Committee Alan McLean Posted March 6, 2008 Committee Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 hello A few of us are training for sportives and we're planning on some big runs through spring. Unless weather is really horrible then Sunday's ride is Erskine, Helensburgh, Arrochar, RABT, Loch Eck, Dunoon ferry then split up for home. 100 miles+. Meet at south end Erskine Bridge at 0750 for 0800 prompt start at car park just off roundabout at entrance to Hospital. We need an early start to get back for late lunch. Sociable but not social ride. Maybe short coffee stop and also break at the ferry. Bring two bottles and a shedload of energy bars. I'll leave Kilmacolm Cross at 0715. If forecast is ice/snow then we'll call it off. Please post here or PM me or Darryl Gunson if interested. 100 miles is a lot this early so please be pretty sure that you and your bike can make it. No intention to spoil main club run. Have a good ride folks. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted March 7, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Alan, I'm keen for the Dunoon run, as I need to get in some decent miles before doing Lands end to John O'Groats in May. If the weather is good I'll see you there. But without trying to sound too negative, the forecast is shocking, so might choose to do something a bit more local. (yes, I might be a bit of a fair weather cyclist! ) If i'm not there at 8, then have a good day. Ramsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions duncan thomson Posted March 7, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 LeJOG that's a few miles then! Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 ....... and it follows a route where it never rains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon simpson Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Al and I hope to be on for this as far as the rest What is projected ave speed? I will be on the Bunter.... ss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted March 7, 2008 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Well Paul McD will be on the front no doubt, so I should imagine it will be 'brisk'. But come along as far as the rest Simon. Will be nice to catch up. See you Sunday (weather permitting). DG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted March 8, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Plan to be there as long as the snow has not commenced, it is forecast for late morning Howie - you going by any chance - to team up for ride out ? PMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted March 8, 2008 Author Committee Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Simon Average speed "steady". PM for you. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campbell Hutcheson Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hi Lads..would like to come along too..what about this route..Arden..Glen Fruin..The Rest...Hells Glen...Glenbranter...Whistlefield...Ardentinny...The Ferry...Home ?...Campbell H. Simon Average speed "steady". PM for you. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted March 9, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Concern was raised this afternoon by a member of the public on the Dunoon ferry who witnessed a group of 6 cyclists laughing, joking and muttering incoherently about a blueberry muffin. The 6 had left their Renfrewshire homes shortly after dawn and rode bicycles to Dunoon under the wrath of the winter skies which threw all manner of precipitation at them. A flash poll at the top of the Rest revealed that between them they had 17 and a 1/2 numb body parts. Whilst waiting for the ferry one of the group appeared to have a high frequency vibrating mechanism under his bottom as his legs and hips were gyrating uncontrollably. The 6, otherwise fit and healthy men cannot be named for legal reasons and have no previous record of insanity. The case has been deferred for a month whilst background reports are prepared (this could be a concern for some of the group who have previous history of extreme behaviour) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted March 9, 2008 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I'm so glad that no-one enjoyed themselves Afterall we are cyclists Spot on Paul. Thanks to all for ...er...an interesting day. See you next time with a few hills thrown in? Hell's Glen anyone? DG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted March 9, 2008 Author Committee Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Loudest noise in Cowal today was six really wet guys whinging about cold hands and feet. Horizontal sleet/hail/rain/snow with a few sunny spells. Really foul weather and long ride gave me early hypothermia AND hypoglycaemia by the time we reached the ferry. Red jersey, Duncan for attacking up the Whin. Spotty jerseys, Paul and Darryl for effortlessly floating up the Rest Yellow, Howie for just getting on with it and not complaining like the rest of us White, Ramsey, utterly solid and, I suspect, finding it pretty easy Next episode probably in a fortnight. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions duncan thomson Posted March 9, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Red jersey for shamelessly attacking after wheel sucking all the way to the last few metres. mind you another jersey would have been a good idea I think Darryl and Paul had their minds on the merits of Phils folly just to finish off a good day otherwise they would have swept past Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted March 9, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 The last few miles along the west ferry was a bit of a hard slog for Howie and myself, trying to get off the dual carriageway as soon as poss. Very busy, lots of spray etc, but the drive back home from Erskine does make me feel like a bit of a fraud after hearing tales of the Whin and Phil's Folly! Cheers for the tea at Dunoon Paul. Good day out, despite a bit of rain/snow/sleat/hail. Ramsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campbell Hutcheson Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Hi Guys.. Good day with Ronnie and Gordon sorry that you all could not join us. First mountain stage of the year. Glen Fruin. Old Whistlefield road. The Rest. The climb at the Goil watershed. Hells Glen. Glendaruel. Loch Striven. Loch Tarsan. Weather wet, wetter, windy, dry up from ferry. Cafe stops 3- caffine rules. Distance 170 kms. Total climb 2000 mtrs. Next mountain stage + 1 col and better weather with any luck.. Campbell H I'm so glad that no-one enjoyed themselves Afterall we are cyclists Spot on Paul. Thanks to all for ...er...an interesting day. See you next time with a few hills thrown in? Hell's Glen anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted March 9, 2008 Author Committee Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Campbell That's just huge! Well done. You may take the rest of the week off.javascript:emoticon(':grin:') A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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