moray firth cycling club

Link My Ride

Following on from member feedback and discussion at the 2023 AGM, from 1st March 2024 Moray Firth Cycling Club will be using Link My Ride for the organisation of club sessions. This will replace the Google registration form, and the club is keen for as many members as possible to utilise the the new platform. The club has been able to secure use of the app for free as we are the first club in the region to use Link My Ride.  Link My Ride is a cycling-specific organisational platform that allows members to explore, plan and create group rides. There is no cost to members to use the app, but there are a few steps that you need to take in order to start using it. Please do these as soon as possible so you can start using the numerous handy features on the app. Account Creation and Joining MFCC Club 1) Download the Link My Ride app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. 2) Once installed, open the Link My Ride app and select “Create account.” 3) Set up your account by filling in the required details on the pages. 4) Check your e-mail on your mobile device and click the “Log in” button. 5) Congratulations, you now have a Link My Ride account! If you would like to update your profile, modify the privacy settings, or modify your units of measurements (miles/feet or kilometers/meters) click on the menu button in the upper right hand corner of the app. Please note – MFCC is not responsible for the settings on individual member accounts,...

End of Evening Rides 2023

Monday evening – Beginners & Recovery Ride 6:30pm on Mondays with final ride of the season on 4th September 2023. Thursday evening – Chain gang Meeting point Culloden Battlefield main car park (close to the visitor centre), please take care not to obstruct any other vehicles or users as we must share the space. The last chain gang of the season will take place on Thursday September 14th. – Thursday 31st August, 6:15pm start – Thursday 7th September, 6:15pm start – Thursday 14th September, 6pm start Please note that to join the chaingang, you must be a current club...

Coaching – sign up now!

Following on from the success of last year, the club are pleased to announce there will be another series of coaching sessions run by member Andy Cowie, a British Cycling Level 2 coach.  This is a great opportunity to learn or brush up on important skills for road riding ahead of the Etape Loch Ness and other events. A flyer for the coaching sessions is below, if you have any questions please contact coaching@mfcc.org.uk...

2023 MFCC Reliability Ride

Entries are now open for the club’s annual reliability ride, with a route of just under 50 miles from Muir of Ord on Sunday 19th February. Last year’s event was a huge success and we enjoyed welcoming riders from many other local clubs. Entries are available here and close on Thursday 16th February. Organisers James and Laura Shewan are looking for sweet and savoury food contributions to enjoy a spread after riders are home. If you can contribute please contact James on the email address on the British Cycling event...