Alan Michael

Martin Mulholand, myself and a bunch of Jets(the real racers) raced today, the course was chewing up bikes, Martin got several punctures and I destroyed another derailleur on the 2nd last last lap. I was going to have to run to the line and an other lap when I spotted the leader about to finish behind me... I took my time getting to the line and somehow managed to cross the line just behind him saving me from having to run a lap and a probably last place, I have no shame
 
Well done all great day 

Totally embarrassed guys. I have no idea what happened but possible that rear mech went into spokes. It just threw me off completely. Thanks to Paul, Richie and Colin and I'm sure there weee others but it was all a bit of a haze. Thank fully when I brought John McCrory down who was behind he was okay.
 
Until then it had been uber fast. I don't quite understand why especially at this time of year. At one point I saw we were doing 28mph along the coast. That said it was really enjoyable!
 
Post decking it took a bit of time to get going again but by the time I got through fairlie I was feeling fine. I was chuffed when I saw Darryl, Les, Alistair, John Cameron and Alex and some company home. Met Jesse coming back through Paisley so went out to inchinnan with her before heading towards Renfrew.
 
This is when I had my low point of the day getting rubbed by a car into a pothole going into the swing bridge. Not too pleasant but stayed up.
 
That said I still rate it an excellent day with great company and good craic!
 
Andy

No worries Paul...9.45 at the court it is ☺

See you at bogs, I'll be departing Aldi Linwood at 0935 if anyone else heading thataway, maybe catch Alan McB at sheriff court 0945 so I can practice sitting on his wheel

Full sun in glesga followed by some mild precipitation in WK
 
According to BBC

If "faster" bunch meant 27kph+ and I knew who was coming ("moi" and "edvald" are likely to be people I know but who are they?) - I'd like to come out some Sundays.
 
My first JWCC ride was almost 3 years ago now and I still don't follow what goes on (and so in the main I do my own thing). There must be a sub forum in Esperanto right?
 
I know. This post doesn't help.

It was Scott Newman...with about 2-3 miles to go Archibald went, and we got dropped 1 by 1, only gregg managed to hold on. I managed to tag back aiden and myself and aiden came in together with Scott shortly after. Two months of excess ðŸ»ðŸ¾ and a short dip into running 🃠has taken its toll, hopefully a clean diet and drink free will have me back up there soon 😉

I have my green glowing balls

I have my green glowing balls

I have my green glowing balls

The medium size will be mine ..... hahahahaha (evil laughter and wringing of hands ensues)

Fiver on Gumley 😉
 
I'll be happy to ride for team DA and get more boys on the DA list... if I can ever get off the bevy, chocolate, and take away diet ðŸ»ðŸ«ðŸ¬ðŸŽ‚ðŸ¾ðŸ¸ðŸºðŸ”ðŸŸðŸ•ðŸ¹ðŸº

Fiver on Gumley 😉
 
I'll be happy to ride for team DA and get more boys on the DA list... if I can ever get off the bevy, chocolate, and take away diet ðŸ»ðŸ«ðŸ¬ðŸŽ‚ðŸ¾ðŸ¸ðŸºðŸ”ðŸŸðŸ•ðŸ¹ðŸº

Fiver on Gumley 😉
 
I'll be happy to ride for team DA and get more boys on the DA list... if I can ever get off the bevy, chocolate, and take away diet ðŸ»ðŸ«ðŸ¬ðŸŽ‚ðŸ¾ðŸ¸ðŸºðŸ”ðŸŸðŸ•ðŸ¹ðŸº

Fiver on Gumley 😉
 
I'll be happy to ride for team DA and get more boys on the DA list... if I can ever get off the bevy, chocolate, and take away diet ðŸ»ðŸ«ðŸ¬ðŸŽ‚ðŸ¾ðŸ¸ðŸºðŸ”ðŸŸðŸ•ðŸ¹ðŸº

Hope to be a long but will have to leave sharp 😞

Can't do boxing day, but planning to go out Tuesday 27th, weather forecast at this stage is decent for that day....Forecast is still mild, so maybe Brisbane Glen to Largs, then choice of journeys home after Café or Pub stop ?
 
Anyone else up for it ?
 
Cheers
McGinty...

Just catching up with this and i tend to lean towards marks thoughts, over complicated events will discourage people from taking part i feel.. Jan's spread sheet for the chain gang was a good idea, weekly up dates allowing riders to know their position in the event, and what they kneaded to do to move up the standings..
 
An open and transparent simple competition, it's just coming up with that that's difficult lol

Been following this thread with a little interest. Seems to me it is getting complicated. Weighted points for winning/placing, based on distance are going to skew the outcomes to the point the league becomes meaningless. Place well in poorly supported 25s and then stand with a stop watch for the rest of the year could see you win the league, or have a higher league position than the keen rider who never places but turns out for every event. Surely that is counter to the aim of the thing - to increase participation in confined TTs. Paul and Billy's comments cover this pretty well without need for me to add anything. Also Jann's comment is quite telling.
 
To work the points need to be simple - points for turning up to ride, with additional points for placing (whatever these might be - 1st thru 5th) is all that matters. Weighted points for turning out for the less well attended events (25s and west ferry 10s) could be considered, but these can't be such that they skew the final outcome. My suggestion is that get 1 point for the Georgetown, 2 points for a 10 and say 5? points for a 25. Placing points should be equally tight if any difference at all between events. The most consistent and fastest riders should be at the top of the league, not the guy/girl who does 2 x 25s and/or then stands with a stopwatch.  Forget about points for timekeeping etc., or deductions if you don't. A simple rule if you don't do your bit then it gets noted on the league table for all to see. Assisting on events should be a condition of your membership/participation in the club. You shouldn't need rewarding for doing what is expected.
 
As for PBs, these should appear as riders aim to gain points against their nearest rivals, thus putting in the necessary effort. Additional PB points are unnecessary. A final bonus award could be given to the rider with the most PBs over the season, but not for each PB. This skews the league against the developed rider who might be consistently fast all season but won't see PBs every week in comparison to a developing rider who may well see his/her times come down every week through natural development. 
 
This may read as a bit of a poo poo to Alan's suggestion, it's not. I think a league structure is a good idea. However the points allocation, as proposed, is too wide ranging, unbalanced and now complicated, as are the coverall rules. Riding a 25 should not be a tap in for a top league position, but missing a 25 should not diminish all your other efforts. Standing with a stop watch or on a corner is a nil point effort, not standing with a stopwatch (at least once) is shameful. Turning out should be rewarded but should also consider external factors - work/family/holidays etc.
 
Just my thots
 
M

Lol I'll be back.. just working on my winter insulation
 
I think the bison already has this covered.
 
Im off to lanzarote so will miss the next couple of Renfrew bunches ...I'll have a fair bit of catching up to do, so the bison and yourself can stick it to me on the 10th Dec RB which will be just the motivation I'll need to ge up the booze n junk food 😃

Must be accommodating the famous glasgow celtic's cup final on sunday....

Cheeky Monkey!
 
I'll sort you out once I finish this kebab.

Lol I'll be back.. just working on my winter insulation
 
I think the bison already has this covered.
 
Im off to lanzarote so will miss the next couple of Renfrew bunches ...I'll have a fair bit of catching up to do, so the bison and yourself can stick it to me on the 10th Dec RB which will be just the motivation I'll need to ge up the booze n junk food 😃

Lol I'll be back.. just working on my winter insulation
 
I think the bison already has this covered.
 
Im off to lanzarote so will miss the next couple of Renfrew bunches ...I'll have a fair bit of catching up to do, so the bison and yourself can stick it to me on the 10th Dec RB which will be just the motivation I'll need to ge up the booze n junk food 😃

Gutted, was in full anticipation of what Gerard would bring this year hopefully see you before we depart for the race home to catch the fitba HH