Rob Roy Way baggage transfers

Whilst April saw the start of baggage transfers on the Rob Roy Way, 15 people in total. May has seen a big increase with the 11 people walking with support from bike and hike over the first week. A group of six men who are impressed with the walk and the hostelries on the way. 2 men, one of whom unfortunately had to give up due to ill health problems. Ian who is now on his own was doing the spur out to Amulree today (2 May). 3 ladies from the Dundee and the North East set of on Monday planning to complete the route on Friday. This week another 4 people will start with a big increase over the weekend to come. The weather has not been all that kind over the last few days although the forecast is for fine to good with possible high temps at the weekend.
Sat 30th April saw the second meeting of the On Yer bike 2 course at BellaHouston. The 5 group members enjoyed a longer trip to and through Pollock Park with a coffee stop on-route. One of the members is slightly older than the rest of us at 74 years returning to cycling after some fifty odd years. Wednesday 3rd will also be the second meeting of the On Yer Bike 1 course. The group members see themselves as a little less experienced and three are beginners. The group was split into 2 with 5 going of to practice the basics, stopping, balancing, some gear changing. and steering around Bellahouston Park. The 3 beginners stayed close to the back of the leisure centre trying to get basic balance and control. A lot of progress was made with one person making it with some wobbly wheel. He was over the moon. Colin.