chung

Two riders on the windiest July night I can remember for a Westferry 10:
Alan T - 25:53
Scott - 24:47
Well done, guys. Cheers to James for haudin' up.
(PS Sorry about the delay in posting. In an effort to get the results up quickly, I took my laptop into the kitchen while I was making dinner and splashed water all over the keyboard. Anyone want to buy a drowned MacBook Pro?)

Another one today, It’s spreading like a disease :-0
 

Another one today, It’s spreading like a disease :-0
 

Another one today, It’s spreading like a disease :-0
 

Seeing how the chain is so well lubricated ........ & the hairy guns ....... I’m guessing it’s not Charlie?  ......... but then again he is so full of surprises 

Name the offender. ( Participants in recent Dunoon ride not allowed to enter).
I initially thought this was a smeary chainring mark worthy only of a quick slagging but on closer inspection I realise it's Individual chain links and you can almost make out the maker's name. Fantastic work by a club stalwart

Good turnout tonight. 
Stuart Tennant 16:22 pb
Colin McPhee 16:48 pb
James Snodgrass 17:01
Gerard Deeley 17:02
Scott McIntosh 17:16
Colin Sales 17:33 pb
Alan Thomson 17:53
Sammy Edgar Jet 18:13
Joseph McIntosh Jet 18:43
James Ross Jet 19:20 pb
Ruairi Mulholland Jet 19:53 pb
Alan took the money, all paid inc Colin S x2
 

A fab day and the sun was shining through the Balloch Riveria haha.
Thank you Dave for taking us a true gentleman.

Hi Gerard, how many helpers & marshals do you need in total?
The event is still 2 months away, so plenty of time to allow for late comers to help.
From my past experience, usually it'll all come good in the end & you'll get the numbers of helpers/marshals required near the date.
Also, ask Iain McTarvish to sound out the call on FB, Twitter etc ............ other Cycling Club's member (Couriers, Paisley Velo etc) have also helped out in the 2 events I organised.
It might be that if any Wheelers who want to ride will need to nominate a friend/family member to help out, should the worst come to it
Good luck
Cheers

In consultation with thejanullrichdietplan, we have agreed to hold this event on a Thursday night in place of the usual chain gang.
The timing will be 7:00 meet for 7:15 off.
2 laps of a 5.3 mile hilly route (10.6 miles in total) with some challenging turns and a terrific descent, all in the small ring. An excellent introduction to time trialling for beginners, as well as a decent run for the more experienced. As an added bonus, large sections of the route have been re-surfaced, so there is some shiny new tarmac to ride on.
In keeping with the spirit of restricted gears, only those riding standard road bikes will be considered eligible for the trophy, i.e. no TT bikes, ski extensions, skinsuits or pointy hats please. Some of the more senior jets will also be welcome to ride in  event.
As normal, there will be a £3 entry fee, payable on the day, the proceeds going towards the costs of the awards at the end of the season.
The course:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/651582320
Please note that the start point has been moved to the duck pond where parking is better and traffic is slower. This should make the start a little safer for everyone.
Meet at the start at 07:00pm ready for first rider off at 7:15pm.
Volunteers are required to hold and timekeep please.

Update:  Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/19738575 with wheels rolling from 8am from Clubrooms
 
Hi,
I'm thinking as it's the longest day this week, we'd be better taking advantage of the long days and go for a long ride!  So I propose heading across the bridge, Helensburgh, Garelochhead, Arrochar & The Rest, Strachur, and choice of two options:  home via Loch Eck with cafe at Sheila's Diner, ferry to Gourock and back via West Ferry or Clune, or keep going south from Strachur to Otter Ferry, (cafe at the wee hotel there) then home via C11, Loch Tarsan, Dunoon, and then ferry to Gourock and home via West Ferry/Clune.  Going via Otter Ferry adds on extra miles, elevation and time (circa 100 miles via Loch Eck and 120 miles via Otter Ferry).  Happy to go with the majority...
As it's a long run, are we good for wheels rolling from clubrooms at 8am?

Quick report for those who don't Facebook. Very successful weekend for the club at the nationals with 4 golds: Jamie T and Isla M both winning the youth B (under 14) scratch race and omnium. 
Great racing from all our riders across all three days. 

David B, David C and myself returned to Galashiels for another Audax, this one was the last one we needed to qualify for PBP. David B had decided not to go to Paris and was just doing this for the craic.  Davie Borland was planning on riding straigh through the night so he could meet his wife for stake and chips about 1pm the next day, the pace he set of at it seemed he would! he was flying and lead the field throughout the day, as this was 3 out and back legs we got to wave a couple of times. He sensible decided to stop after the second leg rest up and meet the wife. David C and my self had a more relaxed plan and after the first leg 230km we were feeling good, We then headed of into the night for the second leg towards Gretna and rode with a Friend of Campbells called Neil. He was stopping at lockerbie at the first passing, but we decided to continue on hoping to complete the 2nd leg without stopping, but our pace had dropped in the darkness and as we hit Gretna it was fairly cold. When we got back to lockerbie about 380km in we were very tired and the usual pains we each had were back. We decided to stop at lockerbie truck stop(from and Irvine Welsh novel) and sleep for 3 hours and head back over the climbs in daylight. 
When we woke we both agreed to head back to Galahsiels and call it, it was a tough call but by this stage we had difficult sitting down and our pace was abysmal. I suppose training for these events are a good thing! and the qualifiers did there job, and weeded out the chancers trying to do the bare minimum to get to Paris! any way we got back to Galashiels after 460Km and plenty of time to do the 140km left, but of to McDonalds and home we went! Thanks to David C and Davie B for the company on this adventure! one my buttocks will never forget!
Salut! 

Six of us made it out today optimistic that the weather will hold ....... & luckily it did :-)
Not quite the intended route, so no Pipe track or Aberfoyle, we did go over the Crow though, 2nd Sunday in a roll, doesn’t make it easier unfortunately!
New member - Daniel from Erskine joined us today & his first ride up the Crow ....... hope he enjoyed that :-)
Cafe stop in Clachan of Campsie again, then a pub stop in Bishopton after the Bridge for the Southsiders ......... no doubt well deserved :-)
Thanks for the wheels & company today, gents!
Will be missing next Sunday as I’ll be heading up to Stirling way!
Cheers

Gerard and Sam flying the JWCC flag today, as well as a good bunch of Jets. 
1st espoir for Sam in the hill climb, while Louie Dixon won both youth events (and sneaked off with 4th overall prize in the HC as well). Good day out down the water as ever. 


 

I will go to clubrooms to see if anyone appears for 9am 

If I’m not at the clubroom for 9, then I’ll get youse at the Bridge for 9.30am!
Currently doing the sun dance to improve tomorrow’s chances :-)
Cheers

Massive kudos for taking on the task, Gerard!
I’ll be along for marshalling!
If it’s ok, I’ll take my usual spot on the A8 on the slip road junction (for the Bishopton roundabout) right before the finish please!
Cheers
Chung

A big call out to everyone within the Johnstone Wheelers family.  
This year I am organising the Sam Dooley TT and in order to make it a massive success for our club we need lots of volunteers.  Required for the day will be a signing on crew, timekeepers, marshals placed at important points on the course and general helpers at Bishopton Community Centre.  If anyone has previous experience of any of these roles then let me know.  Also on the day we will need a generous donation of the usual foodstuffs for all of the riders, helpers and any other cycling groupies. 
Post up below if you can help out, or PM me if you prefer.

After such an enjoyable run last weekend, thinking the following route for Sunday.
Bridge,  Alexandria, Croftamie, Drymen, Pipe track to Aberfoyle, Port Of Menteith, Kippen, Fintry, Lennoxtown, Milngavie, Bridge and back to Johnstone. Not sure of the mileage and sure Chung can recommend cafe stops. Club rooms 09:00, bridge 09:30. 
Cheers 
 
 

Good wee group of 14 and 15 year olds there, riding road, track, cross, mtb as well as the TT. They have a great attitude, train hard and have a laugh. 

Thank you to all of our helpers tonight, it is always much appreciated.  A reasonably calm night, the wind was not really a hinderance.  Some great times from the Jets, is it the quality coaching?

7 riders in total tonight, 5 of them Jets, and no guests.
Jamie Thomson (jet) 18.38
James Ross (jet) 19.42
Sam Edgar (jet) 18.26
Keir Gaffney (jet) 18.21
Joseph McIntosh (jet) 18.45
Scott McIntosh 17.45
Gerard Deeley (pd) 17.00
Well done to all the riders on a cool evening.
I will transfer £3 to the club account.

2 groups making it a bunch of 9 set off in search of the promised sun-shine & hills over the Northside!
Got the hills but the sun only came out after we got completely soaked from Strathblane & into Killearn ..... boo ......... thankfully dry by the time we got to Fintry & the Crow!
Lovely cafe at Clachan of Campsies, then a blast back to the Bridge!
First time over the Kyber & the Crow for some, hope it’s not the last :-)
Thanks for the wheels & company today people!
Cheers

Cracking day, nice pace and good company. really enjoyed the chat and hopefully more combined group runs