Kenny Christie Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Can we have confirmation of route for this, and a show of hands. I will give it a go as long as its not on the Braes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted May 10, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Kenny Sorry - no can do this week PMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Hi Kenny I'll give it a go if there's enough of us. I actually rode over part of the Peesweep circuit on Sunday and the latter part of the route (back across the moor to the main road at Peesweep) is still very rough indeed- if anything worse than before. I'd say we would be safer at the Gateside/Lugton circuit if we're on. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted May 10, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I'll be along to give it a go, would also prefer the gateside course..... Ian.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted May 10, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Gateside is by far the best course at the moment. Peesweep is really rough. I'm away with work this week and the next , so won't make the first two APRs! Have fun. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Okay so say Gateside is the preferred option. We really need some numbers for this to work, don't be shy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted May 11, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Looks like 2 groups Kenny, me off first followed by you and Iain with a 20 minute gap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Guys, I will be up for this but need to know time. Incase we don't get numbers I was intending a Renfrewshire backroad tour this evening at about 1830 as an alternative. Any company would be welcome if the APR is a non starter. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted May 11, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Sounds good Colin, If we get enough people posting, why dont we go for 18.30 at gateside village for 18.45 start up the road. Failing that how about 18.30 at clubrooms ? Ian.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted May 11, 2010 Members Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Guys have been watching thread and thought I would throw in an alternative route for your thoughts. We have used it in past as a variant APR circuit. Start road opposite Knapps on outside of kilmacolm. down old Greenock road to take a left at crossroads heading to lochwinnoch , left onto Quarriers road turn left before entering village , up back onto Kilmacolm road and left to complete circuit. The finish is at 30mph sign just before Quarriers village circuit is 4.5 mile rolling and mainly quiet roads all LH turns. Good few years since we used it but worth a try , parking at Knapps or Quarriers for our travellers. Kenny MacD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Kenny, Sounds like a good circuit. I would think probably easier for most to get to as well????? Only bit you really have to watch out for is the turn back onto Kilmacolm Road from Quarriers, but by the time you get to the top of the hill most will be crawling anyway Anybody up for it? Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted May 11, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Sure thing, haven't quite worked out the circuit, dont know those roads that well.... Even if we dont get the number for tonight, maybe we should give it go to try it out anyway ... Ian...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 RIght, Lets make some decisions then. APR circuit for tonight as suggested by Kenny Mac IE Quarriers loop. Meet at layby car park at Knapps loch (just outside Kilmacolm on the Bridge of Weir side) 1830 for 1845 start. 5 laps of circuit (with first one a slightly easier sighting lap for those who don't know it). Ian, If you want to meet me at the end of my road (iron bridge on LHS of Georgetown road about 1.5 miles from start of TT) we can ride over. Say 1800? If limited numbers we can ride circuit at a pace for a bit of training anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted May 11, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Okay Colin, catch you at 6pm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Happy to act as "training" official for this if required. May well throw my bike in just incase numbers are low. Will be at the Knapps car park as soon as I can after 6. Seb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted May 11, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I'll be there, this course sounds good too, and very handy. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted May 11, 2010 Administrators Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I'll be on the course somewhere, lurking about with my camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Fine with me. I'll be riding out from town so I'll aim to catch Ian & Colin on the Georgetown at 6pm. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I'll try and meet up with the Georgetown brigade. Not intending to ride APR thought. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted May 11, 2010 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Sorry Guys, can't make it this week. DG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted May 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Okay, recap - Kenny Mac's route was used tonight and bar a couple of sections its in reasonable shape. There are a couple of nasty corners, and a blind crest with oncoming traffic on the RHS although to be fair we didn't encounter much traffic at all. The numbers were not conducive to running a bona fide APR so we set off for a through and off, last man standing type affair. Seb, Ian McGinty, Iain Cowden, Colin, Greig, Billy, and a special guest star rider-Kenny Steele set off for 5 laps of pain, There was meant to be a civilised 1st lap but this didn't happen. Basically Seb rode everyone off his wheel with consummate ease! Offering a large shelter from the wind if you are able to hold his wheel, (I wasn't) We did work well as a group though at a pace which is way beyond the comfort zone. I did enjoy it tonight though as I never ride like that. Its always distance stuff for me. So in summary would there be interest in doing this on the same course next week? We really need more numbers though, a couple of groups would be great. If you are reading this thinking about it, give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Thanks to all for a thoroughly enjoyable workout! As Kenny says - Seb was a league apart - the rest of us just tried to hang in as best we could. I am certainly up for some more. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted May 12, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Count me in, but definately need some more bodies to give us at least a couple of bunches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted May 12, 2010 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 If possible I'll be along next week. DG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 If it is Tuesday i willl be in attendance, might even last a lap with my high quality campag gears, could be worse could be shimano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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