Guest EPCC Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Anybody else doing the long run who wont be able to hold on to the fast group come on me and Charlie will need some more company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2764 Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Billy, i intend doing the long ride so would be looking to join you and Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Anybody else doing the long run who wont be able to hold on to the fast group come on me and Charlie will need some more company That would be me Billy. I am out on my mountain bike on Saturday and then out for a few shandies thereafter. I must say you and Charlie are being much too modest, both of you have been flying recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Ritchie, I'll be in the 9.30 bunch. I'll be heading up the track around 8.40 sunday morning esatern edge of kilbirnie and hopefully meeting a group from kilmacolm just beyond morrisons circa 9.15/9.20. If you're riding to the clubrooms I'd be delighted with the company. Paul, if you're heading out from Lochwinnoch I'd imagine being at the semple loch around 8.55 if you wish to latch onto our wheels. Let me know what your plans are guys. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Mark, Sadly, no cycling this weekend. Down South visiting rellies. PC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted March 3, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Billy Wrote Anybody else doing the long run who wont be able to hold on to the fast group come on me and Charlie will need some more company ME........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted March 3, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I fancy the longer run but would be dropped before the end of Miller Street! Anybody up for normal club run speed for the full distance? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted March 3, 2011 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Can't make it this week. Have fun and I will see you next week. Cheers Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l80own Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I've got a friend from work joining us on Sunday so we'll be in the half 9 group Lindsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted March 3, 2011 Members Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Anybody else doing the long run who wont be able to hold on to the fast group come on me and Charlie will need some more company I won't be able to hold the fast group either, but I am tempted to start with them and gauge the pace. If it's silly fast, I'll take myself out of it; if it's just fast fast, I'll hang on for as long as I can and take my kicking like the last four weeks. I may as well go for the complete set of Reliability doings! What time are the long-but-not-fast group leaving? I'm just thinking out loud now. I'll make a final decision nearer the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted March 3, 2011 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 There wil be enough riders for a steady paced long run. Groupings to be assembled on the day, departure at 9.00 M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancelogan Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I'm going for the long run but prepared to finish off solo if i get dropped. So could maybe team up with Richard et al if the going gets tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted March 3, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I'll bring along a few dozen fruit scones (they might not be home made but then who cares after a long run ) B there for 9am depart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Ritchie, I'll be in the 9.30 bunch. I'll be heading up the track around 8.40 sunday morning esatern edge of kilbirnie and hopefully meeting a group from kilmacolm just beyond morrisons circa 9.15/9.20. If you're riding to the clubrooms I'd be delighted with the company. Paul, if you're heading out from Lochwinnoch I'd imagine being at the semple loch around 8.55 if you wish to latch onto our wheels. Let me know what your plans are guys. Cheers Mark Hi Mark, Sounds like a plan. Will that give us enough time to get there at a leisurely pace? Don't want you to burn me out before the main run Will you be stopping at Kilbirnie on the way home or heading all the way to the clubrooms? How many extra miles would that be? I ask because the 55miles will be a PB for me so far this year. My mobile is 07771 981395 is you need it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted March 4, 2011 Committee Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I am working Sunday but will join fast bunch for ceremonial ride down Georgetown before heading to Glasgow at Red Smiddy. Any chance of diverting via Govan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Just a thought which way are we going .as if its the flat ride through bishop I might be able to hang on to the fast group for a bit however if its straight into hills I will not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancelogan Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Billy, The only lumpy bit is just out of Bishopton if I read the map correct. Then flat all the way round the coast. I'm expecting to be dropped at some point as is Richard (I think) & (I hope he doesn't mind me saying) so there'll be at least 3. Is this your 1st time on the Don Smith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Lance Did it last year when we left Richard in largs by mistake as we are going along the coast will go with fast group until I get dropped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted March 4, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 PMcD - 8:25 at the loch? Will give us enough time at the club house to register/pay, before heading off at 9am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Getting confusing - bar a relaspe I shall be out on Sunday. Plan on doing the long route but not going to even attempt to "hang on" to the racers even on the flat. Instead (and it depends on my condition) I would be looking at a slightly faster than 09:30 bunch ride in co-ordinated fashion (no stop / start) who knows I may be the first one out the back in which case I will bail and go and lick my wounds ready for another day. Tom / Mark / Ian this may be what you have in mind but would want to keep it moving in decent fashion as the weather does not look too promising. Davie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 BTW - I don't know the route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Out of curiousity..and this being my first Don Smith...although I'm going with the 9.30am 'club pace', does it end up being a few different groups within that 9.30 start group? Some at the usual club pace, some slower, but not at the 10am pace etc? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancelogan Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 What I would say is. If you're new to the club &/or the Don Smith & want to go with the 9am then give it a try. It's a social run. If you don't feel strong enough to take your turn on the front then nobody is going to hate you for it. It's good experience. 9 times out of 10 there will be someone willing to drop out and stick with any first timers that may drop out. You never know, you may be surprised at how long you can go before getting dropped if the bunch is big enough. EDIT: That being said if you've never been out on a Saturday run with PMcD et alal then be prepared for some pain, in a good way of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Richie The average speed for this run as a normal Sunday would be about 17 depending on the bunch if you have been training and out on your bike the 0930 pace would be best described as comfortable. The other ride should get you to being somewhere near knackerd, if you hang on to the fast group it feels like you are totally done and if like me dropped and hungry with some miles still to go the good thing is that the pain dosnt start until hours after the run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Thanks guys. I did the Moscow reliability with the early group and it was fine. When the club pace group caught us I found that fine as well. Can't remember if we were keeping at the club pace but a couple of the chaps were kind enough to tell me that I'd be fine on future runs with the middle group. I guess I'm just wondering if it doesn't go well, will I be on my own etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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