Quote from Simmo on 29 August 2024, 16:29

NOTE: START TIME IS 1815

 

We have 1 route starting from Culloden Battlefield.

 

The Route will take us through Croy, round Loch Flemington before returning on the opposite side of the River Nairn returning to the start through Galcantray.  This will give us opportunities to practice group riding in the first half, before testing the legs on some sharp climbs in the latter half.

 

The meeting point is the Battlefield car park (the section closest to the B9006). Other ways to find this location are: ///outermost.protect.sushi in what3words, or by looking for the start point of the ride in the Strava route included below.  Note that the gates to the main car park get locked about 1830/1900  so if you take a vehicle, bear this in mind when parking up.

 

Please be at the meeting point by 18:05hrs at the latest for an 18:15hrs start.

 

The route can be viewed and downloaded for your bike computer here:

 

Route 

 

At this stage the forecast for Monday looks to be mild, but it will still be a Scottish September evening so please keep an eye on the forecast and always check the forum before attending a ride in case of last-minute updates.

 

All those wishing to join the ride need to post below by 16:00 on Monday when the ride will be closed.

 

Please ensure that your bike is in a roadworthy condition and that you are carrying a spare inner tube, tyre levers and a method of inflation as a minimum.

 

The nights are closing in so please bring front and rear lights for your bike.  Even a minor delay could see us finishing in reduced light.  These are for the safety of yourself and the group and, depending on time of day, can become a legal requirement.

 

Finally, please also note that we ask that everyone carries ICE (In Case of Emergency) details with them on our rides. An ICE card, or similar, should be carried in your seatbag (or back pocket if you ride without one) detailing the name and phone number that should be contacted if you are involved in an accident. The ICC Emergency Contact Details Card is available to be downloaded and printed out for this purpose. Please ask for details.