Scotland : Glasgow & Clyde Valley Renfrewshire informal

[ianjmcd]

im in paisley and looking for like minded ppl to join a ride at weekends

dont need to be speed demons just want to get together have a relaxed ride and maybe a coffee or pint halfway ;-)

 

[Seamab]

Hi Ian, i sometimes cycle out of Glasgow city centre of a Sat morn to the Renfrewshire area. Next time i'm doing this i'll give you a shout and see if we can meet up. Unfortunately, you missed the recent CC Ecosse ride from Braehead Xscape a few weeks back.

I'm not sure about this Sat as i'm fighting off a cold or some such virus at the moment, so it will probably be a short notice decision (and weather dep!). Looks like Sun is the better day this weekend at the mo.

Would like to get out and give the Gleniffer Braes a look some time...

 

[ianjmcd]

yeah the braes are great although not sure im fit enough to get up the hill ;-) would love to do some of the trails up there on the mtb though ;-)

the idea is just informal rides i have the option to join up with the local cycling club but a lot of them are younger and fitter and most of them take part in races which im way past and not fit enough for in any case

all ages and gender would be welcome

IE: meet at carpark at http://www.canalstation.co.uk and ride the cycle path to lochwinnoch where we could have a coffee and cake and ride back

 

[StuChalmers]

Hi Ian - I'm over that neck of the woods every other week and am up for a ride from time to time depending on dates and family commitments.

Stu

 

[ianjmcd]

well depends on how many ppl that are interested if we make it a regular thing but i was thinking maybe a sunday maybe once or twice a month to begin with

 

[Scoosh]

@jazloc should be along in a moment ...


Oh, hang on - it's too late for him to be interwebbing just now

 

[Louise Harley]

yeah the braes are great although not sure im fit enough to get up the hill ;-) would love to do some of the trails up there on the mtb though ;-)

the idea is just informal rides i have the option to join up with the local cycling club but a lot of them are younger and fitter and most of them take part in races which im way past and not fit enough for in any case

all ages and gender would be welcome

IE: meet at carpark at http://www.canalstation.co.uk and ride the cycle path to lochwinnoch where we could have a coffee and cake and ride back

Hi Ian
I am in Barrhead and would be glad of the company on a wee cycle at the weekends that my brother is busy. Let me know when suits

 

[ianjmcd]

Well How About we start it off
Weather Dependant
Date: 18/11/12
Time: 9:30
Meeting Point: Canal Station Car Park
Route To Be Decided on Day depending on who turns up
Most likely Cycle track to lochwinnoch stop for coffee/lunch

 

[Louise Harley]

Well How About we start it off

Date: 18/11/12
Time: 9:30
Meeting Point: Canal Station Car Park
Route To Be Decided on Day depending on who turns up
Most likely Cycle track to lochwinnoch stop for coffee/lunch

Should be good. How far is it and what average speeds do you think will be achieved?

 

[ianjmcd]

its approx 9 miles from paisley to lochwinnoch and should average about 15 miles an hour depending on who turns up and level of everyones fitness its a leisure ride not a race

 

[Louise Harley]

Should be good. How far is it and what average speeds do you think will be achieved?

Just looked its 11miles (each way I think) brill! Looking forward to it

 

[ianjmcd]

http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Paisley_to_Lochwinnoch-Cycle-Route-2680.html

 

[ianjmcd]

Just looked its 11miles (each way I think) brill! Looking forward to it

Dont forget your a couple of miles away so all in your looking to be doing about 30 miles ;-)

 

[Louise Harley]

Dont forget your a couple of miles away so all in your looking to be doing about 30 miles ;-)

Never done that before. most has been 15 but that was including a lot of hills

 

[ianjmcd]

the route is pretty much pan flat and is ideal for a social ride ;-)