Committee Alan McLean Posted September 24, 2009 Committee Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/si ... =1&evt_id={D08DC3AB-4084-47B6-9976-919088599AEB}&evt_seriesid=&evt_myevents=No&RefID=&RefType=&evt_month=All&evt_kw=&evt_regions=Scotland&evt_disc=Cyclo-Cross&evt_class=&evt_cat=&evt_series=&evt_resultspp=20 I'm going to Plean for a bit of mud. First three races of the autumn are within 60 mins drive of here. I'd welcome company. MTBs are fine. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted September 25, 2009 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Alan, Not going to make Plean, but might be back on the bike in time for Auchentoshan. If so, then I'm up for it. Will use old MTB at first, but going to try and build up a crosser.... Cheers Ramsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan M Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I'll be there on Sunday for Plean but I'll make my own way there, although i may scrounge a lift off someone for a few of the other rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancelogan Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Never entered a race before. Not actually a paid up member of the joansin yet do i need to be to enter this race? How long/hard is it? etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan M Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 they would let you ride regardless and for the seniors its 1 hour long thats really all i know because i've not rode the course before or seen what its like. Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted September 29, 2009 Author Committee Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Lance You can enter on the day and do not need to be a club member. SC membership may give you a quid off the entry http://www.scottishcyclocross.org.uk/ but the website suggests maybe not. Expect 50-60 minutes of working as hard as you like on greasy grass, leaves and mud. Expect to get lapped (I am) and suck it up. An unscientific survey of club members suggest that about ten folk are "thinking of having a go" . It would be good to see all of you there. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted September 29, 2009 Author Committee Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Especially you Duncan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted September 30, 2009 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Never rode plean last year as it was max 4 degrees below zero that day and I had a stinker of a cold. Coughing and spluttering just now too (excuse no.1) but I'll be there as long as I can get a new chain for my bike (excuse no. 2) and get some training in before Sunday (excuse no. 3) but that might be difficult given excuse no.1 Will be happy to ride around at the back of the field and shout gentle belgian terms of encouragement to the other Joansin as they lap me! Oh yes, it's a mulhooligan clan outing. Dan will be riding the u12 and Lewis (now that he's >12) will be in with the big youths . cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted September 30, 2009 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 One more thing. Alan, have you got your portable pressure washer working yet? M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted September 30, 2009 Author Committee Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hi Martin Yes my DIY cross kit is ready. Pressure washer......check. Cowbells...three.......check Flanders lion flag.....check Huge poster of Sven Nys...check New cross bike ....check See you. Speak later re. sharing cars but I will have at least one child as well. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 A few months ago while on an easy off-road cycle with Martin and Chung....sorry Chung...... Martin convinced me that cyclocross is both fun/good for the fitness and an great way to keep fit over the winter. So i'm a defo for giving it a go this year. unfortunately i cant make Plean, but a defo for Auchentoshan. good luck to those who do Plean, i'm looking forward to the post race report already. al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I think I will be along for this. Ive always fancied giving it a go. Whats the protocol regarding entry on the day? Do you have to be a member of the BCF to take part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Edit; Just read posts above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Alan I will probably see you at Auchentoshan, Mugdock and Irvine. (I stick to the races that are within cycling distance as I'm not really a competitor, more of a "fun rider" or possibly "idiot"...) Good luck Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balamory Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 for a look at the course. See you all on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted October 1, 2009 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Hi Martin Yes my DIY cross kit is ready. Pressure washer......check. Cowbells...three.......check Flanders lion flag.....check Huge poster of Sven Nys...check New cross bike ....check See you. Speak later re. sharing cars but I will have at least one child as well. A You can be over prepared, you know. I myself have blown my runny nose, bought a new chain (although not yet fitted it) and done an hour of cross country running. Think that's me set for the season! Ref cars, let's try, but there will probably be three of us for each race. it's do-able, talk Sat? M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted October 1, 2009 Administrators Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 That course looks possible not like Mull. Cant make Sunday but may have a go at one of the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted October 4, 2009 Author Committee Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 The Joansin massive took over Plean today in glorious Indian summer. I raced in a short sleeve top for the first time this year. The course was mainly hard pack with some mud/roots and a lovely 20m killer hill. Lewis Mulholland and Jonathon Mitchell were up against monster opposition in the youth race. Jonathon got a 9th out of 16 riders which was excellent. Some of the other guys are in the GB Talent Team. Lewis did brilliantly well against guys who are five years older but a knee injury held him back. Get well soon In the main race we had at least four riders. I just kept away from Kenny C who was on an MTB but now is looking at cross frames. Mike powered through mud like a diesel. Kenny S appeared very dapper and clean after the finish having faked a puncture/mechanical or somesuch to get out of the race ( and him with a Chris King headset too) No idea of my final position. Finally there were paparazzi at every technical section. I'm wearing sunnies next time to cope with all the pro flashguns. Watch out for big Flickr postings. Or we might be in Hello. See you at Auchentoshan. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted October 4, 2009 Administrators Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Few blue and yellows on you tube - And a one in a photo. http://www.flickr.com/photos/owlandpedro/3981868040/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Cheers Alan. Unfortunately fancy headsets don't help with knee problems. Nor do they help you power around a fantastic course. My first cross event and certainly won't be my last. As Alan said the weather was great and there were over 100 riders on the narrow start line I opted for a start nearer the back so that I wouldn't get in the way of the more serious folk. Not sure what the other riders were doing but I completed the first lap in 10mins (I thought this was not too bad as in true mass start events it was about 5mins after the real start when those backstarters crossed the start line ) Anyway, on my second lap on the climb up to the gap in the wall I felt a familiar twinge across my right knee and by the time I had been round, dismounted, scrambled up the wall and then round the back side of the course I decided not to push my luck. Another 10 minute second lap but I got an idea of how fast the front guys were going. As I remounted at the top of the scramble for the second time and got going again the flying machine known as Kenta Gallagher flew passed me followed a good few seconds by a few chasers. By the time I had handed by number in Gallagher was round again. Only this time unfortunately witha puncture and no spare waiting at the pits Summary? Get there a bit earlier (10:45 was cutting it a bit fine in the end due to the numbers), get a decent warm up, Try and start nearer the front and get fitter. I have been playing around for the last month or so and was okay with the handling stuff but the intensity of the event really took me by surprise but certainly left me looking for more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted October 5, 2009 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 DNS for Mulhooligan senior and young Danny Mulhooligan, sadly. Lewis had crashed on lap 1 of his race, but not realising he was injured, got back on for another 2 and half laps of that hefty course. A quick look at his knee at the finish was enough to change our plans for the rest of the day however, so we handed in our race numbers undirtied and headed to A&E to get him 4 or 5 stitches. No race next week, so he (and we) will be back for the next round at Auchentoshan. Great event by the Stirling BC. 56 riders in the u12 event!!! Thanks to Barry and others for the first aid and looking after Lewis! Mul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted October 5, 2009 Author Committee Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Martin I hope Lewis is back in the saddle soon. Race results are posted but my number is not there. Final, final results to follow. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted October 6, 2009 Author Committee Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Absolutely superb job by Stirling Bike Club; posting results for ONE HUNDRED AND TWO finishers The lap counters must be in shock, this is the biggest race field I have seen outside of a sportive. I reckon people did 12 to 15 laps so someone had to count about 1500 lap numbers. Anyway Joansin results: Alan McLean 34th Kenny (I'm wearing black to avoid messing up my yellow jersey)Christie 77th (MTB, big fat tyres) Mike Ferguson 87th Kenny Steele DNF Martin Mulholland DNS (but had a Flanders lion flag so he counts) + Jonathon Mitchell's 9th in the Youth race The future's bright, the future is blue and yellow, with some brown mud and chainring marks. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted October 6, 2009 Administrators Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/singlespee ... 984438139/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/singlespee ... 390212525/ There's another one from the back of whoever had on the red socks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted October 7, 2009 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Absolutely superb job by Stirling Bike Club; posting results for ONE HUNDRED AND TWO finishers Anyway Joansin results: Martin Mulholland DNS (but had a Flanders lion flag so he counts) Alan Don't forget the flanders socks and florence nightingale outfit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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