Roberto

It looks like not many out. Happy to take it easy and look after that knee

Good man, Greg! :-)
 
http://www.paisleyvelo.co.uk/forum/7-general-cycling-chat/13901-faith-in-humanity-restored

These could be your answer? 
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/ditch-the-safety-pins-with-racedots-39097/

Robbo
Well done u. You picked a tough one

Not allowed to upload gpx file for some reason.
So full route will be:
Bowfield, Lugton Stewarton Kilmaurs Crosshouse Gatehead Dundonald Troon.
Return via Long Drive (Irvine) A736 (briefly) Kilwinning  Cycle route 7, through MOD Gateside, up the hill, down Bowfield.
 
65miles Club to Club.

A few (stupid) questions from a first time racer...
 
Is anybody planning on riding over to fenwick?
If driving, are you wearing your race kit there or do you get changed into/out of gear there?
Is anyone planning on hanging around after race 1 to watch race 2?
If so will there be food & drink available?
 
I'm sure I'll think of some more later... I'm a worrier

This is not an an LBL training run!!!
Usual route Stewarton, Crosshouse, blueberry cafe return via Kilwinning. 9.00 Miller st.
Steady pace. Will post full route dduring the week. Abt 65 miles.
RSVP

The British Cycling website can be a bit difficult to navigate so i've made up a list of some road races and criteriums that might be of interest along with some details.
 
I'll try and update this first post as more races open for entry, as the courses gets published etc. It is mainly local ones although some of the WOSCA races have still to be added to the BC website. The ones further afield like in Stirling, Edinburgh or Dunfermline I've included mainly because i intend to do them!
 
 
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22 March 2015

Fenwick APR
 
Entry: Full (enough for 2 races!)

Course: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1012137(i'm not sure where the finish is)
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22 March 2015

Crit on the Campus
 
Entry: 4th cat full, E,1,2,3 and womens race still open @ https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/123959/Crit-on-the-Campus

Course: http://www.strava.com/segments/6769887

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28 March 2015

Straiton Struggle

Cat 3/4

Entry link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/124078/Straiton-Struggle-Road-Race

Course: http://www.strava.com/segments/1807992

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29 March 2015

WOSCA series - EKRC - John Gordon Memorial

Cat 2/3/4

Entry Link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/126840/John-Gordon-Memorial-Road-Race

Course: Same one as the South Lanarkshire Classic from last year. Hilly and tough

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11 April 2015

GGCC Womens Road Race

Cat E/1/2/3/4

Entry link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/129342/GGCC-Womens-Road-Race-Part-One-2015

Course:

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30 April 2015

Activcity Edinburgh Ingliston Crit Series no1

Multiple races including 4th Cat only, 2,3,4, womens E,1,2,3,4 .Last year there were so many 4th Cat entries there were two races and it operated on a promotion / relegation basis.


Entry link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/125953/Activcity-Edinburgh-Ingliston-Crit-Series-no1

Course: There are different options but this was the one for the mens races last year http://www.strava.com/segments/1740645


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7 May 2015

Activcity Edinburgh Ingliston Crit Series no2

Multiple races including 4th Cat only, 2,3,4, womens E,1,2,3,4

Entry link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/125960/Activcity-Edinburgh-Ingliston-Crit-Series-no2


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9 May 2015
 
Jim Daly memorial APR
 
Entry link:
 
Course: http://www.strava.com/segments/3872106
 
 
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14 May 2015

Activcity Edinburgh Ingliston Crit Series no3

Multiple races including 4th Cat only, 2,3,4, womens E,1,2,3,4

Entry link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/125962/Activcity-Edinburgh-Ingliston-Crit-Series-no3


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21 May 2015

Activcity Edinburgh Ingliston Crit Series no4

Multiple races including 4th Cat only, 2,3,4, womens E,1,2,3,4

Entry link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/125963/Activcity-Edinburgh-Ingliston-Crit-Series-no4


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26 May 2015

Pearl Izumi Tour Series support race - Motherwell

Not confirmed yet but apparently there will be a support race before the main event


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30 May 2015
 
WOSCA Series: A Wee Run Oot Afore Ra Mora - Icarus Racing
 
2,3,4
 
Entry link:
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/130848/A-Wee-Run-Oot-Afore-Ra-Mora
 
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4 June 2015

Dunfermline Squirrel Crit

The course will be scenic but also tough featuring climbs and cobbles and passing through the abbey.

E,1,2,3,4
 
Entry link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/129935/Squirrel-Criterium,-Dunfermline



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14 June 2015

Crit Under the Castle

Multiple races including 4th Cat only, E,1,2,3 and womens E,1,2,3,4

Course: http://www.strava.com/segments/7861223


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20 June 2015

WOSCA series - Ivy CC - Campsies Road Race

Cat 2,3,4

Entry link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/126916/Ivy-CC---Campsies-Road-Race---WoSCA-Road-Race-Series

Course: 53 miles route taking in Mini-Braes, Braes or Greenock, Top of the World and finishing on the north side of Crow Road.


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21 June 2015
 
Balgay Park Criterium - Dundee
 
Mens Cat 3 / 4, womens E,1,2,3,4
 
Entry Link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/123783/Balgay-Park-Criterium
 
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28 June 2015

WOSCA series - VC Glasgow South Road Race

Cat 3,4

Entry link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/122908/VC-Glasgow-South-Road-Race-2015

Course:


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11 July 2015

WOSCA series - Glasgow Wheelers - Arthur Campbell Memorial

Cat 3, 4

Entry link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/129551/Arthur-Campbell-Memorial-Road-Race

Course:


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22 July 2015

WOSCA series - GJS Cruise racing - Rob Roy Rumble

Cat 3,4

Entry link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/125740/Robroy-Rumble-2

Course:


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30 August 2015

WOSCA series - JWCC - Donald Thomson Memorial

Cat 3, 4

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/126115/JWCC-Donald-Thomson-Memorial-Race

Course: http://www.strava.com/segments/3872106

 

Iain Couttie is doing it its a nice road but subjected to winds

We did this event as a "club run" 2 years in a row when it first started in 2006 & then in 2007. It's a fantastic route!
 
The Bealach climb it self is the closest thing to be an Alpine climb can be in the UK, with long constant upward gradient and stunning view (if weather was decent) looking towards Skye. But be warn, the part between Applecross & Shieldaig is hard (if not harder) too especially if its windy (which I assume always is).
 
However, this is a great ride and I would love to ride it again if I had the chance!
 
Enjoy, chaps!
 
Chung

The 2015 Don Smith Memorial Ride, organised by Johnstone Wheelers Cycling Club, will take place on Sunday 8th March based at Lochbarr Services, Lochwinnoch
 
There will be three Rides as per previous years
 
Long Route 108km Setting off at 09:30am
Medium Route 72km Setting off at 10:00am
Short Route 42km Setting off at 10:30am
 
All proceeds from the Ride are split evenly between the Braveheart Cycling Fund and the Accord Hospice in Paisley
Further details and online entry via the British Cycling website
 
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/126128/Don-Smith-Memorial-Ride-2015#
 
Entries also taken on the day

God....not that again!!
What happened to the mods saying 'enough...thread locked'
 
Like they do on other forums!!

what happened to the posting of the Sinclair st reliability ?

Would appear to have been deleted by person unknown as it had descended into a squabble.

I have just accepted your membership via BC. You will now have access to the members section.
 
Thanks Jann
Club Secretary

Robbie, a post 'Kit Shop' has started in the Committee Feedback section. Worth getting your wishes highlighted there too.

Well done to all who participated today, it was good to see a good turnout, including so many Jets.
 
It seems every group went a different way, avoiding various ice and roadwork risks.
 
Thanks to those who provided supplies for the club room afterwards, and particularly to Susan for the soup!
 
Looking forward to seeing an even better turnout next week......

Thanks Ken for hilly run to Lime Green Cafe and good to get huge last bit of Carrot Cake. Hope newbie Robert enjoyed it too.
 
 
Dave ( no Carol too Cold )

 

Myself, John S, Dave, and Robert had a good run via Bowfield, Uplawmoor, Nielston, Stewarton, Dunlop and Kilbarchan. 45 miles door to door. Hoping for more of the same weather next week,

Oh....in case you're not sure about the mileage, we always have a cafe stop on the Sunday runs

Hello and welcome
 
We're fine. It's only Billy who's strange!

Robert
 
Firstly, welcome to Johnstone Wheelers and the bunch forum. Absolutely you can join a club ride or two as a taster. You'll find details of club rides under the club rides section of the forum.
 
This week's main bunch ride is out Kilcreggan and back, circa 70 miles at a steady pace - 17mph ave for now. We meet at 09.00 on Sunday morning at the clubrooms on Miller Street Johnstone (just off the cycle track). The intermediate and 30 milers groups usually have their own run details posted up.
 
The intermediate group will as a rule of thumb cover 50-60 miles around 15 mph and the 30 milers will cover up to 50 miles at a social pace.
 
Come along and introduce yourself to the guys and girls. If you've been riding at a reasonable level for 28 years I'd suggest you consider the main bunch would suit you. The pace ia more relaxed at this time of year and we will look after you in any case.
 
Cheers
Mark

Yes strange but come out on a run and try us out
Main bunch going round to the north side of the river

Hey Robbo, new member myself this year. I found JWCC to be a welcoming and friendly bunch and have enjoyed many runs. Generally meet at Miller Street on Sunday mornings for the off at 9am. Often three groups - 30 milers, intermediates and main bunch, to choose from depending on your time and ability on the day. Committee members generally there on Sundays too so can take you through membership etc.
 
Would recommend giving it a try. You won't look back.

Welcome to the Johnstone Wheelers Robert.
 
We have 3 groups who roll out from our clubrooms in Miller Street in Johnstone at 9am on Sunday. The groups are;
 
30 milers
Intermediate bunch
Main bunch.
 
Have a look on the Club Runs section for details of each of the runs. 
 
You're welcome along to 3 club runs before there is any expectation on you to become a paid member. Any questions just ask....
 
Cheers
 
Allan