The Late July Posting

Hi Folks, sorry for the late update of the site.
It has again been a busy month with the numbers having their bags transferred on the RRW increasing. This month has seen 7 people cycling the Lochs And Glens North route on NCR 7 Balloch to Inverness. 4 Canadians from British Columbia and a family of 3 from Northern Italy.
The weather has been really kind to us all most of this month although the last few days have been unsettled with some heavy rain catching every one out. There has also been a lot going on in the biking training and trips front. The On Yer Bike intermediate course at Bellahouston Park was completed early on in the month. A beginners course has been going for 5 weeks at Scotstoun and Victoria Parks with 1 week to go. This has been a popular course and some of the members are keen to develop their cycling further and have asked for further sessions.
There has been one trip this month with a group of 8 cycling along the Clyde cycle way and into Clyde Muirshiel Country Park. I was unable to attend this trip and the bold Willie stepped in to lead on the day.
This month has also seen the beginning of the Gorbals Healthy Living Network Tuesday and Thursday evening trips in and around the Clyde and city centre.
On Wednesdays some Glasgow City Council staff have been getting together to train up for a council staff marathon based in Bellahouston Park on the 19 August. These sessions have been well attended and have concentrated on the use of gears, spinning, hill climbing, cornering and basic fitness and preparation for the day.
I have also been spending some time at the Jeely Playzone in Castlemilk. 6 staff took part in a Trail Side Maintenance course early in the month. They have a small fleet of bikes which have been serviced and are being used on a 6 week programme of safe cycling for the children of the area.

August looks as like it will be as busy as July with a number of Trail Side Maintenance courses being run for Glasgow University staff. I have recruited the help of George from Saltire Adventures in providing these courses.
I will also be away for 2 weeks helping lead on 2 Scottish coast to coast tours with Wildcat Adventures one of the many companies and organisations we are pleased to collaborate with.