The Tayside Belles started in April 2015 with volunteer ride leaders running regular social rides for women in the Tayside area. We are now running the group through Spond - see below for the sign up form link. So the advertising and signing up for all rides is on Spond and not here on Facebook.
How do I join?
New ladies are welcome to come along to any of our rides provided you have a roadworthy bike. Note all our rides are on the roads so mountain bikes are unlikely to be suitable unless you have slick tyres.
You can join by completing the form at this link https://club.spond.com/landing/signup/bellesbiketays
We charge a small fee each year to regular riders - but this is just to cover our affiliation/insurance fee with Cycling UK.
How fast are the rides?
Our rides are social rides not races - however we usually split into three groups - the fastest group go around 14-15mph, the slow group around 10-11mph and the middle group somewhere in between. So if you are comfortable riding a bike and reasonably fit you will be fine. If you are not very confident you can always try one of our shorter rides first to see how you get on.
What do I need to bring?
All you need to join is a roadworthy bike. If you have not been out on it for a while definitely make sure that it is working properly - the brakes are working and the tires properly pumped up. We usually have a coffee shop stop so money for the cafe is a good idea too!
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Belles on Bikes is a social cycling group for women in Tayside... all ages and abilities welcome! Some frequently asked questions...
How do I join?
The Tayside Belles started in April 2015 with volunteer ride leaders running regular social rides for women in the Tayside area. We are now running the group through Spond, see below, including advertising and signing up for rides. New ladies are welcome to come along to any of our rides provided you have a roadworthy bike. You can now officially join the group by following this link
https://clu
17/07/2022
Today's ride - a town, country, coast trip.
29/05/2022
Great weather for Belles ride to Alyth via the Shanzie loop. Cafe stop sitting out in sunshine at Nonnina’s @ Alyth Bike shop.
09/04/2022
Seventeen Belles out on today's ride round Dunkeld Lochs 🙂
Lovely day with lunch at the Birnam Arts Centre 😋
12/03/2022
Fun and games today for 8 hardy Belles. The Met Office rainfall radar proved to be pretty accurate. We set off dry and even had some sunshine, with rain only arriving just before noon. Fab food stop at Strathmore Golf Centre. However we heard news from the waiting staff that the road back across the valley was closed by flooding. Sure enough it was. So we had a bit of a detour via the cycle track to Blairgowrie. Total miles 35! Thanks to everyone for great company!
26/02/2022
13 tough lassies headed off up the road towards Chapelhill in weather that had just decided to turn less than ideal. But it perked up a bit (the rain stopped) and everyone got to Chapelhill with smiles on. Team 2 rendezvoused with Team 1 at The Tickled Trout for smashing bacon rolls.
Then back to Battleby via the cycle path. Well done ladies!
06/02/2022
Blizzard n Belles
Seven intrepid Belles set off for a ride round Angus on a day of contrasting weather 🌬 ☃️ ☀️, and in my case contrasting bikes, after the first one punctured on leaving Dobbies car park 🙄
A weather revised route though Wellbank, Monikie to Panmure Estate with a lovely tailwind👍 then back along the cycle track with a not so lovely headwind 👎but ☀️
Ending back at Dobbies for a welcome lunch, chat and thawing out 😁
24/12/2021
Happy Christmas ladies, maybe don't try this at home 🎅🎄😲
Here Comes Santa Claus MTB Early this morning, Santa’s reindeer sleigh got stuck in an intergalactic traffic jam! There is no need to worry though, as Santa was recently sighted in the...
Bike maintenance if anyone is interested.
05/12/2021
Fabulous Xmas ride today with 12 Belles. Sunshine, smiling faces and tinsel!
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01/12/2021
Let’s get together!
Join us for a charity ride along Dundee's wonderful waterfront! Ticket costs are £5 + a toy donation for our Help For Kids campaign. A hot drink and homemade gingerbread will also be waiting for you at the end of the ride!🎅
Support us in donating gifts this holiday season for Help For Kids, all while getting out and about on your bike. All abilities are welcome, we just require you to bring your own bicycle.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dch-santas-big-bicycle-ride-tickets-217480709657
10/10/2021
A brilliant day with 25 Belles enjoying the Perthshire autumn countryside. Café stop was at the Walkin'cafe in Spittalfield which opened specially for us. Rave reviews, the scones were voted the best this year! Thanks to all the leaders who took a group.
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