williecosh

Cheers Kenny.

I've reset it on the only option menu I can find. I hope it stays that way this time!

W

This has been a problem for a while. I don't see any menu where this option comes up. I actually haven't deliberately switched it off, so I don't know what's going on.

In general, I find this website very quirky.

W

Cheers guys.

On good note, at least the rain will put the forest fires out!

W

Hi team,

Could all the people going on the bus confirm tonight or tomorrow please? I know Mark and Brian are going by car now, so could the rest confirm or otherwise?

Willie.

Hi Brian/ Graham,

See you guys tomorrow. Our Jonathan's coming too, so we have a good wee bunch.

W

Brian/Paul,

This would be great guys as we could do with the extra room in the bus (we're ok for people but the luggage bit would have been tight for 9 bikes).

Let me know.

W

Hi team,

I have just checked with the hostel and things are fine for next weekend. I'm sure you get clean bedding, but it might be a good idea to bring a sleeping bag. Iain MacAulay and Stevie McFarlane are also going and they have booked separately at the Kinlochleven Hilton. There maybe one more place available for each night, so anybody who would still like to go contact Iain or me, asap.

I think this list below is correct, so please tell me right away if it isn't. Here are my suggestions:

Travel

The minibus will leave the clubhouse as close to 5pm on Friday as possible. It can take 9, so we are now full. Those going in cars obviously can make their own way there. Its the Blackwater Hostel (West Highland Lodge) and their website has the postcode for satnavs. My number is 07772226530 if you need to phone me during this week.

Runs

1. If we have enough time, we can do a run round Loch Leven on the Friday night before getting pis... doing our rehydration programme, stretching exercises and having a healthy dinner.

2. The big run on Saturday should leave Kinlochleven (from the Ice Factor carpark) at 10.30 am. That gives our friends who are travelling up on the Saturday morning a more reasonable journey. The road to the Corran Ferry is easy, so I don't see the need for two bunches before then, but maybe we could split it after the ferry.

Food and Drink etc.

I haven't booked anything but there are plenty of good places to go. I would personally recommend the Clachaig Inn at the western end of Glencoe for the Saturday night, but someone might have a better idea.

Bike stuff.

I'll bring a set of tools and basic spares, so don't clutter your bags with that.

Here's hoping the weather holds and please get in touch right away if I've made a mistake with any of this. Be there or be square!

Willie.

Charlie,

I'll give you a hand with the timekeeping and I'll bring a watch.

W

9.30 at the clubhouse it is! We can decide where to go tomorrow.

W

That title should have been 2nd. That's the wine kicking in now!

Anybody fancy a run on Monday?

W

Hi guys,

I'll sort out all the final travel and stuff tomorrow night.

Willie

Mark,

If you're enjoying it, you're not trying hard enough!

W

Hi Duncan,

Give me a call on 07772226530 and I'll give you the details.

Willie

If anyone needs a workshop bench let me know. We have a surplus one at work - free to good home. Its 8' x 4' and disassembled. Perfect for woodwork.

W

Mary and John,

Can I pick both of you up at the Lord Lounsdale pub, say 8.20?

W

Hi guys,

Can I suggest that we all get to the ferry for 9.30? Apparently there is a ferry departure then and I think the earlier we get across, the better.

If anybody wants a lift down (2 other riders) I'm taking the car to the ferry, so let me know if you want a lift.

W

The run will be about 3 hours. Maybe the nearest ferry to 2.30, or something like that.

W

Hi guys,

Here are tonight's times:

Dave P. and Paul C. 20.13 Both paid £3

Mark O. and Lyndsay B. 18.31 Both paid £3

Greg B. 18.06 Paid £2.

Mike F. 19.43 Paid £3.

Bryan F. 18.51 Paid £3.

Barry McC. and Billy McD 19.00 Both paid £3.

Jonathan M. 21.36 Paid £3.

Vicky B. and Kenny C. 18.34 Both paid £3.

Seb L. and James McD. 18.02 (James DNF) Seb paid £3.

Ben P. 17.07 Paid £3.

Other riders:

Tommy Coyle 20.57

Scott & Tam 16.07

Great time by novice Ben Peacock. What is he going to do when he is aeroed up? Good to see Jonathan (and his mum) taking a break from his studies to be with us tonight. Thanks to Kay for helping me to stay confused from start to finish and for showing all the guys her scars! Kenny Christie's new club shirt is the business! Sorry this is late, but I was watching the football!

W

Most (all) of us will drive down and there is plenty of parking space on the esplanade along from the ferry.

W

Hi team,

I thought it best to start a new thread - well Paul did, actually!

3 of us have signed up for the Argyll run, so far: Mary, Paul C and me. Proposed run below:

Meet at McInroy Point for 9.45 Dunoon ferry.

Hunter's Quay to Strachur (no tea room stop, or if we do I'll volunteer to watch the bikes - no, it's ok, I really don't mind!).

Head along Loch Fyne and up the big hill at Caol Glen (A866) - a stoatir Brian, just the type of hill that you and I need!

Down through Glendaruel to B836 (i.e. turn left).

Climb over to Loch Striven (great descent and make sure your brakes are working - seriously!).

Climb up to Loch Tarsan and down through Glen Lean back to Sandbank and the ferry.

All yours for 47.7 miles! 3 tough hills, three great descents and doable for everybody in our group over the last two weeks.

Anyone else in? You better be or I'll grass you to Coach Troy!

Willie

Ok, I'll do the timekeeping then. See you Tuesday.

W

I don't mind doing the timekeeping on Tuesday if there is no-one else. What time does the TT start?

Willie

Hi team,

I'll phone the hostel again tomorrow, just to ensure no last minute screw-ups, then I'll post the final list of folk going either on Monday or Tuesday. Also, we need to arrange a time of departure for the minibus and pick-up point(s). Can I suggest those who want to go on the bus give me an idea if they could leave from the clubhouse at say, 5pm on the Friday? If we could get away about then, I think we could be there in time to get a run round Loch Leven on the Friday night - a stunning 20 miler!

Willie.