Dennis Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 An update for Sunday. The number of confirmed riders is currently 17, including 11 from the Joansin: me Chung David Craig Lesley Donald Kenny C Aileen Kevin Campbell John plus 3 from South Lanarkshire and 3 from East Lothian It's not too late for more names... Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Change that to 20 - three more from South Lanarkshire... Only 10 spaces left. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Rankin Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Sorry for the late reply but I would be up for this event, however I dont have any transport , If anybody would be able to offer a lift to a scrounging stirling student I'd be very grateful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campbell Hutcheson Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Hi Liam.... would be able to offer you a lift ! give me a phone...01505-612528 and will arrange to collect .... if your are not already fixed up ! Campbell H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted June 6, 2009 Life Members Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 I'll be making my way from home straight to Blackwood, and I'll need to be somewhere in Glasgow afterwards. So, I'm being selfish and cannot offer anyone a lift, sorry. See you all there tomorrow and hope the weather will be kind to us. Regards Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted June 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Yes, the weather is not going to be quite as hot as last week, but maybe that's a good thing in a way. I'm sure we will enjoy it, whatever the weather. We now have a bunch of 22 - 12 from JWCC, 4 from EKRC, 3 from RACC and 3 from the far east. We will be leaving at 9.30am to travel east, but don't be alarmed when we set off in a westerly direction. It's all to do with techy stuff, like road surfaces and mileage. For any strays on the M74, call 07775974982 or 01555 895 616. (Remember it'll take about 45 mins from Johnstone to Blackwood (as a guage) and we'll be setting off at 9.30. Best to aim for arriving at about 9 if you can. ) Looking forward to seeing you all and having a great day out. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted June 6, 2009 Life Members Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Hi Dennis, Is it possible to have your post code? Need to input that into my GPS so I don't get LOST. You can PM me if you want. Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted June 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Hi Chung, p/c is ML11 9RS, but when you get here, turn from the main road left into Southfield Road, and not right into Vere Road. And don't worry, there are no farmyards.... Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mcskimming Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 hi Dennis i'll keep an eye out for you's. a possee of us Lanark lady boys are doing big miles tomorrow. have a good one. cheers paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Riders were: West - Chung, David, Craig, Lesley, Donald, Kenny, Aileen, Kevin, Campbell, John Central - me, John C, Stephen, Alan, Darren, Brian, Grahame, Wilson East - Dave The bunch of 19 made its way from Blackwood to Glentress, via Lesmahagow, Coalburn, Sandilands, Carmichael, Tinto, Thankerton, Biggar, Skirling, Blyth Bridge, Meldons, Eddleston, Peebles, against a very cold north east wind. Helly Hansens, leg warmers and wind jackets were the order of the day. Two turned back at Biggar (family duties (John C, and bottom bracket problem, Alan), leaving 17 to complete the 100 miles (sorry, 99.2 according to Lesley - I always round up... ). We hit some light rain as we passed Tinto, and the normal beauty of the borders countryside was somewhat dulled by the cloudy weather. By the time we reached the Hub at 56 miles, some of us were actually shivering, especially the two guys who forgot their jackets. However, we were undaunted and, returning via Stobo, and following a cafe stop at Broughton at 70 miles, the sun came out and the whole tone of the day changed. Minds were set on the Wiston Big Hill at the 85 mile stage and those with legs 'were allowed' to go off and have a go, before regrouping at the top. Two of the objectives of the run were to keep the bunch together the whole way, and to try to finish as fresh as we were at the start. I would say both were met, but some may not quite agree with the second one. Somehow, this 100 miles did not feel like 100 miles. (ok, it was only 99.2!) Weather aside, this run was enjoyed by all and we all rode well together, taking turns at the front (including me ) and trying to ensure, with the usual fantastic banter, that the two main objectives were met. Speaking as one of Aileen's pilots, one of the revelations for me was the way in which Kenny and Aileen rode this run. The first 25 miles in particular were very lumpy and they were up there all the way. Not even off the saddle! It's always hard work on a tendem keeping up with a bunch on short steep hills and rises, where the pace fluctuates, but this did not appear to be any problem. Even the Big Hill didn't phase them, and any thoughts I may have had about 'just staying with the tandem' quickly went out the window! Well done to Kenny, as he only started riding the tandem last week! Kenny, you've got the job! 1600 bike miles with no punctures was good and, apart from the bottom bracket problem and a couple of jumping chains, we had no techy problems either. The lady running the third cafe stop says that she thoroughly enjoyed having this bunch of people for tea, soup and cakes! Roll on next year... Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aileen McGlynn Posted June 8, 2009 Members Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 I would just like to thank Dennis for organising a wonderful day, Kenny for being a fantastic pilot, Kev for transporting me and the tandem there and back and Morag for her wonderful hospitality! Looking forward to next year's run and will remember to bring some warmer clothes. Aileen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Scally Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thanks Dennis for a well organised run and to Morag for the splendid cakes and soup. Great run, and despite being cold we didn't let the odd shower dampen our spirits! Fantastic job everyone for staying together, it made the run that much more enjoyable. See you all again soon. Cheers, Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David J Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Thanks for a great day Dennis. Please pass on a big thank you from Craig and I to Morag for a great feed! Looking forward to 2010........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev habbick Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Thanks to dennis and morag for a great day,although monday was a struggle, and i will get your short replacing trousers back as soon as possible . Cheers Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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