Al

count me in too. Fri best. i've not eatin in Shimla Pinks for years, it used to be good. Shimla Cottage is good but v pricey. we need to decide where the bevvy takes place as this might infuence curry location. i know its more hassle for people but Mother India in Glasgow is, in my option, the best curry house ever. happy to go with the flow though. al.

chung, checkout the link below re Assos Repairs. it might be worth getting them sorted professionally. take care al. http://www.assos.com/en/23/warranty___r ... olicy.aspx

Good day as kenny says.......oh except for the Motocross track that Martin took us across. i decided to stay in a safe 3rd as the race for the lead, across boulders, dirt and water, took place in front of me. it was exciting to watch and came to a head as Chung and Martin headed round a tight left-hander and onto a steep rough downhill section. Martin (with his cyclecross experience) managed to swerve in/out of the rough patches while Chung determined to take the lead decided to go straight over them. it was a spectaculer sight as young Mr Chung fought for control of his machine. Left foot came unclipped first, followed immediately with the right foot. what happened next was something out of a Laurel and Hardy film as Chung fought wildly for control. at one point i was sure he had saved it, but alass it all ended in disaster. his front tyre threw the towel in and down he went. sad sight indeed. but thankfully no major injury and after a few kind words from his fellow cyclists, he was back in the saddle and riding along the wind in his hair and also walfing gently across his left buttock where his good Assos shorts had ripped. cant wait till next sunday cu all at Tue TT. al.

hi chung, yes to run this Sun. i need the miles. not bothered what route, etc. cu 9.15 at club. al

hi, i'm not very good at the health/nutrition stuff, so wee question. i did the etape caledonian 1 month ago and felt superb, pushing quite hard for the whole 73 miles. however, last weekend i did the Cairngorm 100 and had a terrible time, felt totally dead, legs like jelly with no energy at all . i did have a 24hour sickness bug 3 days before the Cairngorm event, where i was sick (both ends ) and lost half a stone in weight. would being sick like this have been the reason? i must admit that i wasn't in a very positive frame-of-mind for the event, due to being sick, but anytime i tried to push it during the event, i got zero response from my body. i also know i didn't try because my average heart rate was only 136 for Cairngorm whereas it was 157 at Etape, but i honestly couldn't push myself any harder. should i have not taken part at all? anyone out there into this health stuff and can give some advice, in case i need it for future events? big ta, al. ps. going to try the Chocolate TT tonight, so will see how i feel at that.

yip i'm going to come along tonight. 7 okay with me. first time doing a single TT - does that mean i've got a PB before i even start al.

Forgot to say what size Needs to fit someone just under 6ft. Ta, Al.

hi billy, big dave any i are also doing the etape, so also need some miles. 60 miler would be good. i dont want to get too excited but forecast looks great drat wish i hadn't said that now. al.

Hi, My mate has £200-£300 to spend and is looking for a decent flat-barred hybrid. He'd rather not buy new. Anyone got anything, please pm me. Ta, Al.

colin brill pics. i suppose i should also thank you for showing me how hairy my legs really are. god you can see them even in the long range photo i think i might need to trim them down a bit, purely to stop them getting tangled in the wheel hubs mind!!! hope the healing is speedy and pain-free. al. right where's that ruddy razor blade

I'm keen for a decent run on Sunday 60-70 miler would be good. Count me in, no matter what the weather....I need the training for Etape in 3 weeks Al.

Folks, The link below is some pictures of the bike. Hope someone is interested, if not it'll need to go on eBay . Any questions or want more pictures pm me. Thanks, Al. http://cid-2493260388451061.skydrive.li ... chUpload=1

thanks kenny. cu all at clubrooms 9ish. al.

i need a long slow-ish run on Sunday, so this sounds ideal kenny - what time do you expect to be back, as it might decide if i stay for the hill climb, etc? ta al.

My thanks as well to Simon for a great run. I checked the rim-tape on big Dave's wheel, after the 2nd puncture, and it appeared okay. Probably just the punishment his "excess" puts on that poor wee tyre. Did I not see Chung scoff a Bacon Roll prior to the carrot cake though....where does he put it all I'll be out again this Sunday...yeehaa . Cheers, Al.

Simon, sounds like a good run. Myself and Dave will join you. Will you be coming across the cycle path from Johnstone/Linwood and joining the Georgetown Road? If yes, we'll meet you at the Georgetown Rd T junction at 09.25/09.30. Looking forward to it. Ta, Al.

Big thanks to the time-keepers. My first TT or is that TT and had a brill time. Sorry I forgot to pay my dues, promise to pay double this Wed. I do have one serious problem though and it is serious. Some of the bikes were totally gorgeous so I need to work out how to get one without my wife noticing it or that the car will have been sold Roll on this Wed. Thanks, Al.

Peugeot Retro single-speed for sale. £125.00 This bike has just be re-built from scratch, so fully cleaned and regreased. The frame is approx 20 years old and was in good condition for age. I have re-touched the paintwork and it looks superb. If interested, I can email you some pictures or pop over to Houston to view/test-ride . I have listed the bike spec's below. Any questions just ask. The bad points - The cranks and chainring are okay but not brilliant. The tyres are used with a few small nicks, but still alot of miles left in them. Thanks, Al. GEOMETRY: SEAT TUBE centre to top: 57cm SEAT TUBE centre to centre: 53.5cm TOP TUBE centre to centre (horizontal): 56cm STAND OVER height: 81.5cm SPECIFICATION: FRAME: Peugeot Elite GT. Carbolite steel frame and fork BARS and STEM: Original bars (cropped short) and original stem. New bar-tape. SEATPOST and SADDLE: Original steel post with New Planet X saddle CHAINSET and CRANKS: 44T front with 170mm cranks. New chain. SPROCKETS: New 16T and 18T rear sprockets and spacers BRAKESET: Shimano calipers from 2006 TREK 1000. BRAKE LEVERS: CLB. New outer cables. WHEELSET: 105 hubs with Shimano freewheel, respoked 500 miles ago onto new FIR Rims TYRES: Michelin Carbon 700 x 23c.

hi greg, sorry i don't know what the pedals take, i've never used them (they came with a bike i bought). checking Wiggle online it looks like it is the Yellow ones, see link below http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Shima ... 360008129/ i'm happy for you to try them. al.

wheels now sold.

kenny - sorry for not continuing with you up the hill at Helensburgh but i was running out of energy and given that i'm a skinny wee runt (unlike my mate dave ) i seriously needed the banana. ian - sorry i missed your post re meeting up with you and bill. i promise to check the website early doors on a sunday from now on. oh and you would have had no problem persuading me to the cafe stop....i was dreaming of a large coffee/carrot cake by the time we met you dave and i plodded on and got caught by the 09.30 bunch just past Balloch, when i had to stop for a rest as legs were to bits. i honestly did want to make it back to clubroom for soup and to get to meet more of you, but i'm afraid i had to head straight home from Erskine Br as i was dead by then. cu all next week, although i'm gonna need a cafe stop at 30 odd miles. anyone care to join me? al.

i'd join the dev squad, but must admit that my main motive would be to nick the wheel back thanks anyway jim, i'll keep traiwling ebay, etc and will get something soon. al.

as i'm houston based i'm gonna head straight onto georgetown rd at 9.15 to hopefully meet anyone out in the 9am bunch. if i dont i'm sure i'll be caught by the half 9 bunch, then the 10 bunch, then the old guy from across the road...... look out for a laurel and hardy style twosome (oooh err missus !!) as i'll be with my mate big dave cu you all back at clubrooms for soup. al.

Hi, Need a set of track wheels, ideally with flip-flop hubs, and 120mm rear axle. Only got £100 tops to spend. Anyone got anything? Ta, Al.

hi, is anyone going out at 9? i will be there with my mate Dave. ta al.