al yuille

the tow was an introductory offer, we offer for rehabilitation of the elderly. nice to miss the rain.

Lovely to be back at Bagel Basket. Not lost my wheelsucking skills so ta to Davie B for tow up Brisbane Glen & to Ian Couttie for tow up the Whin. Nice to meet new members Peter Alan & Paul. Roll on next week

Who is Glenn Fruit ?

Posting early for this as it is a full day out.
 
0830 club rooms for 1000 ferry to Dunnon. Early lunch at Portavadie. 1245 ferry to Tarbert. Ride to Campbeltown down east Kintyre for 1700 ferry to Ardrossan. Arr Ardrossan 1935. Option for train, pick up or ride home in near midsummer light.
 
Most will know the route as far as Tighnabruaich. The ride down east Kintyre is lumpy with a few steep ramps and stunning view over Kilbrannan sound to the west coast of Arran. Keep your eyes peeled and you will probably see PMcD over there !
 
A full day out but plenty of time for this so no need to pace needn't be high - all welcome.
 
Johnstone - Gourock. 20. Miles
 
Dunnon - Portavadie. 30
 
Tarbert. - Campbeltown 40
 
Ardrossan - Johnstone. 20

Posting early for this as it is a full day out.
 
0830 club rooms for 1000 ferry to Dunnon. Early lunch at Portavadie. 1245 ferry to Tarbert. Ride to Campbeltown down east Kintyre for 1700 ferry to Ardrossan. Arr Ardrossan 1935. Option for train, pick up or ride home in near midsummer light.
 
Most will know the route as far as Tighnabruaich. The ride down east Kintyre is lumpy with a few steep ramps and stunning view over Kilbrannan sound to the west coast of Arran. Keep your eyes peeled and you will probably see PMcD over there !
 
A full day out but plenty of time for this so no need to pace needn't be high - all welcome.
 
Johnstone - Gourock. 20. Miles
 
Dunnon - Portavadie. 30
 
Tarbert. - Campbeltown 40
 
Ardrossan - Johnstone. 20

Posting early for this as it is a full day out.
 
0830 club rooms for 1000 ferry to Dunnon. Early lunch at Portavadie. 1245 ferry to Tarbert. Ride to Campbeltown down east Kintyre for 1700 ferry to Ardrossan. Arr Ardrossan 1935. Option for train, pick up or ride home in near midsummer light.
 
Most will know the route as far as Tighnabruaich. The ride down east Kintyre is lumpy with a few steep ramps and stunning view over Kilbrannan sound to the west coast of Arran. Keep your eyes peeled and you will probably see PMcD over there !
 
A full day out but plenty of time for this so no need to pace needn't be high - all welcome.
 
Johnstone - Gourock. 20. Miles
 
Dunnon - Portavadie. 30
 
Tarbert. - Campbeltown 40
 
Ardrossan - Johnstone. 20

Posting early for this as it is a full day out.
 
0830 club rooms for 1000 ferry to Dunnon. Early lunch at Portavadie. 1245 ferry to Tarbert. Ride to Campbeltown down east Kintyre for 1700 ferry to Ardrossan. Arr Ardrossan 1935. Option for train, pick up or ride home in near midsummer light.
 
Most will know the route as far as Tighnabruaich. The ride down east Kintyre is lumpy with a few steep ramps and stunning view over Kilbrannan sound to the west coast of Arran. Keep your eyes peeled and you will probably see PMcD over there !
 
A full day out but plenty of time for this so no need to pace needn't be high - all welcome.
 
Johnstone - Gourock. 20. Miles
 
Dunnon - Portavadie. 30
 
Tarbert. - Campbeltown 40
 
Ardrossan - Johnstone. 20

Nice one Al - haven't been riding but still might have a go at a 400 this year ! Go on go on,go on.....

From memory the start of Honister is tough with a steep ramp just as you come out of the treeline. I put a foot down there as I knew it must still be a long way to the top (this is riding 39x25 mind!). Just over the ramp if eases off so dig in and keep going. 
 
Newlands was another toughie so I agree , don't get cold at the stop.
 
On Hardknott - good luck .
 
Shame to miss this.

From memory the start of Honister is tough with a steep ramp just as you come out of the treeline. I put a foot down there as I knew it must still be a long way to the top (this is riding 39x25 mind!). Just over the ramp if eases off so dig in and keep going. 
 
Newlands was another toughie so I agree , don't get cold at the stop.
 
On Hardknott - good luck .
 
Shame to miss this.

From memory the start of Honister is tough with a steep ramp just as you come out of the treeline. I put a foot down there as I knew it must still be a long way to the top (this is riding 39x25 mind!). Just over the ramp if eases off so dig in and keep going. 
 
Newlands was another toughie so I agree , don't get cold at the stop.
 
On Hardknott - good luck .
 
Shame to miss this.

yes

Will be back when it warms up - 2030 if current projections accurate ! No, couldn't miss aScottish summer so will be back sometime in May. Hope to catch up with you at some point.

My skin suit advice Ginty - DONT !

Prob not suitable really as it is all day but been trying to do this for a while.
 
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/403464230
 
Nice day out with 3 ferries. 70 from Dunoon- Campbeltown. 90  riding from Club. 110 if riding back from Ardrossan.  Ferry leaves Campbeltown at 1700 arr Ardossan 1930. (Poss pick up or train from Ardrossan). Time to ride back on beautiful summer's eve and grab a few beers somewhere. 

Aberfoyle,Callander, Kippen etc
 
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/393250438
 
110 or so from clubrooms
 
18/6 as good as any for Campbeltown Billy.

Prob not suitable really as it is all day but been trying to do this for a while.
 
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/403464230
 
Nice day out with 3 ferries. 70 from Dunoon- Campbeltown. 90  riding from Club. 110 if riding back from Ardrossan.  Ferry leaves Campbeltown at 1700 arr Ardossan 1930. (Poss pick up or train from Ardrossan). Time to ride back on beautiful summer's eve and grab a few beers somewhere. 

Prob not suitable really as it is all day but been trying to do this for a while.
 
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/403464230
 
Nice day out with 3 ferries. 70 from Dunoon- Campbeltown. 90  riding from Club. 110 if riding back from Ardrossan.  Ferry leaves Campbeltown at 1700 arr Ardossan 1930. (Poss pick up or train from Ardrossan). Time to ride back on beautiful summer's eve and grab a few beers somewhere. 

Prob not suitable really as it is all day but been trying to do this for a while.
 
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/403464230
 
Nice day out with 3 ferries. 70 from Dunoon- Campbeltown. 90  riding from Club. 110 if riding back from Ardrossan.  Ferry leaves Campbeltown at 1700 arr Ardossan 1930. (Poss pick up or train from Ardrossan). Time to ride back on beautiful summer's eve and grab a few beers somewhere. 

Prob not suitable really as it is all day but been trying to do this for a while.
 
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/403464230
 
Nice day out with 3 ferries. 70 from Dunoon- Campbeltown. 90  riding from Club. 110 if riding back from Ardrossan.  Ferry leaves Campbeltown at 1700 arr Ardossan 1930. (Poss pick up or train from Ardrossan). Time to ride back on beautiful summer's eve and grab a few beers somewhere. 

We can't lose you Charlie - may be time to set up that Gentlemen's touring section that the prof is always talking about. Plenty of time to recuperate before the North Coast 500.
Slow(er) is the new fast. 
Speedy recovery.

We can't lose you Charlie - may be time to set up that Gentlemen's touring section that the prof is always talking about. Plenty of time to recuperate before the North Coast 500.
Slow(er) is the new fast. 
Speedy recovery.

Guys
Massive thanks for your kind messages and to those of u who visited me in hospital. Don't think I was great company but your kindness and support really touched me especially at a time when I was feeling quite melancholic.Not got much recollection of crash. Remember a young fella nearly taking me out about 3 laps earlier then remember being in 3 rd last lap as had made decision to go for sprint with 2 to go. Unfortunately crashed on bend of 3rd last lap.Had no idea what caused crash. Remember guy telling me I had been out cold for 90 secs. In ambulance another rider involved in crash told me that he and another fella touched wheels and came down. I presume they took me down but if any one heard anything different please let me know. Also are the other riders ok.
I sustained a left neck femur fracture left rib fractures a head injury and a few bruises.The consultant told me that femur op went well but unfortunately chest X Ray today
Showed a very small left pleural effusion so my recovery may be longer than I first thought.
This has been my 3rd serious bike crash in as many years so time for me to pause & reflect. My wife is already trying to invoke 3 strikes and you are out rule. I have already conceded track cycling but jury still out for the road but as Prof Gunson recovered from a far more serious crash than mine feel it would be rude not to keep him company for the first part of a run at least.
Once again many thanks for your remarkable support
Charlie

Already in this club ! Rode it with 39-25 as best gear - Hardknott was a lovely walk. 

Already in this club ! Rode it with 39-25 as best gear - Hardknott was a lovely walk.