JaneF

The club currently runs a number of confined event time trials across the spring and summer months. Some of these are handicapped events, meaning that it's not always the fastest rider that wins the award at the end of the season. Discussion after the Georgetown Cup open event indicated that there was some demand for a structured TT competition within the club. This proposal therefore outlines a Confined TT league that will reward the consistently fastest riders, and, hopefully, increase rider participation in the confined events. It should be noted that the existing awards will be completely unchanged. This will be an addition to what is already there, and in my view, will be experimental to gauge participation levels. There will be no actual physical prize at the end of the season, only the kudos of knowing that you are the most consistently fast male/female rider in Johnstone Wheelers.
The proposal is this:
The TT league shall consist of
1 restricted gear TT over 10 miles.
3 hilly TT each over 10 miles.
10 Chocolate series, each over 7.2 miles
8 league of 10 (including the Frank Lauder 10) each over 10 miles.
2 25 miles(run as part of the CTT events)
4 2up TT, each over 7.2 miles.
 
Points are awarded for the first 5 finishers on the basis of the distance raced, i.e. 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, for a 7.2 mile race, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5 for a 10 and 25, 23, 22, 21, 20 for a 25 mile race. 2 up points are awarded to each rider in the team on the same basis. 1 point is awarded for finishing. 2 points are awarded for timekeeping/holding/marshalling. 5 points are awarded for a PB on the course.
Crucially, points will be deducted for NOT helping, if a rider has taken part in more than 30% of races, based on the number of races undertaken, I.e. If a rider has taken part in 15 races, but has not done the helping out bit, they would lose 15 points when the points are added up at the end of the season.
The league will be open to male and female members, but not Jets(at least, not for this year). Jets will still be able to compete for the current awards.
 
Ladies and gentlemen, this is a proposal for discussion. It is not a 'done deal'. If there is no support for it, it will go away. If there are differing opinions on any aspect of this proposal, post them up. We can have the discussion and then put a proposal forward to the committee.
 
Your thoughts and responses are welcome.
 
Alan

last coat down Tuesday evening. no entry until mon pm.

I'll be working at the club rooms from 09:00, Jane's supplied some baking as sustenance for the workers! 

i will be at the club rooms from 9 am Sunday.

Hi Eric, the committee have been trying to contact the administrator for 6 months, Kenny S was lat to investigate....

For those who have not yet paid this years subs and can not see the members section....
 
The jackets have arrived. Please PM to arrange collection from Kilmacolm.
 
Many thanks
 
Jane

Just a wee update.
Ross, Kaz and Jaki R are all signed up for the Caledonia etape. Jaki has created a JWCC team if anybody else is keen to sign up.

Hi there,
I haven't processed any payments since 6pm of 18.11.16 prior to AGM.
There may be a small delay in processing now as I hand over to your new Membership Secretary for 2016-2017 Alan McLean in the coming weeks.
Alan also has access to the [email protected] email address now if anyone has any queries for him.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thanks for letting us know you chaps have paid though.
 
Best regards and best wishes
Sans

A quick reminder to all members...
 
6.45 to order curry
 
7.00 prompt start
 
See you there.......

Thanks Jane. That's you, Graham and a handful of others processed already.
I need a committee member to authorise mine on Friday!
Sans

Thanks Sans, paid!

A few out in the Blue and Yellow.

Jane do I sense another change to jwcc kit. Quite like this combo

A few out in the Blue and Yellow.

A few out in the Blue and Yellow.

A few out in the Blue and Yellow.

A few out in the Blue and Yellow.

Hi there,
Prior to and during the AGM this Friday 18th November you can sign up for your 2016- 2017 membership. The fees may change following the AGM so you may wish to sign up now.
For those coming along to the AGM who have already paid their subs or pay on the night there is the opportunity to pick up your new JWCC membership card ( thank you Chung ) for the coming year and this also gives you the opportunity to receive member benefits.
 
The fees at present are :-
 
Senior £30
Family £50
Student £15
Junior £15
OAP £5
 
Here is the link to renew your membership via British Cycling :-
 
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/club/subscriptions?club_id=589
 
 
You do not need to be a British Cycling member to join.
If you have not been a member of British Cycling before you can have free bronze membership or discounted ride, silver or gold. PM me for the code or email
[email protected]
 
The members only area of the Bunch Forum is set up for the coming year also.
 
If you have any queries just let me know.
 
Best regards,
Sans
Your 2016 membership secretary

There has been a a bit of work carried out in the clubrooms over the last couple of weeks and we're looking to get them shipshape ahead of the roller sessions and the AGM next week
 
Is there anyone available for a couple of hours this Wednesday evening to assist with the clear out and clean up of the Main Hall and kitchen?
 
I plan to be at the clubrooms from 6:30pm until 9pm
 
Any assistance would be appreciated
 
KennyS

Good turnout today for a run punctuated by punctures and cattle hold ups. A thorn in the front wheel was followed later by a thorn in the rear wheel.Just needed a chain snap to complete the set, but managed to get home without further mishap. Thanks for waiting at the cafe stop guys and girls and well done to Ernie and John on their first bunch run.It is not always like this. Met Graham and Jane for a chat also.
Dave

Hoping to meet you at lochwinnoch for a brew. J

Just about recovered from my first bike ride this year and what a fab day it was.
Great company, good chat and food. Thanks for the coffee and the crepe Gerard

Thanks to Chung and the others for an entertaining and educational night. Shared knowledge only helps to enhance the whole biking experience and Chung is the King of it.  Another great night with the Wheelers.  Carol & Dave

A very educational night, thanks Chung for organising and to those who brought their bikes along as guinea pigs. Suggestions about insulating tape on frames before fitting mudguards, cleaning and maintenance all taken on board.
 
A useful haul of worn out parts too!
J

http://www.braveheartfund.co.uk/EventDetail.asp?EventID=29636 seems to work