Phil Malcolm Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Who's coming out for this? I'll be there, assuming some kind soul can give me directions to the start... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted July 3, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 What's the meet time for this event, is it the usual 6.30 for 6.45 start, or as I'm hoping a touch later ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted July 4, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Based on previous years, I would say latest start of 7pm, especially as most will be over an hour on the road! So how about meet at 6.45 for a start asap. I have now changed my work plans for the week, so will be able to make it tomorrow night, although it does mean a 04:30 start on Wed! In terms of where it is, here are words from Jim and Vicky from a few years ago:- Jim - A736 Barrhead to Irvine Road. Start at the Builders Yard on the Barrhead side of Shilford Hamlet which is near Uplamoor and head towards Irvine until the first roundabout and return. Vicky - 'Shilford, Lochlibo Rd, Neilston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G78, UK', stick this into Google maps. Get to Barrhead, probably via the Clyde Tunnel, Cardonald, Hurlet. Turn right at the roundabout in Barrhead along the Main St and head through the town - taking a mainly uphill direction. Follow signs for Irvine, stay on the main rd A736. This is the road the route follows. Travel about 5miles out this road, Shilford is missable if you blink so try not to! if you are coming onto A736 from Caldwell Golf Club, you should turn LEFT back towards Barrhead and pass below Uplawmoor. Either way SHILFORD is before Uplawmoor as you drive from Barrhead towards Irvine. Hope that's clear (ish). Cheers, R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange. Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 I'll be there. Like Phil, i have not been there before. Getting to the start will challenge my shocking sense of direction and map reading skills. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 I will timekeep for this one. My legs are needing a rest, I plan to be there from 6.30 pm onwards hopefully for a 7pm start(sharp) Could we have a show of hands to see who's riding? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Malcolm Posted July 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Ben, I've done some brief research as to where I'm going so could meet you at johnstone station just after 6 and take it from there? If indeed you're getting the train and not just riding all the way like a crazy person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted July 5, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Cheers for volunteering to timekeep Kenny. I'll be riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Ben, I can give you a lift if you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions David Thomson Posted July 5, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Il be down tonight. Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted July 5, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 I shoulb there barring train delays.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 I'll be there too. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 The results: Ben; 57.23 (pb) 2 weeks due Ramsay; 59.34 (pb) paid Phil; 1,03.47 paid David T ; 1,05.22 (pb) paid Mark O; (pb)1,06.45 to pay Ramsay Iain Cowden; 1,08.29 paid Ian McGinty; (pb)1,08.50 paid Ian Coutie; 1,14.44 paid Thanks to you all for your patience re; my shortcomings in the field of mental arithmetic, it was, an never will be my strong point. Spelling bee's, and sartorial elegance are my fortes. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Cheers to Mr Christie for timekeeping duties. I sure some boffin somewhere has or is developing a TT timekeeper's 'app' for a smartfone. Quite a good night albeit the not inconsiderable breeze couldn't make up its mind which direction it was coming from. Good effort all round from those who turned out. Will be back for more of the same next week. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted July 5, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Thanks Kenny for timekeeping and Campbell for the push, oh, i mean holding start...... Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange. Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 I CANT WALK!!! Feel like my legs got whacked by Vladimir Klitschko. Many thanks to the eloquent and dapper Kenny C for timing and a much appreciated lift home. Maybe 'Vermin Control' could soon be added to his list of forte's. (titter titter!) Salut, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Maybe 'Vermin Control' could soon be added to his list of forte's. (titter titter!) Salut, Ben I should qualify that, on the way home tonite, I had confided in Ben about the ongoing problem I have been experiencing with a parliament of Magpies which have decided to make sure I awake around 4am each morning. I have arrived at my wits end with the aforementioned and extreme measures are the next option, should my carefully crafted cardboard owl not prove to be the deterrent I had hoped. One rather thinks a trip to Victor Morris and the procurement of an air rifle might bring this unsavoury matter to a satisfactory conclusion. I am about to turn in (with ear plugs) Pip, pip! Fantastic time tonite Ben. Well done all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted July 6, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Thanks for timekeeping Kenny. It can be long old wait on a 25! Well done all for good efforts on a strange night for it. Like Mark said, the wind was fresh but never truly helping or hindering. Can't believe it has taken me 8 years to get under the hour! And Ben comfortably did it at his first attempt! The 04:30 start this morning was not made any easier with sore legs! See you for more of the same next week. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Thanks to Kenny for timekeeping and well done to Ben & Ramsay for the sub 60:00s and all for the PBs. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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