DavidC

What a weekend with the Joansin family. Could not have asked for better company, weather, digs, food or cycling. 
Looking forward to reliving it all when Chung gives us his full account of the weekend and others sharing their pics and stories.  Thanks to all for making it such a memorable event. Same time next year, I hope. 
PS yes I'm biaised, but Jets were the best drilled bunch in Flanders.

Creaks and squeak fixing
Bottom bracket (again!)
Great idea!

Headsets, hubs and bike building/restoration in 6 easy technicolour installments by Chung - 'nuff said.
In all seriousness, you could start at the front end and simply work your way along the bike covering all elements as you go, from setting up bars and stems, right down to the likes of replacing brake pads, cable routing and redoing bar tape. I think it would be fair to assume that for some this might seem unnecessary but to others it might be a case of answering questions they are too afraid to ask or in some cases don't even know to ask. As a suggestion, a donor bike could be used and completely stripped and rebuilt. I have a 'retired' manky steel frame (quill stem for the purists) with some parts still attached which I'd be happy to donate as a start. There might even be obsolete bikes in the container that could be used to let people get hands on with the freedom of getting it wrong. Monkey see/monkey do style seminars with plenty of practice and tips along the way perhaps? 

Hi all
We will repeat the maintenance classes. Format will be 90 mins in the clubrooms on a Monday night. Sessions will be led by club members but very informal and for sharing ideas.
Can you please post ideas for topics here.
Committee is thinking:
Puncture repair
Tubeless tyre set up
Gear/brake adjustment
Famous getyouhome hacks
Wheel truing
What else would you like to see?
 
 

My worst day on the bike (and I’ve had a few stinkers)

Can’t be long till first qualifying ride?
First PBP top tip.
One week before my first qualifying ride I would always replace all brake & gear cables, chain & rear sprocket. Then I would be using it to & from work for that week to get the gears set up & fine-tuned.
It would also be set up with what lights I will be using. Water bottle cages. Bags I use a rack & a rear rack bag of a suitable size that will expand & take all your clothes when its warm during the day. This way you get the feel of the bike.
The qualifying rides are when you fine tune what you are going to take for cloths I would have with me
The comfiest pair of shoes, Socks, thin longs, shorts, vest t-shirt, short sleeved top jwcc, arm warmers, Gilet, light weight long sleeved top, thin water proof (yellow in my opinion), thin skull cap, helmet & fluorescent yellow vest for night riding & if wet (this is the law in France) fingerless mitts & full gloves Autumn. One spare pair of shorts.
It may sound daft but you do not wish chafing so make sure your clothes fit well. Once sorted out I would only use these clothes for Audax or long training rides.
Campbell

Nice club run today. Enjoyed that.

Decent size bunch, round the coast to Largs, back up the Haylie, beers to finish, what's not to like

Doesn’t look that bad, to be fair....

We’ve now booked the accommodation; close to the centre with plenty of room to relax after a hard days cylcing.  There is still room at the inn for anyone interested in the trip.

........... & there's more!
 



 

Just out of interest what rides are you doing for your qualifying for the PBP.
Just a we tip once you have qualified its quit along spell to the PBP make sure you do a 400 or 600 about 2 to 3 week before.
If you wish can meet you to pass on any tips I have found good for the PBP
Campbell

Hmmm after doing more research it will charge my Garmin about 10 times... I can just follow DavieB at night 

You're actually taking lights...impressed.

Marvellous, I will follow your progress on Strava. Good luck guys!

A social work intervention is required to save you from yourselves 

Great stuff have fun.
Campbell

Well looks like the plan is back on, Myself, David Cathcart and David Borland(Once he figures out the PBP Webiste) Inspired by and following in the footsteps of JWCC PBP Legend IRONMAN Campbell will attempt the 1200km ride... To be honest when we talked about it in the pub I thought they were talking about the Famous Paris Brest French dessert... Only a matter of riding a 200, 300, 400 and 600km before June, If anyone else is interested in coming and has a qualifying ride last year 300km and in a week 200km can pre-register let us know! Weirdos Welcome! 
 

Long route for me. 

Shared and Jets tagged. 

Hi I am going to enter the middle route in the Don Smith memorial

Event now on FB page: https://www.facebook.com/events/307675816601464/
Those of you on Facebook, it would be great if you could join the event and invite all yer pals.  Share on your own timeline to help spread the word

Wasn’t feeling great but so glad I came out.  So impressed with the Jets; their fitness, road craft, discipline and kindness waiting at the top of Sinclair St. for us oldies.

Jets had a blast this morning. Thanks to all in the 9.00 bunch for making them so welcome despite their tender years aka making sure they did their fair share of work :-)

Outstanding run in the 9.00 bunch this morning. Decent pace, without blowing anyone out too much. Good to see a small group of disciplined riders maintaining the pace and working together, er, that would be the Jets.
Tremendous and very welcome soup, thanks to Sarah, and Greg as well I suppose.