Kenny MacDonald

Scott I hope you will turn up on Friday to get the answer to these questions. Brian has a limited time scale due to various commitments. Therefore he wont be answering questions via the bunch on a regular basis . These nights are the platform to ask general questions re training etc. He unfortunately cant get involved in personal coaching and will be doing generic coaching , but will answer individual questions at the forums.

As this is what you have been asking for for some time , I hope to see a good turnout this Friday. Brian is giving up his time and will answer all questions to best of his extremely experienced ability. He will be taking donations to the Braveheart fund on the night so bring a donation and ask a question. I have opened these nights up to general public via SCU website so be early to avoid dissapointment. I will open up at 6:45pm session begins 7:00pm Further dates to be confirmed. Also I have received copies of the Boardman v Obree tv programmes , and will collate into one tape. A film show in aid of Braveheart fund has been requested in near future.

The calendar is available on downloads section of the SCU website, Jim Riach kindly put it on yesterday after I emailed request to see it . Start planning guys & gals 2004 here we come lets see suggestions for mass JWCC participation events, for both TT and RR

Following a very successfull trip to the worlds , where Rita and Monty were officials in the pit area ( how do they do it ?) Rita took a tumble and ended up in hospital , she has sustained a broken shoulder. Both now home and we await a report on there adventures at the worlds. Rita is recovering well and is receiving visitors at home, we wish her a speedy recovery.

Paul the score was an honorable draw at 8 each , you miscounted in the excitement. Dawn scored 4 and Pat 4 Ali got 3 , Kat 4 and Paulo Msckimmino an ace. Concensus was everyone enjoyed it even Pat who Kat T boned onto the ground See you all next Saturday :wink: at 10:30am Johnstone High school

Stevie I bought the maxim ones at £8 a throw , plus 4 new tubes ( 2 long valve -just in c)ase :wink:

Ian has 9 speed Shimano STI + 105 rear mech for £135. Limited stocks so be quick. Plus he has mudgaurds to fit all types of bikes!!!! :wink:

This week see's the first polo session it will take place at Johnstone High school. Meeting at car park 10:30am for bike sizing etc . Coaching starts at 11:00am till 12:00 ish. All welcome bring trainers and clothing which willl get dirty, gloves or track mitts recommended also bring cycle helmet. kenny MacD ps donation of £2 per session for upkep and maintenance of bikes please.

I can now officially confirm that we have signed a 3 year deal with Burns Stewart distillers. We will be sponsored by Scottish leader whisky , this will appear on club clothing. Susequently new clothing will be orderd in next 10 days so last chance for any orders. We have Alison Winship to thank for securing this deal so make sure and thank her in person either on Sunday 10:00am at Bird in Hand or Tueasday at circuit training.

At present it will be only club members who will be playing. We will practice at Ji Hi till we can arrange for a new pitch. Therefore I am restricting it to club members to allow us to get up to speed before opening up to others. Kenny MacD

Thank you Jim for the notes on how the Chocolate trophy came about , it is still as keenly contested today as when it was started. Many riders have used it as a stepping stone to time trialing greatness over the years , and it is a welcomed event on the calendar. ps Unfortunately Jim is involved in his own race of truth at present , he is showing all his battling spirit which served him well on the bike. I speak for all members of the club in wishing you well in your continued battle towards good health. Keep well into the left kenny MacDonald

The first Polo session will be on Saturday 25th . October at 11:00am ( gives you time for a pre game run if you wish. I realise some guys will be in Arran but will go ahead to give others chance to try out bikes and hone mallet skills. meeting at johnstone high 10:30 onwards to sort out bikes and do an hours session. Bring trainers and clothing to get dirty in !!! Bikes and mallets provided. No changing facilities so either change in car or ride home dirty, secure bike parking available. Plan is to run every Saturday morning during winter ( Ji Hi till I can arrange alternative) Well worth a try , please send me a note if coming along. Kenny MacD

Still awaiting times of quite a few members, it is impossible to collate results and get trophies engraved without results . Will go to jewellers on first of November with results I have , you have been warned 8)

Ten tickets sold for the clubs big night!! Prizewinners not booked tickets so far:- Andy Mac Stevie Blom Paul Mcskimming Ian Manson Darryl Stevie Hickey jim Dunlop Campbell Crombie Sean Pete Bennell Martin K others Scott D , Stephen L , Mark , Davie W , Ali , Mark L ,Pat , Martin M , Alan Y, etc etc I need to gather as much info as possible so let me know who is attending. How many Vegetarians?

The club presentation will take place in clubrooms on Saturday 13th. December. Buffet/Disco format as per last year. Price to be announced. Can we have a show of hands re tickets please. ps anyone up for the hagover cure of riding the Fullarton Xmas cracker the next morning

Is anyone videoing the champs. if so can me and Derek Mcf borrow it when I return from my week in the wilds. Will watch it on Tuesday night at turbo session!!!

The club will be allocated a maximum of 8 riders for this event next year, if you fancy racing in a national event lets see why you should get a slot. Remember you would be required to ride all events whichwill be spread out from April to September ( none in July) The race is aimed at all abilities , hence it is an APR series and not a road race series. I am throwing my name in the hat as a rider ( health permitting) reason :- I should be included a) I can coach /advise from the bunch its my race c) I deserve a bit of self indulgence every now and then who wants to join me? Send why you should get a slot in race to the bunch

Geez Shazy you certainly have changed since you left Scotland, I would never have recognised you from the fotie How was Niagra, wet Is Hamilton still a miniature Scotland? When I was there they had a Scottish bakers and a butcher who sold square sausage :wink:

Jim Cusick has now added wine to the after hillclimb refreshments, I will now ride the hill 3 or 4 times to get as much wine as I can drink

Martin you will get the chance to ride the Real tour of Scotland :wink: I am planning a 10 stage race for next season which real bikies can ride.Stages confirmed are:- Dumfries Lanarkshire Renfrewshire Stirling Perth Fife with Edinburgh, Dundee, Lochaber, and Argyle in planning stage. Event is an APR series with points for various categories. Restricted entry to members of organising clubs and riders who sign up for the whole series. Watch this space for details. ps if your mate at Rothesay fancies running an event tell him to get in touch asap

We have been given an invite to the Glasgow Couriers hillclimb on 2nd. November. This is being held at Uplawmoor and is followed by tea and cakes in Mure Hall. Jim Cusick has specially invited us to repay us for hospitality at our confined,s shown to him and the tri riders. I have accepted on our behalf , therefore the club rum will be to the hillclimb and Mure Hall followed by a run . The climb being used is on the Neilston side of Uplawmoor and goes up through the farms. We have used this climb on our Sunday runs as a shortcut over to Neilston , Dunlop road. Not as steep as our climb but longer. I will ride up the climb ( note not race) and hope others will do likewise in the spirit of friendship. Hope to see a good turnout to support this venture. Kenny MacD ps Darryl MacGunson :- as club hillclimb champion the onus is on you to defend the club honour . I,m sure you will be fully fit and raring to go by then 8) .

Dougie Harry Lambie is interested in finding out details, he isnt on net. Phone number in SCU handbook if you dont have it.

I urgently need a list of all riders personal bests for this year so I can work out championships. I need best 10, 25,50, 100,12 hour times ( as many as you have completed) and previous best performances in past 3 years ( for handicap) I also require RR placings for Road race B.A.R. I am looking for these time /results asap to get trophies engraved by end of October.

Mr MacGunson decided to experience heading through a thorn hedge and headbutting a fence during the race. Subsequently he is on liquids for a couple of weeks whilst the stitches in his mouth heal up . He will post the full story in due course , meantime may I be first to wish him a speedy recovery. ps he has a corima carbon wheel jigsaw for sale , comes in an asda bag!!

Club Hillclimb champs. returns to Mistylaw kennels climb this Saturday 660 m dash uphill Hoping for a large turnout this year , its only 1min 30sec of torture !! :evil: 10:00am start be there or be a wimp :wink: