Cycling UK RIDES PROGRAMME 2019

CYCLING UK, the national cycling charity has championed the cause of cycling for well over a century. We promote all forms of cycling, protect the interests of existing and would- be cyclists, and inspire people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to discover the joys of cycling. The Cycling UK Glasgow Member Group is pleased to present its best ever rides programme for 2019, comprising over 2,500miles of cycling in 2019!

A GREAT DAY OUT: Rides are open to everyone and we warmly welcome new riders to come and cycle in friendly company through great Scottish countryside. Most rides start from a rail station near Glasgow. You can contact the named ride leader or Rides Coordinator, Bob Downie (bob@downie- geo.co.uk; 0740 219 5973) for more information. If you enjoy our rides program and wish to continue riding with us, we ask that you join Cycling UK after your third ride. Rides start at 10.30 unless otherwise stated.

Ride details are confirmed nearer the time, so please check http://www.meetup.com/CTC-Glasgow- Rides/ before joining a ride. Ride speeds average about 12mph.

Cycling UK Glasgow Rides map 2019

Over 2,500 miles of top quality Scottish Cycling planned for 2019!

Regular Rides Ed’s Saturday Spin - throughout the year, on most Saturdays @ 9.30am, Edmund Stewart, chair of CUK Glasgow, or a deputy, will lead a ride of about 25 miles on decent roads with not too much climbing. Starts from the People’s Palace, , return for 12:30. See the Meetup Group for confirmation of each ride, subject to weather and route variations https://www.plotaroute.com/route/175227. . Rides are confirmed on Meetup usually in the week prior to the ride: http://www.meetup.com/CTC-Glasgow-Rides/

Cycling UK Glasgow RIDES PROGRAMME 2019

Date Day Time Description Approx Distance Ride Climb Leader 06-Jan Sun 13-Jan Sun 10:30 A short winter ride leaving Paisley to Kilbarchan on the 1700ft 28 miles Diane Lee NCN, picking up country roads towards Howwood. Kilmacolm for lunch. Return via Quarriers village on the NCN back to Paisley www.plotaroute.com/route/706448 20-Jan Sun 10:00 Ride from Glasgow Botanics & out to Lennoxtown, 1700ft 29 miles Stephani Strathblane and Milngavie. Mixed road and cycle ways Mok www.plotaroute.com/route/708324 27-Jan Sun 10:30 Hamilton Central Station: Clyde Valley route to , 2,500ft 33 miles John Clark Mauldslie Bridge, , B7056, Silverbirch GC, Hazelbank Braes, , B7076. www.plotaroute.com/route/317474 03-Feb Sun 10-Feb Sun 10:30 Oneway to Largs! This is a ride from Pollokshaws West 2100ft 35 miles Bob Station to Largs via Kilmacolm and Loch Thom mostly on Downie cycleways and quiet roads. A section of rough(ish) stuff. Train home. www.plotaroute.com/route/693640 17-Feb Sun 10:30 Short winter ride leaving Barrhead on back roads via 1800ft. 26 miles Diane Lee Gateside to Neilston, then on to Dunlop and Stewarton for lunch www.plotaroute.com/route/706457 24-Feb Sun 11:00 Station(11.00am) Douglas Valley route to 1700ft 28 miles John , , , Blackwood, Leonard , Ashgill. 30 miles www.plotaroute.com/route/317687 03-Mar Sun 10-Mar Sun 10:00 Ride from Milngavie Station to Kilearn, Fintry and back over 2600ft 32 miles Stephani the Crow Rd www.plotaroute.com/route/711145 Mok 17-Mar Sun 10:30 Clarkston Stn to lunch at the Kilmarnock Dean Castle park 2600ft 39 miles Peter tearoom www.plotaroute.com/route/175588 Hayman 24-Mar Sun 10:00 Carluke Station (10.00am) West Calder via , 2300ft 41 miles John Auchengray, ,West Calder, Addiewell, Foster Fauldhouse, Allanton www.plotaroute.com/route/711162 31-Mar 07-Apr Sun 10:30 Clarkston Station via Barrhead and up Lochliboside Hills to 2500ft 35miles Peter Dunlop Cheese Factory by Stewarton for tea. Hayman www.plotaroute.com/route/344079 14-Apr Sun 10:30 St Georges underground - Canal - Bridge - 1100ft 25 miles Tim Ferry - - Arlington Baths Pearson www.plotaroute.com/route/348746 21-Apr Sun 09:30 Etape Route start Pitlochry, travelling north then west 6500ft 81 miles Martin along Loch Tummel, around Loch Rannoch, past Jamieson Schiehalion and back via Aberfeldy to Pitlochry. www.plotaroute.com/route/175238 28-Apr Sun 10:30 Drumgelloch Station: Falkirk Wheel via , 2200ft 34 miles Alwyn Limerigg, Loch Ellrig, Shieldhill,Lionthorn, Falkirk Wheel, Christmas Greenrig, , Wattston www.plotaroute.com/route/711839 05-May Sun 10:30 Whitelee Mega Loop. Pollokshaws West Station, out the 3400ft 52 miles Bob A77, towards Galston skirting around Whitelee Hill. Café at Downie www.plotaroute.com/map/680481 12-May Sun 17/19- Fri- 10:00 Weekend trip to Innerleithen staying at Cleikum Lodge 42/75 Bob May Sun Bunkhouse. Various rides: Fri- Glasgow to Innerleithen, miles Downie Sat- Borders loop, Sun-Innerleithen to & train. 63 miles Details to be announced & 32 miles

Regular Rides Ed’s Saturday Spin - throughout the year, on most Saturdays @ 9.30am, Edmund Stewart, chair of CUK Glasgow, or a deputy, will lead a ride of about 25 miles on decent roads with not too much climbing. Starts from the People’s Palace, Glasgow Green, return for 12:30. See the Meetup Group for confirmation of each ride, subject to weather and route variations https://www.plotaroute.com/route/175227. . Rides are confirmed on Meetup usually in the week prior to the ride: http://www.meetup.com/CTC-Glasgow-Rides/

Cycling UK Glasgow RIDES PROGRAMME 2019

26-May Station: Wanlockhead via , 4100ft 55 miles Alwyn Happendon, , ,Wanlockhead, Christmas , Crawford, Abington, Roberton, , Hyndford Bridge www.plotaroute.com/route/711852 02-Jun Sun 10:30 Dunblane to Braco and Crieff, onwards to Muthil for coffee. 2400ft 41miles EdStewart Return via Auchterarder and Gleneagles. www.plotaroute.com/route/343719 Meet Dunblane Station at 10:30 (9:32am train from Glasgow Queen St) 09-Jun Sun 10:00 Glasgow Green to northern hills - Peoples Palace to 4400ft 52 miles Peter Lennoxtown over the Crow road, up back roads to North Hayman Third reservoir returning by the Tak-ma-doon to and back to Glasgow Green www.plotaroute.com/route/ 718706 16-Jun Sun 10:00 Balloch Aberfoyle Inversnaid (ferry to Tarbet) cycle track 4000ft 54miles Ian back to Balloch Meet at tourist office directly opposite Hepburn Balloch railway station 10:00am. A refreshment stop at Aberfoyle & also Inversnaid. Ferry cost to be confirmed. Return to Balloch from Tarbert mainly on cycle track. www.plotaroute.com/route/343289 21-24 Fri- Strathyre Weekend. Three nights at Martin Jun Mon www.forestholidays.co.uk/strathyre/, details to be Jamieson confirmed 23-Jun Sun 10:00 Caldercruix Station: Blackness Castle via Limerigg, 2900ft 45 miles John Avonbridge, Linlithgow Bridge,Blackness Castle, Union Foster Canal, Linlithgow, Beacraigs CP, Torphicen, Armadale,NCN75 www.plotaroute.com/route/317902 30-Jun sat 06:45 5 Ferries: Ardrossan Start (start 06:45), ride to Wemyss 5500ft 72 miles Martin Bay, ferries 1) to Rothsay; 2) Rhubodach to Colintraive; 3) Jamieson Portavadie to Tarbet, 4) Claonaig to Lochranza; 5) Brodick to Ardrossan. www.plotaroute.com/route/175260 07-Jul Sun 09:30 Round Arran: Splitting into 2 groups. Cross on the 9.45am 4600ft 56 & 72 Martin ferry from Ardrossan. Circle and Figure of 8 options & miles Jamieson www.plotaroute.com/route/175242 6300ft www.plotaroute.com/route/177394 14-Jul Sun 10:30 Grand Tour of Gleniffer Braes route TBC 3000ft 40 miles Diane Lee 21-Jul Sun 10:30 7 Lochs ride, Aberfoyle, and the Duke's pass, then Loch 3600ft 40 miles Martin Katrine, Arklet, Lomond, Dhu, Chon and Ard Jamieson http://www.plotaroute.com/route/529765 28-Jul 10:00 Wemyss Bay (10.00am Ferry): Tour of Bute via Rothsay, 3200ft 50 miles John ferry Kingarth, Ettrick Bay, Colintraive, Leonard www.plotaroute.com/route/175625 04-Aug Sun 11-Aug Sun 10:30 European Championship re-run 1) @10:30 Peoples Palace 700ft 9miles, Peter & Road Race route www.plotaroute.com/route/456905 1600ft 1.5hours Hayman 13:00 2) @13:00 Time course 22 miles, https://www.plotaroute.com/route/718718 3hours 18-Aug Sun 10:30 Round Straven 50 Sportive (entry fee via register via Entry 3200ft 50 miles Martin Central) www.plotaroute.com/map/494986 Jamieson 25-Aug Sun 10:15 Lanark Station (10.15AM) Abington via Kirkfieldbank, 3200ft 43 milea John Clark Happendon, Douglas, Glentaggart, Crawfordjohn, Abington, Roberton, Rigside, Hyndford Bridge www.plotaroute.com/route/711829 01-Sep Sat 08:30 Peoples Palace out to and back 5000ft 100 miles Ed Stewart www.plotaroute.com/route/662640 08-Sep Sun 10:30 Drum-up Ride: Pollokshaws West Station to Muirshiel Park 3,200ft 44 miles Bob via Neilston, returning via Kilbarchan and Paisley. Bring Downie your stove for a brew-up/picnic at Muirshiel Country Park barbecue site (covered) weather permitting www.plotaroute.com/route/693742 15-Sep Sun 10:30 Milngavie - Strathblane , Fintry Crow Road , Killearn 2500ft 32 miles Ed Stewart www.plotaroute.com/route/523810

Regular Rides Ed’s Saturday Spin - throughout the year, on most Saturdays @ 9.30am, Edmund Stewart, chair of CUK Glasgow, or a deputy, will lead a ride of about 25 miles on decent roads with not too much climbing. Starts from the People’s Palace, Glasgow Green, return for 12:30. See the Meetup Group for confirmation of each ride, subject to weather and route variations https://www.plotaroute.com/route/175227. . Rides are confirmed on Meetup usually in the week prior to the ride: http://www.meetup.com/CTC-Glasgow-Rides/

Cycling UK Glasgow RIDES PROGRAMME 2019

22-Sep Sun 10:00 Larkhall Station (10.00am): Sorn via , Strathaven, 4000ft 60 miles Ian Muirkirk road,Sorn, Newmilns, Chapelton, Limekilnburn Russell www.plotaroute.com/route/318410 29-Sep Sun 10:00 Top of the world & Lake of Monteith. Meet 10:00am at 4000ft 62 miles Ian Dalreoch railway station. Route through Killearn, Fintry & Hepburn by Lake Monteith to Aberfoyle & refreshment stop. Return via Drymen. https://www.plotaroute.com/route/670345 06-Oc Sun 13-Oct Sun 10:30 Parks & Ride: Bowling Club pavilion, 1000ft 18miles Peter circular going through nine Glasgow parks and taking in Hayman White Cart Way. A break at Greenback Gardens tea room. www.plotaroute.com/map/486317 20-Oct Sun 10:30 Croy Station: Bannockburn via , Canal, 2400ft 32 miles John Bonnybridge, Devonan, West Plean, Bannockburn VC, Foster Carronbridge, Kilsyth www.plotaroute.com/route/711450 27-Oct Sun 10:30 Loop from Barrhead heading NW via quiet ways to 2600ft 40 miles Diane Lee Kilmacolm for lunch. Return via Howwood, Gleniffer Braes, Uplawmoor and Neilston . www.plotaroute.com/route/698074 03-Nov Sun 10:30 7 Lochs and Canal Route From Port Dundas, out the F&C 1300ft 31 miles Tim canal to Kirintilloch, looping back via parks on the NW of Pearson Glasgow www.plotaroute.com/route/711220 10-Nov 17-Nov 24-Nov Sun 11:00 Station (11.00am) Braehead via , , 1900ft 31 miles John Clark Allanton, , Forth,Braehead, Yieldshields, Carluke, Newmains www.plotaroute.com/route/519009 01-Dec Sun 08-Dec Sun Christmas ride and lunch. Venue TBC. 15-Dec Sun Hamilton Central Station: Kittochside via , 28 28 miles Alwyn Blantyre, Crossbasket,Kittochside, , Auldhouse, miles Christmas Rutherend www.plotaroute.com/route/711301 22-Dec Sun 29-Dec Sun

Ride Leader Contacts: Bob Downie 0141 632 1009 or 07402 195973, Steve Batchelor: 01698 860886, Martin Jamieson: 07981 100017, Ian Russell: 01357 300487, Edmund Stewart: 07907 766797, Alwyn Christmas: 07972 120436, John Foster: 01555 759102, John Leonard: 07706 026868, John Clark: 01698 427426, Sandy Brown: 07952 131889, Peter Hayman: 07720 844222, Diane Lee: 07803591293, Tim Pearson; 07966 961602, Stephani Mok 07896 753069, Ian Hepburn 07947 157866

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Regular Rides Ed’s Saturday Spin - throughout the year, on most Saturdays @ 9.30am, Edmund Stewart, chair of CUK Glasgow, or a deputy, will lead a ride of about 25 miles on decent roads with not too much climbing. Starts from the People’s Palace, Glasgow Green, return for 12:30. See the Meetup Group for confirmation of each ride, subject to weather and route variations https://www.plotaroute.com/route/175227. . Rides are confirmed on Meetup usually in the week prior to the ride: http://www.meetup.com/CTC-Glasgow-Rides/