2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted April 6, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I will post mine tomorrow. Having an argument with my IT equipment at the moment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 After watching the race at the weekend, I'm even more impressed. Nice write ups. Chapeau to one and all And I meant to ask...did everyone ride on their usual bikes/wheels or were any stronger/stiffer purchases made for the event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted April 6, 2011 Members Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I will post mine tomorrow. Having an argument with my IT equipment at the moment!! Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted April 6, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Hello all Flandarians On he journey home Alan recommended I contact diabetes UK about my achievement of completing the Ronde as a type 1 diabetic. I gave it some consideration and decided, nothing ventured, nothing gained. So I swiftly emailed them Monday evening. I have since received a reply. They replied asking if I have any pictures and if I would write out a few paragraphs and they will see what they can do about getting it in future publications. I was wondering if the 14 others are happy for me to send pictures of us all? ALSO.....he notified me about some future events like Bike n hike 2011. I am unsure exactely what this is, but I received a second email about it asking if we could gather some fellow cyclist to make it bigger and better with more publicity? I will post the email below, and would ask anyone interested to get in contact with me and I will then get in contact with them. I'm certainly happy to along and support. Hi Greg, I hope you don’t mind me contacting you, thank you for getting in touch with us about your cycling. Stephen mentioned to you on the email about our Bike and Hike event on 18 June, we’re looking to make this years event even bigger and better than last years and are hoping you can maybe help! We’d be keen to get a press release out in the next few weeks around the event, preferably with a picture taken in Glasgow with you and other sportspeople on bikes in Kelvingrove Park or a local landmark? Please let me know if you’ll be able to take part in this as we’d love to have your support and raise more money for the Children’s support holidays this year. If you have an questions or would like to discuss what would be involved please don’t hesitate to contact me or our press person Stephen on the number below. Many thanks, Jenny Jennifer Rutherford National Fundraising Administrator Diabetes UK Scotland Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Nice one Greg Id be happy to take part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted April 6, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Certainly happy to use any photo's etc Greg, as for the event it would depend on date. cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted April 6, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Likewise here. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted April 6, 2011 Members Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Fine by me if you want to send them pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted April 7, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 well done happy to support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted April 7, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Sounds like a plan. good to join in if the dates are right. Might ask my young jets along too depending on how the event looks. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Greg, No problems for me in terms of photos etc... Davie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2764 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Greg, Nice to see you get some recognition for your efforts, happy to lend support unfortunately i know i'm not able to be there on 18th June. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted April 7, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Greg, Happy that any photos are used, but wont be able to make the 18th. Cheers, R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted April 7, 2011 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Happy for any photos to be used, but won't be available on that date. Cheers Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Fabulous Flanderian Fourteen - hat doffed to one and all. Sounds like the weekend was an adventure of epic proportions and that you have done yourselves and the club proud. Well done! I'm sure there are one or two others like me who have read throught this thread turning green with jealousy. Early doors perhaps to think about next year, but 20 in the blue and yellow of the Joansin heading overseas would seem a fair target. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted April 7, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 And I meant to ask...did everyone ride on their usual bikes/wheels or were any stronger/stiffer purchases made for the event? Been waiting for some of the more sensitive souls in the bunch to reply to your post, Richie, to confess all but most of us just went with the bike 'as is'. Most important thing is to tighten all the bolts to stop things being rattled off the bike. Never seen so many bidons and cages lying at the side of the road. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 One bought some hope hubs and mavic open pro rims with 32 spokes to take me round along with new plastic rough terain cages which were useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted April 7, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Didn't change a single thing on my bike - I had bought 25mm tyres but they did not fit in my frame! Did check everything out thoroughly. My advice would be anything you do change then ride it at least 3-4 times beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferenezejohn Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Cycling Plus, summed up the 'Ronde' in one word 'Brutal' A magnificent achievement well done. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted April 7, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Some photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/61525630@N06/ Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted April 7, 2011 Committee Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Top tip. Don't wait until the day before to replace your cassette. (Still, it was done in Geraardsbergen, 300m from the Kappelmuur, which is quite cool) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted April 8, 2011 Members Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Cheers, Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted April 8, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Anyone elase think the photo's and videos are brilliant, for an extra 2.5 euros or whatever it cost it gives some fantastic memories. Of course you have to buy them if you want o keep them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted April 8, 2011 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Agree Paul, really good. Trouble is it always looks easier on video than it felt at the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williecosh Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Well done guys - it looked amazing! OK Charlie, I owe you £10 for the charity for beating Billy. How many minutes under 10 hours, were you, for the rest? Honest now! Willie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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