Quote from GaryMacGowan on 19 February 2025, 15:23

Saturday’s club road ride is out to Camerons Tea Rooms, via Balnafoich, Loch Duntelchaig, Torness and Gorthleck – a longer route out and shorter route back, via Loch Ness shore, Dores, McBains and Essick.

The route is 50 miles/80km, starting and finishing at Fairways. Details of the route can be found below, please download to your bike computer if you have one:

Saturday 22nd February 2025 | 50.0 mi Cycling Route on Strava

The forecast for Saturday currently suggests that it’s going to be a warmer overcast day for the time of year at 11C – fingers crossed it stays that way! However, as always, please check the forecast closer to the time and dress accordingly.

Please pre-select your group (either 1, 2 or 3), based on an average speed, noting that speeds are a rough guide and may indeed be slower or faster depending on conditions. We will endeavour to accommodate your group selection, dependent on rider numbers and availability of ride leaders. For the safety of all riders we operate a no-drop policy on Saturday rides.

Group 1 – 16-18mph / 26kph-29kph
Group 2 – 14-16mph / 22kph-26kph
Group 3 – 13-15mph / 21kph-24kph

If you want to challenge yourself then you can select a faster group than your usual but with the option of dropping down after the coffee stop.

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, detailing the name and phone number we should contact if you are involved in an accident.

Hope to see you Saturday,

Gary