Quote from GaryMacGowan on 23 October 2024, 17:15

This week’s Club 30 is a ROAD ride to Munlochy, Tore and the north shore of the Beauly Firth.

The start of the ride will be shared with the Saturday Club ride and all riders together to Munlochy Animal Aid, where we will have a group photo with the staff – the Club has donated £410 to this charity from 2023’s Audax funds.

The route starts and finishes at Fairways. Parking is available for those driving to the start, if you intend on staying for a coffee at the end (ASDA café or Starbucks) please make sure you bring a lock for your bike and ask one of the other riders to keep your lock in their car, during the ride – I will also bring a good lock in my car.

The forecast for Saturday currently suggests that it’s going to be cool and dry in the morning with a chance of drizzle in the afternoon. Please check the forecast closer to the time and dress accordingly.

The route is 32.5 miles/52.3km and can be viewed and downloaded for your bike computer here:

Club 30 – road (25th October 2024) | 32.5 mi Cycling Route on Strava

All those wishing to join the ride need to post before 7pm on Friday evening when the ride will be closed.

Please meet at Fairways roundabout, just off the distributor road, at 08:50 for a 09:00 departure.

Riders should ensure their bikes are mechanically sound before attending a club ride and that the following minimum spares / tools are carried.

2x inner tubes
2x Co2 canisters (& dispenser) or appropriate hand pump
adhesive patches
Multi tool
Quick link (appropriate for your chain speed)
Tyre levers
Rear Light

Please also note that we ask people to carry ICE (In Case of Emergency) details with them on our rides. Please carry on ICE card or similar in your seatbag, or back pocket if you ride without one, detailing the name and phone number we should contact if you are involved in an accident.

A summary of ‘what is’ Club 30 is below.

Hope to see you Saturday

Gary

Club 30 is intended to be a short gravel (30km) or road (30 miles) ride with the aim of it finishing by about 11.30/12.00.  The whole idea is to provide a fun, social ride on a Saturday, with an optional café stop at the end for anyone who wants one.  It will start and finish at the coffee stop so start points will vary depending on the route and routes will vary between gravel and road.  This is particularly suited to club members who might be returning after injury or illness and need a no pressure entry back into riding, or for folk who just can’t commit to the longer Saturday rides but still want to have a quick blast.  E-bikes are entirely welcome but you should be an experienced cyclist with group riding knowledge – message me with any questions on that front.