Whitelee Windfarm Gravel Cycle
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Gravel cycle around Whitelee Windfarm.
An opportunity for us to get our bikes and legs in order before a much more difficult gravel cycle in Peebles on 20th May.
https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/four-forests-and-wind-farm-tweed-val…
Join us on this 45Km gravel cycle around one of the largest windfarms in Europe.
The distance for this event may appear short/medium, but cycling on rough ground can be very demanding. A reasonable level of fitness and confidence on tricky surfaces is essential.
This is a group cycle and nobody gets left behind.
A Strava route for the event is available to logged-in members.
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IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete the Cycling Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending a cycling event.
Photos: were taken by Brendan70 (permission given by DB and HC)
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What to bring
Bike: A mountain bike, gravel bike, or a bike you are comfortable with on rough stoney ground. The pictures give an idea of what to expect.
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one
Clothing: lightweight and layered, colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users.
Footwear: suitable for your bike and pedals
Gloves: cycle gloves help avoid blisters, and are good in the cold
Punctures: spare inner tube, bike tyre pump and tyre levers
Tools: any special tools that your bike needs
Small snacks: such as chocolate or energy bars
Plenty of water: in bottle/s on your bike or in a daysack/bladder
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Eye protection: avoid getting grit or insects in your eyes, sunglasses are OK if they are not made of glass and not too shaded
Sun cream: take care, even on overcast days
Bike lights: be seen and safe !
Storage: small day-sack or a bag on your bike
Mobile Phone: keep it in a waterproof bag for use in emergencies
Food & drink
There are no shops on this event. Bring water and snacks.