martin

Lyle Hill Climb is the day before. Plan to make it (someone has to keep those pesky Jets in their place). 

Great day all round for JWCC and the race was superb as always.
Charlie took the V60, and a prime
I took the V50, with Colin 1/2 wheel behind for second in that category
Richie was 10th overall

 
 

Cracking day at Rothesay APR. Only 3 of us in first group which wasn’t great. After about 4 miles we were 2. Was going well with youngfella from Ayr was averaging 165 bpm There were 2 sprint primes at 16 miles and 24 and we took one each. Got caught at 30 mile marker and game over. Limped back to finish. Still got cash for being first ( and only) over 60 to finish and cash for sprint prime 
paul Ritchie and colin were in group who caught us and they were all looking strong and finished well

Hmmm, it was me.

Well done that wheeler. 

Well done that wheeler. 

Iain, what do you mean by "......puncture repairs" ................. Tyres that needs repair? .......... "their sell by date"????
If it's bike stuff that is old & tatty but can still be "salvagable" or good for butchering for spare parts, then I usually take them to a local Glasgow base bike Charity:
https://www.bikeforgood.org.uk/locations/glasgow-west-community-hub/
As far as I know, our very own Alan Thomson is about to start volunteering work at this place :-)
Cheers

Met Mike Ferguson on the track after I left Alan. We had a great blether. It is tremendous and truly heartening to see how much progress he is making, now out on the bike 3 times a week. 

Martin, I’ll send you a text!
Cheers

That is a thing of beauty

That is a thing of beauty

Met Mike Ferguson on the track after I left Alan. We had a great blether. It is tremendous and truly heartening to see how much progress he is making, now out on the bike 3 times a week. 

Hi Gerard, what numbers do you need - how many riders?
We have a number of signs, will check how many. 
Also have hi-viz for marshals. 

No contest, is there?

Hi All,
Last Sunday while enjoying a loop around Loch Katrine with Alex Mclean, he asked me a question which I found quite fun & revealing to answer!
Given the recent exploit of Julian Alaphilippe in the Tour & Winning the Milan-San Remo race earlier on the year!
So, the question is - If you were a Pro Rider:
"Would you rather Win a Tour de France stage & get the Yellow (for a day or 2, not the overall in Paris, mind) or
A Classics Monument (Milan- San Remo, Flanders, Paris Roubaix, LBL or Tour of Lombardi) ?"
 
I know which one Martin Mulholland would rather want, so he doesn't have to answer! 
Just to get the ball rolling - I'm with Martin, I rather win a Monument, but it has to be the Ronde or Hell of the North ....... the cobble ones obviously! 
What's your thoughts?
Cheers
Chung

Hi people,
the title of my post might have set alarm bells ringing. Sorry for that.
So.... I’ve not been well for the past 3-4 years. Up & down. Making bad choices then punishing myself for it. Caught in a loop. Eventually went to get help.
Basically l, I had a really bad experience when I was young that I hidaway from.Denied it happened. Beat myself up for it. 
Eventually, I sought help. I was referred to a councillor and a CBT therapist. I won’t lie, having to discuss my issues and experiences was brutal. 
Why am I telling you this? Because if I hadn’t I probably wouldn’t be here.
Things got so bad that, what I thought was my salvation, “cycling” became toxic. Watching my weight, training, trying to keep up &, as life unravelled, being dropped was very crushing. I saw cycling as being my validation but it became a pressure & a stressor.
Thanks to mental health professionals & some very good friends in the club who have given me council, I’m on the mend. Thanks, guys.
I’m still cycling but for now I’m just going out when I feel like it. I’m also eating like a horse with no qualms or worries about “racing weight” I never raced much anyway!
Why am I posting this? We live in a society that is so driven by aspiration and the need to “get on” and compete. I’ve come to the conclusion that after my experiences I’m just lucky to be here. I’m quite proud to be alive.
So my message is- if you are struggling, don’t be ashamed to seek help and if you think a friend is struggling don’t shy away from asking if they are ok.
you just might savesomeone’s life. 
If you are struggling and looking for help, message me. I might not have the answers but I can signpost you to people who can help you.
It’s ok not to be ok!

Yes it was us. Poor guy was lying on the pavement 

Hi Martin yes it was the good samaritans 30 milers. Mia gave advice and David straightened his handlebars and put his chain back on. That was nice of that lady to thank us.

Looks great. Did you all do your good Samaritan bit as well?
 

Looks great. Did you all do your good Samaritan bit as well?
 

Good turnout tonight. 
Stuart Tennant 16:22 pb
Colin McPhee 16:48 pb
James Snodgrass 17:01
Gerard Deeley 17:02
Scott McIntosh 17:16
Colin Sales 17:33 pb
Alan Thomson 17:53
Sammy Edgar Jet 18:13
Joseph McIntosh Jet 18:43
James Ross Jet 19:20 pb
Ruairi Mulholland Jet 19:53 pb
Alan took the money, all paid inc Colin S x2
 

Good turnout tonight. 
Stuart Tennant 16:22 pb
Colin McPhee 16:48 pb
James Snodgrass 17:01
Gerard Deeley 17:02
Scott McIntosh 17:16
Colin Sales 17:33 pb
Alan Thomson 17:53
Sammy Edgar Jet 18:13
Joseph McIntosh Jet 18:43
James Ross Jet 19:20 pb
Ruairi Mulholland Jet 19:53 pb
Alan took the money, all paid inc Colin S x2
 

Good turnout tonight. 
Stuart Tennant 16:22 pb
Colin McPhee 16:48 pb
James Snodgrass 17:01
Gerard Deeley 17:02
Scott McIntosh 17:16
Colin Sales 17:33 pb
Alan Thomson 17:53
Sammy Edgar Jet 18:13
Joseph McIntosh Jet 18:43
James Ross Jet 19:20 pb
Ruairi Mulholland Jet 19:53 pb
Alan took the money, all paid inc Colin S x2
 

Good turnout tonight. 
Stuart Tennant 16:22 pb
Colin McPhee 16:48 pb
James Snodgrass 17:01
Gerard Deeley 17:02
Scott McIntosh 17:16
Colin Sales 17:33 pb
Alan Thomson 17:53
Sammy Edgar Jet 18:13
Joseph McIntosh Jet 18:43
James Ross Jet 19:20 pb
Ruairi Mulholland Jet 19:53 pb
Alan took the money, all paid inc Colin S x2
 

Good turnout tonight. 
Stuart Tennant 16:22 pb
Colin McPhee 16:48 pb
James Snodgrass 17:01
Gerard Deeley 17:02
Scott McIntosh 17:16
Colin Sales 17:33 pb
Alan Thomson 17:53
Sammy Edgar Jet 18:13
Joseph McIntosh Jet 18:43
James Ross Jet 19:20 pb
Ruairi Mulholland Jet 19:53 pb
Alan took the money, all paid inc Colin S x2