KennyS

Kenny missed this can I do sign on duties

Thanks Ginty
 
That frees up the picturesque r/bouts for everyone else 😂

I am Marshall

I'm available to marshall, my usual spot at roundabout 1 would be ideal if possible, as would like to head home sharpish after the finish

Jaki,
 
That's great
 
Full instruction and fetching marshall's bibs will be provided 😁
 
Kenny

Ian,
 
Yes, we'll be based at bishopton community centre. Thanks for the offer of the sarnies 😁
 
Kenny

Kenny and JaneF,
 
My wife and I will supply 3 loaves of sandwiches for Sunday.

I'm free to help out.

Makes for a change that I got to get home first from a Bunch run :-)
 
Met the Bunch at the club room this morning - bunch of 5 to start with - Alex, Charlie, Darryl, Greg & myself set off for Charlie's proposed Strathaven route. The size of our group was increased by 20% when Iain McTarvish ambushed us along the way just before Lugton. Great - more wheels to follow!
 
We got to Strathaven eventually after a bit of stop-start to get our bearings, some good climbs & descent to follow too.
Cafe at the town square was alway welcoming, so soup & sandwich all round which was much needed by all!
 
Made our way back to Newton Mearns after heading to Eaglesham, where upon I bid the Bunch fairwell as they continue home via the Barrhead dams, hope everyone got home without too much drama. Unfortunately for me a bloody puncture just 1/2 km from home - I suppose I was lucky in that sense, so just roll back home with the flat!
 
Thanks for the route Charlie & the Bunch for the wheels today - loved it!
 
Cheers
 
Chung

I can marshall, is it Bish community hall 0815hrs ?

Pusher off spot as usual?

People, I've made a bit of a boob. I've recruited Billy, Couttie, James and Paul L to ride the 4 up- that makes a 5 up in our case.
 
Arithmetic was never my strong suit.
 
Are there 3 more bodies who fancy riding so we can get two teams entered?    

Jan,
 
Strangely enough, this was how the WoSCA (now the SC West) Series started out. Priority to those riders in clubs who were organising races in the series
 
Kenny

I think we should keep the Habbie Habble (he says)

At the regional meeting can you (or whoever is going on behalf of the club) bring up the subject of clubs, that have multiple riders racing, not putting on any races themselves with the burden falling on the same clubs, year after year.
 
I dont do much compared to yourself and Andy (and in previous years Chung and others) but it annoys me a bit giving up time to let some of these guys race whereas on the other hand I'd happily give up the time to let those from the couriers, nightingales, vcgs and others to race, because they will do the same when it is their turn.
 
I realise not every club is big enough to host a race but perhaps introduce some system that if someone is a member of a non contributing club and they want race starts then they have to do their bit and marshal (or whatever) at a race hosted by neighbouring club.

Hi Kenny always enjoyed the Don Smith but never participated in others. The habbie Habble looks like it will be a success, so think we have it about right on road races, as I know both take a lot of organisation. Can't talk for Jets and TT races, as never been involved
 
Cheers
Iain 

All,
 
I have received the following from Scottish Cycling today
 
As a club we organised the following events through Scottish Cycling / British Cycling in 2017
Don Smith Memorial Ride - Organiser K Steele JWCC Road Race (Habbie Habble) as part of SC West Series (Organiser A Gumley) Sam Dooley Memorial 25m TT - normally September - Organiser K Steele Five Bella Crits (organised by the Jets) as part of the SC West Youth Series - Organisers M Mulholland / K Steele BC Regional Youth Omnium - Organiser K Steele  
Are we willing to organise / support these events again in 2018?
Are we doing too much?
Are there any other events that we should look at hosting?
Are there any other members that would be willing to take on any of the above events or other events
 
Discussion and feedback welcomed please prior to the 23rd August in order that we can conclude what we would like to support for the 2018 season
 
Thanks, Kenny
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Dear all
 
2018 Calendar Compilation
 
To get the wheels in motion, I’d like to say a massive thank you to all the event organisers and clubs who organised events in 2017 – as volunteers, you are the backbone of our sport and your hard work is appreciated by all competitors and especially Scottish Cycling!
 
We, as the Scottish Cycling Events Team are supporting the process of calendar compilation in the West region. Lauren, your new RDO will be in post as the process continues and she will be present at the calendar compilation meeting. In the meantime, if you have any queries about calendar compilation, please direct them to [email protected]
 
The official 2018 calendar compilation process has now begun, and we hope you are as excited about the coming year as we are.
 
To help the Events Team at Scottish Cycling HQ to compile a calendar that is timely and accurate, the first step is for us to compile our Regional calendars.  Below, I have collated some information that should help you to pull together the information we need to be able to submit the calendar to the Events Team.  Please take your time to read the following information and at the bottom of this email, you will find your actions.
 
General Guidance
·         Until the event dates are confirmed by the Scottish Cycling Events Team directly with organisers, all events are on requested dates only.
·         Following confirmation of event dates, all events should be registered by Christmas 2017.
·         The Events Team and I are here to support you as part of this process and throughout event registration – don’t be afraid to ask!
·         Please find attached;
o   2018 Event Calendar Compilation Information; to provide further information and the timeline of the 2018 process.
 
National Championships and Series Events
·         Applications to host these events in road, track and time trial are now open and will close on 1st September 2017.
·         Set dates have been identified for 2018 National Championships and have been identified on the Regional calendars – organisers are asked to respect these dates.
·         Please find attached;
o   2018 National Event Application Information & Guidelines; for anyone looking for more information on organising and delivering a National Championship or Series Event.
·         You must submit your application to host a National event here.
 
Regional Series and Championship Events
·         These events will be discussed at the meeting.
·         If you would like your event to be considered for a Regional Championship or Series event, please let me know prior to the meeting.
 
Preparing for Calendar Compilation: Your Actions
·         The Regional calendar meeting will be held;
o   Date: 30th August 2017
o   Time: 7pm
o   Location: NGB1, Emirates Arena, Glasgow
·         At least one representative from each club is encouraged to attend.  Without representation, your event may not be discussed.
·         Before the meeting, please engage with your club members and discuss, together, your intentions for the 2018 season and begin to think about the date(s) you would like to request.
·         You will find attached, two documents;
o   2018 Calendar Compilation Regional Agenda; a brief agenda that we will follow during our regional calendar compilation meeting
o   2017 Regional Calendar; a summary of events that took place in our Region during 2017 that will act as a reminder.
o   2018 Regional Event Request Register; which I ask you to complete and email to [email protected] by Monday 28th August â€“ it is key that all fields are completed for each event on this form, otherwise your event may not be confirmed for your requested date.  This document also includes a list of event classifications.
 
Road Race and Closed Circuit Only
·         As you will now be aware, all road courses must be risk assessed by British Cycling
·         For a list of road courses currently registered in the region, follow this link:
o   Scottish Cycling West
·         Scottish Cycling must make any new course requests to British Cycling six months in advance of an event,
·         All new course requests will be approved by the Region before the request is submitted to the Events Team.
·         If you would like to request a course for 2018, please email me with as much information as possible on the course (including a route map) and your justification for the requirement for a new course.
 
As a team, we are very excited to begin the process for 2018 and are committed to supporting our Event Organisers to bring together the 2018 calendar in a timely manner, and to deliver another year of fantastic events in 2018!
 
If you have any questions at all, please let me know.
 
Many thanks and we look forward to seeing you on the 30th.
 
Sarah and Morven

It had its tribulations, I managed to break my track pump before I had left the house, then under Erskine Bridge I was too warm so thought I would repack my saddle bag and managed to rip the top off the dry sack.
 
Met Darryl and were on our way, next I had 2 front wheel punctures before we got to Cardross, so had done approx. 18 miles. It was during the repair of the 2nd puncture the rain started teaming it down. Oh, nearly forgot as I was discovering I had the 1st puncture and was looking at the tyre on the road, I heard a vehicle screeching towards us, Darryl later told me it was going sideways out of control and ended up on the pavement behind us.
 
Robbie as you suggested we stopped in Arrochar for rolls and found some shelter for our bikes for half an hour, then it was up the Rest and be Thankful, again pishing it down.
We had lunch in Inverrary, at this time we were ringing out our gloves over some soup and hot paninis.
We discussed how bad the rain was, but at least there was no wind.
 
Left Inverrary and shortly after that the wind picked up, it was not very enjoyable to say the least and the last 5-10 miles into Oban was especially treacherous with drivers going too fast and cutting in, we presume they must have been trying to catch a ferry.
 
Hot shower in Youth Hostel and a couple of beers, attempted to fix said punctures, but the glue in the puncture kit was empty, luckily managed to borrow a couple of self-stick patches from another cyclist.
Headed out for fish and chips and a few more beers.
 
Next day, totally different, sun in the sky. Arm and leg warmers even came off. Met Al Yuille outside Lochgilphead for a quick chat. We cycled down to Tarbet had lunch and then into Portavadie. A few hills then onto the Ferry to Gourock. We ride up the Clune, never seen any road works and then down the cycle path home.
 
Thanks to Darryl was a cracking trip and now feel better prepared for the NC5oo.

Applications are brining invited for a domestique for a short training camp main duties will be ensuring the fridge has cold beer and that the protected riders have adequate sun protection applied
Current squad Me Iain Coutie and George ( Charlie is a maybe)
Going out to Alicante Wednesday 13/09/17 returning Monday 18
Should get a ride Wednesday, through to Monday
Cost TBC
Note any application would have to pass the panel
Key personal skills are that you have adequate hygiene , non snorer , and that you can find your way to the bar .
If Charlie can't make it a degree of map reading will be required

Johnstone Wheelers Cycling Club and Johnstone Jets Youth Cycling are delighted to announce our support for Paisley’s Bid to become UK City of Culture 2021
 
Our 2016 kit will proudly display the Paisley2021 logo
 
The Johnstone Wheelers Cycling Club has been at the hub of cycling in Renfrewshire since our founding in 1926. The club is celebrating our 90th Anniversary this year with a number of events planned for past, present and new members
 
The Johnstone Jets, youth section of the Johnstone Wheelers, is one of the largest youth cycle clubs in Scotland and carries British Cycling Go-Ride and Clubmark accreditation. Catering for youngsters between the ages of 5 and 17, the Jets have an active club calendar with coached activities at Linwood every Saturday morning and road-race training on Thursday evenings. The jets also organise a number of youth races throughout the summer
 
With the club carrying such a positive profile, not only in Renfrewshire but across Scotland and the UK, we see this as an ideal opportunity to reciprocate the support that we have received from the Council and the people of Renfrewshire over the years. Our members represent the club all over the UK at a variety of events and, if we can help get the message out, then we’re proud to do so
 
If you are interested in joining the Johnstone Wheelers please email [email protected]
 
If you are interested in joining the Johnstone Jets please email [email protected]
 
http://www.paisley2021.co.uk/news/johnstone-cyclists-are-kitted-out-for-paisley-2021/

A bright, warm evening with a tailwind on the out leg saw 7 intrepid riders heading off.
Times as follows:
Joseph Mackintosh (jet) 20:14
Scott Mackintosh 17:34 (PB) paid
James Snodgrass 17:26 paid
Gerrard Deeley 17:20 paid
Paul Leavy 17:16
Iain Couttie 17:12
Ian Archibald 15:52
 
Well done to Scott on the PB.
I'll sort out the results spreadsheet and post it up tomorrow night.
£15 transferred to the club account.
 
Good to see Alan 'fat boy' McBride out again, even if only doing the pushing off bit.

Clear out.
1) Pair Retro sprint wheels 28/32 chrome spokes
Mavic hubs with Mavic grey rims
7 speed, no skewers.
2) Pair sprint wheels 28/28 chrome spokes
Front Ultegra, rear Dura Ace hubs with Mavic silver SUP rims
10 speed, no skewers.
3) Pair Mavic silver SUP sprint rims 28/28 spoke
UNUSED !
Looking for sensible and reasonable offers.

cheers lads,
 
£70 quid tub that's probably done a couple of hundred miles of TT, will check out repair options first ......

Iain, if it's latex tubs you've got & if it's only a tiny hole, then try a can of Vittoria pit-stops, it's a sealent you pump into the tub to seal the hole (if its small enough) its the stuff I carry when ever I ride my tubs.
Just make sure you buy the one with the right valve fitting, remember Tom in Majorca in 2013? :-)
 
There use to be a chap that advertised in the classified at the back of Cycling weekly magazine that repairs tubs, but as far as I know he past away a few years ago Not sure who can do them now, most folks just bin them & get new ones now throwaway culture & all that .......
 
Try the pit-stop & see how you get on!
 
Cheers
 
Chung

During the double puncture on westferry last week I gave Robbie my last gas and Andy very kindly gave me a spare. So I reckon Robbie owes Andy a gas.
 
Making this public to show:
a. how generous I am
b. how generous Andy is
c. to explain to Andy why I haven't paid him back
d. to show up Robbie for buying  unthreaded cylinders which as any fule kno won't work on bike inflators :banana