Club Run - Linlithgow
2022-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Route – LLC: 9:00am: Greengairs 40 miles https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5365487.html

Club Ride - East Calder
2022-07-30 08:30 - 12:00 | Xcite East Calder, 20 Raw Holdings, East Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0JN, United Kingdom
Douglas – 77 miles https://www.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5381280.html

Cruise Ride - Linlithgow
2022-07-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Note the slightly later start time of 10am, this is so we can meet up with the other groups at the rugby club afterward for the TdF social.

Join us for a cruise around the roads of West Lothian. No one gets left behind, typically these rides average about 20kph (or 12mph).

As you will know, West Lothian is not very flat, but we don’t seek extra hills and always wait at the top of any hill to regroup.

Its always great to meet new riders, first ride is free and we hope you want to join the club (£20/year) and join us more regularly after that.Cafe stop to be decided on the day

Tour de France Club Run & Social
2022-07-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Our annual Tour de France Club Run and Social takes place on Saturday 23 July.As per previous years, good weather has been booked in advance and we are not expecting strong crosswinds as we head over the bridge for the Club Run. The route can viewed and downloaded from Strava https://www.strava.com/routes/2978763740868392162 (There is the option of the traditional Two Bridges route for anybody that would like a shorter route)

Club runs will start at the traditional meeting points of Xcite Linlithgow and Xcite East Calder at 9am (note the later start for the East Calder group). Both groups will rendezvous on the Forth Road Bridge at 9.45. The route then heads over the bridge into the Kingdom of Fife and on towards Dollar. Don’t miss the double right hand turn at Saline to head up Balgonar Hill for the highest point of the route at Hill End.You will be rewarded with a cafe stop at the Milk Bar in Powmill. After the cafe you will pass the Japanese Garden to climb Upper Hillfoot Lane. Take care on the descent in to Dollar. Heading out of Dollar you will head up the Dollar Beg Climb and then it’s downhill towards the Clackmannanshire Bridge. After INEOS there is the Inveravon Climb to take you back in to Linlithgow to the Rugby Club.

There will be 3 timed climbs on the route today. Times will be measured using Strava with the best climber being named our King of the Mountains:

Foulbuttberg (2.63km, 3.0%) https://www.strava.com/segments/5277532

B9140 to Dollarberg Park (0.68km, 4.1%) https://www.strava.com/segments/909469

Inveravon Hill (0.92 km, 4.2%) https://www.strava.com/segments/3972187

And don’t forget to sprint for the 30 signs (only when it is safe to do so). After the climbs and sprints please ensure that you regroup.

Refreshments will then be served at the Linlithgow Rugby Club. A paid bar is open from 1pm and there will be food available for hungry cyclists at 2pm. All members and their guests are welcome. Secure bike parking will be available in the changing rooms. Stage 20 will be shown on the big screen. The penultimate and possibly decisive stage is an individual time trial from Lacapelle-Marival to Rocamadour. The rolling route is 40.7 kilometres long.

Once the stage has finished there will be an easy ride back to East Calder.

Cruise Ride - Linlithgow
2022-07-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
TBC

Club Ride - Linlithgow
2022-07-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Route – LLC: 9:00am: Cowie 46 miles – https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5380858.html

Club Ride - East Calder
2022-07-16 08:30 - 12:00 | Xcite East Calder, 20 Raw Holdings, East Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0JN, United Kingdom
Linlithgow – 56 miles https://www.mapometer.com/cycling/route_2851162.html

Cruise Ride - Linlithgow
2022-07-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Ride Leader – Diane

Club Ride - Linlithgow
2022-07-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Route – LLC: 9:00am: The Lang Whang – 50 miles https://www.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4876076.html

Club Ride - East Calder
2022-07-09 08:30 - 12:00 | Xcite East Calder, 20 Raw Holdings, East Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0JN, United Kingdom
Broughton – 69 miles https://www.mapometer.com/cycling/route_3904745.html

Inbetweeners Ride - Linlithgow
2022-07-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
The Inbetweeners ride will run at around a 15mph average.

Route – LLC: 9:00am: Forth 41miles –https://www.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4847895.html

Cruise Ride - Bathgate
2022-07-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Bathgate, Balbardie Park, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 4LA, United Kingdom
Ride Leader – Nicola24 Miles – https://www.strava.com/routes/2877335400194411704

Club Ride - Linlithgow
2022-07-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Route – LLC: 9:00am: Kinross/ Dunning – 81miles+ https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5380854.html

Club Ride - East Calder
2022-07-02 08:30 - 12:00 | Xcite East Calder, 20 Raw Holdings, East Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0JN, United Kingdom
Newhouse – 63 miles https://www.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4538321.html

Summer CX Race Series - Race 3
2022-06-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Details to come.

Club Run - Linlithgow
2022-06-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Our club run returns again this weekend.Route – LLC: 9:00am: Hotfoot along Hillfoots 54 miles. https://www.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4847887.html

Cruise Ride - Linlithgow
2022-06-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Coffee, cake and cycling!

Let’s get back out on our bikes after winter!

These rides will be on local, quiet roads, with an experienced ride leader and will be a pace everyone can manage. If you haven’t tried one of the group rides with the club before this would be a great start. The details are:

Saturday 25th June, start Linlithgow Xcite/Leisure centre, 9am. Ride leader Diane Clayton-Chisolm

Please fill out the following form if you plan on attending. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBKVeSVzZ6BgR0G2mIe537rvbPosQH1Y0Y8UMV1RCoIOt4jg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR36uR3yD6xA8Fc9i5qZM6KwExxue8l5VjX-1I-xzUv6tx-n-CZyzty1JDg

Don’t forget a mask and some money for the cafe stop! Road/gravel/hybrid bike recommended. Get in touch if you have any questions. Everyone very welcome!

For those of you who are new to group riding we’d recommend watching the video on the club website, https://new.westlothianclarion.co.uk/group-rides. There is also information on insurance. As always, please check your bike is road worthy in advance of the ride. This 3 minute video from Sustrans is great: Check your bike is safe to ride – a how to guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qtx60bcNk0

Club Run - East Calder
2022-06-25 08:30 - 12:00 | Xcite East Calder, 20 Raw Holdings, East Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0JN, United Kingdom
EC Dollar Powmill – 68 miles https://www.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5284903.html

Club 25 Mile TT - Lang Wang
2022-06-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Little Vantage Carpark, EH27 8DJ, United Kingdom
The 25 mile TT is on Sunday 19th June, meeting at 9am (for a 9:30am start). Meet at The Little Vantage Car Park on the A70/Lang Wang.The route runs down to Carnwath and back making it a challenging course. Route map here https://www.strava.com/segments/2205018Previously the TT series was only open to first claim Clarion members, but as of this year second claim members can also now take part, making the series much more accessible. What this really means is that you no longer would need to leave your own club and join ours instead, to take part. You can be a member of two clubs, and set which is your first and which is your second claim club via the British Cycling website, go to ‘My Dashboard>About Me>Clubs & Teams”.Although advantageous for a time trial, you do not NEED a TT bike, pointy helmet or a skinsuit to take part, and the vast majority of our participants don’t have these things. If you are a beginner but want to give TT a try then the club 10 is the best place to start. All beginners surprise themselves with just how fast they can go.

Club Run - Linlithgow
2022-06-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Our club run returns again this weekend.Route – LLC: 9:00am: Fannyside 45 miles https://www.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4840017.html

Cruise Ride - Linlithgow
2022-06-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Coffee, cake and cycling!Route – https://www.strava.com/routes/2972485691525393948

Let’s get back out on our bikes after winter!

These rides will be on local, quiet roads, with an experienced ride leader and will be a pace everyone can manage. If you haven’t tried one of the group rides with the club before this would be a great start. The details are:

Saturday 18th June, start Linlithgow Xcite/Leisure centre, 9am. Ride leader Liz Henry

Please fill out the following form if you plan on attending. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBKVeSVzZ6BgR0G2mIe537rvbPosQH1Y0Y8UMV1RCoIOt4jg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR36uR3yD6xA8Fc9i5qZM6KwExxue8l5VjX-1I-xzUv6tx-n-CZyzty1JDg

Don’t forget a mask and some money for the cafe stop! Road/gravel/hybrid bike recommended. Get in touch if you have any questions. Everyone very welcome!

For those of you who are new to group riding we’d recommend watching the video on the club website, https://new.westlothianclarion.co.uk/group-rides. There is also information on insurance. As always, please check your bike is road worthy in advance of the ride. This 3 minute video from Sustrans is great: Check your bike is safe to ride – a how to guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qtx60bcNk0

Club Run - East Calder
2022-06-18 08:30 - 12:00 | Xcite East Calder, 20 Raw Holdings, East Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0JN, United Kingdom
Culter Biggar – 69 miles https://www.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5107940.html

Club 10 Mile TT - Week 3
2022-06-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Blackridge Railway Station, Westrigg Way, EH48 3BW
The club 10 mile TT series runs on Sunday mornings meeting at 9am (for a 9:30am start) and is held over 10 races. Meet at Blackridge Train Station and bring a pound coin for your entry fee.

Previously the series was only open to first claim Clarion members, but as of this year second claim members can also now take part, making the series much more accessible.

What this really means is that you no longer would need to leave your own club and join ours instead, to take part. You can be a member of two clubs, and set which is your first and which is your second claim club via the British Cycling website, go to ‘My Dashboard>About Me>Clubs & Teams”.

Although advantageous for a time trial, you do not NEED a TT bike, pointy helmet or a skinsuit to take part, and the vast majority of our participants don’t have these things. If you are a beginner but want to give TT a try then the club 10 is the best place to start. All beginners surprise themselves with just how fast they can go.

Club Run - Linlithgow
2022-06-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Our club run returns again this weekend.Route – LLC: 9:00am: Forth 42 miles https://www.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4847895.html

Cruise Ride - Linlithgow
2022-06-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Coffee, cake and cycling!

Let’s get back out on our bikes after winter!

These rides will be on local, quiet roads, with an experienced ride leader and will be a pace everyone can manage. If you haven’t tried one of the group rides with the club before this would be a great start. The details are:

Saturday 11th June, start Linlithgow Xcite/Leisure centre, 9am. Ride leader John Breedon

Please fill out the following form if you plan on attending. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBKVeSVzZ6BgR0G2mIe537rvbPosQH1Y0Y8UMV1RCoIOt4jg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR36uR3yD6xA8Fc9i5qZM6KwExxue8l5VjX-1I-xzUv6tx-n-CZyzty1JDg

Don’t forget a mask and some money for the cafe stop! Road/gravel/hybrid bike recommended. Get in touch if you have any questions. Everyone very welcome!

For those of you who are new to group riding we’d recommend watching the video on the club website, https://new.westlothianclarion.co.uk/group-rides. There is also information on insurance. As always, please check your bike is road worthy in advance of the ride. This 3 minute video from Sustrans is great: Check your bike is safe to ride – a how to guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qtx60bcNk0

Club Run - East Calder
2022-06-11 08:30 - 12:00 | Xcite East Calder, 20 Raw Holdings, East Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0JN, United Kingdom
Route TBC

Summer CX Rd2
2022-06-06 18:15 - 20:30 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Cyclo-cross is one of the most accessible forms of cycle sport with racing for everyone from young kids to grandparents. Throughout the autumn and winter, it’s probably taking place in a park near you. This race is as grass roots as it gets think jumpers for goal posts in the park and as such provides a great opportunity for members to try out CX for the first time, try out new race strategies or sharpen their race craft ahead of the CX season. It’s a great opportunity for Clarion riders to use the event to test their fitness/ tune up in summer. This event is designed to be for all and as such you can ride MTB, CX bike or even a gravel bike. The only stipulation is no E-bikes, no panniers or mudguards, basically anything that might cause injury to other riders. The races is open to all current first and second claim members and it is for all from novice to experienced riders. We will need volunteers on the night, including lap counters, marshals and sign on, no volunteers no race.

For our youths to allow them to prepare for the coming cyclocross season they will race the categories they will race from 1st September – ie a current second year youth C ( born 2010) will race in Youth B PARKINGMondays are very busy for the leisure centre, with football, and regular users of the facilities making it pretty congested. We will be an extra activity on top of what is already going on. Therefore riders where possible will need to arrive on bike if there is no space in the car park they will need to park elsewhere. ENTRY DETAILSSpond Invites will be issued for Youth Riders and Adults sign on on the nightEntries for youths will close at LUNCHTIME on MONDAY 6th June DATEMonday 6th June 2022 VOLUNTEERS1x Sign on – also one of the lap counters2x Lap counter1x First aid5x Marshals SET UPRacers set up the course and take down – only essential corners taped, other areas can be coned off TIMINGS1. Race 1 – Youth race D & C: 15 mins (youth age 8-11)2. Race 2 – Youth race A & B, juniors & Adults: 30 minutes ( youth age 12 – 18) Set up: 6.15pm start race ONE: 7.00pmstarts race TWO: 7.30pmFinish 8 pm, clear up by 8.30pmSee you there!

Club Run - Linlithgow
2022-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Our club run returns again this weekend.Route – LLC: 9:00am: Carron Bridge 47 miles https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4743524.html

Cruise Ride - Bathgate
2022-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Xcite Bathgate, Balbardie Park, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 4LA, United Kingdom
Coffee, cake and cycling!

Let’s get back out on our bikes after winter!

These rides will be on local, quiet roads, with an experienced ride leader and will be a pace everyone can manage. If you haven’t tried one of the group rides with the club before this would be a great start. The details are:

Saturday 4th June, start Bathgate Xcite/Leisure centre, 9am. Ride leader Nicola Hogan

Please fill out the following form if you plan on attending. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBKVeSVzZ6BgR0G2mIe537rvbPosQH1Y0Y8UMV1RCoIOt4jg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR36uR3yD6xA8Fc9i5qZM6KwExxue8l5VjX-1I-xzUv6tx-n-CZyzty1JDg

Don’t forget a mask and some money for the cafe stop! Road/gravel/hybrid bike recommended. Get in touch if you have any questions. Everyone very welcome!

For those of you who are new to group riding we’d recommend watching the video on the club website, https://new.westlothianclarion.co.uk/group-rides. There is also information on insurance. As always, please check your bike is road worthy in advance of the ride. This 3 minute video from Sustrans is great: Check your bike is safe to ride – a how to guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qtx60bcNk0

TNT - Grass Track
2022-05-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ, United Kingdom
Sprint and interval sessions on the grass at Xcite Linlithgow were originally for our youth riders but this year we’ve added an adult session to our calendar to see if folk are interested.We are half way through a 4 week block and have enough riders to run the session but are happy to include more.The sessions start with a fun skills warm up to build confidence in a bunch and develop observation. We then move into short TT efforts, team time trials, intervals and coach led racing The sessions are for all levels with everyone getting a work out that suits their ability. We use two ovals marked on the grass, one inside the other. The faster riders use the outside oval and the slower riders the inside The next session is on 31st May at 7pmGet it n touch if you’d like to come along
