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Arran Sportive final details for Sunday

09 Aug 2012


Hi Everyone,

Final preparations have been made and we would like to confirm the days events with you all.

Please see attached the revised event programme which includes the travel arrangements for every member traveling on the day.

The discount code and reference is attached to page 6 of the programme and you can redeem your additional discount for the ferry journey by giving the ticket desk the following code. 1446733 Ref Glasgow Green Cycle Club. You can buy your ticket on the morning of travel.

We only have two members traveling by train. (Chris and Jason) who will meet us on the Ferry.

A few members are cycling (weather dependent) and will meet us at the ferry terminal. The rest of the members are car sharing where possible. 

For those traveling by car, you are more than welcome to meet up at the front of the Mclennan Arch on Glasgow Green @ 8 am.(this is where we meet for the Sunday rides) We can then drive down together in convoy to make sure no one gets lost. Can you please be at the Green for no later than 8 am. We will set off no later that 8:10 am

The post code for the Ferry Terminal is KA22 8ED, telephone, 01294 463470.

The ferry sets sail at 9:40 though we ask that you arrive at the terminal by 9am in order to obtain your ticket and have your bike and baggage ready in plenty time.

Final checks each of you can make prior to the event are;
1. Make sure you have enough food and drinks for the day,
2. Your bike is cleaned and maintained before the ride (tyres checked, chain lubed, tighten any lose bolts etc)
3. Bring a change of clothes for the return journey, You can leave this in the support vehicle or on the mainland in one of the members cars
4. Pocket money for the day £10 for the ferry and £10 for lunch, a few quid for drinks etc
5. Bring a smile and fresh set of legs

GGCC Arran Sportive event programme Final Version.pdf

If you have any questions or need to get a hold of the organisers before hand or on the day then please call Ray Hicks on 07760 676262, Andy Dobinson 07789 757676 or John Brown ( support on the day) 07801 490709

We look forward to seeing you all for a great day out this Sunday the 12th August.

Thanks

From all the team @ GGCC