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...

Monday – Beginners/Recovery Rides

As of Monday 24th May, as part of the Summer schedule the club is to resume the Monday Beginners/Recovery ride. This club ride is aimed at anyone new to road cycling who is interested in trying out group riding. If you are comfortable riding on your road bike and want to try a group ride the club would love you to come along. Riders will need to be self-sufficient with food and water, roadside puncture repair and wear a helmet. This ride is open to cyclists out-with the club and are welcome to try out the club ride a couple of times before deciding whether they wish to join the club. The ride can also be used for anyone who wishes to have a recovery ride. The Monday evening rides will cover a distance of between 20 to 30 miles and no one will be left behind on the ride. Riders are to meet at Bishops Road Car Park with the ride commencing at 1830hrs sharp. To help the groups to be organised prior to the club ride taking place, it’s appreciated by the organisers that registration is done by 1800hrs on the Sunday prior to the ride. It’s the same web-link to register as per all other Summer club rides. Just be sure to include the correct date when filling in the details:...

Chain Gang

From Thursday 6th May, Chain Gang is back as a trial for 4 weeks. If the trial is successful, then this will continue during the summer. Due to the current COVID restrictions, to ensure social distancing can be maintained whilst congregating at the start, the meeting point is to be UHI Campus Car Park (Post Code IV2 5NA) at 1800hrs sharp. Organisers will then inform riders of which group to ride in. Groups will then ride at a steady pace, as per the normal staggered starts up to the normal Chain Gang start at Culloden Battlefield, from which the Chain Gang will start. The normal course will then be ridden. To help the groups to be organised prior to the Chain Gang taking place, it’s appreciated by the organisers registration is done by 1800hrs on the Wednesday prior to the...

Womens only rides

Starting on Sunday 2nd of May the club is organising a women’s only ride for anyone who fancies giving club riding a go to come and try. If you are comfortable riding 30 miles on your road bike and want to try a group ride (need to be female obviously!) the club would love you to come along. Riders will need to be self-sufficient with food and water, roadside puncture repair and wear a helmet. This ride is also open to women out with the club. If you have any questions, just get in touch on social media or email info@mfcc.org.uk Given that this is a new club ride, it is initially planned for Sunday 2nd May and 16th May. Riders will be limited to a maximum of 18 (two groups of 9 riders) at first so be quick! If there is sufficient interest in these club rides, then it is envisaged for these rides will take place twice a month through the summer and the maximum number of riders increased. Again, all riders need to register prior to the club ride taking place.  To help the groups to be organised prior to the club ride taking place, it’s appreciated by the organisers registration is done by 1800hrs on the Saturday prior to the ride. It’s the same web-link to register. Just be sure to include the correct date when filling in the details:...

Level 4 Restrictions Club Rides

In light of the Scottish Government’s most recent announcement of moving into Level 4 from Boxing Day, MFCC are proposing 4 weekly rides to be introduced from Tuesday 28th December. These will be reviewed weekly depending on response. According to guidelines from Scottish Cycling, group and led rides can take place with up to 7 people from unlimited households. As previously the track and trace registration form MUST be adhered to, along with face coverings & social distancing for meeting up. As a club, we are conscious of the physical benefits of cycling but more importantly during these uncertain times, the importance of meeting others outside for mental well-being. Many will be on their own during lockdown and this is a chance to not be. The following club rides are planned :   Saturday 26th December (Boxing Day pudding burner!) – Road Ride. Start time 0900 Hrs. Ride time 2 hours approx. Sunday 27th December – Gravel Ride. Start time 0800 Hrs. Ride time 3 hours approx. Tuesday 29th December – Road Ride. Start time 0900 Hrs. Ride time 2 hours approx. Thursday 31st December – Gravel Ride. Start time 0800 Hrs. Ride time 2 hours approx. Saturday 2nd January Road Ride – Start time 0900 Hrs. Ride time 2 hours approx.. Sunday 3rd January Gravel Ride – Start time 0800 Hrs. Ride time 3 hours.   All the planned rides are weather permitting (in particular road rides) and those registered will be contacted the night before if there are changes.  If you are to join one of the rides please complete register details using the link below:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoW6lSS8xB2PaDYdxKIp96X9xRXabuE4F9HpmeQYHeQ43tsg/viewform?usp=sf_link  Wishing you a peaceful,...

Festive Sunday Ride

December 20th is the last MFCC Sunday Ride before Christmas so, it is all about fun!! This involves a 60 minute challenge in pairs at Moy Windfarm, gravel or mountain bikes are advised. Meeting point is 08.00 hrs at Rollerbowl, Culduthel Road (wearing face coverings please) or 08.45 hrs at Moy Windfarm for those not wishing to cycle out. If you want to take any spare clothes, food, etc. with you then Graham Whyte will be at the Rollerbowl to collect any items and then transport in his van to Moy.  All registrations need to be completed by Saturday 18.00 hrs using the following web-link https://t.co/LtSC2O60cE MFCC Winter Club Ride RegistrationWeekly Club rides are on Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. Check www.mfcc.org.uk, club Facebook page or Twitter account for further details.t.co For any questions, please contact Graham Whyte – email whyte590@btinternet.com or Facebook message. Hot drinks and mince pies will be ready at the end of the challenge, even a beer for the needy……. Look forward to seeing you...

Deeside Thistle and Moray Firth Zwift Race

Looking for something to do on these winter nights? Why not join the Deeside Thistle and Moray Firth Zwift Racing which takes part every Wednesday at 1925Hrs. The event is now into it’s second winter with a good number of riders joining from many parts. The best place for information is via Facebook via this web-link:  https://www.facebook.com/DeesideMorayFirthCrit This winter it is to be points racing, so riders need to look out for where sprints/KOM’s are going to be. Categories will be starting separately to ensure riders are racing with others of a similar ability. The Deeside Thistle and Moray Firth Zwift Racing is to run until the spring, with results and league standings being found on Zwiftpower :  https://zwiftpower.com/league.php?id=535&fbclid=IwAR0hYnt81uDr7ZInMG6gweF-2Ulx9CLlcTgx0StnlP0Tc0MkdITiVxCElkw To be eligible for points riders will need to register on Zwiftpower:  https://support.zwift.com/en_us/connecting-to-zwiftpower-SyldRc_4H?fbclid=IwAR2zleGqhSuq9mnIiw5tb7o_1IAn3iiVDevoT0NKH3niMNAD7oRw3kJtwWI If you have any queries on how to get involved then send a message via the Facebook page and the administers will be more than happy to...