MTB RIDES

Sunday 29th Nov [Back O Bennachie - Millstone Circuit] 21km, with possible extensions from and back to Inverurie. Meet at Back O' Bennachie Car Park, OS ref. 661 246 at 0800 for 0830 start.
*Sunday 6th Dec [Mount Keen - Fungle Circuit] 56km. Meet in Aboyne Car Park, OS ref. 528 986 at 0730 for an 0800 start.
*Sunday 13th Dec [Glen Avon - Derry Circuit] 64km. Meet at Keiloch, OS ref. 188 910, 0730 for an 0800 start.
Sat 19th Dec [Pitfichie - Night Ride] 18km, with possible extensions from and back to Inverurie, via Millstone/Bennachie. Meet at Tillyfourie Cycle Trails car park, OS ref. 656 132 at 1900 for 1930 start.
 
 
*Normal recommendations apply, however, note that these rides pass through exposed/remote areas of mountain terrain, involving extensive carrying and some river crossings (especially the Glen Avon route).  Exact timings/routes will be dependant on prevalent weather and trail conditions; riders must be self-sufficient, equipped accordingly and expect to be on-the-go for several hours.
 
Please advise in advance (providing contact details) should you wish to take part in either of the rides planned for the 6th and 13th.
 
Thanks
 
Alex Doig

Wednesday Night Training Run to Westhill

The Westhill training run is on as usual this Wednesday night.

Depart from Harlaw Academy at 630pm, and should be back in town around 830.

 

We’ll ride past the front of the Westhill Aldi supermarket for anyone who wants to join the training run in Westhill.

 

Tom

9.30 Leggart Sat run

Hi,

Just an update for you;

Suitable for; All riders training for summer racing

 

Av speed;

15-16ml/hr at moment

 

Regards;

John Allan

Saturday MTB club runs

Ecurie Neeps mountain bike club are now running Saturday rides. The routes will be cross country in open countryside rather than trail centres, will aim to be less technical than the Sunday rides and will be cycled at a slightly slower overall pace than the normal "neeps" pace.

If these  rides were on the road then the average speed would be around 13mph - this gives you an idea of how fast these Saturday mountain bike rides are. So far three of these rides have been organised and all have been successful and attracted some fit female mountain bikers. See the monthly blog to find out more about what type of rides are on offer and why you should come along.  http://neepsonsaturday.blogspot.com/

 

 

Tegwen

(welsh female and also a Deeside thistle member)