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Thanks to Graham for the route yesterday although still cleaning the mud off the bikes from the farm watch lanes.
Good to see two newbies in Linda and Carol in a bunch of 8 and then 7 as Boyd left early.
Also thanks to Chung for helping with the  puncture to Carol ( Mrs C) on the track home. 45 miles in total.
David
 

I plan on being out for a 30(ish) mile run his week, no particular route in mind and happy to choose one on the day based on the weather and who's there.
I'm anticipating two new lady members, so it will be good to have a good turnout to meet them.
Start 09:00 at Miller Street, Johnstone.

Jane and I are planning on going on the tandem at our own speed, we'll not be at Amaretto but hope to meet up at the Bagel Basket.

I should be there to slow everybody else down.

Sorry, Graham. I would have come down, but I've got to go to Bathgate to help out with some babysitting, so I'll be cycling  in the other direction tomorrow.
My son in Bathgate is getting married on the 6th October, so family preparations are in full swing and my life is not my own at the moment - though I did get to play golf today while the boss was returning about five dresses to Silverburn.

Hi
Some of the local climbs have been totally bossed by Quick Step etc on Strava. I am looking at The Full Carruthmuir aka. Phil's Folly and I've seen others.
can I suggest that during the winter gales (we'll need storm force tailwinds ) we make club efforts to get one of these back.
I would like to imagine Wout van Aert or GVA receiving the "Uh oh, Galeb/Paul/Ian has just taken your KOM etc..." message. (I would also like to think they might just pop back to regain their Kom). Perhaps they weren't really trying but I think they were.
I will volunteer to lead out for, oooh, first 20 seconds.
Anyone got a list of likely segments?
Alan
 

Ladies and gentlemen, the final confined event of the season, the Joe Brunetti Hill Climb championship. This is a whole club event, with the Elliston Castle Road being closed for the duration of the event, so a good turnout is appreciated.
In recent years the main club has gone off first, then stayed around afterwards to cheer on the Jets, and this year should be no exception. Following the event, riders can go off on runs to suit their ability and leg conditions.
First rider off at 10:30, registration from 10:00
Please note that I have a copy of the Road Closure notice, which I will be putting up on site in the coming week.

6 riders on a cool, blustery evening. Times are:
David Cowan  2:33 pd
Joseph McIntosh. 2:33
Alan T. 2:35 pd
Gerard Deeley 2:29 pd
Ian Archibald 2:01 pd
Scott McIntosh. 2:41
Thanks to Ian McTavish and Robbie for timekeeping and special mention for Scott for holding as well as riding.
I have £8 to transfer to club funds.
 

Big tailwind to Bathgate this morning, and only a couple of showers. Big benefit not doing an 'out and back' route.

Yes it was me, purple is this year's colour.  Just loved doing the whole tandem thing, if anyone gets the chance you need to give it a go.

Sorry, I assume that’s Gerard because of that cheeky grin & those “exquisite” colour socks :-)

Well done to all who rode today!
Chapeau & I love the photo of Graham & Gerard - looks to me like he was pinching Graham bum & loving it :-) ....... or maybe I’ve just got a filthy mind :-)
Cheers
Chung

2nd Overall so well done to everyone

 
I've got some medals to pass on for whoever was in the top 8

Yay!  I think?
I will be there, maybe with Amanda’s electric bike...

Bute is the new Arran
I might even have time for a cafe stop and a cone.

Once again for Team Suffer, we now have a time to beat.

So we had one team, one solo and a tandem ride. Well done to all 5 riders.
Team Desperado (Ian McTavish and Ian Archibald). 15:33
Scott McIntosh.  18:12
Graham and Gerard. 17:21
Looked like a hard night for riding tonight. No money collected. The David Raymond Trophy run will take place next week.

Team Suffer plan on being there, for more pain, but no glory.

I will drop down and timekeep/push

Hoping for Team SUFFER to make it’s debut.

Who else is coming out to join in the 2 up fun - with the added incentive of an opportunity for refreshments afterwards?
It's an opportunity for those yet to have a go at time trials to give it a try, including new members.

Graham will be the captain and I am the stoker on Charlotte the tandem.  Thinking we should call ourselves team Staying Upright For Few Extreme Runs (S.U.F.F.E.R.).

If this does go ahead I'll timekeep, then those who want to are free to ride.

If this does go ahead I'll timekeep, then those who want to are free to ride.