Gummers

0930 for me. Will bring something chocolatey 

0930 for me. Will bring something chocolatey 

Well done guys. I stayed local and headed down to the cx in Irvine. Was really lucky with weather full sun until Lochlibo Road where I got caught in a blizzard. Then the sun came back so not so bad in the end except I couldn’t feel toes or fingers :-D

Well done guys. I stayed local and headed down to the cx in Irvine. Was really lucky with weather full sun until Lochlibo Road where I got caught in a blizzard. Then the sun came back so not so bad in the end except I couldn’t feel toes or fingers :-D

James, Glen, John, Davie and me set off from the clubrooms at 9.45 ish. We decided to do a shorter alternative route because of the conditions. Just shy of 40 miles with only one brief snow shower. Good to get out. Until next week.

Will be at the club rooms for 9.30

I can confirm Galeb was motor pacing up the coast, the chew marks on my stem are evidence ! Alan MacLean also joined us for a while to make it 5 from JWCC in a bunch of 8. David Griffiths, Ross Clark and Sarah Walker,  all strong riders made for a right good grind. I left my house in rain, realised I had a soft tyre within a mile, returned home to fix it. By time I left again it had stopped raining so that was a good omen. Only issue was I mADe quite an effort to get to Bishy Hill to catch the bunch and paid for it later. Jim and Lynsey joined in Largs to ADd firepower. Coke and Mars bars helped rejuvenate the spirits which was just as well as some heavy rain at Ardrossan.
The HC drag at Kilwinning claimed its usual quota of victims. I reckon I got pumped within about 2 inches of where I got pumped last week. Robbie and I then hAD a pretty pleasant ride back via ADmiralty circuit.
 
 
 
 
 

Should be out for this

Rapid squADra of 9 to Largs toDAy, then 11 after we met Jim and Lynsey. The dreADed drag did its DAsterdly work and turned me into jelly. Rode back with Richie and Stephen Malaney who suffered a similar fate. That BarrheAD road is a grim place when you've blown a gasket !
 That must be a record amount of DA and AD's in such a few amount of words
 
 

Bringing something unhealthy & calorie laden? Are you riding a tandem with Charlie?

The curse of copy and paste strikes again.

Oh dear got a kicking today. Pulled up just before Cloch lighthouse. Hard shift to Largs then went up fairlie moor as felt self flagellation was deserved. Still got 70 miles on clock so not all bad

Absolutely brilliant Paul! You’re officially the first trexcyclist in history 

Hi Folks,
 
It’s almost that time of the year to swop out the summer bikes & bring out the trusty old winter hack.
 
So I thought I would share a few tips that I’ve learnt in the past, to do to your pride & joy, before temporary retiring your summer beauties in the comfort of your shed/garage/lounge/bedroom/safe etc (delete as appropriate )
 
Before storage
1. I would obviously recommend giving your bike a good wash (or at least a thorough wipe down) but make sure everything is nice & dry after you’ve done so. No one likes rust on you bike/bike parts!
 
2. Chain - Clean & re-lube this part thoroughly, I use a “Park Tool†chain bath, works great but other means are just as good & dry lube!
 
3. Once chain is nice & clean, shift chain to small chainring on the front & smallest cog at the back - this put the chain into the “least stress positionâ€, theoretically making your chain last just a wee bit longer (if you can pop the chain off the front rings & just rest it loose even better - but might be messy) & your gear cable are not in tension too, again longing the life of these particular parts.
 
4. Oil/Lube all pivot points - front/rear mechs, brake pivots etc for obvious reasons.
 
5. Loosen the seat post clamp & take the seat post out & re-grease/apply copper seize before sliding it back into place (make sure you mark the position first with masking tape etc before you take out the seat post, so you know exactly how far to put it back on) remember to re-torque properly accordingly.
I’ve seem seized seat post before from moisture in this particular area & it’s a right pain to deal with, prevention is key here!
In fact, I make a point of pulling out & re-install all my bikes seat post every few months just in case!
 
6. Check that the condition of your tyres are still nice & ridable come next summer, check for deep cuts or worn parts. If it need replacing, then end of year/Xmas sales are usually a good times to pick up some new tyres. I always buy frequently perishable parts before I absolutely need it, yes I am a hoarder :-)
 
7. Brake pads/blocks - as above.
 
8. Maybe it’s a good time to replace your bar-tapes, it should be replaced as frequent as possible …….. I love new bar tape, cheapest way to make your bike feel brand new :-)
 
Hope these tips help, but if you guys can think of any, I would love to hear & learn more please!
 
It might sounds a lot of work but it's well worth it & saves you money as well, but if you can’t be bother, then there’s an alternative - just buy a brand new bike EVERY SUMMER :-)
 
I suppose these things don’t just apply to doing it before you store the bike, it’s good practice to do these things through out the year when you’re riding anyway!
 
Happy bike maintaining
 
Cheers
 
Chung

Route not for me. Have fun. Many happy returns Darryl

got any photos?

Fantastic bike bargain of the year , Andy stick it on CX Facebook page you will get it sold

Unfortunately not able to Marshall tomorrow Kenny. Last day of holiday so mrs gummers keen to make the most of day
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Still my main go to area for club runs is the forum. Works well methinks.
 
Facebook groups come and go like the ebb and flow of a mercurial tide. But the rock of the Joansin club runs forum stands firm

PS I think Andy has recruited 24 members for the road race on Sunday so there does seem to be some club spirit! If we don't get the comms then I' suggest a massive all club ride!

Afraid I can't make it now. Anniversary celebrations brought forward. Apparently

I think we should keep the Habbie Habble (he says)

As we have the Habbie Habble race on Sunday 13th (well done Andy), does anyone fancy a spin on Saturday morning? Thinking a run down to Kilcreggan via Glen Fruin meeting at bridge 09:00. Open to suggestions as weather is looking good on Saturday

No run this week as we are hosting the  Habbie Habble Road race in  Kilbarchan. See post under Road Races. If you haven't already volunteered or are taking part in the race, come along and support.
 
Cheers
Dave

Cheers Alan - your of the route last night with Kenny. It's a cracker!