PaulL

Did a wee recon of the course today.
 
I don't have a chance
 
The A77 section is uphill & if that isn't bad enough the wind will blow it apart.
 
The rest of the course is rolling (mostly rolling uphill) & clunch road is horrid.
 
So there you go. Might just stop in & watch Milan-San Remo.

Well done to everyone that participate & the helpers for this mornings event!
 
P.S Paul, you'll need to buy another bike now to do this TT-thingy properly :-)
 
Cheers
 
Chung

See you at 9 Chung. Hope to have a new recruit with me

More Jets news
 
Jess Millar, Lusia Steele and Gemma Penman selected to ride for WoSCA girls at YToS, Danny Mulholland selected for WoSCA boys.
 
Also, Adam Hazle riding for Velo Club UK.
 
Good luck to all our riders!
 
M

ALL
SHORT REPORT OF FIRST OF THE PBP QUALIFYING RIDES COMPLETED THERE ON SUNDAY 8TH MAY IT WAS A 209KM (130 MILES)
 
THE ROUTE WENT FROM DALMENY ON THE FORTH TO DOLLER IN FIFE VIA THE FORTH ROAD BRIDGE THEN OVER TO AUCHTERARDER VIA GLEN EAGLES. THEN A COASTAL RUN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE TAY TO TAYPORT WITH SOME SUPER VIEWS ON THIS STRETCH FROM THERE TO ST ANDREWS FOR SOME FOOD, 85 MILES DONE BY THIS POINT. THEN IT WAS IN TO A HEAVY WESTERLY TO FALKLAND (105 MILES) MORE FOOD AS THERE IS A LONG CLIMB OVER THE LOMOND HILLS THEN IT WAS DOWN HILL TO THE BRIDGE AND BACK TO DALMENY. FOR SOME COFFEE (130 MILES).
 
ALAN FOX & I COMPLETED THIS RIDE WITH HEAVY LEGS BUT LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT 200KM ON SAT 28TH MARCH – MORE PASSES THAN MASTERMIND.
 IT WAS OUR LONGEST RIDE THIS YEAR SO FAR.
 
CAMPBELL

I must have entered while under the "influence" as I am in too...  Mad mouser

I must have entered while under the "influence" as I am in too...  Mad mouser

I'd heard about the turbo warm up. Especially for those residing nearby...
 
I'll take the cycle there as my warm up.
 
As for bling, I could fit my daughter's handlebar tassels to my bike and maybe another lollipop stick onto my spokes. Hopefully that should suffice.
 
Should also add, I've signed up online.

Hey Greg I have a few lying about that are in good condition you can pick up one for free.. BOW send me a PM

Well, that's was rather cold & wet this morning! :-)
 
3 Jets coach + 4 Wheelers in the shape of shape of Katrina, Alan McLean, Martin M, Martin (new Wheeler) Campbell (Ironman), Alan Fox & myself with the company of at least ten Jets (sorry, can't tell who's who as they're all skinny and ride with such efficiency) made up the 9.00am bunch on this last Reliability Run, in "glorious" weather round to Largs and up the Haylie via Kilburnie then home. Understandably we had to cut the run short as some of us (myself included) were suffering from mild hyperthermia :-)
I, so wanted to get in David support vehicle at Weymss Bay, but couldn't due to lack of room
 
Alan's tyre blow out was quite spectacular both in terms of sound & visual effect, I could literally see sparks coming from this wheel sitting behind him. I thought someone threw a firecracker at us!
 
Special credit must go to the Jets who rode with gusto & never heard them moan once about the riding conditions (that was left to me to do) and I think they all should be awarded with a " Rule 9" badge! :-) Respect!
 
Big thanks to Jane back at the clubroom for providing the welcome mushroom soup & large spread waiting for our appearance!
 
Thanks to everyone for the wheels today, it was obviously very much needed by me!
 
Cheers
 
Chung

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All true. Jets were as hard as nails today in filthy conditions. For the record they were: Matti, Charlie, Danny, Sarah, Lusia, Gemma, Hamish and Douglas.
 
Cheers to Ironman, Alan Fox and Martin new wheeler who did the heavy lifting on the coast between Wemyss Bay and Largs. And Jane's soup made it all worthwhile.

Group 2, will bring some cakes

For anyone interested a weekend of racing avaiable via UCI Channel;
 
https://www.youtube.com/user/ucichannel
 
The womens race might shape up to be a cracker if a few in-form riders, principally Nash, prevent a Vos whitewash.
 
Mens elites should be good with the two under 23's who have been giving the elites a kicking all season being up against the likes of Pauwells whose schedule is now settled enough to allow him to prepare properly.
 
Snow was forecast so this could add to the fun.
 
Cheers,
Davie

Hi Paul,
 
Get a license & fire your entry in.
 
Be quick though, places sure to go fast.

I would wager the Czech style 'cross at Rouken Glen was more fun...
 

A struggle, very cold, very hard but glad to be back out on the bike. Cheers for the wheels guy's.

Merry Christmas to all club members, and best wishes for 2015.
 
:banana :banana

Norn iron for me

Ha ha.. not that skinny now lol up to 13st 6lb my old drinking weight

North ayrshire weather warnings risk of flooding. Think it's the gym for me gentlemen. Enjoy your suffering whatever form it takes!
Andy

Fabulous first attempt for me cycling in a group. (and a fine group it was too). Sense of achievement 100%. What was I waiting for?
Thanks to everyone for their patience, advice and general good company. Lots of lessons learned by me  . On the whole I faired not too badly and hopefully as I get fitter I might even hold a straight line. Certainly hope to have another go sooner rather than later.
 
As we finished off, I suggested to Ken that he probably doesn't remember what it feels like on the first group ride. 'tense,aching shoulders and gripping the bars like your trying to rip them off'; there's hitting the nail firmly on the head.  remembered well enough. 
 
Have a good week everyone and thanks again

Already have a medium, Billy but would like another.
 
You still trying to get Jacamo to sponsor you?

Are we really doing Liege? I thought it was just an excuse to go and drink fine beer and watch a cycle race... Might have to start taking this training seriously!

Let's pencil it in. If hols get in the way we can ride one of the others. Yes Chung, am back in summer ( well , spring anyway). Got a few weeks
left in Sydney and then we are moving down to Hobart in Tasmania. Was down there last weekend and you will be pleased to hear it was 13 C and blowing hard. It's about 1500 kms south of here ( in the Roaring Forties ) so weather may prove to be a challenge. Mt Wellington is right behind the city though so a nice 20 km alpine style climb literally on the doorstep. Really must get that compact ! See you in Spring.
 
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Wellington_(Tasmania)

Paul x 2