Glentress MTB Bank Holiday Weekend (2 of 4, alt) - Golfie
4 people attending
4 places left
⚫️ This extreme event is suitable for very experienced mountain bikers. Please see the "What to Bring" section below for further, mandatory requirements.
✅ There's an option of a less extreme event on the same day, led by Mark.
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👀 On this ride we're going a little off-script. The plan is to meet at the bottom of Cabertson Forest (dubbed "Golfie") and cycle up to the top a few times where we can drink in the beautiful views. Then we're going down various downhill trails such as New York, New York or 3G or Flatwhite. Trails are pretty extreme there, so we'll need full protection and, still, I'll be happy to walk the odd section that is too sketchy/unfamiliar.
🎥 Many riders find it helpful to first watch a video of the trails we're going to do, to get an idea of how technical they are. We've got a few you should watch: For New York, New York, 3G and Flatwhite.
↔️ ~8-10 miles
⛺️ The leaders will be staying nearby at Glentress Forest Lodges, please contact us directly if you’d like to know more
🚲 There are a number of bike hire places, for example Alpine. Early bookings are recommended.
Photos: Taken by Mark and Henry and used with permission
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⏭️ This ride is part of a series, why not join the other rides:
- Friday afternoon ride - Glentress Red
- This event
- Sunday - Innerleithen
- Monday morning - Glentress Blue
🚴♂️ Want to do more rides? See the Mtb/Off-Road calendar
🌈 New to mountain biking? Read our full guide on gay mountain biking groups
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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
⚫️ Due to the extreme nature of this event, there are stricter requirements for riders to meet:
- Good-quality full face mountain bike helmet is mandatory. Good-quality meaning in good working condition, is designed for mountain biking/downhill, hasn't been damaged or recently in an accident, fits correctly, and is within the manufacturers recommended life.
- A good quality full suspension mountain bike with wide knobbly tyres, capable of riding red/ black mountain bike trails is required for this event
- Knee pads are required however we strongly recommend elbow pads.
- Riders need to demonstrate high technical Mtb skills or that they are very familiar with the location
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✅ Please make sure your bike is in good working order to avoid disappointment on the day
Apart from your bike remember the following:
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Puncture repair kit (or better still a spare inner tube) and tyre levers. Also any special tools that your bike needs.
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Food - bring small snacks such as chocolate bars and energy foods.
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A cycling bottle attached to your bike and plenty of water (minimum 2lts)
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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.
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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.
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Helmet - Outdoorlads policy asks you to wear a helmet events.
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Bag you will need a small day-sack to carry essential clothing, lunch, snacks and drinks.
Food & drink
Bring plenty of food and drink (at least 1.5l of water) to last you the day. After the ride, food is available in the cafe.