AllanC

Good man, Greg! :-)
 
http://www.paisleyvelo.co.uk/forum/7-general-cycling-chat/13901-faith-in-humanity-restored

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Rotten morning. I thought I would cycle to Johnstone to see if I could do so in the future before joining the group; not with these lungs (up the Clune brae for the first time but i made it). Ended up heading to Lock Winnoch by accident (though I am sure its a lovely place it was lack of oxygen sent me this way).
Hey Ho i thought, Largs it is and then catch the wind up the coast back to Port of Glasgow.
My mid life crisis will see me swapping a big engine for sails next boating season :-).  Wind is all good with the right planning. That's the nonsense that was in my head when I set out. 
Found a challenging little hill en route to loch Winnoch made more so by a flat tyre (nearly made it though). Phoned for the support car as I was absolutely freezing and not of the mind to fix it. 
 
On a positive note, thanks to the gent who stopped in his car to ensure I was all right at the side of the road. I didn't need the assistance on this occasion but the offer sure lifted my spirit. I suspect he might now be telling the story of the half wit he spotted in the poring rain when more sensible people were on the turbo but he deserves some good karma anyway,
 
Dusting myself off to get back on. nothing else for it.
here's hoping for better weather next Sunday.

Fabulous first attempt for me cycling in a group. (and a fine group it was too). Sense of achievement 100%. What was I waiting for?
Thanks to everyone for their patience, advice and general good company. Lots of lessons learned by me  . On the whole I faired not too badly and hopefully as I get fitter I might even hold a straight line. Certainly hope to have another go sooner rather than later.
 
As we finished off, I suggested to Ken that he probably doesn't remember what it feels like on the first group ride. 'tense,aching shoulders and gripping the bars like your trying to rip them off'; there's hitting the nail firmly on the head.  remembered well enough. 
 
Have a good week everyone and thanks again

Thanks everyone for the positive welcome. I had planned to train through the winter on my own and give the group a go in the new year. I will do my best to come along in the morning to get a taster of where in need to be. I'm not one to enjoy getting in the way so If I'm struggling I will drop off and let you guys get on with it.
 
Thanks again.

Me to . cheers.

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

Sorted. Very easy to do and navigate to.

Jann, 
 
The new British Cycling membership subscription page looks good. Very professional looking. I hope we see some members making use of the facility.
 
Just for information, you can purchase the membership for yourself or for someone else, so it would be ideal for parents renewing the subscriptions for their Jets when the time comes. 
Also, the following payment methods are available;
 
Visa Credit Card
Visa Debit/Delta/Connect
Mastercard
Maestro
Solo
 
Cheers
Allan

Hi all,

Membership fees for 2014-2015 are now due, no change to last years prices.

Senior £30
Family £50
Junior £15
Youth £15
OAP £5

Membership is available online via British Cycling via the following link.

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/club/subscriptions?club_id=589

You do not need to be a British Cycling member to join.
If you have not been a member of British Cycling before you can have free bronze membership or discounted ride, silver or gold. Pm me for the code.

If you would prefer to pay by cash, cheque or bank transfer just drop me a pm for the details.

Thanks Jann
Club Secretary

Welcome to the Johnstone Wheelers Robert.
 
We have 3 groups who roll out from our clubrooms in Miller Street in Johnstone at 9am on Sunday. The groups are;
 
30 milers
Intermediate bunch
Main bunch.
 
Have a look on the Club Runs section for details of each of the runs. 
 
You're welcome along to 3 club runs before there is any expectation on you to become a paid member. Any questions just ask....
 
Cheers
 
Allan

Well done to Jets Sarah Bradford and Greg Henderson, both selected for Scottish Cycling's iDevelop Track Cycling Project. This is a new programme, aimed at identifying and developing riders towards full membership of the Performance Development Programme.
They've both got a very busy winter in front of them. Good luck both, and dig in!

Two tickets please.
Thanks
Tom

Hello All, 
 
Just 4 weeks to go to the Presentation Dance   Whaur's the party, then?     It's Party time!... or as I prefer to call it The Awards Ceremony!
 
There are some exciting raffle prizes in the bag already, but we would very much welcome your prize donations for the Raffle   A wee bit of help.   A wee bit of help.  A wee bit of help. . 
 
If you could pm me to indicate intention to donate to the raffle, just so I have an idea of number of prizes (prize details not necessary), that would be great. Prizes can either be brought on the night or I can arrange an uplift from the club.
 
Many thanks for your support.
 
Mary 

Two adult tickets please

Carol, I have just checked the emails from Jane and it's definitely Friday 14th November that we are booking. This must be a typo on the tickets. 

Hi all
Any info for a prospective new member appreciated, is it possible to join if I turn up on a sunday for a club ride?
Thanks
Robert (roadie for 28 years but never joined a club in my puff, strange one eh!)

Two adults please for me and my better half.

Brilliant!!

Two adult tickets please. Is there a prize for fastest up the Clune on Strava?

Bike now sold.

Two adult tickets for me please.
Thanks

He isn't a patch on these guys.....
 
(Safe to open at work)
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3uPZZQVoCg

3 adults 1 jet for me please.
 
Thanks