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don't know the guy but do not have any respect for him if he resorted to drugs....as for his explanation....bollocks !.....after riding Giro with no rest day for 3 weeks.....1 week recovery....another 4 day race in pyrenees...2 days recovery....then won national champs....and guess what.....no drugs and water in my bottle....there is no substitute for hard training.... stevie....i would take what this guys says with a pinch of salt after his comments on pro racing

to clear things up... Mass participation ride is on sunday 28th, Pedal for Scotland, from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Elite crit is on monday 29th, evening TOB starts 30th However there may be an 'Etape du Tour of Britain' on part of the 1st stage route.....watch this space ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

i have bought a few but have given them all away to friends and family ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

all money collected goes to cancer victims....not a percentage....owners may be okay but i don't think highly of anyone trying to profit at all from the bands popularity....£1 or not at all.....my own opinion only ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

official YELLOW livestrong bands are sold for £1 from all Trek and Nike outlets or direct from LAF. I have my doubts about any other outlets. prices and colours. support cancer victims and not fraudsters.... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

changes to groups on BH wesite....late entries ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

please let Andy know before Sunday to save you from any hassle..... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

it is run by a couple of Scottish guys in London ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Braveheart Cycling Fund today revealed the identities of the fifteen young Scottish cyclists it will support in 2005. After backing road and track riders in 2004, mountain bikers are added to the roster for 2005. They include 18-year old David Young, the British junior downhill champion who placed fifth at the world junior downhill championships in Les Gets, France. Another rider being supported in 2005 is Aileen McGlynn, the gold and silver medallist at last year’s Paralympics in Athens. And the three young Scots – Alex Coutts, Evan Oliphant and David Smith – who recently signed with professional teams will be also be assisted by the fund as they seek to establish themselves on the ultra competitive continental road racing scene. The Braveheart Cycling Fund was established last year to offer financial support to promising Scottish cyclists, primarily to help them train and race abroad. Six riders were assisted in the first year, but with the generous backing of sponsors and donors and an expanded programme of fund raising events, the fund is this year able to award grants totalling some £15,000 to the fifteen riders. The fund was set up by Brian Smith, the former Olympian and British champion, and is run by a committee of volunteers. Olympic champion Chris Hoy is the fund’s official patron and former world champion and record holder Graeme Obree is a supporter. “It’s fantastic to see the Braveheart fund going from strength to strength,†said Hoy. “I support the initiative because I support Scottish cycling and I would love to see the next generation go on to achieve success and medals at the highest level. Even a small amount of support can make a big difference to a rider, and it’s great that people in Scotland are getting behind the young athletes who are trying to fulfil their potential.†www.braveheartfund.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Paul McDonald Douglas McFadzean Steve Blom David McKellar Ian Manson Stephen Hickey Kenny McDonald Neil MacDougal Jim Dunlop Vicky Begg Martin Mullholland Alan Yeoman Simon Simpson Harry Blane Steven Leckie Mark Logan Kenny Steele 17.....getting there.... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Paul McDonald Douglas McFadzean Steve Blom David McKellar Ian Manson Stephen Hickey Kenny McDonald Neil MacDougal Jim Dunlop Vicky Begg Martin Mullholland Alan Yeoman Simon Simpson Harry Blane Steven Leckie Mark Logan still only 16...... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

all will be made welcome.....just makes Andy's job harder..... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Anyway, anyone can ride on the road and join a bunch! It's not against the law very true....but not a very good advert for the person and club he/she represents..... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Paul McDonald Douglas McFadzean Steve Blom Ian Manson Stephen Hickey Kenny McDonald Neil MacDougal Jim Dunlop Vicky Begg Martin Mullholland Alan Yeoman Simon Simpson Harry Blane Steven Leckie Scott D David McKellar 16 !!! but we need more...... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

need to know numbers....would make life much easier to enter before hand....drop Andy an email and pay on day or through paypal on site....just let Andy know you have payed through paypal if you decide this option..... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Thought this might be useful as some of our jobs depend on our licence....... Did you know that recent Government legislation changing the Freedom of Information Acts gives you access to speed camera offences registered within the last twelve months and placed on a freely accessible website? Did you know that every time your car goes even over a mile or so over the speed limit, it is registered and placed on the database? They only send a ticket if you are way over, OR (and here is the rub!) if you receive over 20 "near misses") You can now check how many you have against your car's registered number. Check this page: http://www.e-database.co.uk/ It will ask you for a password - but just click on the 'need a login' link and you'll be given one in a pop-up window. In the top right hand corner there is a "click-on" window and it even shows the picture taken by the camera!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

had a good laugh... .....ruling with my head rather than my heart ..... Stevie Blom is the winner for 'pure keeness' ..... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

a) a leader for the 30 mile run ( all runs are being broken down into grouops of no more than 20 riders) 1 maybe 2 required. Alan Miller is down but might not be able to make it. Need a stand in if required. leader for 50 mile group 1 off ( leaders must have a mobile phone) could be 3/4 groups - committee leaders include Richard Moore, Andy McKinlay and myself. May need one other to control group. We would like all groups to start and finish together with no mixing of groups. The leader will be responsible for everyone's safety and enjoyment. Thanks for helping guys ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Paul McDonald Douglas McFadzean Steve Blom Ian Manson Stephen Hickey Kenny McDonald Neil MacDougal Jim Dunlop Vicky Begg Martin Mullholland Alan Yeoman Simon Simpson Harry Blane Steven Leckie 14.....just hanging on to 1st place of clubs with most riders..... can we make it 20 ?????......or more....... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

29th of January Saturday, 7pm , Manchester Velodrome Doors open at 5.30pm – Racing starts at 7pm – Racing ends at 10.15pm Driving down in aftenoon and returning same night. (3hrs drive) I will take any club member down to this showpiece event FOC ! Entertaining evening of racing with access to track centre to meet the stars in person. Make sure you bring camera ! Catch !!!!! Why should I take you ? Answers in writing on here.....i shall choose story that makes me laugh most. . Winner will be announced on Monday PS It may help if you have entered 'Don Smith Memorial' ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Simon....have you sent entry ? If so it has not be received as yet. Will keep you posted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

address is Andy's work so should be there tomorrow.... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Paul McDonald Douglas McFadzean Steve Blom Ian Manson Stephen Hickey Kenny McDonald Neil MacDougal Jim Dunlop Vicky Begg Already entered.....anyone else ? Remember goodie bag for first 100....only 14 places left now...... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

what time is kick off ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

we would like to know numbers and group sizes so would like everyone to enter before hand...if he enters now he will get a goodie bag of stuff worth well over £5.....if he does not ride it has cost him £5 but still gets bag....hope to see all of you there.... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------