2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 10, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 This is the first of 2 Langbank Hillys at the beginning of the season, with a further one scheduled near the end. The start is in Langbank, just along from The Wheelhouse restaurant. The course runs up the B789 all the way to the small roundabout in the middle of Houston, where you turn and re-trace most of the way back to Langbank. The end of the course cuts off to the left before the last steep downhill section and finishes at the entrance to Gleddoch Country Club. 09:45 meet, first rider off at 10:00. Here is a link to the route:http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/650383978 An undulating course with a brutal start, reasonably quiet road for those yet to do their first TT, open to those who intend to join the club or are already a member. Large sections of it have been re-surfaced since last year, so there's a good opportunity for PBs. As usual we need 2 volunteers for pushing off and timekeeping. I intend to ride this one, although possibly not very quickly. I will ride the route this week, and post the risk assessment no later than Friday evening. The forecast is for wet and cold, so layers are good. The Championship will be decided based on the results of all the TTs on the route in the season with 20, 15 & 10 points awarded for each 1st, 2nd & 3rd place achieved. The competitor with the most points will be the winner. Following the race, there will be a short expedition to Bridge of Weir for tea, coffee and scones, although hot soup might be a better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 10, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 I’d like to ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted March 10, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Jets (and their coaches) will be busy at Bella this Sat as we are running our first crit of the season. Good luck to all the testers. Â George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions stuart10ant Posted March 10, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Cant do this week but hope to do next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gerard Deeley Posted March 10, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Unlikely to be there, so have a good ride on the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Codg1e Posted March 11, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 As long as it's not pissing down, I'll be there to ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Scott M Posted March 11, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 Â Joseph will be along to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted March 11, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 The one next Saturday clashes with the Dooleys 2up TT on the west ferry. I'm not doing the 2up (nor intending to ride the hilly TT)Â but it might be a problem for a few riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 12, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Yip. 18 hours ago, thejanullrichdietplan said: The one next Saturday clashes with the Dooleys 2up TT on the west ferry. I'm not doing the 2up (nor intending to ride the hilly TT)Â but it might be a problem for a few riders. Yip. Pity as would have liked to ride both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 12, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 It does every year. George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 12, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, AlanT said: It does every year. Dooleys should really move theirs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted March 12, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 It seems a bit unfair - with the hilly series based on placing there is a penalty for missing an event and that penalty is in effect being put on those who want to ride but cant due to racing commitments. Â George and XXX 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 12, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 I guess it's about making a choice between competing in an open event or a confined event. I know which one I would choose if I was in the position of making a choice, and I wouldn't criticise anyone for making their own choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted March 12, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 2 hours ago, thejanullrichdietplan said: It seems a bit unfair - with the hilly series based on placing there is a penalty for missing an event and that penalty is in effect being put on those who want to ride but cant due to racing commitments.  That’s what’s wrong with your calendar, I thought confined events were to encourage your club members to take the step into competition Time Trials, however when there is a clash with a relaxed local open event you don’t change it , so you loose maybe half your Testers why ? Glad I am XXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 13, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Absolutely. Inevitably, given the scale of the number of events, there will be clashes. That's just the way it is, especially at this time of year when midweek events are restricted by a lack of daylight. Having said that, if there are any club members who are intending to ride the Dooleys 2-up and would like to ride this too, post up and I’ll see if it can be moved. Inote that so far, only George has indicated an intention to ride both. Any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted March 13, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Ah I can't make it as I have an Audax... this is very unfair as I would like to ride it but am doing something else! Can we please change it for me! George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 13, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 13 hours ago, XXX said: That’s what’s wrong with your calendar, I thought confined events were to encourage your club members to take the step into competition Time Trials, however when there is a clash with a relaxed local open event you don’t change it , so you loose maybe half your Testers why ? Glad I am XXX Love you too XXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 13, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 4 hours ago, PaulL said: Ah I can't make it as I have an Audax...  Isn't there an operation on the NHS for that? PaulL and George 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions iain couttie Posted March 13, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 i am meant to be at a horse thing on Sat but if cancelled i will be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 14, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Forecast is starting to look a bit iffy. We only have two confirmed riders, and no timekeepers. Is there anyone else who wants to take part? I'll make a decision at 6pm tomorrow for this to go ahead, and if not, I'll postpone to later in the year. George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Codg1e Posted March 14, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 hour ago, AlanT said: Forecast is starting to look a bit iffy. We only have two confirmed riders, and no timekeepers. Is there anyone else who wants to take part? I'll make a decision at 6pm tomorrow for this to go ahead, and if not, I'll postpone to later in the year. With snow forecast, although roads will likely be gritted, it still adds an element of risk which I'm not keen on, so I'll no longer be taking part, unfortunately. AlanT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 14, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 3 hours ago, AlanT said: Forecast is starting to look a bit iffy. We only have two confirmed riders, and no timekeepers. Is there anyone else who wants to take part? I'll make a decision at 6pm tomorrow for this to go ahead, and if not, I'll postpone to later in the year. Might be wise, Alan. The stretch between the top of Langbank to the monkeyhouse doesn’t get much sun so could be slippy. Let’s hope the outlook improves though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Dave W Posted March 15, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 I'm up for these hilly TT's. It looks too snowy tomorrow though. Look forward to the next one. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ian Archibald Posted March 15, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Forecast is still bad. Think I'll be on a rest day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 15, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Easy decision then, event postponed until warmer weather is available. Around July....... Gerard Deeley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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