KennyS Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 I must declare a bit of self interest in this one, due to my lack of time on the bike this year, but is anyone else interested in starting up a Thirty Miler Bunch on a Sunday morning (9 o'clock start in Johnstone)  This would be specifically aimed at the following - those starting out with the club who wish to learn and improve their fitness with others at a similar level - those returning to the club who hope some day to be able to go out on a full club run again - those restricted for time on a Sunday for whatever reason - those who just want a bit of company on a Sunday morning  Limited to an approximate distance of 30miles, over a couple of hours, making use of the cycle track and fairly easy local roads. Routes planned a few days in advance (almost ) and an agreement to wait (within reason) at the top of the hills if we find any.  In time members of this group could feed into the Laughing Bunch and the larger / faster Club Run but the initial goal is to get riders up to a level that they are comfortable with and to attract new members who may otherwise be put off by higher speed, long distances, or full day excursions  The summer is nearing an end but there are still a few short term targets. The Braveheart Ride is the 27th October 2007 south of Kilmarnock. It's likely to be hilly but you don't have to do the full 44 miles. The event also has a 20 mile course which should be achieveable to those setting out.  Chances are there might even be a club weekend away round about October time. Arran has been the venue for the last few years with accomodation at the Lochranza Youth Hostel. This is a superb social weekend with riders of mixed abilities in the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted August 14, 2007 Members Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 hope to join you not this week but next after polo tournie. ps if this group wishes to drop by Lochwinnoch at lunchtime a barbie will be on and the bar opened for refreshments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavieR Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Kenny, I too must declare an interest, I have had a poor summer this year regards being out on the bike, so this would be excellent for me, so count me in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hickey Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hi Kenny  Not been a great year bike wise for me but getting there now. On call this weekend but keep me posted and I'll try and join you soon.  Cheers  Stephen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraserreid Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Hi, I'm Fraser and new to the form........... Â I've been cycling for a few years now, but am keen to move my cycling further, and have an interets in joining the club. So................. I would be really interest in joining a thirty miler run!!! Just tell me where and when!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Hello, I am also new and i would be quite interested in the Thirty Milers run, is it on this sunday at the clubhouse 9am ?  cheers  Greg Balden, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Mac Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 As I've only got a few hours on a Sunday this will be good for me. I'll be at the clubhouse for 9am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraserreid Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Sunday at 9am it is then.......... I'll be there!! If I can find your clubroom!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraserreid Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Cheers Guy's, That was a crackin wee ride the day!!! Hopefully see yous next week !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted August 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted August 6, 2008 Members Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 The return of the thirty milers or to quote Sean Kelly " tirty milers" away to a wedding this weekend so wont manage along to say hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancelogan Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Wont manage this weekend Kenny as i'm movin hoos but should make next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibster Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Ahhhhh ! Gutted. Â Busy for the next few weeks with prior commitments. Â Hopefully there will be something i can attend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Macdougall Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I've been thinking about getting back out on the bike. This gives me the perfecte xcuse/reason to get dropped every week again. Can't make the next 2 weeks due to weddings and work but should hopefully make it along in a couple of weeks. Â Are the runs still leaving from the clubrooms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Neil, Â Yep. Leaving from the club at 9am sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted August 8, 2008 Members Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Good to hear from you Neil, looking forward to dropping you sometime soon only kidding it will be good to see you back out on the bike, maybe we can persuade some more past sunday bunchers to dust down the bike and get fit before the winter habbles start again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted August 8, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Hi  I will be down because i dont have much time on sunday.   cya Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Blom Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hows it going Neil??? Long time to no see.... Â Hope all is well and glad to read you are getting back on the saddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianfsimmet Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 great to be back, roads up and roon inverness and area are brill, def interested in sunday nine o clock tirtys again. start a week on sunday, late finish this sat. How many cafe stops does tirty qualify for,???? regards to all ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Due to popular demand The Thirty Milers will be starting up again Sunday 13th September and will run through the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain M Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I turned up at 0850 waited until 0905, then two mountain bikers (brothers| guess who) turned up they took me to the braes/hills. They were going to the mud so Igot directions to Howood then got lost then recognised a road from last week then back to Johnstone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted September 20, 2009 Members Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Iain due to the 2 up we moved 30 miler run to yesterday it was posted as such during the week You mised a good wee run round back roads of Kilmacolm with new guys Jim and Alastair and comeback man Alan Mcmillan who were supported by James , Charlie, Greg and myself. Better luck next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain M Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I didnny pick up on that Kenny still I enjoyed my wee run and the brothers pulled me up the hills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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