AlanT

Art'n'salvage in Dalry are holding a cycle jumble sale this Saturday from 10 am. If you're looking for a vintage steel frame or vintage parts, it's definitely worth getting along for a rummage.

Family duties, won't be out.

Fabulous day out after recovering from my wrecked tyre. Cheers to Greg for towing me round to the 10.30 ferry.

Clubhouse@ 08:45, or ferry @ 10?

I found this on the CTT Georgetown league fb page. I'm up for it this year, anyone else? This years annual Loch Eck drum up will take place on Sunday ( 20th Oct) and you are all cordially invited. Same format as previous years- meet at MacInroy's Point Ferry terminal Gourock in time for the 10 am ferry. Choice of runs - either do the Ardentinny loop (good practice for the GTR CTT Scotland Super Series event being held here in June 2020!) or if you are feeling like an easy day then just head straight up the Lochside to the drum up where Ian will have a roaring fire waiting for you. You can then either stick to traditional drum up fare of burnt toasted cheese washed down with tea drunk from a questionable billy can - or follow Gerard Deeley's example and really get creative with your outdoors cooking - I think last year it was something involving Venison and truffles. The choice is yours! Regardless of the weather there in no better sight than Argyll in its Autumnal splendour and no better way to spend the day than setting the world to rights round the fire in good company. Drumming up is a cycling tradition in danger of being lost in the mists of time so lets keep it going - even if its only once a year!

Check out art'n'salvage in Dalry. They have a large number of older framesets that might be worth a look.

Entertaining run out today, weather not a factor, hanging on to Charlie's wheel very much so. Not huge miles, but legs thoroughly cooked by the time I got home.

The run is on. 9.00 meet at Amaretto's. Muddies or winter bikes recommended. Rule #5 applies.

There is a yellow warning in place for the area for Sunday all day. I'll make a decision on Sunday no later than 07.45 whether to call this run off.

Anyone else? It's open to the older jets and parents too. I will sacrifice a small chicken along with some herbs and pasta on Saturday night to ensure good weather.

Excellent run out today in cold but dry and clear conditions.

Bit of an early start there. I'll join you if I'm up in time. If I'm not there, don't wait.

Bump. Post up if you're coming.

Well done to everyone who took part. The course doesn't get any easier, and the short course in particular was more challenging this year than in previous years. Some really outstanding times for the winning riders today.

Yes

Looks good

So is anyone apart from the jets actually riding this year?

Go the V60's

Hope you recover quickly

Like it says in the title. Planning an effort, but if others are there, happy to play.

Bit of a recovery run on Friday afternoon, meeting at the bus stop on the Georgetown Road around 13:30, 20-ish easy miles to recover from my track session in the morning. Route is likely to be Georgetown, Bishopton, Old Greenock Road, Kilmacolm, Bridge of Weir, but there may be variations on that.

Ladies and gentlemen, the final confined event of the season, the Joe Brunetti Hill Climb championship. This is a whole club event, with the Elliston Castle Road being closed for the duration of the event, so a good turnout is appreciated. In recent years the main club has gone off first, then stayed around afterwards to cheer on the Jets, and this year should be no exception. Following the event, riders can go off on runs to suit their ability and leg conditions. First rider off at 10:30, registration from 10:00. Once you have registered, you need to wait around to get your start time, generally around 5 minutes before the first rider goes off. I can confirm that I have a copy of the Road Closure notice, which I will be putting up on site on Friday 20th. Some volunteers are required to assist with putting out signs, timekeeping and holding, and then recovering the signs and moving the barriers aside once the event is complete.

Going out, but a bit earlier, around 09:30.

Slightly later than planned, the last opportunity for a whole club run this summer. Meeting at Amaretto's at 9:00, rolling out around 09:15, to Largs. The favoured route is Georgetown, Bishopton, Westferry, Port Glasgow, and round the coast to Largs. Options for those feeling a bit more energetic are via Loch Thom. Options for those feeling less energetic is a short cut via the cycle track direct to Port Glasgow. The intention is for bunches of mixed abilities, with stronger riders sitting on the front for longer spells After the café stop, it is suggested that the groups break up into their natural ability groups and there are a variety of routes home. (Brisbane Glen, Healy Brae, West Kilbride). Post up if you're coming so that I can give the Bagel Basket a heads up on numbers.

Sounds like a plan