BoydJohnston

I'll be at the clubrooms for 9:30 for an easy run. Was thinking of visiting the wind farm on Eaglesham Moor, but open to other suggestions depending on who is out.

If not going to worry about UCI racing rules then get discs. Rim wear is a real shame on nice wheels which will eventually wear out. With cartridge bearings in disc hubs you have everlasting wheels! I agree with Darryl that you could get a killer carbon wheelset and keep it forever.
 
Also the thru axles are a fantastic development for stiffening up frames and forks and front thru axle is quicker than 9mm QR!  I accept that long-term axle compatibility might be an issue and it would be difficult to swap wheels between bikes.

Made it home without incident .....just. Then did a few more miles.

The 30-milers is where it's at this week-end.

Enjoyed the run today - even if I was mostly hiding at the back. Shame I had to shoot off and missed the grub, the banter and the photo-shoot. Ended up time trialling on the track to catch the start of the Grand Prix.
 
Thanks to Paul for doing the organising.

Enjoyed the run today - even if I was mostly hiding at the back. Shame I had to shoot off and missed the grub, the banter and the photo-shoot. Ended up time trialling on the track to catch the start of the Grand Prix.
 
Thanks to Paul for doing the organising.

I thought I lived in a dictatorship where what I say goes. However, there are two under-2's who apparently have more voting power than me, so I've kept them up late and read stories so I can sneak out before they are awake...............

Mercian Audax frame - seat tube 51cm c to t, top tube 53cm
Wheels - 32 spoke, hand-built by Dooley's - 10speed
Brakes - Shimano levers, Campag units
Shifters - Dia-Compe bar-end friction
Chainset - Campag triple
 
Pedals - not provided
 
Spares - Pro-Lite wheels, 9-speed cassette (new)
 
 
Little bit of work required on the rear brake, or a swap to a long-drop brake needed. Otherwise the bike is ready to ride.

Great run today. Thanks to Paul for the route and to all for the company.

Must have been hard to get going again after the cafe stop. The non-stop, cold rain had me borderline hypothermic by the time I got home. Bad choice of gloves in particular had me stuck on the middle ring, fumbling at rear changes and having to ask for help to unzip pockets to get keys out when I got home with 35 miles on the clock. The conditions made this the hardest run of the year for me.
 
A warm bath and a coffee got me warmed up eventually.

Must have been hard to get going again after the cafe stop. The non-stop, cold rain had me borderline hypothermic by the time I got home. Bad choice of gloves in particular had me stuck on the middle ring, fumbling at rear changes and having to ask for help to unzip pockets to get keys out when I got home with 35 miles on the clock. The conditions made this the hardest run of the year for me.
 
A warm bath and a coffee got me warmed up eventually.

Must have been hard to get going again after the cafe stop. The non-stop, cold rain had me borderline hypothermic by the time I got home. Bad choice of gloves in particular had me stuck on the middle ring, fumbling at rear changes and having to ask for help to unzip pockets to get keys out when I got home with 35 miles on the clock. The conditions made this the hardest run of the year for me.
 
A warm bath and a coffee got me warmed up eventually.

Must have been hard to get going again after the cafe stop. The non-stop, cold rain had me borderline hypothermic by the time I got home. Bad choice of gloves in particular had me stuck on the middle ring, fumbling at rear changes and having to ask for help to unzip pockets to get keys out when I got home with 35 miles on the clock. The conditions made this the hardest run of the year for me.
 
A warm bath and a coffee got me warmed up eventually.

Gerrard, Graham, Boyd, If Not Wet Dave (see above) and me braved elements and headed south.
Decision made to stop at Jack's cafe in Stewarton for much needed warmup
Back via Neilston and Dalek hill. 45 damp miles.
Thanks guys for making the effort!!

Group of six left clubrooms, Boyd, Paul, Anthony, Karen, Dave and Carol and picked up Ian just outside Bishopton. Rest of route as posted  with no mishaps and coffee stop at Castle Semple cafe. Split up after cafe with Boyd,Ian,Paul and Dave heading along track to Kilburnie and then on through Beith and up past Beith Golf Club which is a bit of a pull. Greenacres and then down Bowfield hill. Thanks for the company and another dry day on the bike.
Dave 

Good group and sunshine - what more can one ask for

I should be down for this one, but may cut it short.

Currently on antibiotics, so won't be doing the full run. May come down to do the run over to Erskine bridge with the 9:00 group, just to get some fresh air.

I use the q/r version from here - http://www.carradice.co.uk/products/saddle-fixing-systems- with a traditional small saddle bag. The support and the bag will work out relatively expensive - but will last a long time.

I should be there if the weather holds, but may do the route at a slower pace if I struggle on the Bowfield climb again or if there are any other slower riders looking for company.

Thanks to Elaine and Bill for the company today. Down the track to Kilbirnie then up past Beith Golf Club and a wander through various back roads to Kilmacolm before finishing back on the track. 46+ miles for me, which was probably double what I would have done on my own.

I hope to be there.

Sorry, but I've been told I have a previous engagement.

Graham,
I think Sunday is the 27th..........
 
I'll plan on being at the club for 09:30, but not sure about keeping up - though I should be able to get to the cafe before you have finished there.

The pedals are yours, Kenny.