Dougie Da Rosa

Yes I agree with Alan about Arran,it has less traffic,even at night,nice and hilly,the possibility of hitting a deer and at least we then have food and I know a rather nice establishment on the island I could always drop into should I get a puncture!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Would love to say a definite yes but will have to sit on the fence and say should be just depends what turns up. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Well Brian Im sure the last thing you would want would be somebody sitting in the seat next to you for all that time telling you about their saturday run so take my advice and take me!!!. I wont tell you about my run cos chances are I wont have been out cos my wee daughter will have been crying all day,I will have had to walk the dog,clean the dishes and finish the rest of the housework.I too could wave a big flag but seeing as Im a bit shorter than Stevie it wont get in your view of the track as easily,if you really want I can flash my Scotland flag on my a** if it would please you!!. So go on Big man lets not just spoil Stevie's saturday night but Kenny's too,there's a wicked streak in all of us!!. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A big thanks to Mark for making the journey through from the Far East to the glorious west in terrible driving conditions to spread his wealth of knowlewdge to the other brave souls who attended.Avery professional presentation was given and any questions answered and a couple of surprise ones that Mark will endevour to answer once he speaks to some others.To those who were not there I dont know where to begin as some of the info was a bit too technical to start going into but enough to say that we could all do with a bit of advice on our training from someone like this.Bottom line-if you want to improve your fitness you must be willing to change and have the drive to do so,you must get your diet in check,and training aint gonna be easy,get stuck in.Anyone who has any questions please dont be shy and ask them on this forum as Im sure Mark will be only too happy to answer them and to open up some discussion and debate. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes many thanks to all who came along and celebrated all our champions and raised funds for the club through the raffle and the auction.To those who could not make it dont worry,we will be having many more nights out this year so that we can all get together for more fun. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Folks,on Monday night (17th) one of Scotland's most knowledgable cycling coaches is gracing our clubrooms with his presence all for the benefit of those who turn up.Mark Young is giving a presentation from 7pm about the benefits of a coach and what can be gained from it.Even if you have no intention of paying for a coach I would recommend you come along and listen to Mark and to some of the athletes he has been coaching recently and what they feel they have achieved.If you have any questions about how you train or any associated questions please come along and listen to Mark and ask your questions.Please support this visit as Mark is not charging us any money for his prescious time,cheers,Dougie. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

One and only 10 ever done was at Eggy park in April 2003 and I got passed by Sean after 5mins!!!,I got a 24.05,I think he won,well he usually does!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Stevie,wi a machine like that you and Ironman had better put at least 3mins into Kenny and I or there are too many Dutch hash cakes gettin consumed doon your neck of the woods!!! We could always use the extra ones to fill the holes on the Georgetown road!!!!. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

??????..Have never met her myself,Clare that is!!!. Im still trying to get a seat fixed to the King for Rhona on Saturday or I might have to use my Lemond complete with muddies!!!,wonder if that Clare you know might see into the future and save me the hassle?!!. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Can we confirm this about cutting route short?,I feel if this is the case maybe we should reschedule due to the condition of this road or find another course. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Stevie,I hope with "all that training your doing" you will not be doing the short route this year?!!... I seem to remember you gettin a slaggin last year!!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hmmm,yes,all the best Paul,a sad loss as you were an important link in the chain and a great conversationalist on the bike.Im sure you wil have many a laugh with the boyz at the GRC.Cheers mate. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Im in,contacted Andy by E-mail today,come on lads and lassies this is a cause well worth supporting,and its also a good social event. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Reliability No.1!! Is this the one where we go over the ferry to Dunoon,over Loch Tarsan,over to Tighnabruach,round the coast to Otter Ferry,Strachur,down Loch Eck to the Ferry and the really hard guys go over to Ardentinny?,if so enjoy yourselves!!!,nah seriously what is the intendeed route as I look forward to it,Dougie ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Aye very good Sean,if you havn't burnt the damn thing out before we get a chance wi' that awesome power of yours!!(jealous). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Stevie,Mark has agreed to come down to clubrooms to give a presentation on the 17th of January.As of now he has not indicated that he will do any tests but Im sure if he gets enough interest on that night then Im sure he would be glad to do so.What we need to do is drum up as much interest as we can to make this a succesful trip for Mark and that as many members as possible benefit from Mark's words of wisdom.There is no charge involved here folks so come on raise a hand to let us know who will be attending. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Kenny,as long as things go smoothly for me in the next two weeks I will gladly partner you in this wee event,on the understanding that we have fun and enjoy ourselves!!. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Just a quick note to say that Jane gave birth to a lovely wee girl this morning at 4.11 am. Rhona weighed 6lbs 8oz and both mum and baby are doin great.I am chuffed to bits by the way,Dougie. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sounds like a great night was had by all,well done guys,sorry I had to call off due to Jane not feeling so good,I was concerned that I would have to pay for a taxi to the hospital as well as a curry if I turned up!!,nah only joking,a false alarm again.The carbon toothfillers thingy intrigues me,where do I get them?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,cheers. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Steven,just had a look at your site and it looks great.I wont be going away this year but will definitely consider you guys in the future,maybe we could organise a club training trip some time in the future,as long as that hard brother of yours is not off up those hills like a mountain goat!!,all the best with the business. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yep put me down too but bear in mind I may not turn up or may have to disappear at very short notice!,any night for me as I dont have any nights out arranged. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I will do my best to get down on thursday night to collect my new sleevless gilet!!!!!!!!!!!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Aye me and Jim!!,they were the days eh Stevie?.Looking forward to that series next year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Twa fur me tae ma fine man. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hi Mark,sounds like a great idea and one I am very keen to take up.I will do my best to make it along to whatever night you arrange,not a Friday though if poss,but as my wife is due our first baby soon I may have to call off at rather short notice.I am sure you will be well worth listening to and maybe be able to give me that extra wee hint to make a difference,any would be appreciated by the way!!.I have beenwaiting on a copy of Joe Freils bible for a while now via Amazon but they still have no delivery date,as a man in the know do you have any copies or where I could get my grubby mits on one?.Oh and finally,I take issue with you on the point of "catching Sean on a ride and quizzing him"aye right,he's way too fast for me,even for an old guy!!Cheers. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------