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Thanks to every one today enjoyed another great day out with the bunch. Nice to meet you all, look forward to many more days out with the club. Off on hols now see you in a few weeks !!

Thanks for the route today Darryl, enjoyed that and good to do the coast run and visit B.B. ‘out of season’ !

Our daily pit stop in Calvià Majorca last year

thanks Darryl for he route, blew up at 70 miles and think i need to start eating more when out as felt better after a Gel. Appreciate the wheels and as they say in Scotland, face like a well Scelpted arse......

I met first Alex when our sons played football together about twelve years ago. We were neighbours in Kilmacolm before the family moved to Houston. At that time he was lived on a diet of business lunches and weighed about 17 stone. He was always a very generous and nice guy. It was super to see him develop on the bike. First time I knew he was serious was when his son told me that Alex had taken my Strava segment on West Glen Road! (It was a long time ago). The actual bike riding is trivial but the friendships and shared experiences are very real and Alex will be a much missed part of the bunch. This is a terrible loss and I hope to join to join club members at the funeral. Thanks to Glen for keeping us up to date.

Wham bam. Made even more "interesting" this week with the addition of Gregg O. Marc and I decided to grab a coffee to let Galeb and Gregg ride up the Heely at tempo and we would catch them at the top They must have taken a different route as we never did see them ....I took a picture of my legs when I got home

Great ride with everyone today; thank-you. Even the punctures came at just the right time for recovery - lol Home, beer, shower, few more beers, dinner, beer and an early night. If Carlsberg did Fathers Days......

Great run out today. Wasn't a great start with a puncture at the clubhouse, but got going and hung in to Largs. Finally burst on Lochlibo Road, and soft pedalled (nae option!) to Amaretto's for a recovery beer.

Lol google maps sorted us out, ended back on top of the braes, great run today chaps, quads are feeling it though

And kudos to Glenn & Scott who were so keen they headed back to Dunlop for extra miles after cresting Dalek Brae-we did try to shout you but our cries were drowned out by the roar of your competitive fires

This weeks results Stevie - 28 seconds - 6 points Paul Mcd - 29 seconds - 5 points me - 36 seconds - 4 points Eric - 40 seconds - 3 points David Cowan - 48 seconds - 2 points Carol - 1m15 - 1 point

Considering that some of the regulars were otherwise engaged, this was a really good turnout. A big group made its way round the coast to Largs where we briefly saw Marc and Paul. We then continued around the coast to Kilwinning and on to Lochibo Road. After a rapid few miles we turned at Burnhouse for Dunlop and then finished with the sewing bee route. Good to see the Bison back to his old self, and impressive ride by new guy Scott. In fact the whole bunch is going well. 84 splendid miles for me. Great way to spend Father’s Day.

Good to see the big bunch of JWCC in the BB, hope youse had a good one

Such sad news. Always smiling, with words of encouragement, as he ripped the legs off you! I will be at the funeral but not Amaretto.

Thanks for all the photos chaps I will start to put together and get a proof posted up if I can figure how to do it, will probably not get printed till after my Spain trip. Photos look fab unfortunately never got to ride with Alex in the wheelers but luckily rode with him pre wheelers when he wasn’t so bloody fast!! Cheers

Here are some photos on behalf of Alan, he had difficulty posting them. Ive emailed you a few more Glen

Photo 1 Top of the rest Photo 2 Ride London Photo 3 Bar after the pro race LBL Photo 4 Dearest hotel ever , think a few of the boys didn’t appreciate Alex’s hotel tastes , mind you eggs benedict and smoked salmon as opposed to black pudding and beans should have been a clue .

Terribly sad news. Any time I met Alex he was always kind and smiling, and I don't think I had a single conversation with him during which he didn't make me laugh. He was a pleasure to be around. Rest in peace friend, may your kindness inspire kindness in others and your smile always be remembered. Could you pass my condolences on to Alex's family Glen? I plan to attend the crematorium, possibly Amaretto.