chung

Yes it was us. Poor guy was lying on the pavement 

Lovely run into Aberfoyle with a Bunch of 7, then Alex & I headed round Katrine as it was rude not to, given the scorching weather 🙂
Managed to visit 2 cafes that I've never been in before, the first being the "Go Ape" Adventure centre half way up the Duke's & the Wee Blether next to Loch Ard just before Aberfolye, both top recommendation from Alex ........ unfortunately for him though, not a Samsung mobile phone charger was to be found in each of these cafes (all i-Phone users) since Alex had forgotten to charge his phone for Strava before he came out 🙂 ......... he was convinced that everyone was out to piss him off  🙂
Anyway, it was a very long enjoyable day on the saddle & thanks to the Bunch earlier on & Alex for great company all day .......thankfully, I think his phone survived to record all his ride on Strava ........ otherwise it did not happen!
196km for me in the end, not quite the 200 I was hoping for, but I just ran out of road  
 
P.S - Alan, lovely retro restoration & build on your Gazelle .......... especially the SWITCH to Campagnolo! 
You seem to be a changed man since your retirement, one is never too late to walk down the righteous path of Cycling Component Enlightenment 🙂 ......... keep walking my brother!
 
Cheers
Chung

Lovely run into Aberfoyle with a Bunch of 7, then Alex & I headed round Katrine as it was rude not to, given the scorching weather 🙂
Managed to visit 2 cafes that I've never been in before, the first being the "Go Ape" Adventure centre half way up the Duke's & the Wee Blether next to Loch Ard just before Aberfolye, both top recommendation from Alex ........ unfortunately for him though, not a Samsung mobile phone charger was to be found in each of these cafes (all i-Phone users) since Alex had forgotten to charge his phone for Strava before he came out 🙂 ......... he was convinced that everyone was out to piss him off  🙂
Anyway, it was a very long enjoyable day on the saddle & thanks to the Bunch earlier on & Alex for great company all day .......thankfully, I think his phone survived to record all his ride on Strava ........ otherwise it did not happen!
196km for me in the end, not quite the 200 I was hoping for, but I just ran out of road  
 
P.S - Alan, lovely retro restoration & build on your Gazelle .......... especially the SWITCH to Campagnolo! 
You seem to be a changed man since your retirement, one is never too late to walk down the righteous path of Cycling Component Enlightenment 🙂 ......... keep walking my brother!
 
Cheers
Chung

What a lovely day for The 3 Ferries! Thanks so much David - a great route,  on a perfect day! Stunning views and lovely company. Mary. 

Good run out today.
The bunch got a bit fractured after Aberfoyle, with Chung and Alex carrying on round Loch Katrine, while the rest of us wimped out after climbing Dukes Pass, then re-traced our route back home. The road back to Alexandria from Croftamie was a bit busy with cars, so we hit the cycle track back to the bridge, as we reckoned  - rightly so, as it turned out - that the A82 would be very busy. We met up with Tommy (who had been at the Helensburgh sportive) at Bowling, and had a good run back to Bishopton.

Sorry we weren’t there at 9am Davie.
Fiona, Andy, David C, Peter and myself decided on Windlees wind farm today via Stewarton and Fenwick.  Coffee in Newton Mearns and home via Neilston and Uplawmoor.
There have been some requests for a visit to Dunoon and Peter suggested a ride for a couple of weeks time (28th) via Helensburgh, rest and be thankful, strachur and home.  Just short of 100 and only if it’s nice!
Thanks for a good day all. 
 

Turns out I've got a pass for this tomorrow. See you at the bridge at 9.

Further to last Sundays coffee stop it has been agreed that we will tackle the three ferries route this Sunday with various options.
The ferries are;
Wemyss Bay to Rothesay
Rhubochach to Colintraive
Hunters Quay to McInroys Point
Plan is to catch the 10.30am Ferry at Wemyss Bay.
 if cycling from Miller Street: leave at 8.30 and arrange to  pick up Bill T. at Western Ferry slip around 9.30am   and  then cycle round to Wemyss Bay.
If catching train then time for 10.30am ferry.
I will be at clubrooms for 8.30am depart to cycle down and if anyone does not want to take the ferry route, they are welcome to come with us as far as Wemyss Bay.
Please post up if coming along.
Dave
 
 

Hi John, not sure yet, there's always the Crow which you "enjoyed" so much on your first ascent last year :-) ........ seriously though, we can decide on the day!
We'll be heading up the Pipe Track on the way out via Cycle Route 7 to Croftamie, so will see if we return the same way!
Looking forward to it, chaps!
Cheers

I plan to be out Chung however have to be back sharp.
 
 
So I'll probably do a dead turn at the far side of the pipetrack...One of my favourite decents!!
 
Greg. 

Hi John, not sure yet, there's always the Crow which you "enjoyed" so much on your first ascent last year :-) ........ seriously though, we can decide on the day!
We'll be heading up the Pipe Track on the way out via Cycle Route 7 to Croftamie, so will see if we return the same way!
Looking forward to it, chaps!
Cheers

Family duties this weekend.

yes

yes for me mate 
 

Great pick Chung. Smashing route. Away this weekend unfortunately so no for me. 

What are you thinking return route Chung;
Straight back via pipe track and Drymen?

Thanks to Ian for timekeeping and Alan for arranging the event for last night.
Bit of a headwind on the hilly section, but on checking I set a PB by exactly two minutes and I had a cable tie on in case anyone wonders😄.
 
Dave

Thanks Chung, that looks like a plan - but I'll watch out for a post nearer the time.
I didn't read your post carefully enough and was thinking the race was on tomorrow!

Graham, I’ll post up in the “Club Run” section near the time, so watch out for it!
They depart George Square 11.15am, reckon around 1 hour to Dukes?
So, say 9am clubroom, 9.30am at the Bridge then a cycle up to Aberfoyle via the Pipe track, might even have time for a coffee before heading up the Dukes to wait for the Peleton 🙂
Like I said, confirm near the time, yes!
Cheers

Graham, I’ll post up in the “Club Run” section near the time, so watch out for it!
They depart George Square 11.15am, reckon around 1 hour to Dukes?
So, say 9am clubroom, 9.30am at the Bridge then a cycle up to Aberfoyle via the Pipe track, might even have time for a coffee before heading up the Dukes to wait for the Peleton 🙂
Like I said, confirm near the time, yes!
Cheers

I'm interested in this Chung, what timings, etc. are involved?

Well done to Marc winning the restricted gear TT
Here are the times
Marc - 27.31
Stuart - 28.54
Colin - 29.28
Scott - 31.50
Alan - 32.55
David - 35.55
 
Cable ties were too big so small ring was based on the honour system. On strava no-one has a suspiciously low cadence so it seems all the honourable and upstanding wheelers were doing the TT tonight. Chaingang must have had the cheats and rule benders

https://womenstourofscotland.com/route/stage-2/
Stage 2 - Saturday 10th August
Glasgow to Perth
I'm thinking cycling over to Aberfoyle, watch & cheer on the riders on the Duke’s Pass obviously!
Anyone fancy it?
Cheers

A tough cross/head on the out leg last night made it hard going. Thanks to Richard and James for timing and holding. 
I wouldn't normally run the event with 2 riders, but we were there in anticipation.
I have transferred £6 to the club account.