Galeb

Hope you all are okay and that someone is making sure there is enough suffering happening on these winter rides 

The galloping Galeb is on a bit of a break at the moment and may return soon.

Merry Christmas for now!

If you would like something punchier and shorter than the fast/long bunch ride then this is it .  

Non-stop 45 miles. Route around the coast, depending on who turns up maybe via old largs road.

Departing 9.00am from BoW lights (the ones closer to Kilmacolm).

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A bit of solo fun early in the morning in the rain with quite roads 

No messin about with an avg speed of 20.2mph.

Yeah a bit wet tomorrow but comfortable temp. So shouldn't be a problem 

can't do 9.00am any more will have to be an early one - 7.00am start!

Brisk non-stop 45 miles around the coast. Departing 7.00am from BoW lights (the ones closer to Kilmacolm).

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Can't make Sunday unfortunately...enjoy

Saturday forecast seems alright...

Entered need to now get aero somehow 

Was going to get wet anyway with the commute home, so why not make the most of it. Plus cycling is almost an all weather sport, in winter we cycle in much worse conditions!

Yep. Solo chainy! If there is such a thing 

A good safe steady through and off. Just had to let the imagination go wild. I was even hearing Charlie moaning at the bishy lights... Richie sprinting up kilmacolm and there was fierce competition on KOM and sprint.

Managed to average 23mph! Beat that suckers.

Will be there

Good ride this morning with strong headwinds in to Largs. Fast and smooth pace while sharing the workload (Arran style ). After Largs solo back for me. 

Thanks Paul for waiting a few mins this morning for me to sort slow puncture and then rear mech cable which I realised was frayed!...Almost did a Charlie this morning with bike maintenance 

Nice one see you tomorrow 

Worked well 

Non-stop 45 miles around the coast. Departing 9.00am from BoW lights (the ones closer to Kilmacolm).

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11 hours ago, Ian Archibald said:

I fancy a 2up to Largs on our winter bikes. First really rainy Saturday of the winter when going hard is the only option. Last to Largs buys the coffees. These guys can’t do aero. Can they do mindless grunt? I’m fancying we can beat em. Just leave the pink shoes at home Iain. 

Unlucky puncture just before we got to the roundabout or could be one of those Ian tactics...I didnt check the road 😜

Based on our time last year of 16.06 it would have been close! You managed to get away with it this time using aero helmet, aero socks, aero shoe covers and skin suit! 

Look forward to the 2up Largs challenge 😀

Me and Marc will be riding. 

Iain and Ian you should consider road bikes for a proper challenge 

Yep good ride with pleasant weather!

No worries. 

I will still be going out. See in a bit Paul. 

Non-stop 45 miles around the coast. Departing 9.00am from BoW lights (the ones closer to Kilmacolm).

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Keep saying it...bunch is too big. A few weeks ago I joined the north bunch chaingang and they split into 3 groups with no problems. 

Unfortunately can't make this now.

Good memories created in Arran, hopefully inspiring a few to give it a go . Enjoy Spain.

Back to the usual...

If you would like something punchier and shorter than the fast/long bunch ride then this is it .  

Non-stop 45 miles or so. Route around the coast, depending on who turns up maybe via old largs road.

Departing 9.00am from BoW lights (the ones closer to Kilmacolm).

Post if you would like to join.

Yes Erskine was fine. Just watch the round abouts a few more up that way. Don't think I will be out tonight - family commitments.

Solo double attempt 2...missed her again. 

With north westerly winds, went for the anti-clockwise again (not my favourite). First lap went well...second lap after Lochranza lost the pace...I dont know why just couldn't get going again after the downhill section. A gel and a snack 15-20mins later I was back on again. But by that time lost probably 3mins or so on top of the usual 3mins at the start. Finished second lap around 8 mins down.

Ah well...may be one day. Probably need another month of the volume and intensity that I have been doing for the last 4 weeks. But play time is over now. Next week back to the usual