Renfrewshire Lanes

Meet outside Scotstoun Leisure Centre, Danes Drive, Glasgow at 10am Friday morning.

Feel free to join at any point on the route.

A Renfrewshire lanes route with a bit of climbing in the first half, coffee break then a flat return back to Glasgow.

Pace - winter bikes, leisurely 12-14mph.

Weather looks dry and not too windy.

Route-
Meet at Scotstoun head to the Erskine Bridge and over to Bishopton.
Then quiet roads / country lanes towards Langbank and Port Glasgow. Then head for a coffee break at Kilmacolm or Bridge of Weir. Flat return to Glasgow via Renfrew.

https://www.strava.com/activities/2197234885

Average Speed about - 12-14 mph
Distance about 45-50 miles

Coffee - Kilmacolm or BoW

Cycling Etiquette: West Coast Velo rides are open to all abilities so while it is desirable to ride as a group where we can, some of our larger and longer rides will inevitably become spread out. When this happens you are asked to ride always with the rider behind you in view. If you come to a straight and can't see the rider behind, slow. If you don't see them on the next straight, stop. This helps keep everyone together should mechanicals happen, and helps to prevent anyone from getting lost. Some other things to consider: It is safer to ride two abreast on carriageways with fast-moving traffic. NEVER ride more than two abreast. Hold your line in a group. Don't half-wheel. Indicate if moving out of your line. Announce your presence when overtaking with “on your right”. Kill your speed on shared-use paths to show consideration for their other users. Obstacles - while it is not necessary to point out every single pothole in the city, a large unexpected obstacle should be announced if the riders behind you are close enough to you that they won't see it coming. Either by pointing or shouting “hole” ,“glass”, “side”, “bollard”, Puddle" etc. It is never a good idea to filter to the front of traffic lights if riding in a large group. Their won't be room for everyone in the advanced stop box and some riders will be left in motorists blind spots at traffic lights. Wait behind the last car in the queue. An easy way to look at it is that if you are riding as a group, you basically act like a car. Go where a car goes. Cancellation Policy: Rides may very occasionally be withdrawn due to adverse weather. Cancellations will be announced on the meetup if this is the case so if you are unsure whether it will go ahead please check the meetup page before heading out. Please update your RSVP accordingly if you are unable to attend.

Everyone attending is expected to cycle safely, follow the Highway Code, observe Road Traffic Laws, wear a cycle helmet and have 3rd party cycle insurance. Attendees join the ride at their own risk. The organisers posting the ride are not responsible for individual attendees safety.

David Elliott
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