Paisley and Renfrew Evening Cycle
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Join us for another in our series of summer evening cycle rides as we head west along the Sustrans route 75 to Paisley before crossing the Clyde on the Renfrew Ferry for the return leg.
Our circular route of about 15-20 miles will take us through Pollok Park along the White Cart Water, through Paisley town centre and past Glasgow Airport before catching the passenger ferry from Renfrew across to Yoker. From there we will return to the city centre along the Sustrans route 7 cycle path.
Much of the route will be on well surfaced cycle paths or quieter roads and is generally suitable for road bikes, hybrids or mountain bikes.
What to bring
Apart from your bike, food and drink, remember the following:
Spare inner tube and tyre levers
Also any special tools that your bike needs.
Eye protection
Impact from a bee, grit or even a fly at speed is extremely unpleasant, sunglasses may do if not made of glass and not too shaded.
Clothing
Choose suitable clothes and footwear for the weather forecast and time of year. You will be exercising so lightweight layered clothing is best. Shorts are best even in rain, as they allow free movement of your legs. Jeans are useless if it rains but tracksuit bottoms need to be not too baggy or they may snag in the chain and cause an accident. You'll need trainers or similar with grippy soles for standard pedals.
Cyclist's helmet
Outdoorlads policy asks you to wear a helmet on events.
Cycling water bottle
If you don't have one, you will only be able to drink when we stop and may get dehydrated.
Food & drink
Please have something to eat before the ride and bring snacks and a drink to keep you going during the ride. If there is time we may stop for some refreshements either in the Paisley Wetherspoons or somewhere near the end of the ride.