ByCycle Big Birthday Ride - Ride Sunday 18th August 2024
This is the page to register for ByCycle’s superb celebratory Special Ride around the Tay. Please read all the important safety advice and take note of the route(s), telephone numbers and timings.
And you don’t have to be a member of ByCycle to join the fun although we would welcome you to do so to help our campaigning. Join ByCycle HERE.
Registration
Before you register, please make sure you are aware of all the details of the ride and the safety advice that follows. Registration is only available through Fabian4.
Refunds, less fees payable to Fabian4, may be available until 18th July 2024.
The Route Description, Maps and Check-in Details
RIDERS TAKE PART AT THEIR OWN RISK AND SHOULD FOLLOW THE RULES OF THE ROAD AT ALL TIMES.
BIKES SHOULD BE IN GOOD MECHANICAL REPAIR.
RIDERS SHOULD CARRY SPARE TUBE(S) AND A PUMP.
HELMETS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED.
ELECTRIC BIKES SHOULD START OFF FULLY CHARGED.
CONSENT FOR PHOTOS.
We shall be taking photos for our website and Facebook pages. If you don’t want to be included please make it clear to the photographer.
A. THE ROUTE DESCRIPTION, SIGNAGE AND MAP
The route follows NCN77 to Dundee, then NCN777 to Newburgh and NCN775 from Bridge of Earn into Perth. There will be ByCycle signage on the alternative Route 2 via Walnut Grove which avoids Kinnoull Hill, and from Newburgh to the junction with NCN775, but otherwise riders should accustom themselves to following the blue National Cycle Route signs. There will be no marshals.
A detailed Route Description which includes en route facilities and risk points can be downloaded by participants [HERE – click or hold].
Alternative routes are suggested to avoid the two major hills.
The Mapometer maps showing the alternative routes are:
Main Route mapometer.com/cycling/route_5258158
Secondary Route mapometer.com/cycling/route_5258169
These can be downloaded and followed on your smartphone or Garmin. It may be possible to download the maps as a .GPX but, if you are having problems, please request a copy by emailing ByCycle.
The Main Route
The Secondary Route
Although there will be signage en route, riders are advised to print or download the detailed route description and safety notes before they depart.
As in previous year’s we shall have mechanical support for simple repairs and limited rescue. Riders should make sure their bikes are roadworthy for the journey and, in particular, that tyres are well inflated.
If you need further information please contact Katharine Melville directly.
B. CHECK-IN, DEPARTURE AND CHECK-OUT
1. Check-in Open at 8:30 am until 9:30 am
Check-in opens in Perth’s South Inch car park at 08:30 am PH2 8AB ///lines.stone.buyers. No parking ticket is required on Sunday but please note the public toilets will be closed so find an alternative before you arrive..
Riders should report and obtain a LABEL with SAFETY TELEPHONE numbers.
You may depart with your friends in small groups AFTER 9:00 am. Please allow time for lone riders to attach themselves to a group if they wish.
2. During the Ride
If you are retiring or finish before Check-out is open, please phone Fiona on 07751171991
If you require mechanical assistance or (limited) rescue, please phone Liz on 07821 153 704
3. Check-out Open at 2 pm until 5 pm
Check-out will be at the Pavilion Cafe further over in the South Inch Park. PH2 8BU ///calms.tigers.retire. NCN Route 775 leads you right into the park. If possible please aim to finish between 3 pm and 4 pm so we can celebrate together.
Please report in and celebrate with our AMAZING BIRTHDAY CAKE. Get a free drink or ice cream at the Pavilion cafe in exchange for your ByCycle LABEL.
Note: hot food is available all day at the Pavilion cafe 10 am – 6 pm.
We hope you all have a great ride!
Disclaimer
While ByCycle will take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of riders, participants ride at their own risk and neither ByCycle nor its office bearers accept any responsibility for loss, damage or injury during the ride. Riders should ensure that they are fit enough for the ride in the prevailing weather conditions and their bikes are in good working order and suitable for the terrain. Please make sure your tyres are at the correct pressure and bring at least one spare inner tube that fits your bike. Please make yourself familiar with the route you intend taking and the potential hazards and/or carry appropriate maps.
