GrahamF

I'll be there, Graham. Still not as fit as I should be, but we'll see how it goes.

A cool blustery evening saw 8 riders taking part.
 
Charlie 19:38. PB
Dave Cowan 21:03. Paid
Carol Cowan 21:37. Paid
James Maclaren 20:49. PB. Paid
Chris. 18:48. PB
Gerrard. 18:09. PB. Paid
Paul L. 18:01. PB. Paid
Ian McGinty. 16.54. PB. Paid
 
 
Congratulations to everyone who clocked a PB tonight. I have £18 to transfer to club funds, with just Chris to pay.

Seven riders on a warm but blustery evening: 8mph WNW at Bishopton weather station. The results in the order the riders set off:
 
Gerard - 19:07
Lusia - 20:21
Paul L - 18:27
Alan T - 17:44
Iain Couttie - 17:06
Alan McB - 16:08
Iain C - 17:22
 
Well done, everyone, on a night that was probably harder than it looked. PBs for Paul and Lusia. Cracking time from Alan. I don't think a Wheeler has been that quick over the Georgetown since Jim D.
 
All adults who were meant to pay have paid. I'll transfer £15 to the club account later.

Today. Graham & Jane F Antiques Roadshow!
 
(Not in club kit though!)

Many thanks for posting up this route Graham. Was lovely to meet u and Anthony. Perfect route 4 a beginner like me. Thoroughly enjoyed that. Much appreciated
Sans

Five competitors on a windy evening, with rain threatening.
 
The results were:
 
18:08     Iain McG.
18:34     Paul L.         Pd.
19:20     Hamish Mac.
20:40     Emma Mac. Pd.
22:11     Gerard D.
 
 
Well done to all.
 
£6 for club funds, Ian owes his fee.

Excellent day on the bike again today with fairly good weather & smashing company!
 
I counted 10 in the bunch - ROBBIE, Al, Alex, Campbell, Charlie, Darryl, Iain67, Iain G, Des (our guest rider on the day) & myself met & set off from the bridge this morning under decent weather but with a some what breezy headwind on the way out. Des suffered a puncture just before Helensburgh but was quickly fixed, at this point a glad but cursing Greg Balden appeared, apparently he was just a few minutes late in getting to the bridge and found we had gone so gave a purposeful chase, well done, good effort!
 
Onwards & upwards, all the way round the peninsula following our proposed route. A smashing decent into Coulport was enjoyed by all, a quick blast along the coast road was rewarded with the usual high standard of grub/service at the cafe in Kilcreggan. Watered & fed, we continued onto our final ascent of the day - Glen Fruinn on a sunny day is always a good one!
 
Campbell, Big Al & myself left the bunch just before the bridge staying this side of the river so making our way to the westend for our SECOND cafe in Siempre :-) More coffee/tea & cakes with a lot of blether finished the day off in fine style :-)
 
Thanks for everyone today for the wheels & company, I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope everyone did too!
 
Hopefully more of the same in the coming months.
 
P.S Apologies if I've missed anyone that was out today!
 
Cheers
 
Chung

Well, the mash-up "LBL" today certainly had the making of the original - weather wise at least anyway!
 
A very decent bunch size of 10 of AlanT, AndrewD, Bill T, Boyd, David C, Emma, Iain JanUlrich, Paul C, Rennie & myself headed out from the clubroom this morning that was rather cold & windy but at least the sun was out occasionally, so can't complain too much.
Keeping to our planned route but no sign of Dr. McLean along Bishy or Westferry, hope you're ok Alan?
 
As we turned inland after Port Glasgow onto the climb up to Loch Thom, we caught the folks doing the Lochwinnoch 100. Never have I seem so many cyclist heading up the climbs, even though it was a mixture of road machines & mountain bikes.
 
Splendid view along the way to the top but the wind was fairly blowing, at this point we were ambushed & caught by Campbell H (who seemed to came out from no where to surprise us) The wind made hanging about not feasible hence a quick decent down to Largs for a warm shelter in the BB, where upon Graham was already waiting for us tucking into his orders :-)
 
Back up to West Kilbride at least with a sort of tail wind made it better but hail in Dalry was not pleasant at all, apologies to folks for my lack of directional clarity at this point, which meant we had to do an un-necessary wee detour, oops!
 
Anyway, all back home safely (I hope) and with great company & roads, it was very enjoyable for me today. Hope it was the same all round.
Thanks for the wheels guys & girl and hope to see youse next week if I can't get an entry into doing the Drumlanrig on Saturday.
 
Cheers
 
Chung

Thanks to Graham, Kenny and Paul. It was actually the same as my pb from last year, but it was Hamish's first solo time so I guess that's a pb for him?

A great turnout on a lovely sunny evening with little wind, 13 cyclists and number of supporters and helpers.
 
The times were:
 
Jess             20:54
Hamish        18:22
Lusia            20:36
Emma          18:54
Charlie         19:13
James McL.  21:52
Mike F.         19:18
Iain McGinty  17:38
Iain Cowden 17:46
Richard        17:09
Adam           18:15
Billy              18:04
George        17:55
 
Well done to all.
 
All eight adults paid, so £24 to club funds.

A great turnout on a lovely sunny evening with little wind, 13 cyclists and number of supporters and helpers.
 
The times were:
 
Jess             20:54
Hamish        18:22
Lusia            20:36
Emma          18:54
Charlie         19:13
James McL.  21:52
Mike F.         19:18
Iain McGinty  17:38
Iain Cowden 17:46
Richard        17:09
Adam           18:15
Billy              18:04
George        17:55
 
Well done to all.
 
All eight adults paid, so £24 to club funds.

So it will be Sheila's Diner next year then!
18 main bunch and 4 'social' riders.

So it will be Sheila's Diner next year then!
18 main bunch and 4 'social' riders.

So it will be Sheila's Diner next year then!
18 main bunch and 4 'social' riders.

So it will be Sheila's Diner next year then!
18 main bunch and 4 'social' riders.

So it will be Sheila's Diner next year then!
18 main bunch and 4 'social' riders.

Graham, will get you at the Pullman at 10am. Carol & Dave

Great run out today. Thanks to Graham, John S and Martin (mazadada) for the wheels. 47 miles and 3200 feet of climbing in the bank. A good start to building my miles up again.

I may join you for this. If I'm not at Morrisons at 09.30, don't wait.

Graham and Jane volunteered, Iain. ^ Up there somewhere.
 
I hope to be along. Just realised, though, that my helmet is in my cage at the velodrome. Will try and sort something out.

I'm planning a ride up to Eaglesham and Whitelee Wind Farm on Thursday morning for a few hills and some coffee at the wind farm.  
 
Anyone with the time and inclination to join me would be welcome, here's a link to a suggested route.  42 miles round trip from Johnstone.
 
Meet 9:15 @ Amaretto's in Bridge of Weir, or 9:30 @ Morrison's in Johnstone.

Great day out.  Thanks Graham.
 
J

I'm planning a trip over the river to Glen Fruin and Garelochhead (cafe) on Saturday.
 
Here's a link to a possible route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/665825872 67 miles round trip.
 
Meeting at the Pullman in Kilmacolm at 09:00, I anticipate an Intermediate pace.
 
Would anyone like to come along?

As we've no definite riders for this tonight I am planning to stay at home in the warm, and not come out to timekeep.
 
We'll hope for better weather next week!

Graham
I'm in Kilbarchan today and if there are any confirmed entries I'll time my journey home to give you a hand.  I might even get out of the car to help!
Allan