Scotland : Glasgow & Clyde Valley Renfrewshire informal

[Deleted member 20519]

Looks like I might come along depending on the weather, it's a slight hill (you don't notice it) to Loch Winnoch but then on the way back, you absolutely fly!

 

[Scoosh]

As this is on the CC Forum and in the CC & Informal Rides and Events section , you need to be aware of the CC Ecosse Forum Rides 'Rules':

• NO ONE gets left behind
• Any bike will do
• there will be CAKE !

I'm sure you are all fully aware of these instructions - but we'll send @jazloc along just in case, to make sure you uphold the traditions of CC Ecosse !!

Hope you have lots of walkers on the route

plenty of walkers on the route on a warm day.

and, when at the cafe, remember

Calories Burned 456.44 kcal

 

[Rasmus]

Not sure of ho my schedule will pan out next weekend, but I might just join you for the ride. It's always nice to say hello to fellow CC'ers.

 

[ianjmcd]

Rasmus thats the idea get to know some ppl

jazloc is under the impression there is not many cyclists around this area when i know there is loads ;-)

 

[Louise Harley]

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

Morning Ian
I did 25 miles yesterday with some scary hills, so I am sure I can make this lol. Have a night out on Saturday, that is the only slight problem

 

[ianjmcd]

u will be fine louise it will clear you head ;-)

 

[Col5632]

Must say i'm very tempted

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

Must say i'm very tempted

I can't make this Sunday but I am also tempted for future rides, though I would have to cycle 15 miles just to get to the start and back home, which is further than I've been on one ride so far!

 

[ianjmcd]

Harry where are you coming from ?? because paisley canal street station is less than 2 mins away

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

Harry where are you coming from ?? because paisley canal street station is less than 2 mins away

I would be coming from Anniesland which I guess would mean a train to Central then one to Paisley?

 

[ianjmcd]

yeah or you could cycle through the cycle path in the clyde tunnel ;-) which is 8 mile journey

offpeak return from anniesland to paisley is £3.70

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

yeah or you could cycle through the cycle path in the clyde tunnel ;-) which is 8 mile journey

offpeak return from anniesland to paisley is £3.70

Hmmm, I agree the Clyde Tunnel might not be the safest place for a bike... maybe the train would be the best bet to make it there in one piece!

 

[ianjmcd]

ive cycled the clyde tunnel many times and its safer now than it ever was now they have a controlled entrance and exit system for the cycle path

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

Oh, I thought that was a joke about the clyde tunnel cycle path.... I looked on google maps and I couldn't see any sign of it (I do need new glasses though!)
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Ah, I just looked again and I see a cyclist coming out a door on an upper level away from the road... d'oh!

 

[Rasmus]

I don't think there's any service on the canal line on Sundays so if you go by train, it'll have to be to Gilmour Street (which is still pretty close by).

I think the Clyde Tunnel cycle path is a dreadful place, and have always preferred the detour when it has been applicably. Of course, suburban Glasgow trains aren't exactly pleasant either...