Whitelee Windfarm Loop

Leaving Burnside this route heads up on A roads and country lanes through Carmunnock to Waterfoot and Newton Mearns, then out along the A77 segregated cycle lane. From there we will turn into Eaglesham Moor Road, and head to the Windfarm Cafe for a coffee, cake and a loo break. From there we will descend into Eaglesham, and return to Burnside via Thorntonhall, Carmunnock and Castlemilk.

Guided Rides are fun, friendly and welcoming. You don’t need the latest gear, fanciest bike or coolest kit; just bring your bike and helmet and dress for the weather. Rides are categorised into ‘easygoing’, ‘steady’ and ‘challenging’.

If you have built up your experience on a bike, have a good level of fitness, are confident with bike handling and feel happy riding generally, it sounds like you are ready for challenging rides. These rides enable you to progress your cycling: ride greater distances, at a faster pace, on busier roads.
Go further and faster and spend more time in the saddle.
Suitable for people with a good level of fitness and some group cycling experience.
Rides might be on busier roads, have steeper hills and fewer stops.
Be prepared to eat and drink during the ride, although there is usually a café stop.
Ideally you can ride up most hills without having to get off and walk. You may find it helpful to attempt some steady rides first, to make sure you are ready for a challenging ride.
Café stops are often included in challenging rides, so there should be time to get your breath and eat. However, it will be helpful if you can eat and drink whilst pedalling and have food easily accessible in a back pocket and a bottle cage on your bike. These skills are not essential though; you can work on them whilst attending these rides.

General tips
Read the ride description and check our terms and conditions for more information about the minimum ages for different ride types.
Some routes can be more suited to certain types of bike; check the ride description.
You can contact the ride organiser to ask any questions.
Listen to any safety briefings and follow ride leader instructions.
Remain alert throughout the ride, doing your own checks as needed and as your skills grow.
Let the ride leader know if you are struggling, have a problem or need to stop for any reason.
No one is left behind and everyone will ride at the same pace.
If you decide the ride is too slow and you do not wish to continue riding with the group, let the ride leader(s) know.
Have fun!