Darryl Gunson

Sorry didn’t see that. The ride is postponed until next week.
All the best
Darryl 
 
 

Hi folks
Every Thursday (starting this week 3rd June) will see the return of our very popular ‘sewing bee’ ride. This is a brisk ride towards Stewarton, returning via Neilston. This is a ‘training ride’ but a bit more sedate than the Thursday Renfrew Bunch.
The emphasis will be on travelling efficiently and safely in a bunch. This run is aimed at established club riders and fit new members who would like a good bike workout with like minded folk.  Rider safety will be paramount, and no one will be left behind.
The depart is 6.30 from the club rooms (6.35 at Morrison’s on the cycle track)
I would very much appreciate if we could have a show of hands for this, so I have some idea in advance of numbers.
All the best
Darryl 

Hi folks
As part of our efforts to get the Johnstone Wheelers’  mid- week cycling calendar up and running, we have added two new events that will be running most weeks (subject to weather and rider availability/demand).
1. Each Wednesday (starting this week 2nd June) there will be a social ride starting at 6.30 from the club rooms (see the Bunch or WhatsApp groups for details).
2. Each Thursday (starting this week 3rd June) will see the return of our very popular ‘sewing bee’ ride. This is a brisk ride towards Stewarton, returning via Neilston. This is a ‘training ride’ but a bit more sedate than the Thursday Renfrew Bunch (see the thread on the Bunch, or WhatsApp for further details).
This means that, in addition to our Sunday runs, club members can now take part in JWCC activities midweek on Tuesdays (see our confined events starting this week with the hilly TT at Langbank) on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
All the best, Darryl

Hi folks
Every Thursday (starting this week 3rd June) will see the return of our very popular ‘sewing bee’ ride. This is a brisk ride towards Stewarton, returning via Neilston. This is a ‘training ride’ but a bit more sedate than the Thursday Renfrew Bunch.
The emphasis will be on travelling efficiently and safely in a bunch. This run is aimed at established club riders and fit new members who would like a good bike workout with like minded folk.  Rider safety will be paramount, and no one will be left behind.
The depart is 6.30 from the club rooms (6.35 at Morrison’s on the cycle track)
I would very much appreciate if we could have a show of hands for this, so I have some idea in advance of numbers.
All the best
Darryl 

Hi folks
Every Thursday (starting this week 3rd June) will see the return of our very popular ‘sewing bee’ ride. This is a brisk ride towards Stewarton, returning via Neilston. This is a ‘training ride’ but a bit more sedate than the Thursday Renfrew Bunch.
The emphasis will be on travelling efficiently and safely in a bunch. This run is aimed at established club riders and fit new members who would like a good bike workout with like minded folk.  Rider safety will be paramount, and no one will be left behind.
The depart is 6.30 from the club rooms (6.35 at Morrison’s on the cycle track)
I would very much appreciate if we could have a show of hands for this, so I have some idea in advance of numbers.
All the best
Darryl 

Hi folks
Now that we were getting used to  riding in groups again, we have decided to resurrect the Wednesday evening social rides.
These rides will take place most weeks, weather permitting, and are aimed at all members, whether they have just joined the club and want to meet people and practice riding with a group, or established members who just fancy a nice easy social ride.
The rides will start and finish at the club rooms at Miller Street. Wheels rolling at 6.30
Distance: approx 30 miles.
Pace: social/as dictated by ride leader,  to accommodate all participants.
The route is: down the track to Glengarnock; over the national cycle route to Barmill; Gateside; Howood; club rooms
Hope to see some of you on Wednesday 
Cheers 

I was on Corima carbon with 21mm tubs. Bad choice for this race - crap braking and far too flexible front wheel.

I was on Corima carbon with 21mm tubs. Bad choice for this race - crap braking and far too flexible front wheel.

I did it once with Mark Whithead. Absolutely brutal race. Scary descents  too. 

Arts Cyclery on YouTube has a quick video on this that works. But if you are looking at replacements then it may be too far gone for this fix.

Try giving Willie Cosh a shout. He’s got all sorts of weird things tucked away in the workshop.

Darryl, 
Willie Bain can do this, did a mudguard boss for me.. 
http://www.bicyclerepair.co.uk/
 

Darryl, I know when I worked in Evans at braehead they had the rivet tool and a load of bottle bosses. Unsure whether they still do after the unit move a few years back but worth a shout

I should be ok to timekeep.

I will turn up, but be prepared to wait for me to finish.  Willing to time-keep if needed.

I’ve managed to destroy the front brake on my TT bike. Waiting on Giant sending me a new one. Will ride if it turns up.

Hey Alan
 
is this a Westferry?
 In any case, I know a Jet who will be over the moon about this. 
 
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I am pleased to advise that the first of the 2021 confined events will take place on Tuesday 11th May, first rider off at 7:00pm.
The event is a 10 mile time trial, officially #2 in the league of 10, but actually the first to be held.
There are some changes to the format from previous seasons, due to coronavirus restrictions.
Riders will turn up, give their details and money to the timekeeper, ride the event and then go home. There will be no holders. Times will be posted on the bunch in due course.
For the purpose of covid restrictions, the timekeeper will be the designated ride leader and will forward the track and trace info to Eric.
It's been a long time waiting folks, so good luck to everyone who chooses to ride. I need a volunteer to timekeep.
 
I'll be looking for a sub 30 minute ride.....

Yeah good ride thanks for organising

See you Sunday! 

Hi folks
JWCC club rides are back on! Starting this Sunday. Each ride will have a leader who deals with the track and trace information, and we may face to split into 2 groups if we get very large numbers. Social distancing still in place of course.
9am at Miller Street for a ride around the coast. Bail out options at Greenock, Gourock and Largs.
Hope to see some of you then.
Cheers
Darryl

Great news for club organised riding from TOMORROW 
Scottish Cycling has updated our Level 3 Guidance which comes into effect from Monday 26 April.
Adults (18+) and Under 18s may travel locally or to another Level 3 area to take part in organised sport. Transiting through multiple Level 3 areas on a ride is permissible. Scottish Cycling strongly recommends a maximum group ride size of 9 for organised club group rides from unlimited households based on the retention of the physical distancing requirements from Level 4. Events for Adults in a Time Trial format may take place, with physical distancing before, during and after competition.   It is currently anticipated that the whole of Scotland will move to Level 2 on Monday 17th May. At this time, it is expected that we will see the requirement for Adults to maintain physical distancing during sport to be removed, and expect to see further changes regarding group sizes for Events. Further information to follow in the coming weeks.   The revised guidance document to follow is here 👇 https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/zuvvi/media/SC_Guidance_L3_A4_23.04.21.pdf 
The Covid-19 Resource Hub is here to support ride organisers and leaders.      

Sub 7 now Jan, surely.

Proto-type SRAM 12 sp. Bison ahead of the times.

Throwback Sunday 😅
The original Thursday night chainy. See if you’re there or recognise anyone😅
 
https://youtu.be/2ioI9aSDhEE