Tony Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Title of post amended... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hickey Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Title of post amended... Great ! Do we have to get new bikes though...... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Irate Pirate - Billy if that is not you trying a Brazilian masseuse scam then it should be. "Personally I have no idea if Billy Mac rips along (like) Cancellara " - nice one. I do ! PS It's even got the stereotypical Mac typos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 All sounds great. I had always thought there was the 30 milers, bunch pace and race pace when I joined last year? The easy riders suits me because I only get 2 weekends off a month and they're not always reserved for club runs Only had 1 1/2 hrs on the bike since June 10th Have been out with the main bunch and was fine but the easy riders is great to get back into things. The longer miles is great as well as it's usually the pace that will get me. Look forward to getting out next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Al Me thinks Kenny S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 OK - to get back to the initial thrust of this thread - i.e. forward planning - here's an updated version of the initial list I put up. Comments/suggestions more than welcome. July 31st Ayrshire lanes (Tony Carrigan) http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=279485 This route is 44 miles but with two straightforward bail-out options which I will elaborate on nearer the time. This should make it suitable for everyone. Cafe stop in Kilmaurs for those who want one. August 7th Route TBA (AN Other) Looking for someone else to lead this one so they get to pick the route. Preferably with a specified bail-out option for any beginners who might struggle. Loch Thom/Largs, maybe??? August 14th More Ayrshire lanes (Tony Carrigan) Route TBA (different from the one above) August 21st no planned run due to Paisley Crit - marshalling duties etc August 28th no planned run due to Sam Dooley - marshalling duties etc To give you a flavour of what I am trying to achieve here - have a look at this link to a CTC Member Group (picked it at random from the CTC Member Groups forum): http://www.derbyctc.org.uk/rideprog.html ...I would like to draw your attention to a couple of things: 1. Variety of routes (no maplinks but hey it's the CTC so they've probably been doing these routes for the last 50 years and don't need maplinks) 2. Different people committed to leading the rides, so not dependent on one individual (crucial for short-term continuity and also to help the club thrive in the long-term) I hope that anyone who is reading this will feel they can contribute suggestions to the above list. Thanks Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalpusher Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 this sounds a bot confusing to me is it a fancy dress party were talking about (ie pirates and easy riders ) but on a serious note i agree with tony .im trying to get more miles into the legs for my london to paris ride so any route of 40 miles plus ill go along with as far as hills go im slow but get there in the end and the idea of a preplanned route sounds great ill see for the first run cheers brian k ps in the mean time ill be out with 30 milers tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain M Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Just back from Corfu - great idead Tony I will attend any runs I can cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Have updated the list with a tentative suggestion for August 7th - even though I probably won't make it out that day: July 31st Ayrshire lanes (Tony Carrigan) http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=279485 This route is 44 miles but with two straightforward bail-out options which I will elaborate on nearer the time. This should make it suitable for everyone. Cafe stop in Kilmaurs for those who want one. August 7th Route TBA (AN Other) ....how about Kilmacolm/Loch Thom/Largs ??? Probably the same route Greig/Martin/Mary etc did the other week: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=283797 ...it's 46 miles - or about 55 miles if you want to extend it by coming back via Fairlie Moor/Dalry/Glengarnock. Optional cafe stop at the usual place (Bagel- Basket???) A sensible bail-out option (maybe for a struggling beginner/returner?) would be to simply turn left instead of right when hitting the B788 - thus heading back towards Lochwinnoch rather than down to Greenock. If you did this and headed back to Johnstone via the cycle track your total mileage would be a very modest 25 miles or so (but easily extended of course). August 14th More Ayrshire lanes (Tony Carrigan) Route TBA (different from the one above) August 21st no planned run due to Paisley Crit - marshalling duties etc August 28th no planned run due to Sam Dooley - marshalling duties etc As before - any comments/suggestions welcome, especially from the 30-miler folk whose turf I am sort of treading on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted July 24, 2011 Life Members Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Tony, Great call! I'll be there for the run on the 31st July! Can you confirm the start time please. Clubroom start? See you then. Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Count me in for 31st . Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Thread renamed back to what it was originally. See here for an explanation: viewtopic.php?f=10&t=5957 Personally I was never happy as an Easy Rider. I always felt there was an Intermediate Rider inside me struggling to get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 List updated with proposed route for August 14th: July 31st Ayrshire lanes (Tony Carrigan) http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=290159 44 miles. Optional cafe stop at the Uplawmoor Hotel. August 7th Largs (PaulC/Steve) http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=283797 46 miles - or about 55 miles if coming back via Fairlie Moor. Optional cafe stop at Largs August 14th Tour of Inverclyde (Tony Carrigan) http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=295146 ...43 miles (quite hilly) August 21st Scottish Circuit and Youth Road Race Champs (Paisley) Given the number of club members who are likely to be involved in the event and the requirement to provide marshals, helpers etc. it does not seem sensible to organise a club run on the same day. August 28th Sam Dooley TT A number of people will be required for marshalling duties etc (probably at least 12). Again it does not seem fair to organise a club run in advance until these requirements are met. Any suggestions re routes etc welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Just a reminder there is no 0915 club run next Sunday - this is the reason why: http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events ... -Westferry ...although I would guess the racing will be over by lunchtime so people who are marshalling etc should manage a run in the afternoon if they have the whole day. If not, maybe Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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