Alan Fox

I'm in!

Now we know why Geo is never out...sharing shoes???

Now we know why Geo is never out...sharing shoes???

Trying to generate interest in Sportives/Audax by posting an event list. I'll keep this updated if it proves worthwhile...give me a shout if you want any others added.
Despite what Billy says, you don't need a beard to enter!
 
1. 27th Apr. Tour de Lauder S http://www.tourdelauder.co.uk
2. 3rd May Drumlanrig S http://www.drumlanrigchallenge.btik.com
3. 18th May Langholm S http://www.evanscycles.com/pages/rideit-langholm-sportive-ride-18th-may-2014
4. 24th May. Cairn O Mount S http://cairnomountchallenge.org.uk'>http://cairnomountchallenge.org.uk
5. 1st Jun. 3 Pistes S http://www.3pistescycle.co.uk
6. 8th Jun. Mull S http://www.mullcyclosportive.co.uk
7. 22nd Jun. Braw Lads. S. http://www.galacc.co.uk/sportive/braw-lads-baw-breaker-2014
8. 5th Jul. Golden Road and Standing Stones A http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/14-119/
9. 27th Jul. Tour of the Shire. S http://www.entrycentral.com/touroftheshire
10. 23rd Aug. Skye S http://www.handsonevents.co.uk/?page_id=24
11. 30th Aug. Highland Perthshire Challenge. S http://cairnomountchallenge.org.uk

Trying to generate interest in Sportives/Audax by posting an event list. I'll keep this updated if it proves worthwhile...give me a shout if you want any others added.
Despite what Billy says, you don't need a beard to enter!
 
1. 27th Apr. Tour de Lauder S http://www.tourdelauder.co.uk
2. 3rd May Drumlanrig S http://www.drumlanrigchallenge.btik.com
3. 18th May Langholm S http://www.evanscycles.com/pages/rideit-langholm-sportive-ride-18th-may-2014
4. 24th May. Cairn O Mount S http://cairnomountchallenge.org.uk'>http://cairnomountchallenge.org.uk
5. 1st Jun. 3 Pistes S http://www.3pistescycle.co.uk
6. 8th Jun. Mull S http://www.mullcyclosportive.co.uk
7. 22nd Jun. Braw Lads. S. http://www.galacc.co.uk/sportive/braw-lads-baw-breaker-2014
8. 5th Jul. Golden Road and Standing Stones A http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/14-119/
9. 27th Jul. Tour of the Shire. S http://www.entrycentral.com/touroftheshire
10. 23rd Aug. Skye S http://www.handsonevents.co.uk/?page_id=24
11. 30th Aug. Highland Perthshire Challenge. S http://cairnomountchallenge.org.uk

I'm in.

Alan
Riding in sportive or audax mode?
 
Quite fancy it too.

68 Entries, 13 starters on a 'beautiful' Sept morning!
'Sandblasted' for the first 50km in galeforce headwinds and rain to the first control at Tweedsmuir. Field had dropped to 11 by the time we reached the shelter of the viilage hall. A bacon roll and coffee never tasted so good. There was also enough food to feed the 68 'starters' (missed opportunity Chung.)
Next 35km took us over few climbs - Talla Reservoir, Megget Reservoir, St. Mary's Loch and Berrybush to second control at Tushielaw. Tough climbs, but descents great and would be better on a dry windless day!
Last main climb of the day over Witchie Knowe completed on the way to Peebles.
Roads great and scenery stunning through the clouds and mist (with a little imagination.)
Sun came out for the return leg to Rosewell for cake, soup, meat pie and more cake.
Had nothing left after 200km and about 8.5 hrs in the saddle.
Looking forward to the next Audax on 29th Sept...should be easier as it's a mere 160km...
http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/13-412/

Paul,
Drove down Sun am and completed the 107 miles in 7h 28m pedalling time (would have been 3rd last year...still awaiting this years official times.)
Fantastic tour of the North Pennines and the descents almost made the climbs worthwhile.
Long time in the saddle, but great route, roads and weather. A seriously tough challenge for me with the 9 climbs. Not many flat sections!
The diet has started for the Lakeland Loop in Aug!
Cheers

Camped at Glencoe Mountain Resort on Fri night, ready for the early start on Sat. Started out with a couple of guys from my work, with only two of us sharing the work for the first 20 or so miles into a headwind. I suffered for this after about 100 miles when I hit the climb out of Bridge of Orchy. It was every man for himself at this point. The climb to the finish line at Glencoe Mountain Resort was painfull!
Excellent route with great roads and scenery. Glad to have survived the 106 miles, but my legs were shredded at the end of the six and a half hour stint.

Camped at Glencoe Mountain Resort on Fri night, ready for the early start on Sat. Started out with a couple of guys from my work, with only two of us sharing the work for the first 20 or so miles into a headwind. I suffered for this after about 100 miles when I hit the climb out of Bridge of Orchy. It was every man for himself at this point. The climb to the finish line at Glencoe Mountain Resort was painfull!
Excellent route with great roads and scenery. Glad to have survived the 106 miles, but my legs were shredded at the end of the six and a half hour stint.

Colin,
Afraid I'm opting for the alternative date on Aug 11th.

me
 
iain

I'll be out.
Order of preference is 3, 2, 1...

Will be at the club rooms for 09:00.

Here's some choice rides for the spring / summer if anyone fancies going south of Ayr?
 
http://ayrshirealps.org/wp/rides
 
Andy

I'm hoping to do this will post entry

Stephen,
 
This is a JWCC club run and is open to club members and prospective members
 
Feel free to come along and see how you get on
 
KennyS
 
PS To those others who have yet to pay their membership fees ..... I'm sure Club Secretary Jannza would love to hear from you. Fees were due at the AGM :ph34r: :ph34r:

Think all this track cycling is softening you guys up!!!
Heading for Miller St for 09:15 to see if anyone turns up...

Entered...and looks like serious weight loss required to tackle the hills!!!