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Hi Stuart, Very impressive piece of work indeed. Well done Best of luck with the job search mate. Frank

I'll come along. Are we meeting at Gateside, the clubrooms or the Georgetown? And at what time? Frank

Just like to offer my thanks also to Morag and Dennis for an absolutely fantastic day. The route was superb and the company even better. Great to see a good sized bunch sweeping through gorgeous countryside on quiet roads. A classic ride. As usual, Morag did us proud with a superb feast upon our return and believe me, food never tasted so good! Thanks again guys. It was a wonderful day out. Frank

I hope to be along for this. Frank

I think the start is 18:45, but I could be wrong! Looks like I won't make it down now so best of luck to all. Frank

I'll try and meet up with the Georgetown brigade. Not intending to ride APR thought. Frank

I've got a 09:16 start in the Inverclyde Velo 10 at the Westferry, so no chance of making the ferry. Route looks great and weather looks good. Enjoy! Frank

Guys, Unfortunately I won't be able to make the Arran trip now. Have a good one! Frank

Hi Ian, I quite fancy doing an Arran run again. If I do, I would be cycling to and from the ferry to bag a century run, if anyone else is interested. I'll confirm on Sunday. Frank

Jim, According to various web reviews, there seems to have been quite a lot of problems with their earlier versions, ranging from self-destructing hubs, spoke breakages, rusting spoke nipples and the like. It may be that the latest versions have addressed these problems but you could ask Ian Dooley. I think his TT guys might be running FSA wheels this year. Frank

Is that what you tell your clients? Hopefully the westferry will be open for business on Tuesday. It's a good bit flatter than the alternative Frank

Last 2up on the Georgetown this week so lets see a good turnout. Please post if you intend to ride. Also, we need a volunteer to timekeep so anyone who hasn't taken their turn yet, now's your chance. Frank

Apologies to all but I slept in! I blame a combination of Saturday's ride with Richard and too much vino in the evening! Colin, can you send me text to confirm your number? I sent you one this morning but sounds like you never got it. Frank

I'll be riding down to the ferry. Leaving at 08:30. Pick you up at your house Colin. I'm going out for a run on Saturday if anyone wants to join me. Route negotiable. Frank

I'll be out for this. Frank

Ian Loughran asked that I pass on details of the annual Cumbrae Extravaganza to all those interested in a fantastic day out on the isle, so here goes. Organised under the auspices of the TLI. Please note the change of date from that previously published. SUNDAY 30th MAY – AROUND CUMBRAE TIME TRIAL HQ Millport Town Hall, Isle of Cumbrae 10 Mile flat Time Trial starting at 11am – Entry Fee Members £6, non members £9 Entries to : Ian Loughran, 16 Moorfield Avenue, Port Glasgow, Scotland. PA14 5T Telephone. 01475 705117 SUNDAY 30th MAY – THE GREAT CUMBRAE VETERANS ROAD RACE Millport Circular – Veteran Age Groups only Road Race. Start 14.15hrs – Entry fee Members £7, Non members £10 Entries to: Ian Loughran, 16 Moorfield Avenue, Port Glasgow, Scotland. PA14 5T Telephone. 01475 705117 This really is a great day out and a good turnout from the Joansin is encouraged. Why not enter both events? It'll keep you out of the cafe and limit your cake input. For those of you who haven't entered before, you know you want to. Go on, go on, go on. Frank

I will try and get down for this one. I need to know just how far off the pace I really am! Frank

Hope to be out tomorrow if the legs have recovered from another big Colin mash-up! Will pick the bunch up on the Georgetown. Frank

I'm out tonight but if I feel reasonably okay tomorrow I'll happily timekeep. Please post if you intend to ride. Frank

Congratulations to all the Wheelers on a great showing. Frank

I was hoping for a run to Largs Billy, just for a change! Frank

Times are correct. Charlie started 4 minutes before Greg. Referee's decision is final! Frank

Absolutely stunning result David Well done. Frank

A good turnout for the first confined event of the year was faced with a cold and rainy morning to suffer in. Here's the results. Podium places were taken by: 1st. Greg 31'24" 2nd. Iain Cowden 32'59" 3rd. Kenny Christie 33'19" Ist Lady: Mary 59'29" Congratulations to Mary for a super effort and and to Greg for starting the season as he finished the last one - with another trophy! Great rides by Iain and Kenny too. Full list of times for the riders, in the order they set off as follows: Mike: 36'12" Paul: 38'09" (first event) Stephen: DNF (first event: got lost!) Ian McGinty: 35'29" Mary: 59'29" (got lost then stopped after first lap not realising it was a 2 lapper!) Charlie: 35'47" David: 40'21" (first event) Al: 37'12" (on a fixie - ouch!) Kenny C: 33'19" Greg: 31'24" Iain C: 32'59" Johnny: 36'41" (first event: couple of mechanicals ) Janza: Last seen heading for Paisley High Street! Great to see new riders taking part and hope to see them in the next confined event. Well done to all who took part in what turned out to be a confusing course - for some. You know who you are. First Hammock contenders of the year well and truly noted. Thanks also to Chung for being my glamorous assistant on timekeeping duties. Frank

I will keep time for this so you can ride Janza. I will be riding over to Gateside. Meet at clubrooms at 09:00 if anyone wants to join me. Frank