Darryl Gunson

Despite depleted numbers compared to our previous APRs, we managed to get 3 groups organised. It was a perfect day for it. We were joined by new prospective members - Stephen and Chloe, as well as blast from the past - Mark Whitehead. Also, Eddie from Largs joined in with the second group.

Scratch (Robbie, Murray, Richie) caught the 2nd group with 1 lap to go. Rob won the sprint. 
Most of the group returned to the clubrooms for refreshments.

A date for diaries.

Back by popular demand, the second of our spring  APR training rides will be on Sunday 4th June. We will use the Greenacres circuit. First group will be off at 10.30. We will meet at the clubrooms at 9.30 and have a gentle cycle over. There will be generous time gaps for the early group (s). After the event folk are invited back to the clubrooms for food, and cycling on the big screen. We also intend to award prizes for last years’ events (see forthcoming separate message from Gerard).

Hope we can get a good turnout!

The Johnstone Wheelers’ summer APR will take place on Saturday 29th July. It is now live on ‘entrycentral’: 

https://www.entrycentral.com/Barrmill

For all riders, this is to alert you to the fact that the descent into Howood off the Bowfield is currently very dangerous. Towards the bottom, just before the sharp left bend which takes you through the houses, the road is covered in water and slime.
There has already been one serious accident The council has been informed.

Take great care here. 
 

Wednesday: Social ride. 6.15 at clubrooms for 30 miles easy pace.
 

hope to see some of you there

Tuesday: sewing 🐝 route. 6.15 at clubrooms for 35 miles at a brisk but manageable pace.

Weather looks good. Hope to see some of you there.

Cheers

Back, by popular demand, the first APR training ride will be on Sunday 2nd April. We will use the Greenacres circuit. First group will be off at 10.30. We will meet at the clubrooms at 9.30 and have a gentle cycle over. There will be generous time gaps for the early group (s). After the event folk are invited back to the clubrooms ( as per Gerard’s post) for food, and cycling on the big screen.

Hope we can get a good turnout!

On 3/16/2023 at 3:50 PM, Gerard Deeley said:

In a new event for the club we will be having a Flanders themed day on Sunday 2 April.  Thanks to the tireless and unrelenting efforts of the highly skilled Johnstone Wheelers I.T. division we will have the Tour of Flanders available to watch in the clubrooms after our various club runs.  There will also be some catering to enjoy as well - yes there will be sausage rolls!

There are the three ride groups available, so please anyone organise a route in the appropriate WhatsApp group for anyone to join in.  Aim to be back at the clubrooms for about 1300h to 1330h and plan accordingly.  Include a cafe stop if desired, but if you have a waffle a picture must be posted up.

As this is a social event it is an excellent opportunity for you to introduce a potential new member to the club.  So please bring along a guest for the day and we can welcome them.

 

Further to this, by popular demand, the first APR training ride will be on Sunday 2nd April. We will use the Greenacres circuit. First group will be off at 10.30. We will meet at the clubrooms at 9.30 and have a gentle cycle over. There will be generous time gaps for the early group (s). After the event folk are invited back to the clubrooms ( as per Gerard’s post) for food, and cycling on the big screen.

Hope we can get a good turnout!

Good turnout today

17 hours ago, Mark O said:

Guys,

Good to catch up with some old faces and meet some new Johnstone members. Been a good few years since I’ve been in a bunch, never mind the Sinclair Sreet reliability. 
Enjoyed the day, thanks for the company chaps. Hope everyone got home safe. 
Darryl, if a Don Smith is being run, let me know and I see if I can’t get a few bodies to come along. 
Cheers

Mark O

Good to see you too, Mark. I’ll let you know if there is another reliability.

cheers 

Darryl

Thanks to all who took part in reliability #3. Great soup and sausage rolls from Gerard, and banana bread from my other half Claire. 
Video courtesy of Geo.

Cheers 🍻

And all the groups are back home safe and sound. Another great JWCC production. Smiles all round and delicious soup from Paul McDonald. Great to see faces old and new. A special mention to multiple Scottish champ, Brit champ, European and World masters champ Kat Hair for joining us. Well done everyone!

Video 👇 courtesy of Geo McNee

I’ll open the clubrooms up at about 8.30. Paul McD is bringing soup and cake. Feel free to bring something else along to eat as I’m sure we’ll all be hungry.

See you tomorrow.

Thanks everyone for turning out this morning. 3 groups, 40 lumpy miles, and soup and sarnies back at the clubrooms. Excellent. See you all next week for more of the same.

Cheers
Darryl

Follow ‘Johnstone Wheelers’ on Zwift for notification of occasional group rides.

Can’t believe it’s reliability time already. Weather looks good. I’ll make soup and sandwiches. Will drop off Saturday night. Will open clubrooms up at 8.45. I’ll be going in the 9.30 group.
See you Sunday!

Hi Donald 

that would be Robbie Hughes. 
 

Darryl

Postponed for another week or so. Will update mid week 

Hi folks
I’ve decided to postpone the Saturday APR. It does not seem as though we will have the numbers to make it viable as quite a few who have supported the event are on holiday or otherwise unavailable. Will try for next week instead.
Thanks

If anyone is interested in buying this at the new reduced price for members only, you should message me today as it is on EBay, and the auction finishes today.

cheers

Darryl

The next APR will be next Saturday (2nd July). The Barmill Circuit has been resurfaced so we will revert back to it. 9.30 At Clubrooms for a leisurely group ride over. 

Lunch and or beer afterwards.

Hope some of you can join us. Spread the word!

Cheers

Selling my Cervelo S3. It’s a fantastic bike - fast, comfortable, aero and beautiful. It is in great condition with only a few cosmetic nicks to the paintwork. Nothing that is noticeable at all. The rear stays and aero cutout have been protected with helicopter tape. Selling as I’ve just got too many bikes.
 

-Immaculate Cervelo S3 disc race bike for sale

- Cervelo medium. Suit 5’ 8” to 6 foot

- Ultegra hydraulic disc group set.

- FSA ultralight carbon crankset

52/34 (can supply 36) 11-28 rear (can supply 11-32 instead)

- choice of saddles

- original fsa stem but can offer others.

without wheels - £1500

with brand new DT Swiss 35 mm alloys, Continental tyres - £1800

with handbuild ZED wheels carbon 38mm, continental GP5000 -  £2000

pm me to arrange a viewing/questions

 Cheers

Darryl 

Another good morning. 3 groups working well together. Good to see everyone, especially a few who have been off the bike for a bit. 
 

Well done all, but especially Seán and Robbie who fought out the finish, having dropped the remnants of the scratch group.

According to the Met Office it will be dry tomorrow morning. So, the APR is on - 9.30 at the club rooms. 

 Cheers