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Great. Definitely planning to do it at least every other week, if not every week, when the weather plays ball.

Thanks for coming along man, I was very happy to get out and to have someone to talk to. Think I might have bailed out after two loops in that cold if I was on my own.

The route seemed to work well so I'm planning to do this at least every other week if the weather is ok. The roads were starting to get a little slippy in places so if we have to I'll shift the ride to looping the A77 via a couple of the roundabouts (there's a few to choose from).

Sorry, thought I'd included the time. Aiming to leave Langside Hall at 7pm, I might be a few minutes late.

Sorry, been shit at posting here, and shit at riding much if I'm honest. I'm heading out on Wednesday (18th) for an A77/Moor Road/Kingswell loop training session if anyone wants to come. Plan is ride out, three times round the loop (or more or less, people can do what they want there) then ride back. Aim to average around 25kph, so will be putting in a bit of effort but nothing silly as I've been ill (non-COVID). It's a Glasgow Wheelers ride but all welcome. @French_Touch @rlerlerlerlerle

Route here:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38373741

I'm stumped.

My rear light is an Exposure Blaze Mk3 ReAKT. It's pretty expensive but very good and I reckon a decent rear light is well worth the money for riding in the dark. It flares when you brake which is also really good.

For front lights to see by rather than just be seen I have a Moon ADJ800 but I don't think they make these anymore. These are a bit more tricky as they get expensive quickly and I got mine so I could do some off-road stuff too. I'd look for something that can do 800 lumens (they all tend to cover a wider range depending on mode), ideally with a wider beam and a mount that doesn't mean you need to break out the allen keys every time you put it on. If you can find one with an external battery pack it'll last longer, a lot of the ones that look like torches have quite a short burn time on the highest setting, but some of the wider ones also have decent burn time. There are some very cheap lights on eBay but fair warning, I know at least 3 people who have had cheap battery packs explode on them while charging. Luckily they were doing it in the garage. This looks really good:

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/moon-meteor-storm-pro-light

And if I were buying again I'd be looking for something for off-road with an external battery pack so would probably go for this, or something similar:

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/hope-r4-vision-lightweight-led-front-light

I'm back in the game, although 30 mins on the rollers killed me yesterday. I've got a big light so happy to do some evening riding either this week or next if anyone fancies it?

I'd definitely be up for that if I'm free.

Hopefully not too dark, I've got the lights charging. Might bring the big front light.

Great, @French_Touch and @rlerlerlerlerle , see you there. I should be on time but possibly a couple of minutes late depending how well the boy goes down to sleep. I'll wear a yellow and blue Lomond Roads jersey so it's obvious it's me.

Be cool if you could make it, group of 4 then.

Yeah, 7 at Langside. Same route as I suggested last time, no drop, just see how we get on.

@rlerlerlerlerle @cozey @French_Touch I can only do 7pm at the earliest, have to get Sami down to bed. If everyone else wants to get out earlier then go for it.

Can I suggest we go for tomorrow? Weather looks much better than Thursday.

Sorry, I'm gonna have to stay home, my son is ill (non-COVID). Luckily next week is also meant to be roasting so we can sort a day then if you want?

Anyone else fancy this? @rlerlerlerlerle?

I might bring the geared bike and will likely be full lycra if anyone cares about what to wear. We'll just see what pace works best for whoever is out and won't be dropping anyone.

Shall we make this happen then? Thursday, 7pm roll out from Langside Hall, head up the 77 and into the lanes after Malletsheugh at Glanderston, out at Craigton, over Black Loch, over the Kingswell and back to Eaglesham via the Moor Road, Bonnyton, Floors etc. It's about 55km, takes me under 2 hours on my fixed gear so should be fine. There's a bail out before and after Kingswell too (after won't shorten it but it removes the Moor Road climbing). Also one after Craigton if anyone really isn't feeling it.

I'm cool with that.

Glasgow Wheelers are currently running some pretty easy paced Sunday rides as a few people haven't done much riding during the pandemic, I'd definitely check one out. I'm planning to get out for an evening this week but not sure what my weekend plans are (they may be tidying the flat unfortunately). If you fancy a pedal on Wednesday/Thursday evening let me know, happy to do whatever kind of ride you're comfortable with.

No idea on that one.

Damn it! Rode past this to get the previous tag as I didn't check the thread.

Almost certain the A82 is the only way. That road/trail from Loch Katrine wasn’t complete and I think it was taken out in places by landslides. No idea what state it’s in now. WHW is hike a bike for the section you are thinking of.

Afraid the A82 is also pretty horrible. It’s uphill that way, loads of blind sections and arsehole drivers. Early will be quieter, but that’s also when the locals go flying along there at ridiculous speeds. I’m usual my coming the other way in a bunch with Lomond Roads and I hate it.

Yeah, I had a look yesterday on my A77 ride. I've worked out the clue too but refuse to use a map so it'll be a bit of searching when I can next get out.

I'm considering an outdoor training session on Thursday evening up Bonnyton.

That's a tough one. I feel I recognise those tower blocks, but I'm not sure.