Glasgow Evening Cycle - North West
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During the late spring and summer months we're planning a series of eight evening rides in conjunction with Out Velo - a recently launched national LGBTQ+ road cycling club. These will start in Glasgow and cover all points of the compass. Distances will typically be around 30 miles and should take around 2.5 - 3 hours. There will be a maximum of twelve participants on each ride with six spaces allocated to each of ODL and Out Velo.
For the first of these rides we will head north-west, initially following a section of the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath to the Blairdardie Locks before skirting the edge of Garscadden Wood, roughly following the course of the Antonine Wall through Hardgate, Duntocher and Old Kilpatrick to Bowling. Our return route will take us along the excellent well surfaced Sustrans cycle route, including the recently upgraded section across the Bowling swing bridge.
The rides will be run in accordance with ODL's policies and procedures and covered by ODL's insurance (through Cycling UK).
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Photo Credits: -
Swing bridge, Bowling
cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Richard Sutcliffe - geograph.org.uk/p/7427771
Forth and Clyde canal
cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Alan Reid - geograph.org.uk/p/3650000
Peel Glen Road
cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Stephen Sweeney - geograph.org.uk/p/502120
IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete the Cycling Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending a cycling event.
What to bring
Bike: a road bike or e-bike with sufficient range
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one
Clothing: lightweight and layered, colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users
Footwear: suitable for your bike and pedals
Gloves: cycle gloves help avoid blisters, and are good in the cold
Punctures: spare inner tube, bike tyre pump and tyre levers
Tools: any special tools that your bike needs
Small snacks: such as chocolate or energy bars
Plenty of water: in bottle/s on your bike or in a daysack/bladder
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Eye protection: avoid getting grit or insects in your eyes, sunglasses are OK if they are not made of glass and not too shaded
Sun cream: take care, even on overcast days
Bike lights: be seen and safe - as we may be finishing late please have a front and back light.
Storage: small day-sack or a bag on your bike
Mobile Phone: keep it in a waterproof bag for use in emergencies
Food & drink
There won't be a food stop during the ride, so please have a light evening meal prior to the ride and carry some water and snacks for during the ride. We may stop for refreshments at a bar in town after the ride.