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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from Gerard Deeley in Second APR training 4th June
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.
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from KennyS in Flanders Fest Sunday 2 April 2023
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!
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Darryl Gunson reacted to Gerard Deeley in Flanders Fest Sunday 2 April 2023
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.
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Darryl Gunson reacted to Mark O in Reliability #3 Sinclair Street Sunday 19 February
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
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Darryl Gunson reacted to thejanullrichdietplan in Reliability #2 Moscow Revolution 12 February
A good one today - cant beat dry roads and not having to wash the bike after a ride at this time of year!
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from thejanullrichdietplan in Follow ‘Johnstone Wheelers’ on Zwift for notifications of group rides.
Follow ‘Johnstone Wheelers’ on Zwift for notification of occasional group rides.
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from DavidC in Reliability Ride #1 Tour of Renfrewshire
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
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from Gerard Deeley in Reliability Ride #1 Tour of Renfrewshire
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
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Darryl Gunson reacted to Gerard Deeley in Reliability Ride #1 Tour of Renfrewshire
http://www.mapmyride.com/gb/elderslie-sct/reliability-no-1-tour-of-the-shire-route-1730016
The first of our 2023 Reliability Rides, meet up at the club room in Miller Street in good time to go with your intended group.
First group will be off at 0900h, the second will leave at 0930 and the fast riders will leave at 0945.
Please post up if you intend coming along and in which group, the more the merrier but groups should be kept to manageable sizes.
Can we also have a key holder for the clubrooms to allow access before and after. It is traditional to bring along something for afterwards, soup, sandwiches, tray bakes, etc and if everyone makes a contribution for at least one of the weeks there will be plenty. While these are events that are confined to club members we do also welcome new members and they are a great introduction to JWCC. Let us make these fantastic cycling and social events with our club and get the season off to a great start.
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from Gerard Deeley in APR training ride # 5 - Sat July 2nd.
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
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Darryl Gunson reacted to thejanullrichdietplan in Georgetown League
Will probably miss the first couple but looking forward to getting back to it!
Also front lights are needed too.
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Darryl Gunson reacted to Gerard Deeley in Georgetown League
The Georgetown League is now open for entries online, check out the Facebook page for every detail you need. This year we are trying out using members times from the Georgetown League towards our own Chocolate series to hopefully have more people to include. I am aware that this does conflict with the Wednesday night social runs, but that means there is now no reason not to get out on your bike. Once you have done your run please remember to post up your time here on the Bunch, there will be a new thread for each week which should make finding the times easier.
Please not that rear lights are compulsory for this event.
https://www.facebook.com/GeorgetownLeague/
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from Gerard Deeley in Saturday 7th May APR #3
Hi folks
Our 3rd APR training ride takes place this Saturday morning. Usual format. 9.30 clubrooms for ride over to the circuit.
Hopefully we can get a few more people this week, especially in the early groups.
cheers
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Darryl Gunson reacted to XXX in Wednesday night social rides - April 27th
Can’t make it tonight as I have a Spanish lesson , maybe next week
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Darryl Gunson reacted to Iain McDougall in Wednesday night social rides - April 27th
I'll be out tonight Darryl. I'll be holding you to "it's definitely not a training ride...!"
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from Iain McDougall in Sat 23 April: APR training # 2
Many thanks and congratulations to all who turned out today. Turned out to be quite a challenging circuit, especially with the wind.
We had 4 groups, but pretty soon there was a natural order established 😀with riders all around the course in wee groups.
Big congratulations to the scratch group who flew by everyone.
Thanks also to our resident paparazzo- Iain McTavish - for some excellent photos.
All in all I think that was quite good. Just need better legs 😅
I propose we stick to this circuit for the next one in 2 weeks time.
I’ll have a rethink about the time gaps- especially to the scratch group 😀.
Cheers
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from Gerard Deeley in Sat 23 April: APR training # 2
Final reminder about the APR training ride tomorrow. 9.30 at the clubrooms, heading down the track to Howood (if anyone wants to meet on the way).
The more riders we get better we can fine-tune the composition of the groups so that everyone gets a ride with people of similar ability, which should mean a nice workout.
Distance is somewhere between 23 and 28 miles, depending on what folks are up for.
Time gaps will be generous to give all groups a sporting chance.
If any of you feel the distance is not enough, then the option is to do as the pros do and do an extra hour or more😅
Hope to see some of you tomorrow.
Cheers
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from thejanullrichdietplan in Sat 23 April: APR training # 2
Hi folks
Reminder of more APR fun this Saturday (23rd). Usual roll out from Miller Street at 9.30. This time we will use the restricted gear tt course around Greenacres. The last session was good fun. Let’s see if we can get a few more groups this time.
Cheers
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from Kenny MacDonald in Saturday 9th APR training ride
Hi folks
Just a quick reminder for This Saturday.
As part of our revised JWCC confined events calendar, in consultation with members, we will be holding a few informal APR training sessions through April, May and possibly June. The idea is quite straight forwards in that this is a format for people to have a good ‘work out’ with riders of a similar ability, in a ‘race-like’ format. For those who do not know what APR means, it stands for Australian Pursuit Race, which is a handicapped event with groups going off at timed intervals.
The circuit will be around Barmill. On the dates below we will meet at 9.30, at the club rooms, and ride over to the circuit. We will ride a lap of the circuit together and then we will set the groups off. I’m thinking 2 or 3 laps
We want these events to be for everyone. It does not matter how fit or unfit you are as we will place you in an appropriate group based on age, fitness and or ability. The APR format is ideal. I encourage all members, young and old, to get involved. Hardened racers, fast guys can get a good workout in the scratch group, and those relatively new to all this can experience some of the buzz of working together in a group (a breakaway 😄) with others of similar ability. It should be fun.
We hope to see some of you there
April 9th, 23rd
May 7th, 21st
June: tbc
Regards
Darryl
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from thejanullrichdietplan in Saturday 9th APR training ride
Well that was fun. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Some very strong performances from: Beppo, Dave, Tommy, and first across the line- Ali. Well done 👏
Scratch group very strong with the sprint a close tussle between top Junior fast guy Jamie T, and Robbie G.
Next one in 2 weeks time.
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from P McDonald in New. APR training sessions
Hi folks
As part of our revised JWCC confined events calendar, in consultation with members, we will be holding a few informal APR training sessions through April, May and possibly June. The idea is quite straight forwards in that this is a format for people to have a good ‘work out’ with riders of a similar ability, in a ‘race-like’ format. For those who do not know what APR means, it stands for Australian Pursuit Race, which is a handicapped event with groups going off at timed intervals.
The circuit will be around Barmill. On the dates below we will meet at 9.30, at the club rooms, and ride over to the circuit. We will ride a lap of the circuit together and then we will set the groups off. I’m thinking 2 or 3 laps
We want these events to be for everyone and the APR format is ideal. I would encourage all members, young and old, to get involved. It should be fun. We hope to see some of you there.
Provisional dates
April: 9th, 23rd
May: 7th, 21st
June: tbc
Regards
Darryl
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Darryl Gunson reacted to Gerard Deeley in Reliability Ride #1 Tour of Renfrewshire 6 February 2022
The first of our club confined events begins on Sunday, the weather has traditionally been rather excellent for each run resulting in an amazing turnout of club members.
We begin with the Tour of Renfrewshire 40 miles of gentle inclines and amazing scenery.
If you are not already aware the club is reviewing what we do with the confined events. After feedback from members the reliability rides will remain unchanged.
All of the rides start and finish at the club rooms on Miller Street.
Can we have a key holder to open up prior to the first ride departing.
The first group will leave at 0900, the second group at 0930 and the last group at 0945. Please indicate which group you intend joining to ensure you have company for the ride.
The route is on the link below but it is helpful if someone is on each group who knows the route.
http://www.mapmyride.com/gb/elderslie-sct/reliability-no-1-tour-of-the-shire-route-1730016
All donations of food for afterwards are gratefully accepted. There is enough for quite a hearty feast if everyone brings something for at least one of the four rides.
While using our club rooms again we need to be mindful of current covid restrictions, as if using a cafe.
-can we have a contact list for everyone
-face coverings when moving around
-you may not attend if you have tested positive or are showing symptoms
-remember to ventilate and maintain good hygiene
If I am not working I will be there and I will bring some patisserie with me
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from Gerard Deeley in Confined Events 2022
Thank you Gerard. Personally I think this is a good idea. No need for three groups.
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from chung in Sunday 16th: ‘farm watch’ ride
Great turnout today from the senior club and the Jets. Mud, gravel, punctures, coffee and cake, and a nice social pace was the order of the day. Just as Davie would have liked it
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Darryl Gunson got a reaction from thejanullrichdietplan in Sunday 16th: ‘farm watch’ ride
Great turnout today from the senior club and the Jets. Mud, gravel, punctures, coffee and cake, and a nice social pace was the order of the day. Just as Davie would have liked it