Clydebank Circular Evening Cycle
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Join us for an easy circular ride on the north bank of the Clyde following well surfaced cycle paths and canal towpath.
Our route will take us along the NCN Route 7 initially following the course of a former railway track to Clydebank. From there we will return to the city centre along the towpath of the Forth and Clyde canal and River Kelvin path.
This ride is nearly all off-road, although the paths are mostly tarmaced or well surfaced and suitable for all types of cycle (road, hybrid or mountain bike).
The route is mostly flat and will be around 15 miles and there should be some time to enjoy a beer by the River Kelvin at the end of the trip.
What to bring
Bring a jacket in case of rain and a puncture repair kit.
Apart from your bike, food and drink, remember the following:
Spare inner tube and tyre levers
Also any special tools that your bike needs.
Eye protection
Impact from a bee, grit or even a fly at speed is extremely unpleasant, sunglasses may do if not made of glass and not too shaded.
Clothing
Choose suitable clothes and footwear for the weather forecast and time of year. You will be exercising so lightweight layered clothing is best. Shorts are best even in rain, as they allow free movement of your legs. Jeans are useless if it rains but tracksuit bottoms need to be not too baggy or they may snag in the chain and cause an accident. You'll need trainers or similar with grippy soles for standard pedals.
Cyclist's helmet
Outdoorlads policy asks you to wear a helmet on events.
Cycling water bottle
If you don't have one, you will only be able to drink when we stop and may get dehydrated.
Food & drink
Please have something to eat before the ride and bring snacks and a drink to keep you going during the ride. We may include a pub stop near the end.