Paul C

Four riders assembled in the gathering gloom for a quick dash up the Elliston Hill with the following outcome : Ramsey M (not paid) 1:47 Jim C (not paid) 1:50 Greg B (Not paid) 1:53 Carlie P (Paid) 2:23 Fee reduced to 2 quid due to brevity of the event.

Hills are not my thing so I will timekeep. PC

Ian, Thanks for clarifying the code - I thought it meant Some More F****** Climbs!! PC

Sorry forgot to mention ..... a place in the lodge most welcome , Charlie. Fee noted. Cheers, Paul C

I am registered. However, I put down a slower time (under 5:30). I will not be able to do it in 4 hours. I have also considered this one http://www.sportive-kinross.co.uk/index.php but it is only the week before the Drumlanrig event so will prob go for that as postings suggest it is a good one. PC

Hi, Davie, It normally takes me 40 mins at easy pace to get there so would normally leave at 09:10 to have 10 mins rest before and look for partner. P

I just remebered it is the Club two up time trial at Gergetown road at 10:00 so will be going there. Hope to do a coupl;e of hours afterwards if you are interested. Paul C

Forgot to ask ... does anybody fancy a ride for a couple of hours afterwards? PC

Georgetpwn road it is. I'll be there. Mark - my last time was 19:19 - is that too slow for you ? Paul C

Looking to do 50 - 60 miles sunday morning 8:30 or 9:00 at the club. Any takers. No particular route in mind. Paul C

Hi,Greig, I assume this is in relation to your loose spoke you mentioned on Sunday. I have had to replace a couple of broken spoke nipples on my winter bike (salt corrosion). To true the wheel I just used the brake blocks as a guide to see where it was out of true. Just adjusted spoke tension until gap at the block was the same all round. I had the bike upside down on the kitchen table to get easy working height. For roundness just used a lollipop stick across the fork at the frame end. Paul C

Hi, Mark, Mine is there (Paul Cooper). Chip time does not take into account extended feed stops ( mmm nice sandwiches) and 2 punctures so I am only looking at my computer for actual riding time! Paul C

HI, Mark, I recently bought a MET Forte as the reviews were good. However the finish is a bit shoddy where the polystyrene meets the shiny stuff. It took a while to get it to fit my big heid and had to press down the polystyrene at he back to make it more comfortable. On the positive side it only weighs 230 g. Your selection looks OK and the reviews are good. Alternatively, you can go to Evans at Braehead and have a look at some helmets (and then order online - tut tut is that acceptable?!!) Paul C

My longest ever ride! Hoped to do 6 - 6.5 hrs but did in 5:54 (on my computer). Pedalled with Alan most the way - thanks for waiting on some of the climbs. The only downer was two rear wheel punctures in the space of 15 miles. Sorry did wait to see others finish but Linda had been waitng a while to pick me at Corstorphine so had to go ( another 6 miles!) I hope everyone got home OK - ScotRail were limiting the no. of bikes on the trains. Paul C

Friday evening is OK for me. I have already paid via PayPal. Paul C

Do we know how many are doing the 100 miler? I can be at the meeting point 06:45 - 06:50 for close to 7 am start. Which statue are we talking about? - see link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Green. The fountain in front of the peoples Palace, Nelsons Needle or the Bill Collins fountain? I have not been to GG for a while. Paul C

Hi, Kenny, Any news on when/where we can collect the order? Paul C

Richard, i confirm al's view. You should have gone to Halfords. 2000 miles on my Boardy since april and not a twitch! Paul C

I was struggling a bit so thanks to Jim for looking out for me. Paul C

Have to be back for lunchtime so planning about 4 hours at reasonably brisk pace leaving club at 08:30. No preference for route. Paul C

I'll be there. PC

I'll bring the stopwatch. Paul C

I already pm'd kenny that i will be there tomorrow 8:00 Paul C

I have registered for the 100 miler. Hopefully the clothing order will be here soon and I will be able to ride in club colours. Paul C

Colin I think 100 miles will be enough for me !! Missus happy to pick me up. Have you already registered for the 100 mile? Paul C (in China)