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Alan Just having some china tea and brioche then planning on heading out. Bear in mind I'm not right in the head. Andy

Thanks Mark. All sensible. Will check forum in the morning Andy

Mark / Chung See you at the Abbey Inn at 8.40? Andy

I'll take one pair of the Endura bibs Andy

Club rooms. 9am

I think we are probably closer as a bunch as this string suggests. There's more agreement than disagreement. I don't think there is any doubt that we need to maintain a decent pace and there should be an expectation that you need to bring a level of fitness to the main bunch. This is each person's responsibility. If I get dropped, and that has happened more than I like to recall in the last year then i know I'm big enough to look after myself, properly kitted out and able get myself home. That said there was a breakdown in bunch discipline between Largs and Seamill and if the bunch decide bursts of speed off the front at that stage in the ride is what we should be doing then that's fine with me. My own view is that the pace should be strong and consistent, increasing post BB but maintaining discipline and team cohesion. In the last 10 to 15 miles I think some action and increasing bursts of pace is going to strengthen us all. Billy it's very much appreciated that you put up these runs and provide the team with an opportunity to express views, sign of a healthy bunch! Andy

Mission is easy its sharing the strategy :-) Well spoken for Hugh Andy

Paul I think you're being unfair to yourself since you'd put in some hefty miles this week already. Welcome back! Andy

Run was awesome today and appreciated the miles. Agree with Charlie that Hugh was the team leader on the road. I'll never forget Billy popping into the co-op wi his da to buy 1 cal sunflower oil spray for his chain. The sight of him spraying it in and the faint aroma reminiscent of chips will keep me warm in the darkest moments if returning to work this week. Colin and Alan we waited on the main road after Howwood for you but figured you might have taken a different route. Hope you made home fine. Andy

Including Kilwinning was awesome today Billy with post bagel basket increase in pace giving some really nice fast miles on the back of tiring legs. What do you think? Andy Ps glad your Italian bits are fine. Pps didn't know you were Italian

See you at Millar st Mark. Chung will be at Abbey Inn as planned

Shall we go?

Mark If you're passing the Hurlet at 830 ill see you at the abbey in at 835. Andy

Chung Was suggesting to Mark meeting at Abbey Inn at 8.40. Happy to hook up with you Andy

Ross, Greg and Andy entered the third level. Level 4 on 22nd January!

Mark See you at Abbey Inn on Barrhead road at 8.40? Andy

Cheers Paul, I'm in

Bank transfer today

Thanks Charlie. Number 3 this Saturday :-))

I'd be up for that though still only have accreditation 1 and 2. Let me know if that counts :-) Andy

Three am to bed on ne'ers eve so faculties to ride not in place for 9am start. Battled a headwind to Greenock late morning and picked up a great tailwind back up Westferry. Looking forward to putting in some miles in the coming months. Happy new year all! Andy

I'll be out

Duvet for me this morning. Enjoy you're ride all and Happy New Year! Andy

Youse can work at te front then :-) Andy