Richard Binnie

Martin

the better half is bringing Morgan along, unfortunately i'm at work so can't help, sorry.

Richard

Alan

pretty sure you can unless you work for the Bl*$dy MoD

Kenny

Sorry in London with my youngest that weekend, his football team has won a trip to the David Beckham acadamy, so no chance of being able to miss it.

Otherwise would really have enjoyed giving it a go.

Richard

Colin

Likewise, last minute panic training

All

Offer still there for anyone for transport down 'n back

Richard

Radar Ride

Leaving from Erskine with room in the car for 1 more, anyone wanting transport let me know

Richard

Radar Ride

Leaving from Erskine with room in the car for 1 more, anyone wanting transport let me know

Richard

sounds like a good day out, am off aswell, so should be good to go

Richard

Sorry, off to Alton Towers that day, i know the kids would have loved to compete

Richard

Hoping to come along and take part on Tuesday

Dennis

Unfortunately i'm working on the day in question so am most unlikely to be there, which is a shame as i thoroughly enjoyed the run, the last two years

Richard

Kenny

I'm in for a pair of thermal arm warmers m/l (invaluable for the Scottish summer)

Richard

yip, brill

Anyone interested in 60-70miles(give or take) on Wednesday, let me know. Heading out about 09:30-10, and back for kids from school.

Colin

yeah I've entered, so has Graham

Richard

up Sinclair St after a stop ay Helensburgh toilets

was only 15 minutes late back, legs feelin the burn still. glad to hear the rest of the run went well.

Next bunch run for me will be in a month or so, se you all then

Richard

would love to join up again, but Easter Sunday duties, dictate otherwise. Will probably head out about 08:30 for 3hrs, if this suits anyone else let me know

Richard

Below is a link for advanced entry to the Southern Uplands Sportif (Radar Ride this year).

http://www.everydaycycling.com/edc/even ... _ride.aspx

Entry is £27

Public entry starts in a few days time

event website at http://www.pumpkinpartners.co.uk/

Richard

Below is a copy of an e-mail i received about this years ride

Dear All,

As promised when you entered the inaugural edition of the Southern Uplands Sportive last year, I am giving you a wee heads up[ ahead of everybody else about the launch of this year's event.

 

The ride has been re-named for the 2nd edition so the 2009 RADAR RIDE (see what I've done there??) will take place on Sunday 12th July. It will start, as last year, in Wanlockhead and take in all your favourite climbs - including the hideous 20% slopes of the now-infamous 'Wall of Talla'. But this year it will finish across the ridge at the summit of Green Lowther. For those of you who managed to finish last year's event, when you get to the inflatable arch alongside the radar station itself, this year's event won't be finished! It will turn left for another mile and around 30m of climbing. If you thought last year's finishing stretch was a bit sadistic then this time around you'd best put as much time into your mental preparation as you do for the physical!

 

Anyway, the event will officially be launched on Thursday 16th April.

 

BUT, for you guys, the web-site and entry system will be opened on Monday 13th April which gives you a few days head start. If anyone who entered last year happens, for whatever reason, to miss the launch and fails to get one of the 350 places available, just drop me an email at this address and I'll get you in.

 

I look forward to seing you all again in Wanlockhead in July. The highest point on Scotland's highest road awaits!

Regards,

Peter.[/quote]

 

I am going to enter again this year, anyone else?

Should be good to go on Sunday, will be at the bridge for 10am.

Richard

sold

As Tony says I had a go in the Southern Upland Sportif last year. I really enjoyed the event.

I found it to be well organised, with the only downsides being the bottleneck of people at the signing on and i could really have done with an additional feed station, still maybe i should just train more.

I am definately hoping to have a go again this year if this is any sort of recommendation and given that its only about an 1hr 30min drive its not a bad option.

I am also looking to take part in another couple this year so will keep an eye on topic

report at http://johnstone-wheelers.co.uk/phpBB2/ ... ght=#16083

Richard

58 cm Specialized Allez Frame, ITM Spider Forks, Crane Creak Headset

Black in colour

In excellant condition, used for approx 5 months, never crashed etc. Has a couple of very small marks to paint. Selling it with ITM Spider forks, again in great condition and crane creak headset.

Frame would suit someone 6ft plus,

Forks have about 1inch cut off steerer, but still have plenty of length.

I have pix if anyones interested, pls contact me and let me know. item is listed on ebay, so can only sell ifno bids received 1st

Richard

A firend of mine has 2 x full bikes for sale, a Lemond Maillot jaune and a terry Dolan. Both bikes are probably late 90's, however i doubt either has ever turned a wheel in anger. The Dolan still has packing on it.

The Lemond has the gear changers on the down tube, not sure about the Dolan. I dont think he has any particular price in mind. I do have some photos of both.

If anyone wants some further info or photos let me know and i will attempt to oblige

Richard

Count me in,

I will be along whenever work, wife, kids, dog, etc allows

Richard