The Moray Firth CC Reliability Ride returns this year to the Muir of Ord Village Hall for a loop round the Black Isle on Sunday 25th February from 0930 to 2pm. 

This event is open to members of other local cycling clubs.

You can read more about Reliability Rides on the British Cycling website here:

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/road/article/20100105-Get-Into-Cycling---Road---Reliability-Trials-0

The Route

See the link below for the route. It is circuit from MoO to Cromarty and back, just shy of 50 miles in length.  Make sure you memorise it as there will be no sign posts on the day.

www.plotaroute.com/route/747543


From the Village Hall head for the A832
At Tore Roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on A832
Turn left at Munlochy junction
Turn right onto Killen Straits
Turn right onto B9160
Sharp left onto A832
Turn left onto Bayview Cres/High St/B9163
Turn right to stay on B9163
Turn right to stay on B9163
Turn right onto A9
Turn left onto B9163
Turn right to stay on B9163
Turn right onto A835
Turn left onto B9163
Turn right onto Wyvis Cres
Turn right onto B9163
Turn left onto School Rd/B9163
Turn right to stay on School Rd/B9163
Turn left onto A862
Finish Muir of Ord Hub

There is some parking at the village Hall for those who don't fancy cycling out to MoO although it is limited.

Info for Riders

The Ride

Group format will be similar to Thursday night chain gang (although this is not an APR!) with the the slowest group away first at roughly 0950 and time splits of 3 mins between each group.

Groups should not exceed more than 12-15 riders. You are advised to ride according to your current form and ability. Groups will be based on the average speed you envisage covering the route. You will be asked to select which group you wish to ride in when signing up to this event.

Group 1 - 13-14mph
Group 2 - 15-16mph
Group 3 - 17-18mph
Group 4 - 18-19mph
Group 5 -  20-21mph
Group 6 - 22mph


MFCC are organising the ride through British Cycling who will provide insurance for the event. It is important to remind riders that it will be insured and risk assessed under the non-competitive event category. These events are informal and social in nature and take place on the public highway without marshals, signs, race commissaires or support vehicles. It is essential therefore that you all look after each other, ride sensibly and follow the Highway Code at all times.

Which Bike?

It's February and it's still winter. Your winter bike with good mudguards please. Many of the roads on the route are used by farm vehicles and are likely to be wet and muddy. The weather could potentially be bad so warm, waterproof gear is essential.

Afterwards

We have booked Muir of Ord Hub for a blether, a cup of tea and a wee spread.

The Cost

We are asking only for a small nominal fee of £6.50 per rider to cover the insurance costs.   

See you there!

Any queries please get in touch at jamesshewan.mfcc@gmail.com