Saturday 27th September – Lossiemouth 100

Quote from MatthewS on 22 September 2025, 18:06

Hi Everyone,

This Saturday’s ride is the annual 100 mile outing to Lossiemouth, with a lunch stop at the Harbour Lights cafe.  PLEASE NOTE EARLIER THAN NORMAL RIDE CLOSE TIME, and slightly earlier Departure Time.

The route is just over 103miles (166km) and the climbing is 2,600ft or 800m.

We will certainly have two groups based on the positive WhatsApp responses, and possibly three, so there will be one at the right pace for everyone.  Please remember you will be supported and for the safety of all riders we do operate a strict no drop policy.

We ask that folk pre-select groups, either 1, 2 or 3, based on an average speed.  Please note 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.

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 usual but with the option of dropping down after the lunch/coffee stop, although this might not be the best ride to try this for the first time.

The route for this Saturday starts and finishes at Fairways. The weather is looking promising, but please check the forecast closer to the time and dress and carry clothing to suit the conditions.

Please also check the forum for updates before attending in case of any changes due to the weather.

Details of the route(s) can be found below, please download to your bike computer if you have one:

20250927 Lossiemouth | 103.5 mi Cycling Route on Strava

All those wishing to join the ride need to post before 10pm on Thursday evening, so that I can confirm the café booking on Friday morning. I will try to accommodate any late responses up to 1pm on Friday when the ride will be closed.

Please meet at Fairways roundabout, just off the distributor road, by 0845 and we will try to depart 10-15 minutes before 0900.

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.

Hope to see you Saturday,

Cheers, Matthew