james-maclaren

3 adults 1 jet for me please. Thanks

Thanks for the feedback Richard. I have swopped over Hamish's road stem (70mm) and we will see if that makes a difference. J

Sorry, count me out for tomorrow, but would come along another time. J

Hi, I'm needing a short stem for Hamish's cross bike, maybe 32mm long would do. Needs to be for oversized handle bars (32mm diam). Either sale or loan would be good. He pulled out of his last cross race with a sore back. Don't want that to happen again. Thanks, James

Hi, I would happily come along for some training/practice. Hamish and I are entered into the race at Callandar Park, Falikirk. Looking forward to it. James

What time would that be? 6.30 pm? I'll come along if it is on. J

Hi Kenny, Does this mean that Hamish is the Under 12 Boys Scratch Race Champion as well as Under 12 Boys Omnium Champion? James

Road Closure - Paisley 10K (Various Roads) The annual Paisley 10k race will take place on Sunday, 31st August 2014. I have attached the TTRO below for your information. The restrictions are the exact same as last year. This Order may be cited as “The Renfrewshire Council (Various Roads, Paisley) (Temporary Closures) (Road Races) Order 2014†and shall come into operation at 0800 hours and will remain in operation under Police control until 1400 hours on Sunday, 31st August 2014. Argyle Street, at its junction with Lady Lane Blackstoun Road, at its western junction with the roundabout at Ferguslie Park Avenue Bridge Street, both carriageways, from Lonend to Abbey Close (to enable Fun Run to cross Bridge Street) Canal Street, from Stow Brae to Main Road Castlehead, except for access to fire station and adjacent businesses Causeyside Street, from Canal Street to St Mirren Street, except for access to Orchard Street Causeyside Street (side road) from Causeyside Street to Forbes Place Cotton Street, from Bridge Street to Gauze Street (except for Paisley Abbey church parking) County Place, from Moss Street to Gilmour Street Craigielea Avenue, at its junction with Ferguslie Park Avenue Drums Avenue, at its junction with Greenhill Road Ferguslie Park Avenue, from Greenhill Road to Tannahill Road Forbes Place, from Causeyside Street (side road) to Causeyside Street Gauze Street, from Mill Street to St James Bridge George Street, from Barr Place to Tower Terrace Gilmour Street, from Central Road to High Street (except for taxis at taxi rank) Greenhill Road, from Underwood Road to Ferguslie Park Avenue, except for access to premises High Street,from Gauze Street at St James Bridge, to the East side of Townhead Terrace High Street, from Lady Lane to the East side of Townhead Terrace (except for Coats Memorial church parking and access to Townhead Terrace) Lady Lane, from George Street to High Street Lawn Street, from Incle Street to Gauze Street McKenzie Street, from Greenhill Road to Drums Crescent Moss Street, from School Wynd to Old Sneddon Street Murray Street, from McKean Street to Greenhill Road, except for access to premises, the junction of Murray Street and Greenhill Road being closed. New Street, from Witherspoon Street to High Street Oakshaw Street East, from School Wynd to its western extremity School Wynd, from Moss Street to Oakshaw Street East Silk Street, from Lawn Street to Gauze Street Smithhills Street, from Gauze Street to Central Road St Mirren Street, from Causeyside Street to The Cross Storie Street, from Witherspoon Street to High Street Tannahill Road, from Ferguslie Park Avenue southwards for 5 metres or thereby Underwood Road, from Caledonia Street to Kerr Street Underwood Road, from Well Street to Kerr Street, except for access to premises Weighhouse Close, from New Street to its northern extremity Witherspoon Street, from Storie Street to New Street Wardrope Street, at George Street In addition, Three parking bays on the south side of George Street at West Buchanan Place will be suspended to allow the 10k to cross the road without obstruction. Parking will be suspended on the North side of George Street from Causeyside Street to Barr Place. Traffic will be controlled by the police when necessary at Baronscourt Road junction with Linwood Road, between the approximate times of 1015 and 1045 hours, to avoid danger. The runners should keep to the footway on the north side of Baronscourt Road.

Scotland Transerv works on M898/A898 on Wednesday 03/09/14 Scotland Transerv are planning on doing cyclic maintenance works on the M898 on Wednesday 03/09/14 and the following diversions will be used on Renfrewshire Council Roads: 1) Total Closure of the A898 northbound Spectacles on slip A726 spectacles - A726 Southbar Road- A726 Barnsford Road- St James Interchange - M8 westbound on slip - M8 Jct 30 westbound off slip. The timing of these works will be 2000hrs - 0600hrs 2) Total Closure of the M898 southbound Spectacles on slip A726 spectacles - A726 Southbar Road- A726 Barnsford Road- St James Interchange - follow signs. The timing of these works will be 2330hrs - 0600hrs.

Hi, I have noted below various road closures that are due to take place: Underwood Road, Paisley will be closed on Tuesday, 02nd September & Wednesday, 03rd September, from 2200hrs to 0600hrs both nights. This is to allow maintenance works to take place on the railway bridge. Local access will be maintained at all time. Flemming Road, Houston will be closed from Saturday, 30th August till Wednesday, 03rd September to allow resurfacing works to take place. The extents of the closure are from South Street to Burnlea Court. Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge of Weir will be closed from Monday, 01st September till Friday 05th September to allow resurfacing works to take place. The extents of the closure are from Saint Mungo Court to Main Street. It's been noted that this is a bus route and the on site staff will accommodate buses as quickly as possible. Magnus Road, Houston will be closed from Wednesday, 03rd September till Sunday, 07th September to allow resurfacing works to take place. The extents of the closure are from Barochan Road to Forties Road. South Street, Houston will be closed from Saturday, 13th September till Wednesday, 17th September to allow resurfacing works to take place. The extents of the closure are from Houstonfield Quadrant to Main Street. Mimosa Road, Bridge of Weir, will be closed from Monday, 08th September till 12th September to allow resurfacing works to take place. The extents of the closure are from Loch Road to Mill of Gryffe Road. On Monday, 25th August there will be urgent sewer works taking place on Canal Street, Paisley for a maximum period of 12 days. There will be a contraflow in place to keep traffic moving. The only restrictions in place are a banned right turn from Wardrop Street into Canal Street, and a banned left turn from Neilston Road into Canal Street. Regards, James

Hi, That was a bit disappointing for me, my time was 30.04 according to Strava. That is my 3rd best time. The outward half was the killer as I got PBs on the return leg. Regards, James

I'll be there.

So, a PB by 10 seconds is better than none See me? See happy?

Thanks Ian and Jann. PB for me Interestingly, I was over a minute slower than last week on the way out, so I guess the wind was a hindrance and a help on the way back.

Many thanks Jann. Hope to see you all at the next one. J

i'll be there, if I get my skates on!

Where do you meet for this? Am hoping to come along.

Hi Carol, Sounds good. We will be staying for Friday night on the Ripon Road (not literally) just outside Harrogate, then heading further south on Saturday evening. I will look out for you. I see Colin and Amy Howard will be about there as well. James

Oh, and we might get to see some of Stage 3 if we are lucky

Hi, Anyone going south to see Stage 1 or more of the TDF? I was wondering if anyone had sussed out some good spots to see the action, and if it will be possible to move between locations? The finish in Harrogate is probably the best spot, but will there be time to get there from a spot earlier on? Hamish an I hope to see some of Stage 1 and will be taking our bikes to move around on. Hope to see some of you there. James

Hi George, Thanks for the info. Council are aware of the condition of the road surface and will be undertaking some repairs to the area over the next couple of months at this location and in the mean time will ensure that it is kept in a safe condition. So they say Hope this is helpful. Regards, James

Good ride had by all. Must have been a hundred people along to join me in the ride!!!!! (I wish) Approx. 26 miles, average speed of 12 mph with a fair bit of mooching at Renfrewshire’s problems J

Hi Guys, Since our first trip went so well last week, I thought I would try organising another ride this weekend and suggest you come along with me on Saturday afternoon for a trip out. Any takers? Also open to intermediate riders to come along and if people turn up of different abilities then we can split the group accordingly. Route to be confirmed, but starting 14.00 from The Pullman Pub, Kilmacolm, not the Club rooms. Handy for the cycle track and parking if required. Just as a guide, we covered about 20 miles last week averaging about 11 mph, tending to hang back for the slower riders. Weather again looks dry and not too hot. Please post if you are interested or just turn up. Regards, James

Yea, we must do a Saturday afternoon run again, soon..... See me? See happy?

Hi, my suggested route is: Kilmacolm to Pt Glasgow, down Clune Brae, half way down turn right onto Old Greenock Rd, take this to Langbank then up Netherton Rd, back into Kilmacolm on West Glen Rd, out on the Kermesse loop, down to Lochwinnoch, then back road to Kilbarchan, back into Bridge of weir, then choice of Warlock rd or cycle track back to Kilmacolm. What do you think? James