Paul C

Hi, Colin, Yes - I was seriosly thinking about the 100 mile run. 'er indoors was going to pick me up from Edinburgh. Saw bad repports on t' internet about the provided bike return service. Mark - the route is on the event website. Paul C

Lyndsay, If you are going to be late give me a call at 18:15 on 07703 121870 Paul C

Hi, Lyndsay, I have no preference for route. It was Greig that setup the ride so maybe he has something in mind. Paul C

I confirm 18:15 at the club.

Hi Greig, Thursday OK for me. 06:15 at the club? ( I assume you are still on hol?) or 06:30 if you are not. Paul C

Taking into account the lung-bursting, thigh screaming hill climbs it was an excellent day out!! Paul C

I remeber you mentioned it to me on the way to Pitlochry. I am 39" chest so should fit. Send a pm to me to arrange time to come for try on. Unlike you I feel the cold (an age thing!) Paul C

Sorry - have to back out of this one. Heading to foreign parts 15th for biz trip. Paul C

See you down at McInroys point for the 9:30 ferry. Paul

I'll be there. Is it 6:30 at the club? Paul C

Apart from losing his crank David also had a wee mishap at the Haylie traffic lights. Could not unclip quick enough, banged his knee against a waiting car's indicator, broke it and cut his knee. So we adjourned to cafe in Largs for a wee break. Anyway, Chung was peckish and in need of a bacon roll! An eventful day for you, David, and I hope you have recovered OK. See you out next time. Paul C

OK Davie, I will leave LW 8:30 and cruise slowly towards Johnstone on the track. Paul C

Hi, davie, Since you are going to club anyway I might as well join you so I will leave Lochwinnoch 08:30 and wil cycle slowly towards Johnstone and wil see you on the track or I will wait at 08:30 at loch carpark entrance at 08:30 whichever you prefer. Paul C

Hi, billy Definitely interested. Will let you know if I will meet at club or will drive to ferry as I live in Lochwinnoch. Paul C

I will join this one. If you are coming down the track from club rooms then I will leave Lochwinnoch just after 09:00 and pedal at a leisurely pace towards Johnstone. Paul C

Hi paul Ok see you at the loch - I assume you mean down at the car park entrance. Paul c

Hi Paul, Ok for Sunday 8:00. need to be back for 1 ish. Paul C

Looks like just the two of us. I will leave Lochwinnoch 18:00 and cycle towards Kilbarchan on the track. If you leave at same time and cycle towards LW we will meet halfway. Paul

I am available. Greig wont be out as Elaine is in hospital after her crash on SUnday. So we could start a bit earlier. Paul

Aprt from the wind a great ride. That is my longest ride so far. Elaine - sorry to hear about your crash. Hope you recover quickly and will be back on the bike soon. Best wishes - Paul C

tony, Pressed wrong key my number is 07703 121870 Paul C

Hi Tony, I will give you a lift. I will pick you up at about 8, What is your address? My mobile is 07703 121879 Paul C

Ronnie, I should have mentioned in my earlier post - you are welcome to try my Boardman. It is 53 cm frame. Paul C

Clubhouse to clubhouse would be about 25 miles. Ealine did well up the hills. Paul C

I have had a Boardman Team Carbon for 3 months (1,000 miles +) and have have no problems with it. Acceleration is great when you put the boot down. It is a light bike - 8 kgs- and goes well uphill. As I am an older guy (59) and finding some of the very steep hills (Fairlie Moor) a trial I have changed the cassette from 12-25 to 11-28. Downhill the speed tends to top out at 35 - 38 mph. Regarding Halfords, the guys at the Paisley branch are excellent - especially David (owner of 5 bikes and member of Inverclyde Velo). The bike was properly set up and I have had no problems with it. I bought the new cassette online and Halfords fitted it for free when I took it in for its free 6 week service. I can only compare with my old alloy Specialised Allez but the Boardman is a lovely bike to ride and internet reviews support that. Paul C