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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
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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
- Darryl Gunson and DavidC
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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
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20 hours ago, Mark O said:
Got the heads up on this fatality earlier from my bus driver mate, as it is on my commuting route. A Female cyclists died this morning after an incident with a truck.
Thoughts go out to her family.
Be careful out there boys and girls.
That is horrible tragic news
........ any detail as to what happened, Mark?
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3 hours ago, Lc1 said:
Hi
A huge well done to all the guys a fantastic achievement those hills were brutal. I felt so proud when you all got back.
I wanted to say thank you so much to all of you who looked after me. Chung you gave me the best laugh he hadn't got on his bike and felt sick due to Gerard taking the scenic route to Kettlewell
This was my first sportive and I loved it. Next year definately the full distance...anyone interested
I recommend the wheelers skinsuit definately makes you go faster
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
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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
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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
- Darryl Gunson, robster82, Ramsay and 7 others
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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 :-)
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15 minutes ago, Gerard Deeley said:
Just a quick update as what my plans are. Sadly Carol has decided not to do the Etape because of a nasty bug she has endured for a few weeks, you will be missed at the weekend. I will be in the Amaretto car park at 1330h on the Saturday to pick up bikes and people. Except Chung, it makes more sense to pick you up from Newton Mearns, to guide me there I believe there is something like the Bat Signal, but with a Campagnolo logo. From there it is down to Kettlewell where I have a table booked for 1900h for eight of us. Post up if this fits in with you.
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
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1 hour ago, Gummers said:
Hi guys
Had hoped to join you but there was a bit of play in my hub - nothing worse than irritating your cycling pals with a persistent repetitive noise. I’ll just leave that there
andy
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!
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11 hours ago, Elaine Muirhead said:
Just realised that the faster/longer bunch are doing a similar route! Just a suggestion and happy with any route. Looks like it’s going to be a nice day
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
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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
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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
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22 minutes ago, charlie p said:
Iain
all runs start from club rooms. We have accommodated u lazy bishie/ Erskine people by allowing u to join our bunch at the bridge. So question is what time at clubrooms? I would have gone for normal 9.30 depart but if majority want earlier so be it. I will start run from Miller Street.
Can I suggest 9am Clubroom start & get the "lazies" at the Bridge (South side) for about 9.35-ish?
Cheers
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4 hours ago, Ramsay said:
Thanks Boyd.
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 :-)
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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
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5 minutes ago, Alan McLean said:
Oops sorry chung. I thought a four hour gap was ok. Anyway you should know better than to look at ANY Internet before you watch the race.
No worries Alan
Does that mean we’re automatic winners in the sweepstakes the next time we have one?
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2 minutes ago, Alan McLean said:
PS During coffee break Chung and I both predicted Fuglsang for LBL. We should be on Eurosport with Brian, we think.
Alan, you big SPOILER
I've no watch the damn recording yet!
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Ramsay, worst case scenario, you can get a "whole" shifter body for £70 & swop the brake-blade over .........
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".
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38 minutes ago, Ramsay said:
Anyone have a 10 speed campag right hand side shift/brake lever kicking around that needs a new home? The indexing on mine is starting to go, so could do with a new one.
Cheers,
R
Ramsay, give these guys are bell/email ...... sounds like it’s probably a worn part inside the mechanism & should be replaceable/repairable!
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?
Sunday 2nd June - anyone out?
in Sunday Run - Faster / Longer Bunch
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Aye for me .......... if it’s not too wet!