JaneF

Good Call Iain, I am a fair weather cyclist in spite of having suitable clothing! Will watch the thread. Sprucing up the house for the tourists return 2 or 3 days ahead of his schedule, due home tomorrow now, Oban tonight. 1559 miles to last nights camp. All down hill from John O'Groats if you hold the map up. Jane

Thanks Mark, hope you enjoyed the tail wind back.

Anyone else??

Tuesday, 26 May 2015 10 Mile TT Championship for the Frank Lauder Trophy 19:00 Westferry 10 miles Hopefully the opportunity to win a trophy this week will see a few more take part, and it is the last of the 10 mile TTs for a while. All members and potential members welcome to participate, support or officiate! First rider off at 19:00, meet at 18:45 at the layby on the Clyde side of the M8/A8 roundabout between Bishopton and Langbank. A 10 mile route up to the roundabout at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow and back. Two volunteers please to officiate. Posted in Grahams absence, Aviemore tonight.

Hi Mark, if definitely heading for Kilmacolm I will cycle to the club and bail out in or around Kilmacolm. Jane

2 riders up for this so far, any more? Looks as though there will be some wind to battle. Anyone happy to timekeep etc?

This is a new idea, to give novice (or less fast!) riders the opportunity to experience fast riding in a bunch. Meet at the bus stop on the Georgetown road near the Crosslee-Houston roundabout. We then follow this route:https://www.strava.com/routes/2016619. By starting 15 minutes ahead of the regular Chain Gang bunch should be able to get a fair bit round the circuit before being caught! There are 4 of these scheduled, once a month across the summer, I will not make this one but hope to give it a go another time. Graham F

Tuesday, 19 May 2015 League of 10 TT #3 19:00 Westferry 10 miles The third of this year's League of 10 TTs on the Westferry. First-timers and returners welcome! First rider off at 19:00, meet at 18:45 at the layby on the Clyde side of the M8/A8 roundabout between Bishopton and Langbank. A 10 mile route up to the roundabout at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow and back. Two volunteers please to officiate.

I am planning to be along, the weather forecast is encouraging so far. (If weather grim one Wednesday evening perhaps we can practice roadside repairs?)

A lovely evening if a little chilly. Great tail wind back to the clubrooms. Thanks for the company, see you next week. J

Tuesday, 12 May 2015 League of 10 TT #2 19:00 Westferry 10 miles The First (as last week was postponed) of this year's League of 10 TTs on the Westferry. First-timers and returners welcome! First rider off at 19:00, meet at 18:45 at the layby on the Clyde side of the M8/A8 roundabout between Bishopton and Langbank. A 10 mile route up to the roundabout at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow and back. Two volunteers please to officiate.

As 'acting up' anyway I will officially postpone, cancel or declare the ride off. Enjoy a safe turbo or evening of rest. Graham send his best wishes from Lands End where he is enjoying a day off the bike and staying in a B&B instead of wondering where his tent will be when he wakes up. Jane

Billy, I think that is a good call with the bad visibility and puddles on the road cars may not notice you riding. I can't imagine you would get good times tonight. Jane

Just moving this back up to line of site, only 2 so far...... Cant help out myself hoping there are some volunteers to time etc. J

Hi Mark, I expect to be there with 2 friends. Thanks Jane

The first of this year's League of 10 TTs on the Westferry. First-timers and returners welcome! First rider off at 19:00, so meet at 18:45 at the same place as last year, the layby on the Clyde side of the M8/A8 roundabout between Bishopton and Langbank. A 10 mile route up to the roundabout at Ferguson's Shipyard, Port Glasgow and back. Two volunteers please to officiate. Posted by me as Graham is away on tour.

Hi Mark, thanks for looking at this. Back on my bike again for 16 miles max so far. Am available on Wednesdays now so count me in. Jane

Planning to get the 11.20 ferry and tootle to the pub, Graham is keeping me company, more welcome.

Thanks Martin for putting me right. Glad they have got good homes. j

Mark there are three bikes parked in the clubrooms, one may suit? No one seems to have claimed them Jane

Well done to those who took part, cold breeze but lovely evening sunshine. Results Richard M 17:27 Iain Couttie 17:36 Iain Cowden 18:00 George 18:27 Alan T 18:28 James Mac 22:07 All Paid plus £3 from James for last time and £3 owed to club means £27 transferred to club funds Jann. Thanks to Alan McBride and the spectators Mary, Freddie and Susan cheering everyone along. Those are the times to beat next week.... Jane

Thanks Alan, I will see you at 18.15 and Graham will be able to make his other meeting on time. Jane

Graham and I will be along to timekeep. No excuse for any other non participants! J

Just in case any of you know some folk who may be interested.....Have a look at their facebook page. Jane https://www.facebook.com/bellesonbikesinverclyde?fref=nf Belles on Bikes Inverclyde 28 March at 14:41 · Our next meet up will be Wednesday 1st April at 6.30pm at the Pavilion in the Battery Park, Greenock. Please bring your bikes along and we can do some basic bike safety checks, beginner confidence sessions and go on a short gentle ride along the cycle path. If you don't have a bike, you can still come along and check out other bikes to see what style you prefer and feel comfortable on. We will aim to be back at the park for 8pm. Evenings should be lighter by then however if you have bike lights, please bring them. See you there?

Well done to James and Graham for completing this today in spite of the overnight snow.