Guest Jim Daly Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Pre-curry night steady coast run down to West Kilbride planned with 9am start from clubhouse in Millar Street, Johnstone. Plan may vary a wee bit, depending on weather. If you are struggling, Darryl has rightly pointed out elsewhere that this route comes with some easy bail-out options: 1 Inverkip - up to Loch Thom, 2 Largs - up the Hailey Brae to Kilbirnie, or 3 Fairlie - straight up the Moor Road! Being early winter, this won't be a fast run and sitting in the bunch on the flat should be quite easy. If you're in any way concerned about the distance, bring enough money for the train fare from Largs back to Johnstone. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted November 24, 2008 Committee Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Well organised Jim. I'll have to nip to work early and meet you after the start. Clockwise or anticlockwise route? Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 24, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Well done Jim. Stevie B now joining us morning and evening, probably Tommo for the run and possibly ...Dougy da cervelo Suggest 9am from clubrooms, out by Morrisons, BOW, Kilmacolm, up to power station, down the whin, round cloch (for Tony if he wants to get the ferry) along to W Kilbride and cafe stop. Option to go up heely and be home about noon if you are time challenged. Sounds like for the run we have PMcD McGunson Jim D Alan McLean Blominator Tominator Ramsay Kenny Maybe Frank Maybe Tony with some others in the evening. PMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Daly Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Not forgetting that Marco van Whitehead, Simon Simplex and the newish Big Al (ie, not the koorier) have already committed themselves to this venture. Matt, fresh from his recent triumph at the Spateston 30mph sign, may also be along. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 I will be there too. Need the miles after the doing I got at the 30mph sign:) Will be a good tester for the legs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted November 25, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 All sounds good. General forecast isn't too bad, although it could be a bit fresh. Nothing a good curry won't put right again. Paul, do you fancy meeting at the cross at Lochwinnoch for the run to the club house? 08:30? Cheers Ramsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 25, 2008 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Looking forward to it already. I'm seeing van Whitehead for lunch today. Will try and overcome his reservations about peaking too soon and get him along for the ride. Cheers McGunson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattulyatt Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Jim was really talking this up on Saturday so I'll certainly be out. Sounds like a good day out. I won't be able to make the curry in the evening though as I have prior engagements, but many thanks for the invite, Jim. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions duncan thomson Posted November 25, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 will watch out of the window at inverlyde hospital at 10ish as you fly past in a well controlled peleton in the colours of the joansin. shame I have to work, have a good run and carbo load afterwards. Remember, it is dehydration that is the killer...get the beers in! Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 25, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Ramsay Yes for meet at cross - can I suggest 8.35/40 so as we don't wait around too long at clubrooms getting cold. PMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted November 27, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Paul, See you there at 8:35/40. Ramsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon simpson Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 simplex may not be oot n aboot... familial commitments etc ..wqe will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted November 27, 2008 Committee Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Johnstone-bound from Kilmacolm at 0830. Clydesdale Bank, BoW 0845 if anyone would like to meet up. (going on road, track may be icy) Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Blom Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 See all you guys tomorrow then. Cheers, Stevie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted November 28, 2008 Committee Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 icy drizzle is turning back roads into lethal ice rinks. I'll probably drive to clubroom. Jim, I've texted you. Yours Christmasly A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Sorry won`t be coming along now. Had forgotten I need to take Ailsa swimming. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted November 29, 2008 Members Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 3 of the development squad joined the curry squad this morning for a wee run down the coast James , Greg and Claire were warmly welcomed to join McGunson , Jim D , Ramsay , Kenny , Paul , Matt and Alan McL along with fat director sportive This squad was treated to a red arrows moment at Brookfield r/b ( or deaf hillock r/b to give its proper name) as the bunch split in formation left & right This regroupment allowed Claire to turn and join in , as she was being fashionably late Cycle track to Kilmacolm and then down the Clune , on approaching the new Tesco Paul Mcd was subjected to a serious line of play infringement by McGunson resulting in Paul ending up in Tesco carpark. With fancy manouvres like that McGunson you will be welcomed at bike polo on Friday nights Greg had to turn at Greenock shopping mall as work commitments beckoned THe 2 remaining development squad riders were directed up the Spango valley and onto a snow clad climb to Loch Thom. The curry squad carrried on round Cloch ( full report to follow) The climb to Loch Thom was climbed in snow shower and we dodged snowballs falling from the tree. Once up at Cornalees it was blue skies for a stunning ride round the loch , we even encountered another mad cyclist coming the opposite way The drop back down into Greenock brought cold hands and feet So a blast along West ferry was used to warm us up again We left Claire at top of Bishopton drag and headed back over Monkeyhouse, a good mornings run in mixed conditions , but sore legs all round. Special mention to Claire who performed excellenty on her first long run of the winter, in extreme conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Daly Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 We were able to ease off the pace a bit once the development squad had veered off for work and serious hill training. Weather was not kind from Gourock to Largs and idle chatter was noticeably reduced. Sun came out, just in time for cafe stop in Largs. Much relief all round that we had not followed through with the original plan for Tighnabruach and most seemed content to take the easy route home from West Kilbride but not before Alan had attacked off the front a few times to set up photo opportunities. Second cafe stop of the day was at Lochwinnoch for those lazier members of the bunch who wished to exchange pleasantries with the Renfrew Lavatory Bunch who themselves had thought better of a weekend trip to Perth. Overall, I think we just about earned a guilt-free curry + nan bread + pakora this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted November 29, 2008 Committee Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 1. This was no easy winter run. Paul and Jim were prominent at the front at 35kph on the flat. Matt, Kenny and I just sat at the back and tried to hang on. 2. Utterly horrible sleet and surface water ensured thorough pre-Largs drenching. 3. Two cafe stops were so good I think I'd like a third stop on my next run. 4. Don't try to take photos from a moving bike with gloves, one handed, in winter, with cold hands. Photos to follow. 5. Sun ensured dryness by the end and a sunkissed trip home with snowy hills across the Clyde. More Scottish brilliantness. 6. The Development Squad looked strong but a bit underequipped for winter conditions. Well done for getting round. See youse all for a curry in 45 minutes. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted November 29, 2008 Members Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Postscript to Development squad finale. On approaching trafic lights at outskirts of Johnstone we encountered a Lotus driver at the lights. We pulled alongside and held onto railings for a quick getaway. Noticing us he eyeballed us and started to rev up inviting a wee race Now we aint Chris Hoy but we were up for the challenge Even a fat director sportive can come out the blocks quick over the short distance 3 2 1 green a quick handsling off the fence and the dash to next set of lights. JWCC 1 Lotus driver 0 followed by us passing a string of slow moving cars nice ending to a good day out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Daly Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Colin Chapman of Lotus was the great exponent of increased performance through added lightness. Of course, there are very few supercars that weigh a bit less than 20 lbs, so we cyclists have a distinctly unfair advantage. The poor driver didn't stand a chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 30, 2008 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Nice report Alan. What you have humbly not mentioned is that you were able to cruise by us one handed to take the photos clearly a man in condition for the new year triathlon. Or that Darryl and Ramsay were cruising up the hills whilst engaging in idle chatter............................ looking forward to some genuine 'on the road shots' of snotters and grime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted November 30, 2008 Committee Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Photos on http://flickr.com/photos/24303373@N03/ Look in "JWCC general set" if not immediately obvious. Our back roads are lethal with ice now. Bike's staying in the garage for a week. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Blom Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Sorry i could not join you but i was instructed by fellow team mates to join them for the usual ride departing the renfra bogs Seems the Perth trip was cancelled right enough. The ride turned out to be brutal Cant be going that bady as i hung on for dear life behind grey hound Crumlish's wheel up every drag that he attacked on...... Still recovering now Paul sorry for not coming out for the curry either! I will make it up to return down at Christmas for our (your) ritual torture training session departing the Bull garage. Glad you had a good evening. See you soon, Stevie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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