Stevie Blom

My move to the Glasgow Couriers in my opinion was a good choice and i would not look back and think i made a mistake! I have a good team leader = Jim Cusick - the big man has got lots of experience at the top level with in scottish amateur cycle sport which is without doubt an added bonus + never mind his success which some of us can only dream about. The advise he has given me and others when you have to ride a TT out of your comfort Zone such as 50 TT + 100TT has made me and some of the others guys better all round. The club offer great support in Help at National 12 hr 50 mile TT + 100mile TT to riders who need to be fed! I can understand big al's reasons for leaving as they are just about the same as my own reason's........training 14 - 20 hrs per week during the winter is a big task for the working man and to do this with others who are on the same wave length as you makes life a bit easier and feels good to be part of a squad of guys in a team environment and who take Racing Seriously. Next season we will have a bigger squad with Alan Robertson joining us. We will be competing in the National events again especially the 12 hr and 100. As Ian mentioned earlier its far to difficult to win a medal on your own as the standard is high and demands many training hours to compete at that level. I just hope everyone can Respect fellow riders decision and wish them all the best and move on.......??? If you race all yr round you know what it takes you know how much it hurts and you know how much it costs and if you feel you want to be with a certain club because your friends are there or others who you get on with and its a good feeling then why the Hell not? Stevie B.

Thanks Kenny, I will ensure that everyone out in this bunch will be made aware of the situation. Stevie.

Hi all , since many of scottish cyclists are reading this popular forum for Updates and posts regarding Races and training runs i thought i would post this on behalf of you! Many have been talking about starting up our Own Anniesland type bunch this side of the bridge.... Ideal run would be steady pace about 4 hours lets say maybe 80-90 mile coast route. At the moment we have roughly a strong bunch of 12 who will be departing renfrew at usual meeting place (TOilets Accross From POlice).... Departing time : 10:30 Saturday mornings. Route would be Renfrew, Bike track to Lochwinnoch en route to Glengarnock , head for Largs down the Heally and along the coast to Ardrossan and make your way back to Johnstone. Riders so far: D.McGunson M.Whitehead P.Mcdonald A.Holmes I.Manson S.Blom J.Cusick I.Sim S.Reid Black Boab Les Muir The Entire Clones From the Rock hard MTB Club - about 6... i can manage it from the 18th November on wards - Got other touring plans before this going on. Spread the word as this could be a cracker of a run. Cheers, Stevie

Hi Shona, i went to see John and Rita last night, they both asked for you and told me many great things regards your father. He was a very proud club man with a great character. As a rider he was very strong and did well in the clubs 10mile championships or ingeneral a very good time trialist! John and rita are heading to Canada for a 4 week cycling trip so i will post more accurate details when i get on their behalf whe nthey return. best regards, Stephen Blom.

Hi there, I am very close friends with Rita/John Montgomery , I plan to be seeing them this evening so i will ask them about your father and see if i can post anything of interest. Best Regards, Stephen Blom

I have 2 tickets for this years dinner if anyone wants them for the normal fee please pm me. Stevie

Hi everyone , Last night was the Johnstone Wheelers Confined 2006 2 up championships: A few teams turned up for this event although weather conditions during the day was enough to keep you indoors but not this LOT!!! Team 1 Mike + John anderson 17:35 1st Team 2 Andrew + Willie Holmes 17:54 2nd PB!! Team 3 Ian Manson + Kenny "The" Steele 18:47 3rd Solo Guest Ride Jim Cusick 15:29 Great performance by the 17yr old and 14 yr old's Andrew and Willie Holmes, Must be the Holmes Magic Super competative blood in you guys Weather wise, well not as good as we thought as the wind dropped slightly but rised again during the Course. Cheers, Stevie B>

Hi Everyone, Do we have anyone turning up for this tonight??? i will be there at 1815 and will hang about for a bit then head home if no-one turns up.(My work is just roon the corner anyway so hassle either way) Stevie

Anthother medal to your Fine Collection Congratulations Stevie B>

Hi all, Since i have raced at a few Jwcc Confined i will volunteer to time keep this Event so that as many of you can enter Agreed with Ian Manson , i will be there at 1815..... Its a Handicap event so get yourself down to claim this Prize See ya all there. Stevie

Yip i was forced to head home folks after work ......... SHould be back next week. Stevie B>

Sounds Great Kenny - Will spread the word and hope to attend. Stevie

A few good men turned up at the Curry house on friday night. Its true Mark Van Whitehead is still alive and rumour has it he might be making a come back on the bike A great night but still what a deal!!! £17.99 you can eat yourself to death and drink 5 alchoholic drinks!!(yes i did ask if that included 1 x vodka red bull as 1 drink ) We need to do this again guys , really enjoyed it. David + Dougie, How did you guys do in that run down in carlisle area??? Stevie B>

Big Al Holmes get yourself down the Gym and show Messrs Manson what its all about Had planned to Time keep this evening but dont really want to be hanging about in the rain so i will give it a by for this evening. However if we get a reasonable sized field of riders i will help out. Stevie B>

Well Robert, Made a big blunder by using Atlanta Gold Tubs at 160 psi. Thought after the light drizzle the road would be smooth and good to ride on, Weather turned for the worst on sections making it very hard for everyone. In saying that some of the times posted by the Vets where outstanding!! Stevie B>

Have to agree Ian - weather was a bit of a con - from a standing still moment it looked like a float but once on the road it was a nightmare Thanks to Johna for time Keeping!! Will Time keep next week if required. Stevie B>

anyone doing the 2 up this evening???

Come on folks its a quality night out!!! Patter is briliant ....... You will be on the look out for the next night out once you have experienced being in the company of the Da Rosa King What about Messrs Brogan>>>Big Al???Big Dave ??? Anyone ?? Stevie B

Anybody from the Club going to Rothesay this year??? Racing all weekend !!!! Hill climb - 2 up - Criteriums and Apr's September 23rd - 24th - 25!! stevie B> oh and the Booz

Well done sprog!! The days you used to ripp oor poor wee legs aff on the Cylce path whilst doing track stands All the hard work and determination has paid off with a medal!!! Absolutly Fantastic!!! Stevie B>

Alan , Hats off to you so far mate - WOW!!!! This is better than French Revolutions! This could be the new Ironman!!! Stevie B>

Harry, Glad to read that you are ok and are on the mend. I can help you if you wish and explain what i did etc. Give us a call on Home 01505 345120 - work 0141 814 3652 Stephen

Your a mad man!!! Superb Report so far Al - keep em coming. Good luck with your journey - and all the best climbing those alps in the 40 Degree Heat!!!! Stevie B>

Hello everyone,,,,,,, Anyone going to ride this confined event this evening???? Stevie

Hey Brian a few of us was standing on the Col du Colombiere last thursday , Big Les swore he seen you in one of the Media vehicle's???? Stevie B>