Mark O Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 I've promised to get myself sorted out bike wise this year, so (and beating Charlie to the punch) I'm suggesting the year's initial sewing bee run on Tuesday next week - 9th April. Previous meeting time has been 6.00pm, but getting out from town is proving slow recently, therefore 6.15pm meet at Morrisons. For those not familiar with the sewing bee route, we roll out along the cycle path to the the big bike exit, on to the road and turn back towards Howwood, up the Bowfield and then onto Lugton, Dunlop and Stewarton. The 30 sign has been moved out towards Dunlop be a couple of 100 yards - not sure if that impacts a wee sprint or not. Left turn at the crossroad up Old Glasgow/Dodside Road and over the hill past the reservoirs before dropping down back towards Barrhead/Mearns. One small alteration to the route is the finish. I'm proposing a finish and final regroup at the junction of Aurs Road and Stewarton Road, opposite Whitecraigs Rugby club. (Google Maps) While this is a training ride on a rolling course, the aim is not to ride anyone into the ground, at least not until the latter sections of the climb over from Stewarton. It was always intended to allow riders to improve themselves without watching the bunch disappear up the road in the first 2 minutes. The pace should be solid but not full gas - see the Chaingang for full gas stuff. If you're feeling strong, ride longer at the front was the way this ride started, with a degree of diplomacy on the uphill drags, again at least until the road out of Stewarton. That said, if you do get dropped after Stewarton then you get dropped. There is a bit of a regroup after any sprint at the lights at Stewarton and a full regroup at the turn for Barrhead. Might be worth having lights on for the ride home at this time of year. If you're likely to turn out post up. Charlie - this is your time to stick it to me given my lack of road miles - I will be in need of a wheel to hang onto. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions stuart10ant Posted April 2, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Plan to be there, Although I usually get home about that time on a fast day so will try to be at the track in Kilbarchan for you passing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted April 2, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Mark will try and make some of these though why change finish. Country roads in to Neilston a lot nicer than main road in to Barrhead. Just saying like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 No probs re finish Charlie. I'd have thought the slightly revised route more direct into Barrhead, Paisley and beyond. If Neilston is preferable then all fine with me, we can leave as was. charlie p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted April 2, 2019 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Good call. I’ll be up for this Mark. Not next week though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Codg1e Posted April 2, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Currently provisional for this. Work/life balance might get in the way... will confirm on the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Carol Murray Posted April 6, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 I am a possible maybe ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Carol Murray Posted April 6, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 I’ve just noticed that says Advanced Member .....only in years haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tommy Posted April 8, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 I will give it a go, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions stuart10ant Posted April 8, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 I'm looking unlikely due to time restraints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Codg1e Posted April 9, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Only a 50/50 chance I'll make it tonight. Don't wait for me though. If I'm running too late I'll likely go for a jog instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tommy Posted April 9, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Sorry not going to make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Codg1e Posted April 9, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Me neither literally just left work. Will be at the TT tomorrow night though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted April 9, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Sorry Mark still at work. Will try for next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted April 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 No worries Charlie m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted April 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Sewing Bee #1 - completed. Seemed like a good idea at the time - a bit of sunshine, clear skies, even the roads were a bit quieter than usual...... and then someone added the wind. Horrible return from Stewarton all the way to Carmunnock and no wheels to sit on. Still, was good to get it done. Might take a bit longer than your 4 week estimate Charlie, just saying like. Will post for next week M charlie p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted April 10, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Good effort Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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