Ramsay

Darryl,

Would have been riding the Audax this weekend, but have had a brain storm and entered the Gleniffer Braes mountain bike race!!

It is about 15 or 16 years since I raced at Gleniffer (as a Junior of course ), so thought I'd give it a blast.

Hope the ride goes well and the weather is kind.

Cheers

Ramsay

Darryl,

As it looks like it's only you and I that are available for tonight's APR, so I am just going to go out for a spin when I get back from work.

Presume you will head out with the Renfrew Bunch. Have a good one.

Hopefully get enough people for an APR next week.

Cheers

Ramsay

What night is the confined APR this week? I can do Wednesday or Thursday.

Cheers

Ramasy

I'm not going to ride tonight, but can time keep if required.

Ramsay

I'm planning to ride tonight.

Ramsay

Unfortunately not going to make tonight.

Will be along at the West Ferry for the 25TT on Thursday though.

Ramsay

Was a cracking afternoon out and great company.

Arms are a bit red with sunburn though!

Just been out over the Campsies on my mountain bike today. Good ride as well, especially as the forecast rain never appeared! My off-road skills are not what they used to be, as I had to carry a couple of downhills!! (in fact, I'm not sure they were ever that good)

Ramsay

Paul,

I might join you. Was away with work last night, so shattered at the moment. Will see how I feel in the morning and text you if I'm coming.

Cheers

Ramsay

Should be able to make Wednesday.

Can't do 25TT on Thursday as I'm away with work.

Kenny,

Can't do 15th (or the week after), but would be keen to take part if it does turn into a regular event.

Ramsay

I'm also not racing, as I hurt my knee last weekend. After most of last year off the bike with knee problems, I don't want to risk it.

Didn't think to offer to marshall, so by the time Graeme Herd asked if I was available my better half had organised things.

Looks like Alan and Frank will be the only JWCC in race B, with Jim in race A. Good luck guys.

Ramsay

Kenny,

Ian Manson was also riding. He caught me on the line, after starting 2 minuties back!!

Cheers

Ramsay

Have just found a link to the course on Edinburgh RC web page.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1770563

Looks like 5 x 8mile laps.

Might go and ride it tonight, as it's only a few miles away from home.

Ramsay

In a moment of madness and totally against my better judgement I have put my name into the lottery for the super 6 at Greenacres!

Anyone know the course? Would like to try and recce it this Saturday, as I'm either racing (TT) or away until the race.

It's only 40miles, how difficult can it be?

Ramsay

Sanny,

Pete, Mike and I will be doing our LEJoG ride on 21st May, otherwise would have come along. Think we will still be in Englandshire at that point!

Hope you get a lot of interest.

Catch up soon.

Ramsay

Darryl,

I'm keen for a long run on Saturday, but at the moment I'm completely loaded with the cold.

If I'm not there at 7.30 then have a good run.

Cheers,

Ramsay.

About 6 weeks ago my cousin set the world record for cycling round the world in the fastest ever time, so I thought I would post a bit of a plug for his TV documentary being shown next week and the week after.

BBC 2, 7pm on Monday 7th, Tuesday 8th and then Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th.

I was at the BBC last night for the "premiere" of the first two parts and it is really good.

Would love to claim that I taught him everything he knows about a bike.......but that would just be a lie!!

Link to his web site for those that are interested: http://www.pedallingaround.com/start/

Howie,

I'm keen, could do with the miles also. Where you thinking of heading?

Ramsay

Eh.... I did the same as David and forgot the clocks went forward. Luckily I didn't even get out the house before I realised.

Anyway, after missing the club run and with the rain etc, I did a turbo session with the new DVD someone gave me a few weeks ago. Including warm up and cool down, it was 2.5hours and in that time I drank 5 x 1.5litre bottles!! Possibly one of the most intense sessions I've done on a bike for years!!

Should be out next week.

Ramsay

I'm available for the first 2 or 3 of the TTT's.

Need a partner though! Anyone keen?

What distance is the course?

Ramsay

Paul,

Sounds good. See you at The Saracen tomorrow at 8am.

Looking forward to the "challenging" & "interesting" hills! I think!

Ramsay

Anyone around Friday morning for a 3-4hour spin? I'm probably going to leave Beith at 8 - 8.30 and head Renfrewshire direction, but no real plans. Just making the most of a day off work. Oh yeah, and a good few hills if possible!!

Cheers

Ramsay

Darryl,

I'm off up north this weekend, so won't be out. Typical, the forecast is great!!

Have a good one.

Ramsay

The last few miles along the west ferry was a bit of a hard slog for Howie and myself, trying to get off the dual carriageway as soon as poss. Very busy, lots of spray etc, but the drive back home from Erskine does make me feel like a bit of a fraud after hearing tales of the Whin and Phil's Folly!

Cheers for the tea at Dunoon Paul.

Good day out, despite a bit of rain/snow/sleat/hail.

Ramsay

Alan,

I'm keen for the Dunoon run, as I need to get in some decent miles before doing Lands end to John O'Groats in May. If the weather is good I'll see you there. But without trying to sound too negative, the forecast is shocking, so might choose to do something a bit more local. (yes, I might be a bit of a fair weather cyclist! )

If i'm not there at 8, then have a good day.

Ramsay