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Great run out today. The weather held, mostly, so it all got a bit sweaty.
Good miles in the legs, and good to be out in good company.

Yes  I would like to add I learned some new hand signals from Alan.....haha
Not sure they were cycling ones though however very useful for intimidating other road users 😄

Yes  I would like to add I learned some new hand signals from Alan.....haha
Not sure they were cycling ones though however very useful for intimidating other road users 😄

Will come up with a route

Linda,
The Sewing Bee was the under the radar name given to a Tuesday evening ride for non TTers. It was generally considered bad form to post up a ride which clashed with a club confined event, so the ride was publicised as a sewing bee. Very underhand and sneaky, but a lawyer was involved - ‘nuff  said! The name kind of stuck, with the route used now going by the same name. 
Charlie’s suggestion was along the lines of “More ........ hills” but included bad words that I’d never heard before and caused me to blush.  In those days I was a good bit fitter on a bike and a smidge lighter than I am currently. Perhaps one evening I’ll get to give M’Lud a doing again. Won’t be this year however. 
 

Now now Linda men also sew. A few years ago a few of us started a midweek bunch via Stewarton. It involved hills so gave the lighter riders the chance to show off their cycling prowess. As for the rest of us it was and is a lung buster. Mark Oneill christened the route “The Sewing bee “ so I will let him tell us why but I think it was an antidote to my suggestions for naming the route which were not so sedate

Not able to make it have a fab time.

A fab day and the sun was shining through the Balloch Riveria haha.
Thank you Dave for taking us a true gentleman.

Lovely run today to Dryman with David Morna and Linda. Even the guy that owns the cafe at Dryman was quite pleasant for a change.
Carol 

A fab day and the sun was shining through the Balloch Riveria haha.
Thank you Dave for taking us a true gentleman.

Good Morniing
I got it no Chris Frome  on descending and 2 bananas.  I may live life on the edge  and put full fat irn bru in my bottle.
Thank you Ian a great question yes I do wonder too?? ...
Ps when is Katie coming out haha..I read her last column about sitting in her pants it was funny ..... ..who does she take that after ? 
Thanks again for the information I am most grateful and its much appreciated.  I should be able to do it.  As I said leave me if too slow.
See you wed
 
 

Hi
A huge well done to all the guys a fantastic achievement those hills were brutal.  I felt so proud when you all got back.
I wanted to say thank you so much to all of you who looked after me.  Chung you gave me the best laugh he hadn't got on his bike and felt sick due to Gerard taking the scenic route to Kettlewell This was my first sportive and I loved it. Next year definately the full distance...anyone interested
I recommend the wheelers skinsuit definately makes you go faster

Hi
A huge well done to all the guys a fantastic achievement those hills were brutal.  I felt so proud when you all got back.
I wanted to say thank you so much to all of you who looked after me.  Chung you gave me the best laugh he hadn't got on his bike and felt sick due to Gerard taking the scenic route to Kettlewell This was my first sportive and I loved it. Next year definately the full distance...anyone interested
I recommend the wheelers skinsuit definately makes you go faster

Hi
A huge well done to all the guys a fantastic achievement those hills were brutal.  I felt so proud when you all got back.
I wanted to say thank you so much to all of you who looked after me.  Chung you gave me the best laugh he hadn't got on his bike and felt sick due to Gerard taking the scenic route to Kettlewell This was my first sportive and I loved it. Next year definately the full distance...anyone interested
I recommend the wheelers skinsuit definately makes you go faster

Linda, it’s good to know that my suffering can make others happy ....... it makes it all the more worthwhile 
Well done on completing your first Sportive, you could have picked an easier one to start with, so anything you do from now on will be a breeze  :-)
P.S The times are up on the website now, makes interesting reading :-)
Cheers

Hi
A huge well done to all the guys a fantastic achievement those hills were brutal.  I felt so proud when you all got back.
I wanted to say thank you so much to all of you who looked after me.  Chung you gave me the best laugh he hadn't got on his bike and felt sick due to Gerard taking the scenic route to Kettlewell This was my first sportive and I loved it. Next year definately the full distance...anyone interested
I recommend the wheelers skinsuit definately makes you go faster

Hi
A huge well done to all the guys a fantastic achievement those hills were brutal.  I felt so proud when you all got back.
I wanted to say thank you so much to all of you who looked after me.  Chung you gave me the best laugh he hadn't got on his bike and felt sick due to Gerard taking the scenic route to Kettlewell This was my first sportive and I loved it. Next year definately the full distance...anyone interested
I recommend the wheelers skinsuit definately makes you go faster

Ok do  I need pepper spray ... only joking thanks again to you both I am so looking forward to it 

Hi this is a great idea especially the maintenance side which I have no clue.  For example phone a friend for a flat tyre haha.  I will definately be joining in when I can make it.   If people see more woman riding in a bunch it may encourage them.  I have certainly loved going out with Mia and the other girls  great fun.

Hi I would like to do this too.  Can you include me in your numbers.  Thank you 

I’m going to come along and start in the 9am bunch :) looking forward to it! 

It's the traditional start of the season for cycling clubs - the distance increases each week so a chance to build fitness and also see how your bike is performing.
It's lost a bit of that these days as a lot of people will train over the winter and also have winter bikes and bring out their summer one when the clocks change but in the past it was about making sure bikes and bodies were in good condition for the better weather to come.

Hip hip hooray I am finally on the website.  A very welcoming club so I need to say a huge thank you to Carole, Graeme , Gerrard, Jane and Alan for taking me under their wing.  Also the boys last Sunday who looked after me when I decided to fly instead of pedal..I am very grateful thank you.  Apologies to Charlie he had to put up with the girls chat about our designer heels on Sunday instead of bike chat.  At rugby this Sunday with my beautiful boys have a fantastic day tomorrow.  L

Hip hip hooray I am finally on the website.  A very welcoming club so I need to say a huge thank you to Carole, Graeme , Gerrard, Jane and Alan for taking me under their wing.  Also the boys last Sunday who looked after me when I decided to fly instead of pedal..I am very grateful thank you.  Apologies to Charlie he had to put up with the girls chat about our designer heels on Sunday instead of bike chat.  At rugby this Sunday with my beautiful boys have a fantastic day tomorrow.  L

Hip hip hooray I am finally on the website.  A very welcoming club so I need to say a huge thank you to Carole, Graeme , Gerrard, Jane and Alan for taking me under their wing.  Also the boys last Sunday who looked after me when I decided to fly instead of pedal..I am very grateful thank you.  Apologies to Charlie he had to put up with the girls chat about our designer heels on Sunday instead of bike chat.  At rugby this Sunday with my beautiful boys have a fantastic day tomorrow.  L