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HAUTE ROUTE COMPACT 2015 ROUTES ANNOUNCEMENT Three Haute Route Compact events announced for 2015, offering the best of the Pyrenees, French Alps and Dolomites Swiss Alps Showcasing the very best of the Pyrenees, French Alps and Dolomites Swiss Alps, cycling enthusiasts will be able to sample the Haute Route multi-day format on the world’s most iconic cycling terrain following the launch of Compact events at all three Haute Route events in 2015. For the first time, three compact editions of the world’s highest and toughest cyclosportives will run over shortened two-day or three-day formats geared towards riders looking for a first taste of the Haute Route or those unable to enter the traditional week-long events. Professional-level support and courses steeped in cycling history remain the cornerstone of each edition and while the routes may be shorter, they pose no less severe or rewarding a challenge. To maximise riders experience and assure an impeccable level of safety on the road, there is an initial limit of 50 riders per Compact event. Find out more HERE. Register now HERE to secure your place. Highlights of 2014’s events can be found on the Haute Route YouTube channel. COURSES OVERVIEW The Pyrenees Compact (August 15th to 16th 2015) makes the most of a new West-to-East route, featuring a staggering 7,000 vertical metres of climbing over two stages. A non-timed parade through the beautiful Atlantic resort of Anglet Basque Coast starts the event on August 14th in the afternoon (registration day) before a mammoth first stage to La Pierre Saint-Martin that incorporates 4,000m of climbing. The second and final day pits riders against the fabled Col d'Aubisque and Col de Soulor during a 160km marathon stage to the finish line in Pau. The Alps Compact (August 23rd to 25th 2015) starts in Nice and breaks new ground on stage one featuring three cols new to the Haute Route: Col de Nice, Col de St Roch and Col des Portes. The second stage — with designated marathon status — passes the highest point of the week at the summit of the Col de la Bonette (2,715m). This majestic southern Alps passage is followed by the Col de Vars and the Col d’Izoard before stage three’s individual time trial to the summit of Col du Granon - a dizzying 12km climb from Serre Chevalier at an average gradient of 9.2 percent. An eagerly anticipated course announcement for the Haute Route Dolomites Swiss Alps on the 27th of November will include a Compact event (August 31st to September 1st 2015) starting in Geneva over a course that’s guaranteed to stretch riders’ limits. KEY FIGURES Haute Route Compact Pyrenees 2015 (297km / 6850m +): Registration and Parade on Friday 14th August Stage 1: Saturday 15th August: Anglet to La Pierre Saint-Martin (137km, 4050m +) Col de Bagargui 1327m / Ascent La Pierre Saint-Martin 1656m Stage 2: Sunday 16th August: Pau to Pau (160km, 2800m +) Col de Marie-Blanque 1035m / Col d’Aubisque 1709m / Col du Soulor 1474m Entry Fee: 350 euros Limited to 50 places Haute Route Compact Alps 2015 (289km / 9074M+ / 6640M-): Registration and potential prologue Saturday 22nd August: Nice Stage 1: Sunday 23rd August: Nice – Auron (125km, 3,750m +) Col de Nice (493m) / Col de St Roch (990m) / Col des Portes (1010m) / Col de St Martin (1500m) / Ascent of Auron (1568m) Stage 2: Monday 24th August: Auron – Briançon (152km, 4,250m +) Col de la Bonette (2715m) / Col de Vars (2109m) / Col d’Izoard (2360m) Stage 3: Tuesday 25th August: ITT: Serre Chevalier – Col du Granon (12km, 1,074m +) Entry Fee: 475 euros Limited to 50 places Haute Route Compact Dolomites Swiss Alps 2015: Registration and potential prologue Sunday 30th August, Geneva From Monday 31st August to Tuesday 1st September Course to be confirmed on 27th of November Entry Fee: 350 euros Limited to 50 places GALLERY FOLLOW US Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Website

2015 Date Announced Entry Opening This Week Etape Loch Ness 2015 We are delighted to announce the date for next year’s Etape Loch Ness – drum roll please …… SUNDAY 26 APRIL 2015. With stunning scenery around iconic Loch Ness; the freedom of a traffic-free, closed-road route AND increased capacity, we think you’ll want to clear your diary for the last weekend in April and come and take on the challenge! In order to be in with a chance of getting a place you first need to REGISTER YOUR INTEREST. This means you’ll be alerted to the 48 hour priority window by email on Wednesday this week (19 November), allowing you to sign up to the 2015 event before we open to the general public, subject to event capacity. Demand is expected to be high; remember the inaugural Etape Loch Ness sold out in a matter of hours. NB. Even if you already receive our regular e-newsletters you still need to complete this Registration in order to receive the crucial email alert (due to ping into your inbox on Wednesday this week!). So, whether you took part in the inaugural Etape Loch Ness and are hungry for more or you’re a first-timer eager for a piece of the action, you DON’T want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity! We would be grateful if you could relay this message around your club so all members are in with an equal chance of 2015 entry! Click here and follow the instructions carefully. For all Etape Loch Ness information, visit www.etapelochness.com Do It For Team Macmillan Sign up for the Etape Loch Ness 2015 and be the first to join Team Macmillan to help change the lives of people affected by cancer. No one should face cancer alone and the money you raise will help ensure that no one will. Join Team Macmillan by ticking the box while entering the event or set up a Just Giving page here Facebook & Twitter If you’ve not yet joined our happy social media gangs, what on earth are you waiting for? With updates & announcements, offers & competitions, photos, training tips and plenty of chat with like-minded people, we think you’ll feel right at home. Facebook Twitter #etapeln15 Our Sponsors and Partners Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2014 Caledonian Concepts, All rights reserved.

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Hi all, Membership fees for 2014-2015 are now due, no change to last years prices. Senior £30 Family £50 Junior £15 Youth £15 OAP £5 Membership is available online via British Cycling via the following link. https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/club/subscriptions?club_id=589 You do not need to be a British Cycling member to join. If you have not been a member of British Cycling before you can have free bronze membership or discounted ride, silver or gold. Pm me for the code. If you would prefer to pay by cash, cheque or bank transfer just drop me a pm for the details. Thanks Jann Club Secretary

Hi all, I was just testing the link first. Membership fees for 2014-2015 are now due, no change to last years prices. Senior £30 Family £50 Junior £15 Youth £15 OAP £5 Membership is available online via British Cycling via the following link. https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/club/subscriptions?club_id=589 You do not need to be a British Cycling member to join. If you have not been a member of British Cycling before you can have free bronze membership or discounted ride, silver or gold. Pm me for the code. Thanks Jann Club Secretary

Off to the dark side this Sunday at GT.

I will bring a prize, maybe 2.

I will be in the clubrooms on Thursday early evening.

Maybe, if it's dry.

Spied a wee bunch today which included Chung and McGinty coming through Greenock. Didnt catch who was sitting in behind, going to fast! I was in a van going other way.

Will drop off the replacement turbo parts at the weekend.

Can make 21st, plan to join other weeks I'm not working.

Tuesday 7th Oct 6.00-8.30pm Ingliston Fun packed race night with something for everyone! Come along and take part in a race with a difference or two! The aim is for everyone to have a great race especially if you are new to it! The race will start at ~7:15pm but you can use the track from 6:30pm option of a bit of coaching or just a wee warm up ride/chat bike. We are running a special Crit race with lots of different categories within it so there will be loads of prizes up for grabs for Newbies, Cat 4, cat 3 and if numbers allow age groups within them all. CAt 1 and Cat 2 riders are welcome to race too. What we want is lots of women and some great racing. There are prizes for EACH CATEGORY so cat 4s won't race against cat 1 or 2s MAGIC! There will also be Special prizes including most determind rider, best race face, fastest lap, slowest lap, and much more! Oh, and there's cake for all! Sign up, come along, bring a friend and have a good race! Please spread the word :-)

Working all weekend

Two volunteers to timekeep please.

Second of the Hill Climbs at Elliston (near Howwood). First rider off at 18:30, so meet at 18:20. Here is a link to the start - http://www.johnstone...7svd064rlq20v90 Two timekeepers required. You will probably need lights if you are riding home.

It is also hard work to walk up! Alan T - 2.35 Paid Alan - 1.45 Paid Iain C - 2.21 Paid Andrew - 2.47 Paid Adam - 2.04 Davy B - 2.30 (punctured) Forgot to give Iain his change

2-up Championships. The event is run on the Georgetown road. A 09:30 start should allow plenty of time to go for a run after, so suggest meeting at 09:15. Volunteer to timekeep please as I will be riding in Edinburgh.

Tuesday 23rd Sept is the first of the Hill Climbs at Elliston (near Howwood). First rider off at 18:30, so meet at 18:20. Here is a link to the start - http://www.johnstone...7svd064rlq20v90 I should make it along to timekeep, need one other to help. You will probably need lights if you are riding home.

On the Saturdays I am not working would be up for this.

I would like to do the dig in at the dock again if I get an entry. Not ready for Bute.

Got side tracked and ran out of time to get there. Should be at hill climb next week.

2 up on Georgetown. Any volunteers for timekeeping, I might try and ride.

Thule towbar bike rack for sale. Looking for £35