Strathclyde Cycle Campaign
Just six of us set off on a rainy day – the official first day of spring, for a journey to the north -east of the city. Yet again, there was somewhere new for each of us.
Continue reading “GoBike ride 01 March – the route”
This ride will see us head northeast from Glasgow, stopping briefly in Hogganfield Park, see photo above, and then over the council boundary into North Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire.
Nine of us set off on Sunday 01 February, along by the Clyde and then through Newton as we started to climb – here’s the full route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3220777
Continue reading “GoBike February Ride, into South Lanarkshire”
and here’s the link to the route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3187075?units=km It was a superb tour of the north of the city. In true Andy style, though, there were some narrow paths in parks – we went through Springburn, Ruchill and Victoria parks, but the five of us who turned up enjoyed it all.
Continue reading “December’s GoBike ride – here’s the route”
Some years ago we ran a “Northern Sights” city tour ride, but on the day there happened to be thick fog! So now it’s time to attempt again.
Yes, this was our busiest ride for some time, and very good it was too! Some of us were old hands on the monthly rides but it was good to welcome some who were on their first GoBike adventure.
Continue reading “Fourteen ride to Renfrew and Paisley”
Seven of us cycled east from the SEC along the Clyde today before turning north onto London Road and then towards Baillieston and Bargeddie.
After a break for lunch in Drumpellier Park, we started our return journey but stopped in Cranhill to admire the model lighthouses and winged figures around the water tower.
Yes, we had some rain early on but we soon dried out and could sit outside at the Park Cafe to eat our lunch.
Next month’s ride will be on Sunday 05 October, when we go to Goldenhill Park!
This ride will take us out through the East End of Glasgow to Drumpellier Country Park. We will start off on the Clyde Walkway.
On Sunday 04 May, we will head out of the north of the city along the Forth & Clyde Canal
to Kirkintilloch, and then take the Strathkelvin Railway Path into North Lanarkshire.
Continue reading “Palacerigg Country Park is the GoBike destination on 04 May”
Fourteen of us set off from the SEC this morning, crossing over the river and through Cessnock to Bellahouston Park (including a quick toilet stop).
Continue reading “Today’s GoBike ride: 31 miles in the sun”