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Gav 
| 11 Jul 00:56 |
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Joined: 11 Jul 2010 Posts: 13 Bike: My Profile | Hi guys, I'm a relative newby on the cycle scene and was recommended I check out cycle-route.com. This is a really awsome site! As I'm new to the sport (but super keen to get going...) I am wondering if anyone could suggest any cycle clubs around the north lanarkshire area that I might look into. Assuming this is the ideal way to get more involved and get some mileage on thos brand new wheels? Any suggestions greatly appreciated, Gav :) |
| roryboy | 12 Jul 11:39 |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2010 Posts: 5 Bike: | Gav: Where exactly are you in North Lanarkshire ? |
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Gav
| 13 Jul 08:18 |
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Joined: 11 Jul 2010 Posts: 13 Bike: My Profile | Hi there, I Live in Uddingston. So surrounding areas include Bothwell, Hamilton, Motherwell... However I'm not aware of any local clubs. Any help would be fantastic, Gav |
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dudley
| 13 Jul 09:00 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | can't help, but i'd drop in to your nearest independent cycle shop and ask. Many clubs arrange to meet at a shop, or use it as an unofficial base. |
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| roryboy | 13 Jul 15:34 |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2010 Posts: 5 Bike: | The Glasgow Nightingale are not a million miles away from you. We did have a member from hamilton but hes now abroad. They meet in torrance on a wednesday evening for confined events and training runs. They are a very friendly bunch (male and female) Sunday club runs are usually about 60 to 70 miles but newbies can come out and try it out and just drop off whenever you feel like it' usually they will coax you along as they are a real encouraging bunch. Go on to their website and catch up with the forum. Roryboy... |
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Gav
| 13 Jul 16:23 |
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Joined: 11 Jul 2010 Posts: 13 Bike: My Profile | That's brilliant thanks guys. I might just do that, torrance is probably half an hour in the car and by the sounds of it they're a real good bunch. Thanks alot for the advice, Gav :) |
| roryboy | 13 Jul 18:32 |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2010 Posts: 5 Bike: | You'll be mqade very welcome. |
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Gav
| 25 Aug 14:16 |
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Joined: 11 Jul 2010 Posts: 13 Bike: My Profile | Hi there, Just wanted to say that I've been put in touch (and am now in fact a member of...) a club in East Kilbride which is a wee bit closer to home! Just wanted to thank you for the offer of the Glasgow NIghtingale club, had I not been told of my club I'd almost certainly have come out for a ride with you guys. Many thanks again, Best, Gavin |
| FreeWheely | 25 Sep 00:14 |
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Joined: 24 Sep 2010 Posts: 7 Bike: | Hi Gav and all, I have just returned to Coatbridge after 10 years in Australia and am looking for a close by club. i used to ride a bit with a local bike shop down in Oz but have been off the bike for almost 12 months and have gained loads of weight. Is the EK club road or mountain bikes and what is the pace like on the group rides, Likewise with the Glasgow Green club. Cheers |
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Gav
| 29 Sep 11:15 |
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Joined: 11 Jul 2010 Posts: 13 Bike: My Profile | Hey there, the EK club are called the Glenmarnock Wheelers and they're a road cycling club. They meet in EK (Morrisson's filling station, Greenhills road) every thursday night for kind of a casual evening run, nice relaxed pace with a wee hill at the end for a personal challenge :). Sunday morning's they're out for a longer ride, normally a few hours, but again a nice reasonably pace! I joined as a COMPLETE beginner, hadn't been on the bike a week! They were really welcoming and I didn't feel at all under pressure or out of my depth. They're a real friendly bunch and cater for all levels. They have a website to so check that out on google! Gav :) |
| julie.d | 15 Oct 11:58 |
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Joined: 15 Oct 2010 Posts: 1 Bike: | Hi I'm also looking for a cycle club in the North Lanarkshire area, I stay in Motherwell at the moment. The only thing is, I work weekends and am at Uni during the week, and any that I've seen meet mostly on Sundays. Does anyone know of any that meet weekdays? Thanks, Julie :) |
| ohara227 | 04 May 08:17 |
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Joined: 04 May 2012 Posts: 1 Bike: | I think the Law Wheelers meet on some Tue nights in Netherton, not sure what they do though as I need to get myself along to join! If I get more info Gav/Julie ill post it. |
| FreeWheely | 08 May 09:30 |
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Joined: 24 Sep 2010 Posts: 7 Bike: | Hi Gav, I live in Bargeddie which is just a few miles from Uddingston. I too have been looking at getting involved with a club for a couple of years now but never took the plunge. Let me know if you want to try the Glasgow Nightingales and I would be happy to ride out to torrance with you if you to have a go at one of theri club runs. Ive been cycling for a few years mainly commuting into city and the occational longer ride at weekends. Dave |
| Billymcaye | 10 Oct 03:58 |
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Joined: 10 Oct 2012 Posts: 1 Bike: | We have just moved into the area (Motherwell) and are looking for a club to ride with. No very fast but we are willing. Been down here in france for a few years but would love to continue at home. |
