KennyS

Have to agree Alan Another excellent Tour if Cumbrae organised by Iain Loughrin and his team Great to see so many in Yellow and Blue KennyS

Scores on the doors from a warm but breezy evening * Mary 23:31 * Jane 25:57 PB * Karen 21:50 * Carol 20:40 PB Adam 18:58 PB Lusia 20:39 Jess DNF puncture (3rd in one week !!!!!) * Graham F 20:17 PB * Paul L 19:29 PB *** Alan M 17:21 PB ** Alan T 17:31 PB * James MacL 21:13 * Ian A 16:48 Total of £39 received from thoses marked with * Edited: Revised to £39 received. Apologies to Mary. Thanks Jane. Note to self: Cross-check cash received against *s on result sheet

Don't miss the Butty Bus at Leverburgh. Apart from the fact there's few alternatives, there's something about having your food cooked for you as you sit watching / chatting on a bus

I'll timekeep again this week Forecast looks good so hopefully some gains on those PBs Would suggest 1845 for a sharp 1900 start as the course seems to be popular KennyS

Apologies for the delay, folks It was good to see some new faces in amongst some slightly older. Standing at the start, it didn't seem like a night for fast times but 9 riders posted Personal Bests It was a night of the Ia(i)ns though Fastest on the night was Mr Archibald with a time of 16:32 Second was Mr Cowden with a 16:45 Third was Mr Couttie with a 16:59 Full results as follows Jess YA Gear 20:34 PB Lusia YB Gear 20:31 PB *Karen 22:10 *Carol 21:16 PB Alan M 17:43 PB Alan T 17:49 *Ian A 16:32 PB BillyMac 17:26 PB Adam H YB Gear 20:09 PB **Iain Cowden 16:45 PB *Davie B 19:13PB *Iain Couttie 16:59 PB * equals Paid. Those without, excluding Youths, get their names in the Clubroom window until they pay up £21 received and will be transferred to Club Funds.

I'll time keep / push off:6:45 for a 7pm start

Racesmart is an awareness campaign designed to promote responsible racing on Britain’s roads. The campaign will use digital resources to provide advice about racing etiquette, techniques, riding skills as well as highlighting the role riders can play in protecting the future of the sport. Who is Racesmart for? The Racesmart campaign will promote the good habits and positive behaviours of road racing directly to riders in a way that highlights the need to race responsibly on the open roads. What will Racesmart achieve? Racesmart aims to: Emphasise the role that riders can play in protecting the future of road racing Build a culture of collective responsibility where riders respect each other and the racing environment Educate the less experienced riders by promoting good etiquette, techniques and skills and by highlighting the need to Racesmart How you can Racesmart? Look after yourself on the open road Be alert to the riders around you as well the vehicles you share the road with As well as your own safety think about the rider on your shoulder Think twice before you dive for a gap Pass on knowledge to new and less experienced riders, helping them to Racesmart too Road racing belongs to all of us - its future is in our hands http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/racesmart?utm_medium=email&utm_source=British+Cycling&utm_campaign=4256647_Racesmart+-+Organisers&utm_content=racesmartwebpage&dm_i=BM6,2J8G7,1GHIB4,98J2D,1

Mark, From the comments above there's obviously some background relating to concern around the kit but wouldn't think it beyond the manufacturer's ability to change the logos and bring the design in line with the rest of the kit for future orders Kenny

The jerseys seem to be correct so maybe Al is wearing his skinsuit back to front :-)

Does anyone else think that the logos on the shoulders are upside down or has Big Al found a few seconds by wearing his skinsuit back to front?

Good taste, Charlie I'm sure I have one as well with a gilet (sleeveless) to match :-)))

One for me as well please, Iain

Noticed the bikes and thought 'what a wonderful idea'

Iain, There was a 1km circuit there for months before the actual velodrome was completed. It wasn't available to use until the full facility was opened, at which time we found that, as they had done a few years previous at Bellahouston, Glasgow City Council had managed to mess up again and build a white elephant that's unsuitable for racing or high speed riding It is also currently being reduced in size as those on high have realised that the Velodrome access / egress is insufficient and additional access is being built towards the Dalmarnock Station end of the car park (across the circuit)

Four of our Jets gained entry to the International Youth Tour at the weekend, organised by Cycling Development North West Danny Mulholland - Youth A Boys Sarah Bradford - Youth A Girls Jess Millar - Youth A Girls Lusia Steele - Youth B Girls The event is part of the BC National Series and is five stages over three days at closed circuit venues in Preston, Blackpool and Lancaster. (The facilities at Preston and Lancaster would make any Scottish cyclist weep) Being part of the National Series, this event attracts the best from the UK and Ireland and our youngsters represented the yellow and blue of Johnstone extremely well with consistent, attacking riding at the front of the respective bunches with the Jets joining the breaks, driving the bunch and featuring in the final sprints. The aggressive, thoughtful type of riding that the youngsters are being encouraged to produce A summary of the Tour is on the BC website http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/road/article/roa20140525-road-Latest-news-from-the-2014-North-West-Youth-Tour-0 with further info and a host of pics on the Jets Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/JohnstoneJets?ref=tn_tnmn As coaches, we know that we have other riders who can compete at this level and we'll look to take a larger Johnstone representation next year Full results are now available on the CDNW site http://www.cdnw.org/NWYT_Stage_Results.html

Congratulations Al. Another mighty fine time Chapeau Mr Cowden on the PB !!

David, I have a Specialized Pave and Felt carbon seat post if it's for the black Dooley's CX frame. I'm building Alana's just now and I just need to check heights. Will know later this evening but pretty sure I'll have one for you. I'll bring it tomorrow if you want to take it on a tour of the North East. Otherwise, you can get it when we get back Kenny

Nice report, Richard and well done to all Not sure if it was young Lewis down as I'm reading elsewhere that he finished 1st Junior and 4th overall :-) Edited to add: it seems that Lewis was down. But still made 4th!!!

The Club Track disc?

Sorry, think £42 was for embroidered logos that the Jets got. Would certainly recommend the extra few pounds fir the embroidered logo

Definite interest from Jets. I will compile list of Jets orders Adult size was £42 if I recall correctly

So, the 200+ price plus VAT? Thanks Mark

Thanks for that Duncan Can anyone confirm what price band we get and whether there are any other additions other than the VAT? Kenny

Mark, Can you please post indicative prices for each of the available items Thanks, Kenny

The Youths definitely putting their feet up ahead of this weekend. Must admit I missed my Wednesday night fix of track racing Sounds like a good effort though, Iain, with the big guys. Always good to get a it of exposure