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  1. Saturday 20th October

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    A very fine day out. As George said, manky start but brightened up after Gourock. George's EPO kicked in a wemyss bay and I was thoroughly shattered before the 40 at Largs where Ross made a brave but doomed long range attempt for the 30. Richard taught him a lesson and everyone was happy come Das Bagelhausen. After showing leg scars to all over a cup of cino we headed back up Brisbane Brae. Properly beautiful. I only had a big ring at the front so major show of solidarity by all as the bunch ascended the brae in the big ring. No jokes here. They've been shared. The one about teeth was particularly yuk! Back up the Westferry and (for me) an exhausted crawl back home. How I've missed the bike these last four weeks!!

    Andy

  4. Saturday 20th October

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    Hello everyone!

     

    My new leg arrived courtesy of NHS GG&C. Thinking of taking it out for a spin and feeding it some of the Bagel Basket's finest after a lumpy climb over from Greenock. Anybody fancy it? Meet at club rooms 9am

     

    Andy

  12. Combined Bunch Ride Sun 23rd Sept '12

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    Weather permitting????!!!!!! Griegsy you're not going to tell me your famous 30 Milers are running scared of a wee bit of Scottish winter weather. Oh the indignity of it!!!!! :icon_mooning

     

    Joking aside, the 30 milers all handled the pace yesterday with ease, with most people appearing to be well within their limits. It may be an idea for the 30 milers and intermediates to ride with the main over the next few weeks while the main bunch is taking it relatively easy on flatish routes.

     

    Even if you guys had to work a little more than usual in terms of pace for say 20 miles before pulling off to do your own thing. Would improve your bunch riding and fitness levels as well as keeping the groups in touch. The distance didn't phase anyone and while the pace was slower than what the main bunch usually rides at it wasn't so far off as one might think - good recovery ride pace Zone 1 or 2 in Mac Bagel speak. The only other differences were the speed on the climbs and the recovery time required after them. That's just fitness which could be developed.

     

    I know that Glasgow Green CC do this, with the groups coming together again towards the end of a ride too on occasion.

     

    Only a sugestion and it doesn't have to be every week either but something worth thinking about. Perhaps would assist those riders who might wish to make the step across to the main bunch but who are possibly unsure of their abilities.

     

    M

     

    Mark

     

    I think this is a good proposal over the next few weeks and there may be a few folk who would appreciate that as a means of transitioning to main bunch. More importantly though it was great to meet new folk and there was a great feel to the day. Well done especially to Mark and Hugh who both shoes us some good climbing on the Haylie Brae and Hugh on working in a brisk and small bunch over to Kilbirnie!

     

    I was sorry to miss Grieg and Elaine's catering. The Facebook scones picture looked fab!!

     

    Thanks for all the kind words re: the fall (except Billy that is :smash ). A few hours spent the RAH saw my leg cleaned up, disinfected and saved. The most memorable moment was sliding down the track looking up at Ross' upside down face looking at me. A moment I'll treasure always :grin:

     

    See you next weekend

     

    Andy

  15. Long coast

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    Today's main bunch ride was brought to you by Richard and Davie who set a strong pace all the way up to the top of the Bowfield. That set the tone for the day with everyone taking their turn at the front keeping the pace strong. Descent down into Kilwinning was fast and furious and Charlie took the 30 sprint. Route to Largs remained fast with some entertainment from the Fullarton Wheelers, huge bunch, multiple punctures. After missing Paul at Das Bagelhausen we headed into the wind around Gourock and towards the Westferry. Legs were shredded and when Ian Montcoutié said it was like a team time trial he wasn't wrong. I was home for just after 1 and earned brownie points for early return. Perfect day!

    Oh ya dancer !

     

    PS happy birthday to Darryl!!

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