? Is it possibly a little short, or is everyone happy with this particular route? (I can't believe I said that, it does have a wee hill at the start!).

Mag, if you want a longer ride there is nothing stopping you from riding to and from Linlithgow or as HLaB suggests we could extend the southern loop...

 

[magnatom]

Mag, if you want a longer ride there is nothing stopping you from riding to and from Linlithgow or as HLaB suggests we could extend the southern loop...

Ha, I almost sound like a proper roadie, wanting to extend the ride! Not sure about the Glasgow to Linlithgow extension though...

 

[lazyfatgit]

If it's Sun 29th count me in :-)

unfortunately Mrs LFG works Sat and chief child minders are on holiday.

BJ - don't worry about average speed. at the moment i'm happy to hit 12mph!

it's been a long time since i cycled in a group, but it's definately easier if there's a wheel to follow if you're struggling. I remember getting a push from a strong rider into a gale force head wind about 20 yrs ago.

 

[ACS]

Almost frightened to ask, being another newbie who is just about able to hang off the back of a child on a BMX, could I express an interest and perhaps bring my Sirrus sport out for the day and give it ago? 30 to 35 miler would be a challenge to aim for. I’ll be the Michelin Man dressed by Aldi sounding like an asthmatic at the back.

 

[magnatom]

Of course your welcome! Until last week I was riding a 15kg hybrid (I've just weighed it!).

There are no prizes for winning, and if there are two distinct groups of riders one can always go on ahead and meet further down the road. It really is all about the chat. For those that want faster rides we can always arrange them separately in the future. Maybe we should grade rides. This one is mixed ability!

So the more the merrier!

 

[magnatom]

Oh, I should add, it's looking like Sunday the 29th is the preferred date. Is everyone happy with that?

 

[ACS]

Of course your welcome! Until last week I was riding a 15kg hybrid (I've just weighed it!).

There are no prizes for winning, and if there are two distinct groups of riders one can always go on ahead and meet further down the road. It really is all about the chat. For those that want faster rides we can always arrange them separately in the future. Maybe we should grade rides. This one is mixed ability!

So the more the merrier!

Oh, I should add, it's looking like Sunday the 29th is the preferred date. Is everyone happy with that?

Many thanks for the welcome don’t know about mixed ability, perhaps no ability and the SWMBO reckons our donkey is a biped because of me. 29th is good just need a start place and time, I will be travelling in from NE Fife

 

[goo_mason]

Oh, I should add, it's looking like Sunday the 29th is the preferred date. Is everyone happy with that?

Sunday is better for me.

Now - how do I get to the ride via public transport ? Would the Edinburgh-based crew with no vehicular transport of their own want to meet up and travel on the train together ?

 

[Scoosh]

Oh and you get to meet the infamous magnatom.......

... and stroke his new toy


....the bike, of course