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  2. request for info re accident on Erskine bridge

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    Hi all,

    I received this email today from a bloke who came off his bike on the Erskine Bridge - looking for info from others. Anyone feels they have anything to offer please drop him a line or give him a call.

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    I was involved in an accident near the northern end of the northbound cycle-path/walkway section of the Erskine Bridge at the end of September last year and would like both to warn your members to look out / be careful when cycling over the bridge - in the accident I had, I hit some bumps/lumps that I hadn't seen, which threw me off my bike; I broke some bones, lacerated my kidney and so on - there are still some similar bumps/lumps on both the cycle-path and walkway (I wrote to the maintenance company asking them to fix them, which they almost did, just not all of them or terribly well); however, I'd also like to ask if there is anyone who has had any similar such accidents, or even just noticed any such bumps/lumps at any time over the past year or two - if there are, could you ask them to get in touch (by email: [email protected], or by 'phone 07474 456 333)?

    Many thanks

    Adrian Aldsworth

  5. Arran Challenge

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    41 minutes ago, Alan McLean said:

    Sorry can't join but will be across later in year for a cheeky single.

    Louie just got EW string KOM today. Suggest you stick him at the front. All the way.

    He's away at a real race ;-)

  6. Charity sportif for St Vincent's hospice

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    Hi all, received info on a charity ride you may be interested in.

     

    Hi Martin,

     

    I have been passed over your details to let you know about a cycling event that St. Vincent’s Hospice is part of that you might be interested in…

    The Scotland’s Hospices Together Sportive is designed to provide an open road, cycle sportive across three courses 
    (100 miles, 100 km and 40 miles) situated mainly in Lanarkshire.

    The sportive will start at Broadwood Stadium.

    100 Mile route     https://www.strava.com/routes/6599723
    100 KM route https://www.strava.com/routes/6599427
    40 Mile route https://www.strava.com/routes/10164897

    Reigstration fee: £25

    To take part in this fantastic event please register following the link below and make sure you select ‘St. Vincent’s Hospice’ from the drop down.

    https://www.st-andrews-hospice.com/event/scotlands-hospices-together-sportive-9-june-2019/

    The St. Vincnet’s Hospice Facebook event page is

    https://www.facebook.com/events/641664542932865/

     

    If you would like any further information, or a poster to share, please let me know.

     

    Thanks,

     

    Laura McDade
    Fundraiser

    www.svh.co.uk

    p: 01505 705 635
    m: 07552 127 109

     

     
    St Vincent's Hospice Ltd is a company limited by guarantee.
    Registered in Scotland No. 150148 at: Midton Road, Howwood, PA9 1AF 
    Scottish Charity No. SC006888 

  7. Reminder on regs from CTT

    in Cycling Time Trials (CTT)

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    Hi all, received this from Bill McMillan at CTT

     

    Dear Johnstone Wheelers
     

    Hi All Can you please make anyone in your club who is organising an Open event under CTT that only competitors whose names appear on the official start sheet are allowed to ride.
    Regulation 27(h) says:

    h) Start
    (i) Provide a Signing-on Sheet (and in Type A events a Signing-Out Sheet) for all riders to sign, at the point designated on the start sheet, and issue, if necessary any further safety instructions to riders.
    (ii) Competitors shall be started at intervals of not less than one minute and having once started shall not be allowed a second start.
    (iii) At the start a rider may be held by an official or, if preferred, remain stationary at the start point with one foot on the ground. Under no circumstances shall a "flying start" be allowed.
    (iv) Competitors must not start earlier than their allotted time. If a competitor fails to start at his allotted time and subsequently reports to the starting timekeeper as being ready, his lateness in reporting shall constitute his penalty. He may then be started at the timekeeper's discretion but in no case less than one minute before or one minute after another competitor.

    Only riders listed on the start sheet shall be allowed to compete. Save as otherwise provided, the Event Secretary shall have discretion to arrange the starting order as they wish bearing in mind the characteristics of their event and the need to avoid company riding as far as possible. It is not permissible to interpose in the starting order competitors in any other event except as provided for in the Regulation governing tandems.

    Once the satart sheet has been published no other riders are allowed to start. eg where a rider who is on the start sheet does not turn up and another rider wishes to start in their place.

    Please make your club organiser aware of this regulation.

    Best regards Bill McMillan Scotland District Secretary

     

     

  10. Whole Club Run Sunday 14th April

    in Club Runs

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    29 minutes ago, P McDonald said:

    Are any folks planning to be in Amaretto to watch the finale of Paris Roubaix, I hope to be clear of some flitting duties by mid afternoon and thought I would cycle over of others were here

     

    :)

     

    Yip. Phil Malcolm and his partner Delphine will also be in attendance. And I can't imagine Paul not being there. 

  15. Whole Club Run Sunday 14th April

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    22 hours ago, AlanT said:

    I've now got family stuff I need to do on Sunday, so I won't be out. Can someone else take the organisation of the bunches please.

    Thanks Alan,

    Will be happy to lead a steady bunch Inc Jets heading out via bike path to the Port. All welcome to join us.

    Does anyone know yet whether the coast road will be open on Sunday?

  16. Arran Challenge

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    8 hours ago, P McDonald said:

    And of course it goes without saying that a rapid jet would be very welcome !

    He's on the reserve list for a race on 20th. Will know on Monday. I see he took another KoM today out of Lagg so is on form to help you make the boat. 

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  17. Arran Challenge

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    2 hours ago, P McDonald said:

    And of course it goes without saying that a rapid jet would be very welcome !

    Cheers Paul, have passed on the info. Will let you know if he plans on joining. 

  20. The Joansin do Flanders

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    What a weekend with the Joansin family. Could not have asked for better company, weather, digs, food or cycling. 

    Looking forward to reliving it all when Chung gives us his full account of the weekend and others sharing their pics and stories.  Thanks to all for making it such a memorable event. Same time next year, I hope. 

    PS yes I'm biaised, but Jets were the best drilled bunch in Flanders.

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  21. Sunday 31st March : Dunlop Dairy

    in Sunday Run - Thirty Milers

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    20 hours ago, Dave C said:

    Group of ten today including jets and  parents made our way to Dunlop Dairy via Barmill cuircuit road which is in a poor state of potholes and resulted in a puncture.  Picked up Mia and then met Boyd at the Dairy for coffee  and scones and cake.  Home via Lugton and Peesweep hill to Johnstown. Thanks for company and banter and best wishes to the troops heading to Belgium  next weekend. 

    Dave

    Thanks for making the young team welcome, and thanks for the route. Youngsters all enjoyed it and the Dairy's cakes. 

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