P McDonald

I bought a pair of size 4 (large) 2007 Quick Step bib shorts last Saturday from Dooleys. Unfortunately they are just a tad too small. I've worn them twice this week for a couple of hours so basically new. Its a long shot but would like to either, 1) Swap for pair of slightly larger (I'm normally a size 4 but these are small made) or 2) Yours for £30 (cost £45) Would suit someone with slightly narrower hips or smaller bum then me !! PMcD

Thanks guys - I'll be in touch soon. Kenny - pm on the way. PMcD

Update on race marshalling I have 3 commits to help, Jim, Darryl and Alan from Fife. So I have 4 including myself. I need a minimum of 5, 4 on the corners and 1 in the car. I have an offer of help from a friend in Rockhard Mountain Bike Club. Before taking up this offer I thought I would post again as we should really be able to muster enough bodies from our own club. There are some club members keen to take part in the race so lets see if we can get another couple of names. thanks again PMcD

Ladies and Gents This is my my annual plea for assistance in promoting the Wheelers race at Barmill on Saturday 9th June. Its painless, honest - all you need to do is commit to be available at Barmill from 11.45am to 2.30pm on Saturday 9th June. If anyone fancies a go at driving lead car for example then I'm sure it could be arranged. This race has been a succesful event with about 45 riders the past few years and the weather is usually about 80 degrees so pack the sun cream !! Please let me know on this post or by whatever means you wish if you can help. 01505 843836 07939 733 146 [email protected] carrier pigeon smoke signals etc PMcD

Done PMcD

I have one available if reqd. cheers PMcD

Scott I used to visit Annecy on business and by my reckoning its one of the best places I've ever been. I was there on Bastille day one year and it was a mega party for 2 days. I'm sure you'll have a good time there. best of luck PMcD

Guys Sorry but I'm down South next Thursday and will not be back in time. cheers PMcD

Yip Work commitments permitting, I will be there. PMcD

Well done Martin and the team of organisers, excellently done. And the rain stayed off for the most to finish their runs. PMcD

Tom - the Northern Irish guy I met in Dooleys today If you send me a private message through the bunch or reply to this post I will give you all the details we spoke about today cheers PMcD

Thanks for the update Stevie and Barry. Barry - Will see you other side of bridge. PMcD

Thanks for letting us know Barry - after my absence last weekend I should be out this weekend and plan to join you somewhere the other side o the bridge. Is it still 10am depart Anniesland cross? cheers PMcD

Thanks to those who made Saturday an excellent night, particularly Martin and Ian. PMcD

Martin Could I reserve 2 tickets and pay on night please. I'll try again to pay via pay pal but having a problem with it. thanks PMcD

Hiya Jim Our watches must have been out of sync, myself, Stevie and black Bob left at 9.35am. Bob turned off at the top of the Whin, Stevie and I did a motor paced session to W kilbride (he was the motor !) Sorry we didn't hook up. see you soon PMcD

We have me, Stevie B and Jim D so far c u's the morn PMcD

I'm planning to do 50-60 miles - BOW garage 9.30am ( later time might help some further travelled to avoid the dark! ) tomorrow (Tuesday) Anyone interested please post here. Happy New Year PMcD

I mentioned to a few people out with the Renfrew bunch yesterday about runs over the holidays. The first one is 9am, Bulls Garage, BOW on Boxing day. Round the coast to Heely then back up the road. Those up for it were Black bob Euan P Euan C Barry C John A Mark W Mibbee Darryl Stevie B Show up if you want to join in. Fastish steady to Heely, wee blast up the hill, regroup and return. Due to change of plan with relatives I now have to be a taxi and accommodation provider on boxing day so will NOT be there for this one Run 2 Same place, same time on Thursday 28th. Round the coast to West Kilbride and back up the road. I will DEFINETLY be there. It would be good if you post here to confirm so people know who is turning up. MERRY CHRISTMAS PMcD

I'm in India right now on business. Flying from Glasgow to Dubai at the weekend I met DAVID WOLFE heading home to Melbourne after visiting his Dad in Ayr. He was asking for Marco van W, Jim D, Kenny, Derek McF and others. Also asking after all the Renfrew bunch from early 90's, Jumpin Jim, Black Bob, Wille G, Drew W, Martin McKelvie (sadly no longer with us), Brian S etc. As we whiled away the hours I reckon he was missing the cold, rain, cow expletive deleted, ice etc that we all love so much. Reckon I havn't seen him for 12 years. Anyway he's in good shape and has entered the Bealach next year NOW HOW SPOOKY IS THIS 2 weeks ago at the rowing club ceididh in Lochwinnoch I met DAVID WILKIE, who was also visiting his dad who now lives in Lochwinnoch. Havn't seen him for 12 years either !! He was also asking after many club members from late 80's early 90's period - too many to mention. Anyway, back to reality, its lovely and warm here and I aint got ma bike But there is the Christmas holiday runs roon the coast to look forward to. PMcD

Me Too

Darryl I just watched the trailer link you posted at the start of this thread. I'm sure the guy in the the white jersey with black polka dots near the end of the video is the iron man guy from Edinburgh who crunched our legs in Girona. He looked like even he was finding it tough PMcD

How do you know you didn't get in to the Bealach - is there a link on the web site? I just cannot find it PMcD

Excellent night in the curry hoose. Followed by a rather grim morning out on Saturday - but thats cycling I suppose. Maybe your run round the coast was not such a good idea stevie !! PMcD

Anyone else going to be in Paisley about 7.30 who might be partaking of a refreshment in a hostelry? If so post name of hostelry and I will join you about 7.30ish PMcD