GGCC Club Ride details for Sunday 26th May - South - 'Eaglesham and A77 chaingang' - 41 miles
This Sunday we plan to head south over Eaglesham Moor with a coffee stop at the Windfarm.
As there is a WoSCA Road Race being run by VC Glasgow South, we would like to head along to the start and support the GGCC riders who are racing.
The plan is to head to the coffee stop as normal. The race is starting at 10:30 which would allow us all to head to the start and watch the riders setting off.
We will then decide as to a suitable location on the A77 to view the peloton as their hurtle by on their second lap out of 3. After the race convoy has safely passed, we can then continue on with the club run.
We will then head back into town via Clarkston and Carmunnock.
Please meet under the McLennan Arch on the green for a 8:30am sharp start. As we are stopping at the Windfarm please bring enough money for your own coffee.
We will go through some basic safety, group riding etiquette and group riding technique, first aid and basic bike maintenance before we set off so that everyone stays safe and knows exactly what’s happening on the ride.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU LOOK AT THE ROUTE PRIOR TO SUNDAYS RIDE.
Route Details
Weather is to be around 11 degrees with some a slight chance of rain. 10 mph South Westerly winds
We will split into STEADY, CHALLENGE and potentially RACE pace if the numbers and weather allow it.
Everyone will take the same route so if you choose the wrong group or get dropped from Challenge, there will always be a group coming up that you can join.
An idea of the pace each group should ride @ are -
Steady IS steady at about 14 -16mph
Challenge should stretch you at around 18mph - 20mph
Race Pace is 20+mph
Pick you group carefully and remember that steady is the only group that holds back and does not drop anyone.
**WE MAY SPLIT INTO 2 OR 3 STEADY GROUPS AND 2 CHALLENGE GROUPS DEPENDING ON NUMBERS**
**Please remember tubes, pump, levers, multitool and also please ensure your bike is in good working order, oiled, lubed, maintained and clean**
See you all Sunday.
From all the team @ GGCC