Paul C

I'll be at Castle Semple loch carpark 08:20 to meet those cycling from the club.
I aim to catch the return ferry at 16:40 so not bothered about the pub stop.
At the moment forecast showing wind ENE so that will help us on our way to Ardrossan.

A good dry but windy ride to Drymen.
A new café for me - very cosy!

A good dry but windy ride to Drymen.
A new café for me - very cosy!

A good dry but windy ride to Drymen.
A new café for me - very cosy!

Status changed from definite maybe to definite!
I will be riding to Ardrossan from Lochwinnoch. Anyone else riding to the ferry?

Great to see you Tom if only just for fleeting moment!!

A good run today with Ian H, Graham, Peter, Karen, Andy, Mia (refugee from cancelled 30 milers run) and me.
Only serious rain was about 15 mins between Old Kilpatrick and Dumbarton.
Café stop at Balloch was welcome after 50 miles (for me). Need to find something sooner next time.
A new café has opened at Rhu marina - might give that a try one day.
Peter and Karen bade farewell to me at Inchinan turnoff and then I had 11 mile hard solo slog into the wind to LW.
Got a bit damp again cos rained from Kilbarchan to LW!!!  78 miles on the clock - longest ride this year.
Thanks to all participants!

Definite maybe! Waiting to get Linda's work schedule.

A good run today with Ian H, Graham, Peter, Karen, Andy, Mia (refugee from cancelled 30 milers run) and me.
Only serious rain was about 15 mins between Old Kilpatrick and Dumbarton.
Café stop at Balloch was welcome after 50 miles (for me). Need to find something sooner next time.
A new café has opened at Rhu marina - might give that a try one day.
Peter and Karen bade farewell to me at Inchinan turnoff and then I had 11 mile hard solo slog into the wind to LW.
Got a bit damp again cos rained from Kilbarchan to LW!!!  78 miles on the clock - longest ride this year.
Thanks to all participants!

A good run today with Ian H, Graham, Peter, Karen, Andy, Mia (refugee from cancelled 30 milers run) and me.
Only serious rain was about 15 mins between Old Kilpatrick and Dumbarton.
Café stop at Balloch was welcome after 50 miles (for me). Need to find something sooner next time.
A new café has opened at Rhu marina - might give that a try one day.
Peter and Karen bade farewell to me at Inchinan turnoff and then I had 11 mile hard solo slog into the wind to LW.
Got a bit damp again cos rained from Kilbarchan to LW!!!  78 miles on the clock - longest ride this year.
Thanks to all participants!

Yes a very brisk return ride! The fast bunchers (6) took over this intermediate run which elevated my average speed to 17. Still an enjoyable ride to Troon.

Yes a very brisk return ride! The fast bunchers (6) took over this intermediate run which elevated my average speed to 17. Still an enjoyable ride to Troon.

Great Gummers!
Haven't seen you for a while. Will be good to see you!

I'll be there - one of my favourite runs!
Blueberry stops serving hot rolls at 11:30.
However, Betsy's next door (see photos) serves a magnificant scrambled egg roll and I have been going there lately.

I'll be there - one of my favourite runs!
Blueberry stops serving hot rolls at 11:30.
However, Betsy's next door (see photos) serves a magnificant scrambled egg roll and I have been going there lately.

Good run with cafe stop at Eglington Park(again).
We were Charlie's Angels today!

A really good bunchride - decent pace and greate cafe stop!!
11 of us all in JWCC kit - a sight to behold. OOh those bulging thighs (well me anyway!!)-see Chungs photo! Except for Gerrards pink socks!!!
 
Mia - what happended to you -where did you go? - we lost you at Ardrossan.
We were worried bout you!!

Myself, Kaz H, Jaki Robson, Joe Murray and Glen Irving rode the Etape today in club colours and a time of 4 hours 38mins. Cracking route well signposted, weather was ok bit dull but we had a great day. Good company, good fun and really enjoyed it. (Would add a picture but can't seem to do this)

Really horrible weather this morning but the JWCC intermediates made the best of the day.
Reached Stewarton cafe in the rain and we all enjoyed a bit of food and a hot drink before our return home.
Bunch split at Lochwinnoch and I met Paul Mcdonald strolling along in the rain with a good looking bird !
 
Thanks again Paul ( bronzed silky thighs !! ) for an enjoyable day out.

Thanks for the run Paul, and correct decision to cut it  short but I actually quite enjoyed it, although not a day for hanging about and luckily no punctures etc. Had to check the calendar  when we got home that it is nearly June. Bet your glad you came to Scotland 35yrs ago for this weather. Thanks to the rest for company and chat in coffee stop.
 
Cheers
 
Dave & Carol

Six of us made it to Jacks Café in Stewarton where a unanimous decision was made to head straight home.
Very cold and wet bunch!!
As soon as I got home the rain stopped and the roads dried up - typical!!!!

Six of us made it to Jacks Café in Stewarton where a unanimous decision was made to head straight home.
Very cold and wet bunch!!
As soon as I got home the rain stopped and the roads dried up - typical!!!!

...... should have mentioned 09:30 start.

Nice day for a ride to the coast although the wind was a bit chilly!
Boyd, Dave C, Carol, Mia, Ian H, Morna, Fairy Cake Andy and me had a pleasant café stop at Betsy's in Troon.
Scrambled egg rolls were very good!
I am away next three Sundays.

Nice day for a ride to the coast although the wind was a bit chilly!
Boyd, Dave C, Carol, Mia, Ian H, Morna, Fairy Cake Andy and me had a pleasant café stop at Betsy's in Troon.
Scrambled egg rolls were very good!
I am away next three Sundays.