Big Al

Sorry, I'll be in Arran otherwise I would have

Okay, so have decided not to do a Reginald Perrin on the beach at Irvine, had some nice rest and recovery, and decided that I've had some fun! Photos are starting to trickle through on t'internet http://www.flickr.com/photos/mynder85/sets/

The results. Enuf said http://www.scottishcyclocross.org.uk/2013/11/irvine-beach-cross-results-newsflash.html?m=1

For or against me Andy?

Boggy blog http://bigaldailygrind.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/muddy-hell.html?spref=fb

I can do the 27th boss I am taking it easy! I hardly tried on the 30 into Largs and headed home early! Seriously tho, only doing some small dribs and drabs here and there, both head and body are enjoying the break!

Long sleeve XL skin suit Bib longs XL Al

I'll be there if I can get a babysitter!

I'll be there if I can get a babysitter!

Turbo not sold, still available!

Well, if you're over 16 and hope to train at the velodrome sometime you'd better be a shift worker or on holiday Anyone on here a member of the 'consulted' groups on the changes? Al

I'm ready for my close up Mr De Mille! Can do next week Billy for the testing if you're available

Who's all going? I've just withdrawn as the Pursuit has been removed because it was too popular

Mud hole photos Oldish men photos http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3830/10788696614_cc9affc331_b_d.jpg

Results http://www.scottishcyclocross.org.uk/2013/11/strathclyde-park-cx-results-newsflash.html?m=1

Nah, I'm scratching, time off needed

Race done, shattered but exhilarated . Everything washed up, nap had, dinner had (wine being had)! Yeah, that was an 'easy' course so I was told! Glad I had practiced some transitioning, although no shouldering was needed, the bike was a very useful balance tool for all three transitions! The first sadistic ditch was take one giant step/leap and hold yourself up with bike as you landed at the other side, the second into the steps was a leg over and clip out as you hit the bottom and use the bike's momentum to get up in two bounds, the third was clip out and keep running as you hit the slope Some long draggy hills, but strangely these are where I passed the most people?! I didn't blast too hard off the start and that left me a constant supply of people to chase down and pass all the way round. My mountain bike skills certainly came in handy on some very near misses, got over most of the big bomb hole obstacles without putting a foot down, fell off once, straight sideways in the meadow as the bike stalled in the second last lap! Great fun, bring on Irvine! Well done Andy and Davie in the vets, looking strong boys, and to Mike and James in ?(super vets?)?

Updated, been a bit lax! http://bigaldailygrind.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/end-of-seasonstart-of-winter-break.html

Right, who's all coming to this? Al

It's a 5 week month and I'm skint already, various items below! All reduced! Complete Fuji Track bike 58cm steel frame: £110 Selle Italia Flight TT saddle, 165g, £25 Gist Turbo Trainer, magnetic adjustable resistance, rather careworn but works perfectly well, £70 Would also consider reasonable offers for: Madison Genesis 58cm cyclocross bike, bought for £800 at start of summer, £700 ono Dolan Pre Cursa 60cm track bike with front drilled fork and front brake, random mavic wheels, used 3 times, £430 ono Cheers Al

Ian, that is not above your abilities, you should come along! Will give you help if you need it, do the sprint and scratch race!

Iain, after the rain we've had I'm going to leave tonight after all! Will get out soon! (Plus my new turbo's arrived!

Not too bad in the A's, it was very fast but the training is paying off and sitting in at high speed is getting easier along with putting in the big accelerations. About 7th in both the first two scratch races, some nice acceleration to get third and fifth in the first two sprints in the points and then it was game over, but I was happy with doubling my A points total from before

Cooootie!?

Anyone up for some muddy fun tomorrow (Thursday) night? Parkhill again? Al