Iain Cowden

Typical class from Greg! Iain

Ian Manson - today, at the back of 11 on the track at Howwood - looking suitably bronzed after foreign sun, amongst the milk white WoS knees otherwise on view! Later, John and Rita in the cafe at Kilbirnie - great day for anyone lucky enough to be out on a bike! Iain

Many thanks to Paul L, Graham & Kenny S for doing the needful - much appreciated! Well done to Retro Richard - the spirit of Alf Engers is alive and kicking! Great to see so many Jets and young folk out. Iain

Many thanks to Jane and Alan for helping out. Well done to all - great effort from Richard on a cold breezy night Iain

Just finished tinkering with the TT bike so there seems nothing else for it but to try to remember how to ride it!! Iain

Hi Paul - happy to help out/marshall as usual. Iain

Excellent news Chung - have a good one Iain

Not for me tonight - turbo beckons - sometimes the weather wins! Iain

Five hardy souls ventured out this morning in challenging winds, though as forecast the rain did ease! Times as follows: 1. Alan McBride 26:48 PB (Paid) 2. Ian McGinty 27:43 PB (Paid) 3. Alan T 29:47 (Paid double last week) 4. Mike Ferguson 33:02 (Paid) 5. James Maclaren 33:23 (Payment to come/next time) Some great times and PBs on a tough, early season morning and a fine win for Alan McB on full muddies and no tri bars Well done to all. Many thanks to Paul L for haudin' up and early identification of finishing riders. £9.00 to club funds on the day. Iain

Well done to Mr McGinty on a fine win and to Alan T on the PB Good efforts all round I'd say, on a day when I don't know yet where the wind was coming from! Many thanks to Jane for timekeeping, Iain Couttie for shovin' aff, Jann and Iain for photos. Fantastic day to be out on the bike! With the ride down and back, plus a 44 mile hilly route with Kenny Christie from Langbank, I managed 92+ much needed miles from the house. By far the furthest this year - here's to more fine weather!! Iain

Hoping to ride, as is Mike Ferguson. Both entered The Gordon Arms Hilly 21 Mile TT next week-end so practice needed! Iain

Congratulations to Paul and Carol and well done to all on a fine brisk morning! Many thanks to Jann for timekeeping, to Alan T for haudin up' and Iain McT and Mary for general encouragement as the wind freshened/legs tired. We've started and plenty more to come!! Iain

Good luck to all the riders and well done to all - including parents & coaches! Iain

Fantastic experience for the Jets (and the other young riders) - on great roads too! Weather is bound to smile on them Iain

Hi Tony - as you say - each to their own. I've always thoroughly enjoyed the Restricted Gear events. The lower gears promote fast and efficient pedalling and help keep you warm at this time of year! Last year's event was won superbly by Adam Hazel, one of the Jets. My understanding is that restricted gear events are a traditional part of the British cycling club calendar, usually following Reliability Trials and constituting the first time trials of the year. Generally they are followed by two-up TT events. Iain

I'm hoping to ride Graham - as was Mike Ferguson when we spoke at the Don Smith. Iain

Looks like you are sorted Greg but if you want an additional part used road tyre you are welcome (I found the turbo chews 'em up quite fast!). Anyway, let me know - I can drop it over to you or bring to the Don Smith if you are still here at the w/e. Iain

Excellent event - joint tops in the Scottish TT catering stakes in my view - equalled only by West Lothian Clarion! Fine course - A77 I believe - might give it another go myself. Iain

Was walking Freddie there this morning and wondered who had made a mess of the park Davie Iain

Star quality Richard - nice bike BTW! Iain

http://www.walkerscycling.co.uk/Cycling%20Performance%20Consultancy/index.htm Hi Paul As others have said you can get a lot of good stuff on the net on bike fit. If you are set on a local pro job the above link gives an alternative to Dales (Neil Walker of Walkers Cycling). I have no knowledge of either so maybe best fish about for reviews/price comparison. Iain

I quite like stripy jerseys Chung (and hooped ones) ! I guess they are less common nowadays as jerseys have to serve as mobile hoardings! Remarkable new signings should ensure some good racing on their wildcard entry - remind me to fill the fridge and put my feet up! Iain

All the best Jann - and to all the Wheelers & Jets too! Iain & Mary

More great stuff from the Jets - well done indeed! Iain

That's Mary and me through too- as Alan says, very easy to use. Iain