Stevie Blom

Hoi Ward, Glad you logged on!! DOugie , the Head Tour Guide whom is an X PRO got his new bike from Da Rosa !! Its retailing at 12,000 Euro.......Its above the King Frame - you know much about it? Stevie B..

Not Sure........i thought it was 1830 tomorrow night???

Congratulations All the very best !! Stevie B

Seen this on the braveheart site. Kat in 9th place. That is amazing - the Quality of cycling in this event is world class. Men's Road time trial (40km): 1. Nathan O'Neill (Australia) 48 minutes 37.29 seconds 2. Ben Day (Australia) 49:01.67 3. Gordon McCauley (New Zealand) 49:50.70 4. Michael Hutchinson (Northern Ireland) 50:05.36 5. David McCann (Northern Ireland) 50:15.19 6. Stuart Dangerfield (England) 50:57.00 7. Svein Tuft (Canada) 51:09.66 8. Peter Latham (New Zealand) 51:21.73 9. Paul Manning (England) 51:42.85 10. David George (South Africa) 51:48.74 11. Andrew Roche, Isle of Man) 51:56.16 12. Logan Hutchings (New Zealand, 51:56.23 13. Zachary Bell (Canada) 52:07.45 14. Stephen Cummings (England) 52:10.58 15. Jeremy Maartens (South Africa) 53:29.15 16. Ryan Connor (Northern Ireland) 53:34.82 17. Christopher Froome (Kenya) 53:58.01 18. Dan Craven, Namibia, 54:23.13 19. Duncan Urquhart (Scotland) 54:25.48 20. Matt Bremmeier (Wales) 54:58.90 Women's result: 1. Oenone Wood (Australia) 37 min 40.87 secs 2. Kathryn Watt (Australia) 37:56.07 3. Sara Corrigan (Australia) 38:00.32 4. Melissa Holt (New Zealand) 39:02.53 5. Rachel Heal (England) 39:26.37 6. Wendy Houvenaghel (England) 39:46.02 7. Alison Shanks (New Zealand) 40:17.25 8. Susan Palmer-Komar (Canada) 40:32.60 9. Katrina Hair (Scotland) 40:40.17 10. Erinne Willock (Canada) 41:39.79 11. Julia Hawley (Bermuda) 42:58.67 12. Noor Asian Binti Alias (Malaysia) 43:10.73 13. Leow Hoay Sim (Malaysia) 43:25.44 14. Stephanie Magri (Malta) 45:59.26

That was a PB for KAt , you cant ask anynore than that. Phenomanol ride against the top Full timers....Well done Kat!!! S

Guys thanks for all the pm's and calls. My once again saviour Bob Sharp saved me from disaster again. Dont worry bob when the plain hits the tarmac en route back ill give you it back...............2009 Stevie B>

Hope your injury gets better soon !!! Will give it a blast on Saturday and see how it all pans out. People interested so far are: Stevie Blom Blackestboab Paul Mcdonald Ian Manson + Powertap Derek - Son of boab plus a few others if they can make it. Please come along if interested Best of luck to everyone racing this season Stevie

Hi all , a few of us are heading down to Glengarnock this saturday for 11:30 for a blast round the circuit.....through and off bunch stuff.. If anyone is up for it see you either en route on the track or doon there. Cheers, Stevie B>

Hey all! Anybody have a spare Padded bike bag i could borrow for several days ? Im flying out on the 24th March and need 1 of these bags ....... Give us a pm or tel: 0141 814 3652 work 01505 345120 hoos Stevie B.

Go On Katrina!!!!! We are all behind you 100% - Gee it laldie!!!! Come on Folks its nearing the time to get behind her!!!! Please pass on my regards to Kerry and Sarah when you see them again.... Cheerie Stevie B>

if anybody is wanting to Get a race Licence they can contact the Following Email Direct Julie processed my form within 24 hrs !! She will send you a Licence form to be completed which you can email her back. In return she will forward a scanned copy of your race licence detals and the Actual Licence will be Posted following day. Might help anyone out if they Require it to be done quicker rather than going through the post etc..... Stevie

Just heard some sad news today that Fullarton Wheeler Member Ian Mackenzie Sadly died of a suspected heart Attack! Steve Flindall will publish arrangements when availeble. Stevie

Hi Kat - Hows the Form.......anymore updates??? did you ride the composite team thing round that track/tt circuit? Stevie

Your right Paul!! Got back to Prestwick last night and it was awfull weather. Heavy rain wind arghhhhhh and then the ride into work this morning. Stevie B.

Paul, Thats us completed the 5 days. My advice to you would be to make sure to have warm clothing with you for 0930 departures with steven. It can be quite cold that time in the morning but when the sun comes out it will gradualy rise to about 16-18 degrees. I had a short sleeve top on with a long sleeve top plus a gillet with over shoes gloves and bib tights. Point is when you climb in that heat you have to decent in mostly parts of cold shade!!!! I have heard that Stuart will be taking you guys out so should be plenty of miles for you. We did in total this week. Friday 4 hours 1000 meters climbing Saturday 4.5 hours 1200 meters climbing Sunday 5.5 hours 1000 meters climbing Monday 5.5 hours 1000 meters climbing Tuesday 2 hours. restraunts are quite cheap in the "old Town" of Girona. 4 course meal will set you back 20 - 25 Euro. we opted to buy food from the local supermarket for breakfast and recovery meals after runs. Hope this will help you guys when it counts. Cheers, Stevie B.

infact if we combat the trip today which is girona to Coliour and back thats roughly 130 miles im sure i will be sitting back in a bar watching the Barca Valencia Game this evening with a few bevvies viewing the game with sore legs Kom Op Rijkaard Have Fun Stevie B:

A few kilo´s to go and im back.

Paul, Biggest problem i had today that i can think off was the 18degree heat whilst climbing. If you are going well the 39x25 will get you up nae bother. Just remember wee steven is quite fit , no wonder he has just toured about for thousands of miles for the past 3 months Stevie

Hi there Kat, Hope your doing well out there!!! We have all been following Evans results very closely here and looks like the team are in with a shout for a prize? Not long before George meets up with you the lucky Basket.!!! All the best and also all the best your coach G.Herd who hardly seems to get a mention of the solid hard work he does!! Stevie B.

Doc Ive done quite well till now - there has been nae booz!!! Hopefully it will bring me down to 75 kg´s - not far to go.... stevie B.

hi Dave, Just back from a massive run. i nearly bonked and just had to pull out all the stops to hang in. I had the full flu epic for 7 days then it was followed by a kidney infection. Not told many people about this , just got to get over it and get on. Kidney infection i had was severe!!! You being in the medical trade you will know all about this no doubt. You will know when you get this as i was rushed by an ambulance to the RAH for treatment!!! The Dr gave me the clear to go to Girona but in the back of your mind you kind of think they are not in the same wave length when it comes to training for 5 hours!! Was advised to drink as much as possible which i have been doing. Today the route was down to Tossa de marr , Amazing place but again today was another epic for the climbers. i have lost so much strength and power its hard to believe but this is what an illnes can do to you i think.only way to get back is to get stuck in the hard end. Some points in these runs i was at deaths door but you know it will bring you back in a few weeks. got a mega doin in the climbs - these gradients are not that bad i remember climbing these roads similar in italy in 53 x 18 just powering up. Not this time 39x27 all the way - laughing group gears we did roughly 5 hours and just over 1000 meters climbing. Total distance 80 miles. This place is superb for the bike , if you get the chance come over and see it for yourself. dont think i will be going as long over the next few days , im more interested in staying alive and keeping my health in good shape without it doin harm to when it counts - When you have a number on your BACK!!!! Cheers, Stevie B.

Hi all, Myself and Barry McGurk are in Girona and have completed our 1st training run yesterday.(Blackbob is due tonight ) This camp is the ultimate!!! Some of the roads that steven takes you are of top quality. If you want steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep climbs you got it or just steady miles no bother. Yesterday it was a mountain goat run - have to say no matter how strong you are sometimes you just cant hang on to a wheel when it gets to 12+%!!! Believe that´s the weight difference in the red zone without even trying Training miles here is superb - the hotel we are in is only 5minutes walk from the main town and food at restraunts is pretty good value for money. Only problem is most restraunts are open from2030 - typical spannish. However there are plenty og near by super markets that are open till 2130. Today we are heading towards the coast of costa brava which is only 25 miles down the road and then follow the coast right up not far from the french border. Darryl and Paul when you guys do 5 days of this im sure you will be in good form for the racing season!! Cheers the noooo Stevie B.

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Would love to have been able to attend but martin M and myself will be in Rimini Training Sorry drinking BEER!!! Have Fun All. Stevie B.

Superb night out !! A big thank you has to go out to all the people involved ! Yer patter's minted Mulhollland Cheers, Stevie B>