GGCC Events Page
This page is to provide our members with information on upcoming GGCC club confined events and GGCC Open Events and information.
GGCC plan to hold a variety of events both confined and open including TT's, HC's, APR's and long days in the saddle along with some possible challenges to keep things fresh.
Our club confined events are held on a regular basis to allow our members the chance the gauge their improvements over the season.
Each event will have its own programme and supporting documentation so please feel free to review the attached information once sent out prior to each event.
We very much look forward to seeing you at our next event.
Please have a look at the below detail.
GGCC Club Confined Events 2024
Please find below a list of our club confined events for 2024 season.
We have tried our very best to accommodate as best we can and not clash with too much but we appreciate that you may want to ride other events that do occur on the same day but with our bigger, better and amended race format for 2022, including a revamped categorization and prize structure, we hope that we get as many of you as possible to support our events! Its all to play for in the 2022 GGCC Club Championship.
List to be confirmed and published soon..........
The GGCC Awards Ceremony and Xmas Night Out - 29th November 2024
We will host our awards ceremony again in conjunction with our Xmas night out at the end of the year.
**only paid up members, and those that ride for and represent GGCC are eligible for the 2022 championship**
GGCC Open Events 2024
To Be Confirmed and agreed
**We will be hosting an open Sportive in honour of John Brown, our Honorary President and it will be named
'The Auld Yin Memorial Sportive'
GGCC will also be involved in a potential race series and details are to follow - TBC
We look forward to what will be great events throughout the year and good luck to everyone, Enjoy!
The Team @ GGCC
British Cycling Events Calendar
SC_Cal_2022.pdf (britishcycling.org.uk)
CTT Events Calendar
Cycling Time Trials: Find Events
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The Valley and The Crow
GGCC are pleased to announce the 2nd running of this fantastic event for the championship calendar
'The Valley and The Crow'
Come and join us for the last event of the 2022 season
We will be based in Strathblane and sign on is from 9.15
The course will be along the valley to Lennoxtown and then up Crow Road to the Stirling sign so a challenging 8 mile course
GGCC The Valley and The Crow - champ event | 7.6 mi Road Running Route on Strava
We look forward to hosting you
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The GGCC Club Confined Autumn Hill Climb
2nd October 2022
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the second Hill Climb event of 2022.
The GGCC Club Confined Autumn Hill Climb.
The Hill Climb itself will take place on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing
Andy Dobinson will be heading up this event following the success of previous years events. Prizes will be handed out covering different categories. Points will be awarded as per our current Club Championships structure so please do go the Club Championship page to remind yourself of what to play for. Results will be posted up later in the day and a full Championship update will be published
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The GGCC Club Confined Summer Time TT
18th September 2022
Cancelled due to lack of entrants
The 'Spring Time' Time Trial
The Craig Dymock Memorial Club Confined TT
24th April 2022
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the second club confined TT event of the 2022 season
The Spring Time Time Trial / 'The Craig Dymock Memorial'
The TT is returning again to the challenging A77, 10 mile course which is many clubs standard TT course. Andy Dobinson will be heading up this event with the help of your sign on crew and marshalls. Club Championship points and prizes will be awarded once all results are verified, as per our 2022 Club Championship rules
Sign on / sign off will be held at the Fairweather Hall and after event refreshments will he available depending on hall availability - we will update.
First rider of at 10:01am and you pick your slot at sign on
FEE IS £5 TO ENTER AND RIDE AND PLEASE BRING THE CORRECT ENTRY FEE IF YOU CAN, THANKS
Course details for our virtual time trial click on the below link
GGCC TT route | Strava Ride Segment in Glasgow, East Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Full event results can be found HERE
GGCC 'Spring' Hill Climb 10th April 2022
GGCC are pleased to announce the the first club confined event of the Championship 2022, The Spring Hill Climb.
The climb itself will take place on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. Andy Dobinson will be heading up this event with the help of your marshals and sign on crew.
Club Championship points and prizes will be awarded once all results are in and verified, as per our 2022 Club Championship rules
Sign on / sign off will be held in the car park by the side of Cafe Barga in Lennoxtown just off the Main Street and then we will meet at Cafe Sonas for coffee, cake and results.
First rider of at 10:01am and you pick your slot at sign on
FEE IS £3 SO PLEASE BRING CORRECT MONEY AS WE WONT HAVE CHANGE
Course details for our virtual hill climb click on the below link
GGCC Hill Climb | Strava Ride Segment in Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom
Full event results can be found HERE
The Valley and The Crow
7th November 2021
GGCC are pleased to announce a brand new event to the championship calendar
'The Valley and The Crow'
Come and join us for the last event of the 2021 season
We will be based at The Kirkhouse in Strathblane and sign on is from 9.15
The course will be along the valley to Lennoxtown andthen up Crow Road to the Stirling sign so a challenging 8 mile course
GGCC The Valley and The Crow - champ event | 7.6 mi Road Running Route on Strava
We look forward to hosting you
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The GGCC 'for shits and giggles' 2UP Time Trial
31st October 2021
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the 'for shits and giggles' 2-up TT
Come and join us for a bit of fun, for an end of season 2UP TT.
Sign on at The Fairweather Hall.
A77 10 mile ww10/02 course.
We are hoping for 'interesting' pairs too so try all you can to mix it up and make it as random,
obscure and as interesting as possible for this event!
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The GGCC Club Confined Autumn Hill Climb
3rd October 2021
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the second Hill Climb event of 2021 and our 4th club confined event of 2021.
The GGCC Club Confined Autumn Hill Climb.
The Hill Climb itself will take place on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing
Its a great chance to test yourselves over what is a very demanding and intense distance and climb!
Andy Dobinson will be heading up this event following the success of previous years events. Prizes will be handed out covering different categories. Points will be awarded as per our current Club Championships structure so please do go the Club Championship page to remind yourself of what to play for. Results will be posted up later in the day and a full Championship update will be published
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The GGCC Club Confined Summer Time TT
12th September 2021
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the second TT event of 2021 and our 3rd club confined event of 2021.
The GGCC Club Confined Summer Time TT.
The TT itself will take place on the 'Georgetown Cup' course, a challenging 7 mile course which is used throughout the year for the Georgetown Cup league. Its a great chance to test yourselves over what is a very demanding and intense distance. Andy Dobinson will be heading up this event following the success of previous years Time Trials. Prizes will be handed out covering different categories. Points will be awarded as per our current Club Championships structure so please do go the Club Championship page to remind yourself of what to play for. Results will be posted up later in the day and a full Championship update will be published
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The Spring Time Time Trial
The Craig Dymock Memorial Club Confined TT
17th & 18th April 2021
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the first club confined TT event of 2021
The Spring Time Time Trial / 'The Craig Dymock Memorial'
The TT is returning again to the challenging A77, 10 mile course which is many clubs standard TT course.
Andy Dobinson will be 'virtually' heading up this event following the success of previous years time trials.
Club Championship points and prizes will be awarded once all results are submitted and verified, as per our 2021 Club Championship rules
Course details for our virtual time trial click on the below link
GGCC TT route | Strava Ride Segment in Glasgow, East Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
The event programme can be found HERE
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GGCC 'Spring' Hill Climb 10th & 11th April 2021
'Virtual Event'
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the first club confined event of 2021, The Spring Hill Climb.
The climb itself will take place on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. Andy Dobinson will be 'virtually' heading up this event following the success of previous years hill climbs. Club Championship points and prizes will be awarded once all results are submitted and verified, as per our 2021 Club Championship rules
Course details for our virtual hill climb click on the below link
GGCC Hill Climb | Strava Ride Segment in Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom
Please find the full event programme HERE
Full event results can be found HERE
Full List of Previous events and Results below
The GGCC 'old skool' 2UP Road Bike TT
27th October 2019
something fun to close off our road season!
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the 'Old Skool' 2-up Road Bike TT
Come and join us for a bit of fun, for an end of season 2UP TT.
Road bikes only.
No TT bikes, no disc wheels or clip on extensions, no pointy hats or skin suits, no wheels over 50mm......just you and your road bike!
Sign on at The Fairweather Hall.
A77 10 mile ww10/02 course.
We are hoping for 'interesting' pairs too (partners, parents, siblings, pets etc) so try all you can to mix it up and make it as random,
obscure and as interesting as possible for this event!
Technically club confined but we'll be inviting some friends along too so if you have an 'interesting' pairing from another club in mind or if you / someone you know is looking for a partner then get involved!
+18 yrs only.
There may even be some final club championship points up for grabs !!!
The Full Event Programme can be found HERE
CLICKfor results
GGCC 'Autumn' Hill Climb 6th October 2019
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the final hill climb club confined event of 2018, The Autumn Hill Climb. **Remember still the 2 up TT to go**
The climb itself will take place on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. Andy Dobinson will be heading up this event following the success of previous years hill climbs. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories as per our 2018 Club Championship rules
The event programme can be found HERE
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The GGCC Club Confined Summer Time TT
1st September 2019
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the second TT event of 2019 and our 3rd club confined event of 2019.
The GGCC Club Confined Summer Time TT.
The TT itself will take place on the challenging A77, 10 mile course which is many clubs standard TT course. Its a great chance to test yourselves over what is a very demanding and intense distance. Andy Dobinson will be heading up this event following the success of previous years Time Trials. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories. Points will be awarded as per our 2018 Club Championships structure so please do go the Club Championship page to remind yourself of what to play for.
The event programme can be found HERE
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The Craig Dymock Memorial Club Confined TT
28th April 2019
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the first club confined TT event of 2019
The Craig Dymock Memorial Time Trial.
The TT is returning again to the challenging A77, 10 mile course which is many clubs standard TT course. Its a great chance to test yourselves over what is a very demanding and intense distance.
Andy Dobinson will be heading up this event following the success of previous years Time Trials. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories in line with our Club Championship.
The event programme can be found HERE
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GGCC 'Spring' Hill Climb 31st March 2019
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the first club confined event of 2019, The Spring Hill Climb.
The climb itself will take place on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. Andy Dobinson and David Sykes will be heading up this event following the success of previous years hill climbs. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories as per our 2019 Club Championship rules
The Event Programme can be found HERE
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The GGCC Mercury Falling 2UP Road Bike TT
28th October 2018
something a wee bit different to close off our season!
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of something a little different to close off our season!
The GGCC Mercury Falling 2-Up Road Bike TT
Come and join us for a bit of fun, for an end of season 2UP TT.
Road bikes only. No TT bikes, no disc wheels or clip on extensions.
Old school back of the car sign on.
A77 10 mile ww10/02 course.
Quick teams welcome but were hoping for 'interesting' pairs too (partners, parents, siblings, pets etc).
Technically club confined but we'll be inviting some friends along too so if you have an 'interesting' pairing from another club in mind or if you / someone you know is looking for a partner then get involved!
+18 yrs only.
There may even be some final club championship points up for grabs !!!
Full Event Programme can be found HERE
Full Results can be found here...….
OVERALL RESULTS
CATEGORY RESULTS
GGCC 'Autumn' Hill Climb 21st October 2018
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the final 'official' club confined event of 2018, The Autumn Hill Climb. **Remember still the 2 up TT to go**
The climb itself will take place on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. Andy Dobinson and David Sykes will be heading up this event following the success of previous years hill climbs. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories as per our 2018 Club Championship rules
The Event programme can be found HERE
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The GGCC Club Confined Autumn Time TT
30th September 2018
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the third and final TT event of 2018 and our 4th club confined event of 2018.
The GGCC Club Confined Autumn Time TT.
The TT itself will take place on the challenging A77, 10 mile course which is many clubs standard TT course. Its a great chance to test yourselves over what is a very demanding and intense distance. Andy Dobinson will be heading up this event.
Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories. Points will be awarded as per our 2018 Club Championships structure so please do go the Club Championship page to remind yourself of what to play for.
The event programme can be found HERE
Click for full RESULTS
The GGCC Club Confined Summer Time TT
17th June 2018
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the second TT event of 2018 and our 3rd club confined event of 2018.
The GGCC Club Confined Summer Time TT.
The TT itself will take place on the challenging A77, 10 mile course which is many clubs standard TT course. Its a great chance to test yourselves over what is a very demanding and intense distance. Andy Dobinson will be heading up this event following the success of previous years Time Trials. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories. Points will be awarded as per out 2017 Club Championships structure so please do go the Club Championship page to remind yourself of what to play for.
The event programme can be found HERE
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The Craig Dymock Memorial Club Confined TT
15th April 2018
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the first TT event of 2018.
The Craig Dymock Memorial Time Trial.
The TT is returning again to the challenging A77, 10 mile course which is many clubs standard TT course. Its a great chance to test yourselves over what is a very demanding and intense distance. Andy Dobinson will be heading up this event following the success of previous years Time Trials. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories in line with our Club Championship.
The event programme can be found HERE
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GGCC 'Spring' Hill Climb 25th March 2018
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the first club confined event of 2018, The Spring Hill Climb. The climb itself will take place on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. Andy Dobinson and David Sykes will be heading up this event following the success of previous years hill climbs. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories as per our 2018 Club Championship rules
The event programme can be found HERE
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See below for all 2017 results
GGCC End of Season Autumn Hill Climb 22nd October 2017
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the last HC event of 2017 and the last club confined event of the 2017 race calendar. The climb itself will take on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. David Sykes and Andy Dobinson will be heading up this event following the success of previous years hill climbs. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories as per our 2017 Club Championship competition.
The event programme can be found HERE
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The GGCC Club Confined Autumn TT
24th September 2017
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the third TT event of 2017 and our 5th club confined event of 2017.
The GGCC Club Confined Autumn Time Trial.
The TT itself will take place on the challenging A77, 10 mile course which is many clubs standard TT course. Its a great chance to test yourselves over what is a very demanding and intense distance.
Andy Dobinson will be heading up this event following the success of previous years Time Trials.
Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories. Points will be awarded as per our 2017 Club Championships structure so please do go the Club Championship page to remind yourself of what to play for.
The event programme can be found HERE
Click for RESULTS
The GGCC Club Confined Summer Time TT
25th June 2017
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the second TT event of 2017 and our 3rd club confined event of 2017.
The GGCC Club Confined Summer Time TT.
The TT itself will take place on the challenging A77, 10 mile course which is many clubs standard TT course. Its a great chance to test yourselves over what is a very demanding and intense distance. Andy Dobinson and Ray Hicks will be heading up this event following the success of previous years Time Trials. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories. Points will be awarded as per out 2017 Club Championships structure so please do go the Club Championship page to remind yourself of what to play for.
The event programme can be found HERE
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The Craig Dymock Memorial Club Confined TT
9th April 2017
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the first TT event of 2017.
The Craig Dymock Memorial Time Trial.
The TT itself is making a welcome return to the challenging A77, 10 mile course which is many clubs standard TT course. Its a great chance to test yourselves over what is a very demanding and intense distance. Andy Dobinson and Ray Hicks will be heading up this event following the success of previous years Time Trials. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories.
The event programme can be found HERE
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GGCC Spring Hill Climb 12th March 2017
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the first HC event of 2017. The climb itself will take on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. David Sykes, Andy Dobinson and Ray Hicks will be heading up this event following the success of previous years hill climbs. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories.
The event programme can be found HERE
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GGCC End of Year Hill Climb 23rd October 2016
Event Overview
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the final HC event of 2016. The climb itself will take on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. David Sykes and Andy Dobinson will be heading up this event following the success of previous years hill climbs. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories.
We would advise any rider to contact Dales Cycles should you need any bike servicing or set up in the run up to our events.
The event programme can be found HERE
RESULTS
GGCC 8 Mile Autumn Time Trial 2nd October 2016
GGCC will be hosting its end of season Time Trial of 2016.
The 8 Mile route from Strathblane will be used again as it was a popular course from last year but we will be reverting to the 10 mile A77 course for 2017.
This TT is a solo event unless you really want to ride as a pair. Please let Andy Dobinson know if you intend to do this.
As with every GGCC event, we will have support from Dales Cycles and the Kirkhouse Inn has been brilliant in agreeing to host this event for us.
Sign on opens at 9:15am and we look forward to seeing you there.
Please see the full event programme HERE
RESULTS
GGCC 8 Mile Spring Time Trial 17th April 2016
GGCC will be hosting its first Time Trial of 2016.
The new 8 Mile route from Strathblane will be used again as it was a popular course from last year.
With this being the first TT of the year we are giving our members the chance to ride the course as a pair or to take it on as a solo.
A with every GGCC event, we will have full support from Dales Cycles and the Kirkhouse Inn has been brilliant in agreeing to host this event for us.
Sign on opens at 9:15am and we look forward to seeing you there.
Please see the event programme HERE
RESULTS
GGCC Start of Year Hill Climb 27th March 2016
Event Overview
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the first HC event of 2015. The climb itself will take on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. David Sykes will be heading up this event following the success of previous years hill climbs. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories.
We would advise any rider to contact Dales Cycles should you need any bike servicing or set up in the run up to our events.
The event programme can be found HERE
GGCC End of Year Hill Climb 18th October 2015
Event Overview
GGCC are pleased to announce the final HC event of 2015. The climb itself will take on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. David Sykes will be racing in this event so the other members of GGCC will be supporting up this event following the success of previous years hill climbs. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories.
We would advise any rider to contact Dales Cycles should you need any bike servicing or set up in the run up to our events.
The event programme can be found HERE
GGCC 8 Mile Autumn Time Trial 27th September 2015
GGCC will be hosting its final Time Trial of 2015.
Due to the change in venue from the Indian Platform to the Kirkhouse Inn, we have devised a new shorter, faster course which will be familiar to the members of GGCC.
With this being the last TT of the year we are giving our members the chance to ride the course as a pair or to take it on as a solo.
A with every GGCC event, we will have full support from Dales Cycles and the Kirkhouse Inn has been brilliant in agreeing to host this event for us.
Sign on opens at 9:15am and we look forward to seeing you there.
Please see the event programme HERE
RESULTS
GGCC 4th Year Anniversary - 9th August 2015
This year GGCC will host its 4th year anniversary sportive to take in some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer in the form of a fantastic ride through the Trossachs.
The plan for the day is top leave Glasgow Green around 9am and cycle to Callander. We will have such at the Roman Camp Hotel followed by some celebrations and prize giving.
After that, there is a scenic route back to Glasgow when we would expect everyone to arrive back at Glasgow Green for around 5pm at the latest.
The full event programme can be found HERE
The cost for the day is £18 and that includes your two course lunch with soft drinks on arrival and tea or coffee served with our very own GGCC cake for dessert. If you would like to take part int he sportive please get in touch with the club and arrange to pay £18 prior to the event.
We look forward to seeing another fantastic turnout for what will be a brilliant day on the bike celebrating our 4th Birthday.
From all the team @ GGCC
GGCC 10 Mile Spring Time Trial 19th July 2015
GGCC will be hosting its second 10 Mile Time Trial of 2015.
We look forward to seeing all our members come along and take part in this event whether its your first time taking part in a time trial, looking to improve your time or gauge your mid season form.
AS with every GGCC event, we will have full support from Dales Cycles and the Indian Platform.
Sign on opens at 9am and we look forward to seeing you there.
Please see the event programme HERE
GGCC 10 Mile Spring Time Trial 19th April 2015
Another great event and some amazing results across the field of riders.
It was a dry day with a tough headwind on the return 5 miles.
A new course record was set for both the male and females today with a 23:45 from Chris Hinds and a 26:25 from Lorna Ferguson.
Thanks to everyone who helped out today including Dales Cycles, Indian Platform Newton Mearns and Mike Bishop.
A special thanks to the helpers at sign on as well as those who supported the race on the course as well
Please see the event programme HERE.
START SHEET
RESULTS
GGCC Start of Year Hill Climb 8th March 2015
Event Overview
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the first HC event of 2015. The climb itself will take on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. David Sykes will be heading up this event following the success of previous years hill climbs. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories.
We would advise any rider to contact Dales Cycles should you need any bike servicing or set up in the run up to our events.
The event programme can be found HERE
GGCC End of Season 2 UP Time Trial 28th September 2014
On the 28th September 2014, GGCC hosted its final Time Trial of the year. The event was a great way to finish of the year in the form of a Time Trial and got everyone involved by pairing up out members to give our TT course a go. The conditions on the day were fair with quite a strong headwind on the way out which left the course record intact for another year. The results table can be found HERE. We would like to thank everyone who took part in the race as well as well as the supporter and marshals. A special thanks goes to Dales Cycles and the Indian Platform for helping with the event as well. The final event of the year will be in October and will be our last Hill Climb of 2014. We look forward to seeing you all there.
GGCC 10 Mile Summer Time Trial 27th July 2014
On the 27th July 2014, the club will be hosting its second Time Trial of the year. The original plan was to host a 25 Mile event, however there will be another race taking place on the southern part of the GGCC TT course which we do not want interfere with. With this in mind, the club have decided to opt for a 10 mile event which will allow all our members to test themselves on the day.
Sign on will be available from 9am with the first rider setting off at 9:31am. The field will be limited to 70 riders to make sure the last of the entrants are off the southern part of the course for 11am.
Please see the event programme HERE. The full start sheet will be posted by the 25th July.
Due to road closures around Glasgow Green on the 27th July, there will be no club run from the Green to the event HQ (Ivy India, 340 Ayr Rd, Newton Mearns, Glasgow G77 6RT) We would like to ask all the riders and supporters of the event to make their own way to the event.
We look forward to seeing you all on the morning of the 27th July.
START SHEET
RESULTS
GGCC 3rd Year Anniversary 10th August 2014
On the 10th August 2014, GGCC will be hosting its 3rd Year Anniversary Sportive on the Isle of Arran. This will be our second trip to Arran over the years and we hope you join us on this very special day.
The full event programme can be found HERE.
A summary of the day is that we leave by car from Glasgow Green at 8am. Ferry to Arran at 9.25 from Ardrossan. 1 Mile Hill CLimb Event 11:30, Lunch at 12:30, Cycle Round the Island (2 route options). Return to Auchrannie Resort for celebrations and prize giving. 7pm return to Ardrossan on the Ferry.
GGCC Spring 10 Mile Time Trial 13th April 2014
Event Overview
Its that time again folks. Spring has sprung and the Aero bars are at the ready. On the 13th April, GGCC will be hosting its first 10 Mile Time Trial on our A77 circuit. We are looking forward to having a large field of riders to test themselves over the course to gauge how all the winter training has paid off. This event, like each of the GGCC events, is covered under Scottish Cycling insurances and is fully adheres to the governing body regulations. Our event will be fully supported by our principal sponsor Dales Cycles.
We would advise any rider to contact Dales Cycles should you need any bike servicing or set up in the run up to our events.
The start sheet for the event will be published in the days running up to the event. After the event, the full results will be posted on this page. We look forward to seeing you on the start line.
13th April 2014 Results Sheet
Event Programme
Event Overview
GGCC Start of Year Hill Climb 16th March 2014
Event Overview
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the first HC event of 2014. The climb itself will take on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. David Sykes will be heading up this event following the success of last years hill climbs. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories.
We would advise any rider to contact Dales Cycles should you need any bike servicing or set up in the run up to our events.
The start sheet for the event can be found here
GGCC End of Season Hill Climb, 13th October 2013
What a way to end a season of club confined events. This was our 8th event of 2013 and we had it all. Great weather, great organisation from David Sykes, great support from both our members and Dales Cycles, great participation (over 65 riders on the start sheet) and brilliant performances.
The official results are below. It is amazing to see how so many of our members are improving at each event.
Results that are worth of mention are -
Most improved times - Both Karen Hood and Lorna Ferguson at the top of the leader board for most improved times!
FASTEST MALE - Ross Cunningham with a time of 6.24. A great result in preparation for the hill climb champs next week.
RESULTS SHEET
GGCC End of Season, Solo and 2-Up TT
Event Overview
GGCC held a very successful end of season solo and 2-up TT on Sunday 9th September.
The weather was kind with a bright crisp sunny morning and as usual the GGCC members turned out in force to set some blistering times on the A77 course!
There were fast, end of season times and for the solo riders and the GGCC course record was broken and our new 'pairs' format proved a great result and the feedback was to have more team events! The pairings made for some interesting results and some great teamwork.
The official results are attached below.
Two results that are worth of mention are -
BEST EFFORT ON THE DAY - Jim Murray for riding teh solo AND the pairs!
MOST IMPROVED FROM LAST TT - Vince Wells who knocked off 1.27 from his best time
The GGCC end of season TT Results
2nd Year Anniversary GGCC Sportive
On the 11th August 2013, GGCC will be holding its second anniversary sportive.
This year the club and its members will venture to Millport. The ride from Glasgow Green to Largs - Millport and back to Glasgow will be 74 miles.
Please look at the event programme for full details including costs, routes and itinerary.
We look forward to seeing the largest gathering of members so far.
The GGCC 2nd Year Anniversary Sportive Programme
GGCC Time Trial 9th June 2013
Event Overview
GGCC held its second TT of the year on the 9th June 2013. The event was only open members and associates of the club. 49 Riders took part in this event.
This event was be fully supported by Dales Cycles and we encouraged every potential rider to read the event programme below. A number of prize categories were available on the day. The pre-race briefing and prize giving was held at the Malletsheugh Inn.
For the results of the previous TT's then check the links to the results below.
Results from the 9th June 2013
9th June TT Event Programme
GGCC Time Trial 21st April 2013
Event Overview
GGCC held its first TT of the 2013 season on the 21st April. The event was only open members and associates of the club.
This event will be fully supported by Dales Cycles and we encourage every potential rider to read the event programme below. A number of prize categories will be available on the day. The pre-race briefing and prize giving will be held at the Malletsheugh Inn.
For the race results of the previous TT's then check the links to the results below.
RESULTS SHEET
PROVISIONAL START LIST
EVENT PROGRAMME
GGCC HC 17th March 2013
Event Overview
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of the first HC event of 2013. The climb itself will take on the GGCC course using the Crow Road climb to the first car park which is a covers 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. David Sykes will be heading up this event following the success of last years HC. Prizes will be handed out on the day covering different categories.
We would advise any rider to contact Dales Cycles should you need any bike servicing or set up in the run up to our events.
Full details on the start time of the event, course details and guidelines can be found on the attached event programme.
47 riders took part in this event along with a support team of 12 to make sure the HC went smoothly. Dales Cycles were on had to lend a hand with sign on and mechanical support. Congratulations to the winners of the various categories. Dales Cycles contributed to the prize bags today and we hope to see everyone on the next club event.
GGCC HC 17th March 2013 Event Programme
RESULTS SHEET FOR THE 17TH MARCH HILL CLIMB
Below are details of our 2012 club events
GGCC HC 28th October 2012
Event Overview
GGCC are pleased to announce the running of its first ever HC event. The climb itself will take in the popular Crow Road climb to the first car park which is a course covering 1.5 miles and over 460 ft of climbing. David Sykes will has worked on bringing this event to fruition in what will be the final event of the year for the club. As this is the first ever HC, the club will use this as a benchmark in relation to members actual times. Future events on this course will then attract prizes based on various criteria. Full details on the start time of the event, course details and guideline can be found on the attached event programme.
GGCC Hill Climb Event Programme Oct 2012.pdf
GGCC Hill Climb 28th October 2012 results
GGCC TT September 30th 2012
Another fantastic event from GGCC which was well attended on what can only be described as a very wet and windy course. Please see attached event report to see all the results and prize winners. A special thanks to Billy Bilsland Cycles for supplying the prizes for the event, Elaine and Ray Senior for helping with the marshalling and to Mike Bishop for taking some great photos of the event.
30th September TT Event Report.pdf
Event overview.
GGCC are delighted to host its second TT event on Sunday the 30th September. Following the success of the event in June the club would like to build on this and offer another event for our members and associates to test themselves against the clock and improve on previous results.
The format of the day is that the club will meet at 8:30 at the McLennan Arch on Glasgow Green and take an easy paced run out to the start of the event (10 mile warm up).
We recommend that you look through the event programme for full details including the route, times and details of the post event briefing.
A point to note is that we will all meet up at West Bar on Glasgow Green after the event where we will run through the results and prizes. Prizes will be on offer across various categories including most improved time.
(please see results sheet from the previous event)
Start Sheet 30th September 2012
GGCC TT June 24th 2012
Event Overview.
The Team @ GGCC are delighted to host the first GGCC TT event. A number of our members have expressed an interest in carrying such an event and the team have worked hard to put this event on. The event will be held over a 10 mile course which is an out and back circuit with one roundabout which is used as the turning point. The actual route will use the A77 in the Southside of Glasgow. All route details and elevations can be found on the event programme. Our planned start time is at 9:45 with the race briefing taking place at the Malletsheugh Inn around 20 mins before the event. Each rider will be set off in 30 second intervals with the inclusion on additional gaps in the start sheet to allow for changes on the morning. After the event the group will return to the Malletsheugh Inn for a post event coffee stop.
Results Sheet from the 24th June 2012
Latest start sheet (21st June)
Summary of Event (24th June 2012)
The first GGCC TT was a complete success. 21 members of GGCC took part in the event and recorded some fantastic times. After a pleasant warm up over 9 miles the group gathered at the Malletsheugh Inn for a briefing. The weather held out for everyone and the briefing was completed with everyone knowing their order in the starting line up. Each rider involved had a fantastic time on a course which was challenging. We were pleased that no mechanicals occurred on the route and everyone returned safe and sound. The event was wrapped up with a coffee stop at the Malletsheugh Inn where the results were read out and a everyone deserved a huge pat on the back. The results sheet is attached below.
Thanks to everyone who took part in todays event including all the support crew who made the day run very smootly.