Alan McLean

I'm Busted!

I asked that people write to me so I could take to committee but am delighted to see it here too.
What is hard about looking at the forum, or posting up there?
I don't know but lots of people don't do it. Wishing it won't help. They look at stuff sent to them, that's how every ad campaign works. They don't browse forums to find out what to do.
I spoke to about twenty people at prize-giving and they all thought the Forum was not the best way of telling people what is going on. I am but a mere servant of the club members and agreed that we need to look at this more closely.
My email was not a WhatsApp proposal, it was really a request for ideas to help publicise rides rather than have people look for them. I chose WhatsApp as an example, other media messaging services are available.
As Membership Secy I receive lots of requests from new members who cannot work out where the info is on the bunch. For me it is difficult to use from a phone and most importantly the Bunch is passive and does not alert people to rides and events.
For instance the Prize-giving was initially buried in Announcements. Confirmed attendance at the prize-giving doubled in 24 hours after we circulated an email to all members. I'll bet this thread is only seen by a few people, most will never look for it because it is an unknown unknown.
Please post here, write privately to me or, better, come to committee meeting to discuss if you think there is a problem and, if so, how to fix it. And let me know if you can help.
Personal view: If there is no problem then we can continue with a passive Forum based on 15yo tech.  I think that's a mistake. I know that many club members are in a lot of other media groups and receive a LOT of ride notifications so I think JWCC should be one of them.
Alan
Secretary
 

I asked that people write to me so I could take to committee but am delighted to see it here too.
What is hard about looking at the forum, or posting up there?
I don't know but lots of people don't do it. Wishing it won't help. They look at stuff sent to them, that's how every ad campaign works. They don't browse forums to find out what to do.
I spoke to about twenty people at prize-giving and they all thought the Forum was not the best way of telling people what is going on. I am but a mere servant of the club members and agreed that we need to look at this more closely.
My email was not a WhatsApp proposal, it was really a request for ideas to help publicise rides rather than have people look for them. I chose WhatsApp as an example, other media messaging services are available.
As Membership Secy I receive lots of requests from new members who cannot work out where the info is on the bunch. For me it is difficult to use from a phone and most importantly the Bunch is passive and does not alert people to rides and events.
For instance the Prize-giving was initially buried in Announcements. Confirmed attendance at the prize-giving doubled in 24 hours after we circulated an email to all members. I'll bet this thread is only seen by a few people, most will never look for it because it is an unknown unknown.
Please post here, write privately to me or, better, come to committee meeting to discuss if you think there is a problem and, if so, how to fix it. And let me know if you can help.
Personal view: If there is no problem then we can continue with a passive Forum based on 15yo tech.  I think that's a mistake. I know that many club members are in a lot of other media groups and receive a LOT of ride notifications so I think JWCC should be one of them.
Alan
Secretary
 

Splendid farmwatch exploration of the shire with Boyd, Fiona, Karen, Elaine and I. We have been feeding alpacas and herding sheep. And riding bikes. 

I'm Busted!

Hi Ramsay, remember you need 10secs clear at the top of the Bosberg to stay away to the finish. I think I got three secs on you in 2011

Splendid farmwatch exploration of the shire with Boyd, Fiona, Karen, Elaine and I. We have been feeding alpacas and herding sheep. And riding bikes. 

1900. Curry order first.

Gerard, 1900hrs but suggest you arrive early to put in your curry order.

who has the curry contact?

Thanks for responses. I've posted Agenda and Minutes in Announcements in Members Section.

Well done for posting guys. I was very embarrassed to see THREE groups from Glasgow Green on OUR roads last Sunday.😱
Yes we need to go from clubhouse. I will be there. 

Dear Members
I am delighted that Amaretto's is once again very kindly hosting our prizegiving on Friday 29th November 2019. Please keep the date free.
This has been a super successful year for club members and many of you are in line for glory.
Details to follow.
Regards
Alan McLean
Secretary JWCC

Massive congrats to Paul McDonald for overcoming his bafflement at having no-one come through when he flicked his elbow.

Massive congrats to Paul McDonald for overcoming his bafflement at having no-one come through when he flicked his elbow.

Massive congrats to Paul McDonald for overcoming his bafflement at having no-one come through when he flicked his elbow.

Excellent fast riding to Aberfoyle and return by top of the world. Me, Charlie, Glen,Tommy, Eric, Colin and Alan T. 
I only joined hoping for a quiet nature-filled ride but Charlie's medication had worn off and he wanted to ride paceline for 100k and attacked every hill.
Oily fun after Glen broke his hanger and had to ride home on 52/16 or similar. Climbed out of Strathblane on this. Massive power, well done and funny to watch cadence of about 10 uphill. 

Well I like cycling but Galeb, you really, really like cycling. Chapeau. All jerseys to you.

Thank you Iain. I was second through Langbank roundabout, on the outside and took it very steady to avoid snapping the elastic which is what ALWAYS happens there (and every other roundabout).
You can guess how I was rewarded for trying to keep the bunch together after the roundabout. As I accelerated,  three or four riders burst past me in a bunch sprint  like I was getting in  their way and it took a few minutes to settle back into two lines. Total mess.
Some people need to chill, work in a bunch, and follow a wheel after corners even if it is not going full gas. Please don't dump your mates who are probably still easing on the roundabout, hoping an HGV is not coming into their lane. If I want you to come through on a steady ride I will flick you through, I don't want people charging past. By all means smash past me on the Clune or in the final 300m but this was not the case.
Then there was a wee spill just past my house which I thought was a final message so I went home early.
Maybe bunch is too big. Cue usual suggestion for two bunches. If others commit to this then I will join the second bunch next week.
 
 

Thank you Iain. I was second through Langbank roundabout, on the outside and took it very steady to avoid snapping the elastic which is what ALWAYS happens there (and every other roundabout).
You can guess how I was rewarded for trying to keep the bunch together after the roundabout. As I accelerated,  three or four riders burst past me in a bunch sprint  like I was getting in  their way and it took a few minutes to settle back into two lines. Total mess.
Some people need to chill, work in a bunch, and follow a wheel after corners even if it is not going full gas. Please don't dump your mates who are probably still easing on the roundabout, hoping an HGV is not coming into their lane. If I want you to come through on a steady ride I will flick you through, I don't want people charging past. By all means smash past me on the Clune or in the final 300m but this was not the case.
Then there was a wee spill just past my house which I thought was a final message so I went home early.
Maybe bunch is too big. Cue usual suggestion for two bunches. If others commit to this then I will join the second bunch next week.
 
 

If wet and horrible on Sunday I will be repeating Finlaystone Road aka Gunpowder from 0930 as part of my campaign to regain fitness for my glorious return to cx. Hard intervals. I will be riding to power rather like Chris Froome. Don't laugh. I will be there for about one hour. 
Coffee after in kilmacolm, leaving big wet patches on the seats.
PM me if desperate enough to join. 

Oooh yes. I am liking the discreet just in-shot Assos stripe too.

If wet and horrible on Sunday I will be repeating Finlaystone Road aka Gunpowder from 0930 as part of my campaign to regain fitness for my glorious return to cx. Hard intervals. I will be riding to power rather like Chris Froome. Don't laugh. I will be there for about one hour. 
Coffee after in kilmacolm, leaving big wet patches on the seats.
PM me if desperate enough to join. 

Stuart, I've PM'd you. It would be great if someone took this on

yellow jersey but chances are looking slim for me with all this new young talent coming through