Dear CTC Dumfries and Galloway Membs. Group - Start DUMFRIES White Sands Sun 21st April 10am
Early/Spring Programme, Ride Leader Tom Hanley's note
"Here is Sunday’s route summary – White Sands Dfs 21st April 10am Start. - 45 miles
I propose to take cycle path to Lochabriggs - A701 short distance - R.T. Tinwald - Torthorwald - Mouswald - Clarencefield - Ruthwell - Powfoot
Return - Hoddam - Dalston - Lochmaben - Shieldhill
Any questions please contact me
Tom. - END. 07436 005245"
Tom Hanley, Secretary, CTC Dumfries and Galloway Local Members' Group
Carim, 11 Hermitage Cres., DUMFRIES DG2 7QG (0)1387 261969
Mbl 07436005245 flyingscot@dandgcycling.org.uk
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KM Rally 2024 –
May 24 – 27 The cycling!
Registration and Ride programme
Making the most of Dumfries and Galloway’s extensive network of quiet rural roads – enjoy miles and miles of scenic cycling guided by local cyclists. We’ve also suggested a few self-guided routes plus some options to get you to and from the nearest railway stations if you’re coming by train.
Ride programme
The ‘family friendly’ shorter routes are designed for those riding with children (although no kids required to join these rides!) to kid-friendly destinations. These should be suitable for children cycling independently if they can manage a couple of hours riding and are able to tackle some hills, and will be at a slower pace – probably 6-8 mph, but adjusted to the needs of the group.
All rides start from Penpont’s Gladstone Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/9G6G4eGWCh7fDbBS9)
Friday 24th May – some shorter options for those arriving in time, setting off in the afternoon
Saturday 25th May – rides start around 10am
Sunday 26th May – the day starts with a mass ride to Keir Mill and the birthplace of the bicycle (suitable for all abilities) followed by the traditional tea and cakes in the Keir village hall. From there, join our family friendly meander back to Penpont or set off on a self-organised adventure individually or in groups (see below for inspiration)
Monday 27th May – for those still around, we’ll be taking advantage of Spring Fling to do a medium-length tour of local open art studios. Watch this space - we will update once the participating studios are confirmed.
Self-guided rides
Registration Link
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/km-rally-may-2024-a-cycling-event-for-everyone-tickets-768251871027
Full details and Route descriptions - SEE LINK BELOW ATTACHED
Our Fellow CTC Memb., David Shaw is Active (Travel) in Thornhill and their Group KM Wheelers is doing well!
I had the chance myself on Wednesday(17th April) to get a preview of the New Community Venue, OldSchoolThornhill - OST
The old Primary School(Station Road), after 6 years of planning and conversion, finished and an excellect, Multi-purpose space.
Official Open Day tomorrow Sat 20th April - If you are in the area, go along. See attached article.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277735933163352/
https://www.facebook.com/oldschoolthornhill/
Our Fellow CTC Memb., David Shaw is Active (Travel) in Thornhill and their Group KM Wheelers is doing well!
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 km2024_reg_a_programme_and_route_descriptions_th_8_3_24.pdf | 87.78 KB |
| dgc_runs_early8_march_may_lr_2024.pdf | 193.57 KB |
| ctc_dg_agm_9_3_2024_posted_th_minuteslr.pdf | 312.42 KB |
| kirkpatrick_macmillan_trail_panel.pdf | 2.98 MB |
