Saturday's club ride is to Brodie, the cafe stop being the restaurant/cafe at Brodie Countryfare.
The route starts from the usual Fairways meeting point and heads out through Ardesier and Nairn. It returns via Auldearn, Cawdor and the Battlefield (53 miles/85km).
We ask that folk pre-select groups, either 1, 2 or 3, based on an average speed. Please note that speeds are a rough guide and may indeed be slower or faster depending on conditions. We will endeavour to accommodate your group selection, dependent on rider numbers and availability of ride leaders. For the safety of all riders we operate a no-drop policy on Saturday rides.
Group 1 - 16-18mph / 26kph-29kph
Group 2 - 14-16mph / 22kph-26kph
Group 3 - 13-15mph / 21kph-24kph
If you want to challenge yourself then you can select a faster group than your usual but with the option of dropping down after the coffee stop.
The forecast for Saturday currently suggests it's going to be fairly cold with rain showers. Please check the forecast closer to the time and dress accordingly. Please also check the forum before attending in case of updates due to the weather.
Details of the route can be found below, please download to your bike computer if you have one:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3159973932846412236All those wishing to join the ride need to post before 7pm on Friday evening when the ride will be closed.
Please meet at Fairways roundabout just off the distributor road at 0850hrs for a 0900hrs departure.
Riders should ensure their bikes are mechanically sound before attending a club ride and that the following minimum spares / tools are carried.
2x inner tubes
2x Co2 canisters (& dispenser) or appropriate hand pump
adhesive patches
Multi tool
Quick link (appropriate for your chain speed)
Tyre levers
Rear Light
Please also note that we are now asking that everyone carries ICE (In Case of Emergency) details with them on our rides. An ICE card, or similar, should be carried in your seatbag, or back pocket if you ride without one, detailing the name and phone number we should contact if you are involved in an accident.
Hope to see you Saturday,
Steve