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Hi Guys, Having spent the last few years working abroad, I've now retired and returned home. Not wanting to turn into a full-blown couch potato, I'd like to re-join the mighty Wheelers. Assuming you may actually let me back in, can someone advise on how best to go about this please? Cheers, Frank

Excellent run this morning

Good run today Linda, Tommy, Graham , Dave and myself toured elderslie , beith, lochwinnoch, port Glasgow thru Houston and back to the clubhouse, strong headwind slowed us down but all in all it was great company and good to be out.

Working, someone has to pay taxes to keep this great country going

We're doing the 174km version. Hoping to stay in same digs as last year, 1km off the haaghoek.

Cracking day on the bike, if only the weather would stay like this for the next 4 months 😋

Yes but can go both clockwise and counter clockwise to break the monotony.

1900. Curry order first.

Elaine & I have entered the Flanders sportive on 4th April 2020. Any other Wheelers going?

Greenock Road from the Red Smiddy has been closed today, that may affect your plans.

Art'n'salvage in Dalry are holding a cycle jumble sale this Saturday from 10 am. If you're looking for a vintage steel frame or vintage parts, it's definitely worth getting along for a rummage.

Booked so excited Christmas has come early.

That’s us swapped to the 174km event. Decided against the 4am start and trek to Antwerp!

Hi all As you all know I love cycling in Andalucía, I have been in touch with my pals/ guides and they have put together a package which I think is pretty good. I have all the details of their hotels chosen etc but these are the basic details to see if there is an interest?? The price of 375 euros if for accommodation + breakfast, bikes, 3 x guided tours as listed: we would need flights and beer/ food money. Hotels if 5 mins walk from bars and restaurants. Dates available 4th - 14th April “ish” cycling as long as we want each day with our chosen amount of climbs. THIS PROPOSAL CAN BE TWEAKED and changed accordingly! 5 days / 4 nights/ 3 rides at La Palmera 5 days and 4 nights 4 breakfast included at the hotel 3 days cycling - fully guided tours 3 days a road bike - carbon/ pedals/ ultegra Transfer from and to airport Malaga Price € 375,- p.p.

Shimla pink stuffed one of their 20% off leaflets through my door last week. Almost like they knew it was agm time.

who has the curry contact?

Thanks for responses. I've posted Agenda and Minutes in Announcements in Members Section.

Yes I want to go I cannot miss this one. Chung has advised me to learn to swear in Flemish. Also advice on the Koppenberg??? I thought that was a cider. Although I will most definately be singing happy to hire or car share. Also can someone tell me how I book accomodation? All help much appreciated and Thank You Chung for the words of wisdom. L

That’s a pity, Glen. Any other adults going that are driving to the ferry or want to hire a car with me? I promise not to do my car pool karaoke.

Should make it.

It's a brilliant place to cycle Ramsay, but as Paul says, the nice roads are either up or down.. I stayed up near Los Gigantes too, its better than down near the bigger resorts where the roads out of town are very busy.. Depending on what you're after when youre not on the bike you might want to consider staying up in one of the villages in the hills.. Give me a shout if you want a chat about it

Just noticed this Ramsay. I've been to Los Gigantes 3 or 4 times over the years. Once you get off the main drag there is some pretty amazing cycling, however it is very hilly up at Los Gigantes. As in you only need 2 gears, a 34-28 and a 52-12 ! Not really any flat run options except the coast road which is busy. All depends what you are looking for. cheers

not this week, but should manage thereafter

Maybe not next week as in Largs today but how about: clubrooms and up Auchenlodement Rd-over the braes and down Dalek Hill-Neilston-Kingsford Rd then left on A735 to Stewarton-B778 Block Rd to Auchentiber-Dary-Fairlie-Largs-home-phone in sick Monday.

Might do again if I can get a day off college 👍

Martin, we will probably stay the Sunday night as well....so we can have a beer or two! 🍻

hoping to go with you and jets Martin but all depends on MRI scans on wrists next Monday and consultants report following this so wont know for a few weeks yet would cross fingers if I could LOL

Martin - many thanks for the advice. I'd love to attend the AGM and curry. It'll be a good opportunity to catch up with old faces and meet some new ones. Chung, Iain and Darryl - thanks for the good wishes guys. Hopefully meet up on some bunch rides when I'm up to it. Charlie - I'm definitely up for the Wednesday rides but I need to get fitter first. Been a few years since I've done any serious miles and I don't want to hold you back!

sadly not next year Martin, i fly back from holiday same day. Ramsey i have done both routes and the middle route 174kms is my preference. 04:00 start long route versus 08:00 start for the middle route makes a big difference. Sure you and Elaine will have a ball,. One of my favourites days on a bike and the beer at the end also plays a big part whats getting added to the collection this year Mull, full beer pump?😀

hope to be out mate, but suggestion, why don't we meet at bridge.........😂

Only those who don’t work 🙄

Is this open to anyone

I was busy doing things, so have been entered for the full distance by Mrs M....although may see if I can amend, as I'm not sure that I can do that much without my knees falling off! Hopefully have a campervan by then, so will be staying in that....somewhere! Where are you guys staying and what distance are you doing?

Eventually got some free time so heading out tomorrow morning for a couple of hours if anyone wants to join me. Cheers Robbie

love it ya big fud

Hope to be out

Sorry Graham, not for me this week, just back from a couple of days away

How many riders do we need to constitute a club run? 🤷‍♂️ Colin, I’m sure you can be granted a summer bike pass. 😎 or is this you getting your hangover excuse in early?🤢

Well done for posting guys. I was very embarrassed to see THREE groups from Glasgow Green on OUR roads last Sunday.😱 Yes we need to go from clubhouse. I will be there.

Heads up: after consultation with an esteemed club friend it has been decided the route is-clubrooms 09:30am-cycle path to Kilbirnie-Fairlie Moor-Largs-BB-Brisbane-Whinn-home.

You may be fashionably late Colin?? 😂

I have another hockey extravagance national finals in Edinburgh, plan to go out early and have a wee spin to say hello....will be back out every week from winter shut down end of nov... will see you all for a short hello! Yes George the main bunch needs to get a grip through winter !!!

Will b at club rooms and out for a bit anyway

Hope to be there. Would be good to get back into a routine of all meeting at the club house and heading off as a single bunch.

Will be out for a few hours.

Thanks for posting the ride Anthony, and organising the sunshine! It was good to get out for some exercise and see a few faces I've not seen for a while, it was a shame Peter couldn't make it but we can look forward to meeting up another time.

C u at the Club Anthony

........... & there's more!

Post holiday lurgy means no bike riding for me. 🙄

Our jets bunch fell foul of ice on the track this morning - only one spot, just before you enter kilbirnie, but best avoided. Run off water which had frozen into a metre wide strip. 4 riders down but no one hurt though