Quote from SteveB on 26 September 2024, 15:44

This Saturday’s club road ride is the Lossie 100 miler. Please note the cut-off time of 4pm Friday to guarantee a place at the cafe.

The route is around 101 miles/162 km with around 3000 feet / 915m of ascent.

The cafe stop is at The Harbour Lights in Lossiemouth. I need to let them know how many of us there will be at 4pm on Friday. I will leave the ride open to sign up to until 7pm on Friday, and the cafe may be happy to fit a couple of extra people in, but please sign up by 4pm if at all possible.

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. 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.

The route for this Saturday starts and finishes at Fairways. The various weather forecasts that I’ve looked at for Saturday currently suggest that it’s going to be a fairly cool day with a likelihood of some showers, so please dress accordingly. Please also check the forum for updates before attending in case of any changes due to the weather.

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

Route

Please meet at Fairways roundabout, just off the distributor road, at 08:50 prompt 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

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,

Steve