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Aye for me .......... if it’s not too wet!

Paul, your new bike reminds me of this beauty ............. looks to be & will be FAST

Chapeau to you three! I struggle even to drive that far ...... well done! Love reading your experience, Paul! Looking forward to your next one!

Thanks Al Yullie, Charlie, Darryl & Iain for a rare Saturday outing for me :-) Not quite Troon as the weather was closing in, Whitelee wind farm instead with a cafe stop at the visitors centre ....... even better when Charlie treated us all :-) Thank you Charlie & Happy Birthday when it comes :-) All the best! A bit damp by the time I got home, hope you guys managed to get back without much fuss! I think a bit of a shock to Al’s system, who’s not long back from the tropics :-) Cheers

Nice one David! I like the “touring” part but not so much the “camping” bit though I’ll watch this development with interest .......... followed! Cheers

Hi Charlie, confirming I'm in! So, 9.30am meet at clubroom Ok for me, OK for you? Looks like it's just you & I .............. so you'll just have to put up with my rubbish chat See you tomorrow! Cheers Chung

Charlie, I might be tempted :-) ............ but can I confirm for sure tomorrow evening? I might even roll out my "Blue Steel" since it's "steady" & fairly flat Cheers Chung

That is horrible tragic news ........ any detail as to what happened, Mark?

Linda, it’s good to know that my suffering can make others happy ....... it makes it all the more worthwhile Well done on completing your first Sportive, you could have picked an easier one to start with, so anything you do from now on will be a breeze :-) P.S The times are up on the website now, makes interesting reading :-) Cheers

First of all, Thank you Darryl for suggesting/organising this Sportive & all the Wheelers & friends for another very memorable day indeed on the bike! I wouldn't have thought about doing this if it wasn't for Darryl's idea, since all I do these days are flat & cobblily :-) ............. but I'm glad I did this even though as everyone have said - it's brutal ! It's been a long time since I've done a "local sportive", probably have to go back to 2012 now, so it was a great reminder that there are still some brilliant events to be ridden without crossing the Channel. It might not have the glitz & glamour of bigger, more internationally recognised foreign events, but what it lacks is made up for by the warm reception (everyone I met, locals/marshalls helpers etc all had a smile on their faces) friendly atmosphere ........ & less riders to elbow out the way at feed stations In my opinion, this was an extremely well organised event with some lovely scenery & some of the hardest climbs I've ever done I've lost count of the times 20/21% gradient reading shown on my Garmin & these were always at the end of some long constant 10,12, 14, 16% slopes. Every time I ask Darryl, how many more climbs, he just said "........... only 1 more" ........ I know full well that it was not true ........ but somehow want it to be so! What also pleasantly surprised me was the conditions of the roads we drove & rode on, it was actually quite good without too much pot holes or broken surfaces, that was very welcome indeed, especially the brilliant & long but fairly technical descents. Which was great because after everyone climbs, the long down hills would munch away the km's, bringing us closer back to the finish! It goes without saying that I had a great time - thanks also to Gerard for pick-up & drop off & to my travel companions ............. P.S We were lucky with the weather, because I dare to think what it would be like if it was windy & wet Cheers

Well done everyone & congratulations to Richard! I like to think my constant encouragement has something to do with his 5 in a row ......... but in reality it’s probably my tea & biscuits I keep offering him :-)

Sounds great to me, Gerard, really appreciate the lift! I'm really looking forward to another Joansins adventure ............. but I just had a good look at the route map & profile for the very first time there ............ Holy Batman it's looks 'ard Is anyone bringing a motorbike? Cheers

Hi Andy, you would have fitted in without many complaints as there were a few "creaks" & "ticks" coming from my fellow Wheelers bikes .............. I name no names, I'll just leave that there too Lovely run today in sunny glorious weather & many wheels to follow, whats not to like ....... cheers Gents!

Hi Elaine, I think it’s a good idea if we can all (both bunches) start the run together heading in the same directions & by your description, we split around Strathblane area anyway taking in the Crow from different directions. It would be nice to catch up with the others from other Bunches :-) Just a suggestion ........ no pressure though! Cheers Chung

I'll sign up, never say no to the Crow :-) Glen, is it possible to make it a 9am Clubroom start as it might be a bit early for others? Cheers Chung

P.S I'm coming by the way :-) .............. possibly start from the clubroom or end of GT road at Inchinnan end if I'm running late, will let you know Charlie if I do! Ta

Can I suggest 9am Clubroom start & get the "lazies" at the Bridge (South side) for about 9.35-ish? Cheers

Just called Willy Bain & asked him about your issue. Said he can do it, no problem - £25 for labour plus cost for any parts required. He's busy at the moment, so will take a week or so to turn-around if you fancy this .......... sounds like a better option since you don't need to send it back & forward :-) http://www.bicyclerepair.co.uk

Great idea, Elaine! I’m happy to lend a hand but am not sure about my availabilities that far ahead. Is it OK to confirm near the time & when you have more details confirmed? Cheers Chung

No worries Alan Does that mean we’re automatic winners in the sweepstakes the next time we have one?

Campagnolo have 12speed now ....... just saying :-)

Alan, you big SPOILER I've no watch the damn recording yet!

Ramsay, worst case scenario, you can get a "whole" shifter body for £70 & swop the brake-blade over ......... https://thecycleclinic.co.uk/collections/shifter-spares/products/campagnolo-10-speed-ergo-quick-shift-shifter-body-record-ec-ch100-or-ec-ch101 You can still get individual new parts (NOS) for most 10speed Campag shifters & component if you look hard enough, but the newer 11 speed is not like that anymore, they usually just comes in "module parts".

More specifically, this link: https://year1cycles.com/campag-ergo-lever-repair

Ramsay, give these guys are bell/email ...... sounds like it’s probably a worn part inside the mechanism & should be replaceable/repairable! https://year1cycles.com/ Or this company, I think Martin had experience with them: http://www.velotech-cycling.ltd.uk/campagnolo_servicing.shtml P.S - Is it Chorus or Record?