Richard Binnie Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hoping to venture out for a training run on Wednesday 13th, 4-5 hours, legs etc permitting. Anyone interested let me know, definately not looking to break any land speed records. Will be leaving from Erskine but absolutely no problem to plan route to suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hi Richard (sorry if I got it wrong ) I' am off on Wednesday but have to take my daughter for a dental check up at about 9am. Would hope to be ready for a run at about 11am. If this suits let me know and I will tag along with you. We are half way along the Georgetown so no problem to meet you in Erskine if thats the plan. Cheers Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Binnie Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 thats ideal, you just reminded me i've got the vets at 09.50 (with the dog, no jokes pls) so timing is perfect, need to be back home for 3pm to get kids from school. Can meet you at yours or Red Smiddy unless you have any other ideas. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I've got some time off this week so I'll be there too. What's the route? Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Binnie Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hey Frank Was thinking of down the coast to Largs and back over the brae, The reverse of the Don Smith run over the last 2 years, but I am quite open to suggestions if you have anything else in mid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Binnie Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Is the Red Smiddy roundabout ay 11:00 ok for everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Should'nt be a problem however don't hang around if I'am not there. If the wee one needs any treatment then another day off school might be required. Heres hoping everythings okay and I can be there. Cheers Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Mac Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I have a couple of hours on Wednesday, may not do the full route therefore will make my own way back, so plan to meet you at Red Smiddy at 11.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Route sounds good. See you at 11:00 guys. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions duncan thomson Posted February 12, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Alan and I have just been Kilmacolm, Lochwinnoch, Dalry, Largs, two big cappucinos each in the sun in Largs, Carrot and Banana cakes. Worked them off up brisbane Glen, watch out for the cattle grids this time February , cannae beat it Hope the weather stays for you tomorrow duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 two big cappucinos each in the sun in Largs, Carrot and Banana cakes Does that count as 2 of your required 5-a-day Duncan? Cracking day for it mate. As you say, let's hope it continues tomorrow. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted February 12, 2008 Committee Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm on for tomorrow as well. Anyone want to meet at Bull's garage about 1020? If so then please post here. If not then I'll go over the back roads and I'll see you at Red Smiddy at 1100. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Mac Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Guy's, work has overtaken me, and I can't take the time off today, so will not be there. Looks like it's going to be a great day, sorry to miss out, enjoy the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted February 13, 2008 Committee Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Mid-week "easy" run. Ha! Richard, Frank, Colin and I left Red Smiddy at 11. Colin and Frank immediately set up a scorching speed and Frank pulled all of us along West Ferry at 40kph. Single speed training clearly works. Richard and I eventually got to the front and slowed things down through Greenock but we upped the pace through Skelmorlie to latch onto a slow truck. 50 kph tow for a km or so. Reached Largs in 78 minutes, about 23 mph from Red Smiddy. Lemon drizzle cake today, capuccino with an extra shot AND a pot of tea, outside in sunshine. Top secret discussion on race tactics for Gifford (Frank, Duncan, Howie and I will hide behind Colin for the first 39 miles) Haylie(?) Brae kept everyone quiet, Frank remained unstoppable. Then fast along the reservoirs and Colin and Richard charged into Kilbirnie. Cycle track to Lochwinnoch, then we split and I had the extra 100m of climbing back over the moor to Kilmacolm. Beautiful sunny day.I'm jealous of you shift workers who can often do this on weekdays. GPS track to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Amazing what a bit of sunshine can do. Everyone was pushing it on and taking their turn on the front. The Colin express was in full flight and showed some very impressive sprinting speed. Looking good for the season ahead big man! Richard showed great form considering he's hardly had time on the bike and only Colin's superior tactical brain robbed him of the sprint into Kilbirne Alan didn't look as though he broke sweat all day. Even when he glided up the Haylie Brae, leaving us in his wake . Majestic climbing indeed with plenty left in the tank I suspect Absolutely fantastic day. Superb weather, great company and a good pace. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted February 13, 2008 Committee Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/4965847 See if you can spot the lorry drafting just outside Largs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Binnie Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Got to say guys thoroughly enjoyed the outing, so thanks for making sure I went out. Easy to see who has been doing the serious training Fantastic run down the coast, all I could do to draft, think I got to the front in Selmorlie only so that I could slow the pace down for my own benefit Anyway thanks again for a great run, hope to see you all soon and more often of late. nb. to anyone else reading this, beware of Colin in the sprints Allan on the hills and Frank in general Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Frank, Not so sure about superior tactical brain more just knowing where the sign was Great day out guys just a pity work gets in the way all the time or this couold be a regular thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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