Ironman

Kenny I will be there but it will be there right on the button David and i will ride as a 2up Campbell

I was going to come along with my nephew David so please post were it is and if it is the west ferry will it still be 2upps? Campbell

Ramsay well done Its one i still have to do. Good read to, thats the hard bit for me the writing Campbell

Sounds good will be there for the run. Campbell

KennyS Great run with a good bunch & magic patter. Campbell Ps How peed the seats in the Cafe from the first group

IF YOU 2 COULD EMAIL ME YOUR ENTRY FORM FILLED IN THAT WOULD HELP WITH TIME ON THE SUNDAY. JWCC HUT WILL OPEN 7.00AM WITH START AT 8.00AM SEE YOU THERE CAMPBELL PS SEE LINK ABOVE

It's not just because we're the friendliest club that makes Johnstone Wheelers one of the greats, but also because we hold a comprehensive confined calendar, incorporating championships which cater not only for the elite riders but for everyone. having been in the fortunate position to have won some of the JWCC trophies previously and seen that the names of past winners are some of the all time greats in Scottish cycling, I have always competed with a sense of pride and have given it my all. Last night was no exception and I'm pleased to say that I wasn't the only one. In what can only be described as a howler of a night, The wind on the way out was so strong that you felt you were being stopped dead in your tracks no matter how hard you pushed. Before I give the times a big thankyou has to go out to the helpers, who for various reasons couldn't ride but were willing to come along and support the event, namely Katrina for timing, helped by Seb (who's unfortunately broken two vertebrae in his back) and Jim Johnstone and to the Iron Man who marshalled the turn. these events wouldn't be possible without their help Now for the times Fastest on the night and regaining the championship was myself, George Hamilton with a 21.49. Second fastest on the night was the Stevie the BlomSTAR with a 22.17 (however Stevie isn't a member of the JWCC, but I'm sure we'll coax him back soon, so unfortunately his time doesn't count) second fastest was Jim Daly with a 23.40 Third fastest was Frank Kennedy with a 24.59 Fastest Female Vicky Begg 25.34 Fastest Junior (youth) Greg Balden 30.28 all the times Kenny Steele 30.13 George Hamilton 21.49 Frank Kennedy 24.59 Greg Balden 30.28 Steve Blom 22.17 Iain Cowden 26.27 Vicky Begg 25.34 Colin Howard 25.10 Mike Ferguson 25.42 Jim Daly 23.40 Finally Vicky fly's out to Vancouver on Saturday to compete in the world Triathlon championships, I'm sure that I speak for all of JWCC when I say "GO VICKY GO", She will be joined by our other tri star Kerry Lang. We wish them both every success and look forward to seeing them bring back the medals. Ps.me and the BlomSTAR are finished after he failed to wave to me after the turn, I've never been so hurt. Posted by Ironman on behalf of George Hamilton Cheers to him for great time.

It’s that time of year I am looking for entries for Katrine Kapers 2008 see information below and links for entry form. Hope to see few of you there. Campbell Katrine Kapers 2008. Distance 204Km Starting from: Johnstone Wheelers clubrooms Date: Sunday 22nd June 2008 Time: 08:00 Refreshments free or reasonably priced, at start and/or finish some free food and/or drink provided on the ride Organiser: Campbell Crombie Address: 50 Dalhousie Rd Kilbarchan Johnstone PA10 2AT Link for entry Form http://www.aukweb.net/forms/entryform9.php?Ride=08-800

It’s that time of year I am looking for entries for Katrine Kapers 2008 see information below and links for entry form. Hope to see few of you there. Campbell Katrine Kapers 2008. Distance 204Km Starting from: Johnstone Wheelers clubrooms Date: Sunday 22nd June 2008 Time: 08:00 Refreshments free or reasonably priced, at start and/or finish some free food and/or drink provided on the ride Organiser: Campbell Crombie Address: 50 Dalhousie Rd Kilbarchan Johnstone PA10 2AT Link for entry Form http://www.aukweb.net/forms/entryform9.php?Ride=08-800

Kennys Will give you the money for the two ticket at the 2upp if that is ok Campbell

Kenny Please put me dowm for the folowing. 1 off Size 5 - short sleeve jerseys : 2 off pair largest - mitts ( min 50) Campbell Ps see u on 2nd feb

Kenny Can you reserve me 2 tickets for the dance, as I now have friends coming to stay with me and will bring them along. How will I get the money to you and the tickets from you? Campbell My pm does not seam to work.

Paris Brest Paris 16th Report All Paris Brest Paris 16 running on 20th August proved to be a test of real character and in my case how to push ones body mentally and physically. The Adventure started on Monday Night at 20.15 for me as I was in the second group of Vedettes (the under 80 hour’s group). It was over cast as I stood ready to start in the second group of 500 Vedettes the night was cool and the forecast had been for a wet night but from then on sunshine. The first group of rides are of and we move up to the start line with nerves on my sensibility of doing it with the Vedettes it was to late now the count down was on 5, 4,3,2,1 we slowly move forward and onto the slip road were its all hell for leather then only 1 mile gone and theirs a man on the floor what a start for him. After 25mile it starts to split up as the darkness descends on the riders as we speed throw small villages with the residents of the houses on the street cheering you on. After about 40 miles I am on the road with a French rider and we work together route finding and into the headwind Stage 1 is over as we reach Mortgage au Perche – 87 miles - Tue – early morning(still dark) - Only a feeding station on the way out. Stage 2 – I’m in and out in 45 minutes and on my way to Villaines la Juhel 51 miles away it’s a step descent in the dark out of the control to the rolling roads which are lined by fields of sweet corn that protect you from the wind at times this stage is ridden on my own just passing riders that had been dropped by the lead group of riders. The main thing on this road is going through La Hutte were you have to cross a 4 lane main road, not a problem at this time in the night but on the way back could be a different story/ Stage 2 is over as we reach Villaines la Juhel in the Morning before sun rise -138 miles - Tue - First control on the way out. A hearty breakfast soup, bread, pasta & pork, creamed rice pudding. Stage 3 – On returning to the bike to start Stage 3 there is some light rain I put on over shoes and my rain coat. I’m of to Fougeres 55 miles. well by the time I got out the village of Villaines la Juhel the rain could not come down any harder the road is a wash and the wind by this time is very noticeable I catch up with the rider from the first night and work with him for a will but its to much for him so I ride of and with about 20 miles from the end of he stage I catch up with a Italian and his wife riding solos and we work all the way to Fougeres and he thanks me on arriving at the control. Fougeres - 193 miles - Tue – Morning. Stage 4 – Fougeres to Tinteniac is a short hope of 34 miles with some short steep climbs for the first half I was crawling up some them into the wind and the pouring rain asking the question to my self is this fun? At that point I was addle to get into a large group if Americans that swept me all the way to Tinteniac the road was just a wash with water and people were puncturing on a regular bases dew to the debris on the road, then we dropped into Tinteniac – 227 miles - Tue – afternoon. I could have had a bath at this point and came out drier, my only thought was to get more food and get on the road before I got to cold. Stage 5 – Tinteniac to Loudeac 53 miles this section was so wet that the rain that was hitting my face was painful at time I could hardly see were I was going and it was daylight there were some hills some down hill but the rain was the main feature there were riders at the side of the road just staring into space as in disbelief my only thought was I have bout the 2007 shirt and cant weir it unless I finish. Loudeac is reached and the rain has stopped and the roads are drying out. Loudeac – 280 miles - Tue – early evening. Stage 6 – Loudeac to Carhaix Plouguer 46 miles This is up and down on dry roads and the wind has dropped so progress is pleasant even start to feel my clothes drying out this is most pleasant there is a short holt on this stage as they have fitted in a secret control then at this point I see the lead group of Vedettes on there return. There it’s a group of 30 flying along the road and are expected to do the whole ride in 42 45 hours with out sleeping. Carhaix Plouguer – 326 miles - Wed – late evening. Stage 7 – Carhaix Plouguer to Brest 55 miles On leaving Carhaix the evening is star light and very nice for cycling it was a very pleasant start I have to stop to take of some of the layers of clothing as I am starting to get to hot that’s a first on this ride so fare. Also at this point a bunch of Italian rider pass and I get onto there tail and after a few exchanges of words we settle down for the ride to Bret and the climb up the Roc Trevezl at 350m. You cold see the top dew to the radio mast lights at the top from the start of the climb which is 12 miles worth we all work well into the evening breeze. Once over the Roc it down hill to Brest and over the old bridge of Brest that crosses the bay a sting in the tall is the 300ft climb to the control which is reached in the early hours of Wednesday morning. I have some food and then it’s of to the couchettes for 1 ½ hours sleep as that’s all I could let my self have up at 6.45am and on the road back. Brest – 381 miles - Wed – arriving early morning. Stage 8 – Brest to Carhaix Plouguer 53 miles. I start very refreshed after my sleep, first since Sunday nights 10hrs before the start on Monday evening. The sun is up and once out of the town of Bret the long climb up the Roc starts and with a tail wind for the first time since the start the climb is steady and the top is attained with out to much effort then it’s the down hill to Carhaix in glories sunshine this is starting to be dream like its to good to be true, You are also passing riders still going to Brest which gives you a great lift, you give encouragement to the riders that you recognize that still have to go to Brest. There is a short 200ft climb into Carhaix were their was a young boy offering water and chocolate biscuits at the bottom which was gratefully received. As you riding into the control to shouts of bravo as this is the start of the journey home. The sun is scorching and there are riders sunbathing all around. This is were I meet the 90 hr people for the first time. I have to queue for my food only 10 minutes can’t complain. The food is good and I take my time as the next section is rolling terminating in about 5 short step climbs. Carhaix Plouguer – 435 miles - Wed – mid day. Stage 9 – Carhaix Plouguer to Loudeac I leave in good spirits with the sun and the breeze on my back and think this will be nice 46 miles; this will do me just nicely. Well it lasted 30 minutes on the road and it started to cloud over and spit with rain. I was blown into Loudeac wet agene and received by a band plan for all the people heading to Pairs. Loudeac – 481miles -Wed - afternoon Stage 10 – Loudeac to Tinteniac this section starts well with a howler of a tail wind and a distance 20 miles in the first hour then it’s into the hills for more climbing it stays dry for this section and I arrive at Tinteniac at dusk more food and then off. Tinteniac – 534miles - Thu – evening Stage 11- Tinteniac to Fougeres 34miles of undulating road this should be easy and the Baxter bus was there for a change of cloths. So right out of the control uphill and of I went, well half of this stage I thought I was on yacht at sea riding my bike at 45 degrees as I was hosed down by the squalls of rain that came in one after the other. Fougeres was reached at about 1 in the morning with water running out of me. I eat plenty food at this point as I was going to change and have a sleep on the bus. The bus was only 200meters from the control so was reached quickly but I was still chilled to the bone as with being very wet. On reaching the bus it was a quick change and then of to sleep for another 1 ½ hours. Fougeres – 569miles –Thu. Stage 12- Fougeres to Villaines la Juhel 55miles I set of at 4.30 in the morning and get 1 mile up the road and relies that I have left my rain jacket on the bus, the way the weather has been I have to return to get it and set of in the dark agene this time I pick up a group of 3 of us working together and as luck would have it the wind has turned to the north so we have a cross wind for the rest of the stage arriving in Villaines in a scotch mist and the day light. This village donates its main street for the bike park and has a disc jockey playing music to the town via P.A. system and announces the arrival of all the riders to the village. As it is morning I decide to have breakfast cereal, soup, spaghetti Bolinas creamed rice pudding just what you always have at home and finished of with a large coffee and a mars bar. Villaines la Juhel - 622 -Thu – Morning Stage 13- Villaines la Juhel to Mortgage au Perche 51miles It is not raining when I leave and the rain stays of for this stage and I start to dry out this is also the stage that you go under the 100mile to go to the end 10 miles from the end of the stage this is one of the big way marks on the ride after half way. I see the sign for the La Hutte were you have to cross a 4 lane main road it turn out to be not a problem the French must have all been for lunch or I timed it perfect. The climb up to Mortgage au Perche start and isn’t as hard as I thought it would be even the last 50 meters of 1:4 to the control, its good to cycle by the people that had to get of and walk this. Only 89 miles to go. Mortagne au Perche -673miles -Thu – afternoon. Stage 14- Mortagne au Perche to Dreux 47miles this was a lonely section on a high flat plain into the driving wind and rain I get pick up by a bunch in the last 15 miles and the miles pass by quick and then we drop into Dreux the penultimate control I will be in Paris tonight. Dreux -720mile -Thu -early evening. I purchase a can of beer for the water bottle for preparation for my celebration when I arrive in Saint Quentin en Yvelines. Stage 15- Dreux to Saint Quentin en Yvelines. 42miles this section pass so quick it not true the road is strewn with flood debris from a previous rain storm as it is dry for my return I pick up a French rider in the last 25 miles and we end up riding the rest of the way into the finish together as we round the last bend on to the finish straight I congratulate him on is first time on the PBP he also returns and thanks me for my company on the last section and also for being mental for doing it twice. Saint Quentin en Yvelines -762miles -Fri -12:23 -Finish on time . After finishing I go to the food tent and have more beer with 2 English lads that finished just after and then go back to the control to weight on some of the other riders that I now coming in. You would think that after riding 762 mile in 76hr 20min all you would want to do is sleep well it was a hard ride but you’re on a high after finishing. I meet several riders from the London Edinburgh London ride and we compare stories till 6:00 in the morning before I return to my hotel for some breakfast. Then dismantle and pack my bike away. By now it midday and the sun has come out so its of to the supermarket for some beer and I site out in the sun waiting and chatting to the other riders from the Baxter bus come in. There is a celebration dinner were champagne and wine plus food too is served and more stories are exchanged. When I look round the room and compare my self to some of the others riders, I was only tired and stiff no limps or upset stomachs or scars from crashes. This is a hard ride at best but the weather tested my mental and physically, but I look back and say it was good if it’s easy to attain it’s not worth doing. By the way I went to my bed at 10.30pm or there about. Some statistics Total distance 762miles Total time taken 76hr 20 min Average speed for event from start to finish 10miles per hour. Including eating, sleeping and resting. 15 - 3 course meals in 3 days 3 hours sleep Time of the bike 16hr eating and resting. 30% of the field DNF out of 5300 entrants. Here is a link to some pictures http://www.maindruphoto.com/advanced_se ... 2&x=53&y=9 Please excuse the ramblings of a long distance cyclist but this event is one of the best and I now have 2 under my belt in totally different conditions. Campbell Ps I achieved my goal off riding with the Vedettes and doing the ride in under the 80hours in harsh conditions. Once more the Johnstone Wheelers C.C. shine in Paris , will we have more the next time. I will not be there till 2015?

DavieR Will drop off your bike bag tonight ay TT Campbell

Davie Raymond I will bring your bike bag along next week if your going to be there at the 2tt. Campbell

All Iam back and did it in 76hr 20min . I can tell you that this was the hardest 1000km+ ride i have ever did report to follow. Campbell Ps DavieR will bring your bike bag along next week if your going to be there at the 2tt

All Its that time agene I am of to Paris a week today for my second go at the Paris Brest Paris this time I have entered along with the elite riders so my time of completing the ride is limited to 80hr but there are closing times on the controls along the way some of which are quit tight for me. If you wish to see how well or not I am doing in the 2007 Paris Brest Paris Ride starting on Monday 20th August follow the instructions bellow. Use this link to the web site http://www.audax-club-parisien.com/ Then click on the Paris Brest Paris button. Click English version then go to “The Ride†and click on the “Riders follow up†and type in my name and file number SEE BELOW. My bike number will come up as 1792. Nom: Crombie Dossier : BG-160 I will register on the Monday night from 19:00 but we will not leave till 20:00 & have till 04:00 on Friday the 25th to finish but I also have some times during the ride that I have to be at before the controls shut as well see below closing times. Outward - Km - Day - Closing times Saint Quentin en Yvelines -0-Mon -20:00-Start Mortgage au Perche - 140 - Tue - 04:20 - Only a feeding station on the way out Villaines la Juhel -222 - Tue - 09:10 - First control on the way out Fougeres - 310 - Tue - 14:20 Tinteniac - 365 - Tue - 17:35 Loudeac - 450 - Tue - 22:40 Carhaix Plouguer - 525 - Wed - 03:00 Brest - 614 - Wed - 08:25 - Half way I am on the way home I may sleep here 3hr Return Carhaix Plouguer - 699 - Wed - 14:30 Loudeac - 775 -Wed - 20:10 Tinteniac -860 - Thu - 02:25 Fougeres - 916 -Thu -06:30 -Quick nap here 2hr Villaines la Juhel -1002 -Thu -13:00 Mortagne au Perche -1084 -Thu - 18:30 Dreux -1159 -Thu -23:25 Saint Quentin en Yvelines -1227 -Fri -04:00 -Finish on time I hope & have a Cider or two and of to bed Campbell

GOOD STUFF

Davee I will be there to pick up bike bag will it foled into a big rucksac. if not will come in car. Campbell

DavieR Thats great I will be there see you Tuesday. Campbell

All Is there anybody out there that could lend me a bike bag to go on the Baxter Bus that is going to the PBP I would require to pick up August 12th and have it till 27th August. I have my entry confirmed for the event and the frame No 1792 Campbell

Audax Ecosse Daylight 600km Report Saturday The forecast for the ride was not good heavy rain and a strong North Easterly wind and that’s what it was. It’s a daunting thought that you’re setting of on a 373 mile ride in the cold poring rain from South Queensferry on the Saturday at 6:00am. Well it was cold, wet as we set of for Aberfeldy into Strong North Easterly wind the route went via Glen Eagles, Creiff to Aberfeldy 65miles in 5 hour I was wet through & had to blocks of wood for feet but still rolling a long, into the café at Aberfeldy for some warm food and then it was of to Crianlarich station tearoom for the second stop 37 miles up he road this was pleasant as the rain stopped & we were blown along the road arriving all dried out and could fell my feet here I could have eat a horse as the saying goes but it wasn’t on the menu so settled for 2 cheese rolls 2 muffins and mug of coffee and can of Irn Bru it was quickly eaten and the I was off to Ballachulish over Rannich Moor at 1300ft in the poring rain and wind the only consolation at this point was all the weather could throw at me was snow but it didn’t and I got the run down Glen Coe with a tale wind not bad a 5 mile run out to Ballachulish from the top of the Glen. Ballachulish at this point is only 137 miles in to the ride and it was 4 o’clock in the after noon. Its was hard going. From here you went over the Ballachulish Bridge & round to the Corren ferry which as you now is free for bikes & foot passengers. Crossing there & then on thro’ Strontian & Salen now the midges were out & the Sun came out this ride was starting to look good as your in beautiful country side in this area. The check point was at Acharacle in the Loch Sheil House Hotel 170 miles soup, filled rolls & coffee were provided here by the hotel on behalf of the organize. On leaving the Hotel the Sun was out the wind was easing as we set of in to the evening sunset thro Kinlochmoidart & Glenuig with to massif climbs in the stretch in rapid succession which used up 1 of the buols of soup and 2 of the filled rolls heading for Glenfinan Info control at 187 miles were Half way the time was 10.00pm 16 hours it was not looking good for a 32 hour ride that I had completed the ride in 4 years earlier. It was head down to fort William round the coast & back to Ballachulish (232 miles) arriving at Midnight for more food Soup, Pasta, Trifle with cream. Sunday We left at 1.00am for the short coastal ride 25 miles in the dark to Benderloch Hall were it was soup, sweet & sour Chinese & cake & custard to finish with, we rested her till 4.00 as by then there was no need for lights as the sun was on its way. On our way to Connell the ride was cool with the mist sitting only 2 feet of the road in the hollows as we road along. In contrast to 24 hours earlier it was just great to be out there as the light change as the sun came up on the road from Connal to Dalmally then you hit the first serious climb of the day & it went well for me, Tyndrum was reached with out any huffing & puffing then the freewheel to the check point at Crianlarich Village Hall 296 miles dun only 77 to go. We leave at 8.30am for Callander on the A85 thro’ Lix Toll & Lochearnhead in brilliant sun shine all the wet weather gear packed away and all the cool wet rain for gotten about just a pair of legs the are getting tired and they get more fuel at Callander for the last 47 miles to the finish which passes with out event at the roundabout at Dunblane were the M9 becomes A9 thro’ Bridge of Allan, over the Kincardine Bridge thro’ Crombie and then theirs the Forth Road Bridge in my sites and we have only got 2 miles, were we finish at 2.15pm on the Sunday 12 minutes longer than four years previous. Well that’s me qualified for my second attempt at the P.B.P. and entry sent off to Paris via AUK also Baxter’s tour booked roll on the 20th August at 08.00pm. Campbell

All The last P.B.P. qualifier is this weekend starting time 6.00am this Saturday 16th June. Audax Ecosse Daylight 600km route is starting at South Queensferrry and going north via Crief to Aberfeldy then its west via Killin, Crianlarich-(102 miles) through Glen Coe to Ballachulish over Corren Ferry-(145 miles) and round to Fort William via Salen, Glenfinan then its south from Fort William to Connal-(257 miles), we then turn east for the home run from Connal via Tyndrum, Calander-(325 miles), Bridge of Allan down the south side of the Forth and cross the Kincardine Bridge then its to the Forth road bridge via Crombie and back to South Queenferry and its all over 373 miles done and P.B.P. hear we come we hope!. Campbell

Good times Sorry I couldn’t make it, my presences was requested else ware. Hope to see you all next week.

All The course is on the A736 Barrhead Irvine road You Start at the Builders Yard on the Barrhead side of Shillford and its from there to the first roundabout and back on the A736. All if riding Please post and be there for 6:55pm so as we can start 7:00pm Do we have a time keeper Please post See you there Campbell