ianfsimmet Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 what a run ! from look of weather early on thought emmmm.snow,snow,and more snow, despite protestations from family, headed of to club rooms.. there waiting in red flash gear was john,,raring to go. a quick chat and resume' of route suggested, with several get out and stay dry options, when we were joined by asima.( with nearly late apologies). two's company but now three ,,,,,we had a bunch. off into the sun shine yep we got the best weather poss,, apart from a severely strong headwind that stayed on the nose whatever direction we turned,,,???track to lochwinnoch to glengarnock over hills and skirted south of kilbirnie onto largs road,, headwind all the way.. even doon haylie brae flat oot at 25 mph.... when the foot came off the gas, rolling speed dropped to 17 mph..!!! hard work that stuff and now feeling deserving of a cafe stop..ones wish was granted.Point to note, as we were coming out of our howf , sure we observed the 09.30's rolling into an eatery across the road, just in case of mistaken id, they may not have been ours but.....?? From largs up the Brisbane Glen road , now a really good surface for 90% of the way. Loch Thom, took a right through trees to save time and carefully negotiated the off road track to Gryffe reservoirs therafter a left on locwinnoch road and right to long fast rolling hilly section, wind now at our backs, wow!! onto cycle track west of kilmacolm then spritely dash home.. fab weather, fab company, have learned from today , the only way to keep red flash in check is to avoid all hills.. like our kenny macd.. show him a hill and he's like a dug wi a bone.. thanks guys,,,,,,and galls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redflash Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Thanks Ian and Asima for putting up with me trying to get fitter I am no way as fast as Ken MacD up hills great trip next time can we have less wind please John J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianfsimmet Posted April 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 robert sharp will probably have the correct answer for the wind being so strong and cold and perpetual etc,, but remembering from days of old, i believe beans have a lot to do with it , along with global warming of course.!! looking forward to next sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipio Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Ian and John, thanks for puppy walking me. Great day. Lesson learned: Dont believe Ian when he says, "There are no more hills." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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