Stephen Hickey

From the Braveheart forum........ C21 Multisport in association with the Braveheart Cycling Fund Present an Evening of Talks & Presentations on Cycling Racing Technique and Strategies. Main Speakers: Brian Smith: Former British Champion & Continental Professional Graham McGaritty: Multiple Scottish Champion & Road Racing legend. Others TBC. Time: Monday 29th May 2006. 19.30 – 21.30 Location: Carronvale House, Larbert, Stirlingshire. 30 minutes drive from Glasgow or Edinburgh, 1 hour from Dundee. 5 minutes walk from Larbert Railway station. All are welcome. It will be of particular benefit to juniors and new senior riders who want to improve their racing skills and results. Brian, Graham and others will be talking about how to race better. Passing on the fine detail of techniques and skills that are not described in the training manuals. Explaining why some riders make it look easy when you are dying. The evening's focus will not be on training. Everyone who attends will learn something that makes him or her a better racing cyclist. Tell your club mates. Booking is Essential. Places are limitted Seniors 5 Pounds, Juniors & Youths Free, but you must book in advance. All profit will be given to the Braveheart fund. Booking & Cheques to: M Coopland, PO Box 19585, Larbert, FK5 3YD, Stirlingshire. – Please include contact details. On line payments can be made via Paypal, to [email protected] If you pay via paypal, please include your details and check for confirmation by return. Cheers SH

Dear all It looks as if this could be the closest run club 10 champs for some time Less than 20 secs seperated Dave Leonard, Alan Holmes and Ian Manson at the open 10 on Sunday. Add to that defending champ George Hamilton, returnee Gary MacFarlane (21.18 last Wednesday), and the Scottish Ladies 10 mile record holder then it looks as if the tarmac could be red hot. Don't forget there's a handicap prize too so lots to play for for the lesser mortals too - in fact fun and room for everyone. Hope to see you there (but my work load for tomorrow makes it look a bit dodgy ). Even if you're not planning to race (why not?) then come along and see what it's all about. Do we have a time keeper? Cheers SH PS for those that don't know - start line is under the railway bridge on the road from Bishopton just before the roundabout up to the A8 towards Port Glasgow. There' s parking (limited) on the other side of the roundabout with a lovely view of the Clyde.

I've taken this from the Braveheart forum. The bellahouston crit is the selection race for the scottish youth road squad. The top 4 boys and 1st girl are now part of the scottish youth squad Boys 1st Hamish creber Sandy Wallace cycles 2nd Magnus Davidson Square Wheels 3rd Steven Quinn Drummond Datasafe 4th Kieron McMahon Edinburgh racers Girls 1st Kayleigh Brogan Evans Cyles Youth B 1st Patrick Galbraith Velo Ecosse Youth C 1st Kyle yates Edinburgh racers Well done Kayleigh

I very inconsiderately got married on the 26th May a number of years ago - so I'll be bringing the missus (ok that's a lie - I'll make it next time) SH

Superb news Aileen SH

Congratulations to both of you SH PS the Sunday run guessed this 3 weeks ago

What an impressive set of times Sorry I couldn't be there to reduce the average by a couple of minutes And Jim D is that what a wee spin round the Moniaive circuit does for you? Well done SH

Parent's night and swimming training for numbers one and two mean that I'll need to give this a miss. Sorry folks. SH

Hi Alan League ten is a series of ten mile individual time trial races over the course of the season. There are seven races in total. In addition there is the club 10 mile tt championship held this year on Tues 23rd May (The "Frank Lauder"). If I remember correctly the league ten is a handicapped league and as such is absolutely suited for all club members, young, old, new, slow and fast. There are prizes for both the league ten and the Frank Lauder at the annual presentation dance. The course is the West Ferry course. The start is under the railway bridge on the A8 at the roundabout at the end of the M8 (signpost Bishopton - this is the roundabout which seperates the M8 from its continuation as the A8). Course goes up onto the dual carriageway straight through first roundabout at Langbank, straight through second roundabout (Woodhall) and turn at third roundabout (Newark). Retrace to exit for Bishopton finishing on off ramp (do not miss this turn off or you will then be on the motorway!) Hope you can make it. Cheers SH

6 hardy soles on a blustery night. Stevie Blom pushing off and a guest appearance from Ian Manson with race licences and general moral support. Some excelllent improvements on last week:- 1st - Campbell Crombie, 18:06 2nd - Euan MacKay, 18:13 3rd - Jim Daly, 18:18 (PB) All times: Kenny Steele, 21:12 Harry Blane, 20:56 Jim Daly, 18:18 Euan MacKay, 18:13 Campbell Crombie, 18:06 Vicky Begg, 18:28 Cheers SH PS for future reference some nokia phones have got an excellent stopwatch with split time function which is very useful if no-one has the stop watches with them!

I'm planning to come along to this tonight if I get away from work on time. If I don't have time to go home and get the bike first I'll time keep. One of my work colleagues may turn up as a guest. His name's Callum - if I don't make it can someone look out for him and point him in the right direction? Cheers SH

Darren I've lifted this from elsewhere: Gateside is just East of Beith on the B777. You can usually park at or near the church / village hall. Start line is further out this road (ie away from Beith): you will notice a road heading off on your right with a notice about a whisky bond. Start is about 100 yards along this road. Route is along this unclassified road past the whisky bond until you reach the A736 (Barrhead - Irvine road); turn left (careful here - the A736 can be busy) straight until you reach Lugton and turn left at the Paraffin Lamp (pub) which brings you onto the B777 heading back to Beith and turn left again to cross start line. Lap distance about 6 miles. Race distance just over 4 laps (finishing at top of hill at whisky bond). I'm off on my hols tomorrow so won't be able to join you - or at the ttt on tuesday. Looking forward to hearing all about them though. Cheers SH

Congratulations Kayleigh. You've worked hard for this. I hope you'll continue to keep us all up to date with your progress. All the best Stephen Hickey

Kenny There's been a few enquiries about mudguards. It's officially summertime on Sunday - does that mean mudguards are officially not necessary or would you recommend looking out the window and making a sensible decision? PS If work's quiet I'll try and get along and take some pictures of you all for the records - so remember and wear the club kit!!

Chung Have a look at http://johnstone-wheelers.co.uk/development_display.php and scroll down to the APR section. Also there are some posts about this here:- http://www.johnstone-wheelers.co.uk/php ... php?t=1581 and some other stuff in the confined events section. Kayleigh The long and short of it is I have no idea. As development officer I probably should know but this area is a bit of a minefield which is why the club (or me to be precise) at the moment aims to develop the over 18s! I'm sure Kenny through his work with go-bike and riderz will know the answer but I guess it's something along the lines of:- It's a club training event NOT a race. You should have a parent or guardian present (but I have no idea if this means at the start / finish line or 2 metres behind you (which I guess excludes your dad )) I know this doesn't help very much - can anyone else shed light on this?? SH

Kenny I'm on call this weekend so that'll be a no to both.

Another fantastic race Kat There was no doubt from the look on your face as your crossed the line (and the fact that you could hardly stand up) that you had put absolutely everything into it. And what a setting to race in - how does Melbourne beach road compare with Westferry

Fantastic race Kat - you did yourself proud. The whole family was cheering you on (the last time my daughters got up at 7am on a Sunday was on Christmas morning so that shows you how excited they were). The club got a mention in the commentary which was really cool. For anyone who hasn't heard Kat was 5th in the individual Pursuit (over 3km) with a time of 3:43.524. SH

Sorry folks but I can't help out with this. SH

A foot of snow here last night - not much chance of a Sunday club run today. All the best Kat - I hope the boxers keep the noise down a bit and let you get some kip If you get the chance could you (or George) post the details of your schedule. I think there'll be a lot of early morning alarm calls and moving the tv into the bedroom for a couple of weeks. SH

A cracking day Martin. Well done. SH

Also at http://icrenfrewshire.icnetwork.co.uk/p ... _page.html but without the pics Well done Kenny SH

Nae booz? Now you've got me really worried - suggest you return home immediately for a full medical

Stevie, I think you'll find the medical advice referred to water Glad you're having fun Cheers SH

Perfect........... SH