Guest EPCC Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 [Anybody doing this . What's the course like Also there is a novices race if anybody would like to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted August 24, 2011 Committee Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hi Billy I may go to this. It is a great course on very quiet roads. A couple of years ago the bunch was split by rearing horses (I just got past) which tells you something about the type of roads. The main problem is the awful drag by Mount Stuart in the first few miles where the fit guys really put the heat on. You have to hold on here. After this it is gently rolling with a quick spin round Port Bannantyne before heading back, again over Mt Stuart where the winning move will probably go. Highly recommended. Hope to get there and join you. Ala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 24, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 yip I'm going, excellent races, both the 44 mile handicap RR and the 22 mile 'beginner' race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted August 24, 2011 Committee Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Excellent Paul I was wondering how long you would take to spot this post! OK. I'm in. We'll talk tactics on our special laser controlled club server Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted August 24, 2011 Members Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I've asked for time off work so I can ride the one-lap novice event. Dunno what the verdict is yet. I've already been knocked back for the whole weekend off. Hoping they'll let me work on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Keen to do the APR - is it enter on the day? D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 26, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Entry on the day no problem - it's TLI after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted August 27, 2011 Committee Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Looks like Drummond Trophy will also be on the island the same day. See Braveheart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Semi-tempted to do the 'beginners' race (now that I am a supervet!) but I cannot see any reference to it on the TLI website. It only mentions the 2 lap race APR. Any advice? Paul C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted August 31, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 paul there is a novice race ( 1 lap ) Departs at 2pm. See Braveheart forum. there is also an apr over 2 laps leaving at same time. I am presuming that us older gentlemen will get a wee start so you might want to consider that Cheers Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted September 1, 2011 Committee Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Not sure if this is a APR style handicap. I've only seen this race as a massed start. Expect pain anyway. One lap is Rothesay to Port Bannantyne, two laps is a turn at PB then back the same way to Rothesay and three laps for the Drummond Trophy will have to have another turn back to PB somehow. If you have done any racing or even fastish bunch riding I recommend the two laps. The worst bit is going over Mount Stuart so if you can survive that you might as well do the two laps. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Thought I should mention that this Bute thing coincides with the Club 2-up TT Championships - see confined events list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted September 14, 2011 Committee Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Hi. For anyone interested in racing here is a summary as i understand it so far. There will be a great opportunity for all club members to come and have a go on Sunday, on quiet roads, and with some fair competition. If you can ride safely in a bunch for an hour then you can race round Bute and have a choice of three races. Fantastic. Drummond Trophy: classic Scottish road race for good racers with some professionals. Huge prize fund. About 60-70 miles and very hard but could be very exciting riding, at least for the first few miles. Main bute race. This could be run as an apr or massed start. Should attract lots of good club riders but the Drummond will filter out the top guys and make it a bit fairer. About 40miles taking the 60m climb by mount stewart twice. Hard work but doable for any regular sunday bunch folk. Novice race. About 20 miles with only one ascent of mt. Stewart. If you have done any tt or club runs more than hour then you might find this too short but highly recommended if you have never raced before. Drummond trophy has only 25 entries so far but hopefully the big prize fund and kudos will attract the top riders and ensure mainly cat 4s in the main race. Drummond also has elite riders such as oliphant so definitely one for the experienced racers only. Anyway I hope we have a good turnout. Wear your club jersey with pride and see you in Bute. Good luck to the Jets in Kelso. One week off, then cross time. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 I'm up for this. Had chat with Richard yesterday re doing the novice race. Anyone else interested in perhaps putting together strong Joansin presence in this one. Ferries times, as per calmac website, are 10.15, 11.00 12.00 and 13.00. Novice race starts a 14.15. Who else is going over. Might be an idea to all go over together. I'd probably be aiming at the midday ferry but as every I am flexible. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted September 16, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 working on sunday so I will not be there. I can though highly recommend the 44 mile APR, I done not too bad in it last year its defiantly a good step into bunch racing. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted September 16, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Guys new to road racing The 2 lap race last year had 3 groups of about 20 each. Ramsay, Greg and I were group 2 last year. I was involved in placing riders into the groups last year and it is sensibly handicapped with 3-4 mins between groups. I would encourage you to consider 2 lap race if possible as it will give much better experience of road racing, I can speak to organiser and 'probably' ensure you are in first group. Anyway the beauty of TLI is you can check it out on the day and take it from there - always the option of 1 lap race. see you on ferry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted September 17, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 plan to get 11am ferry tomorrow for apr race. who in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted September 17, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 oops sorry Mark missed your post. Thought 11am ferry might give us time to warm up and worry a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DavieB Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 I will go over either 11 or 12 dependent on general concensus - Mark how you planning to get to the ferry? D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Guys, Ferry at 11 bells sounds fine. Given variable weather forecast for tomorrow I don't fancy hanging about in wet lycra for a couple of hours before and after racing. I think I'll drive to ferry and head over ad a foot passenger. Davie, I can easily get 2 bikes in the car I you wish a lift over. I'll keep an eye on forum during day and see y'all tomorrow. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted September 17, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 I plan to get the noon ferry to Rothesay - the strip is literally 1 min cycle form the ferry so there is loads of time. I plan to drive to Largs, park at end of Brisbane Glen road and leave at 11.25am to ride along the 6 miles to Wemyss Bay. Happy to collect someone in Kilbirnie or take anyone who needs alift or join up with anyone else at Largs who wants to do this option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted September 17, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 OK DS Mcdonald noon ferry it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Noon ferry is fine for me too. Happy to go with the flow. Paul, I'll wait to I hear from Davie B before finalising transport to Largs/W.Bay. Regardless of Davie's plans would be good to meet in Largs and have gentle leg stretch to ferry. OCD me says circa 11.15 meet on Brisbane Glen Rd., ready to depart 11.25. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted September 17, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Mark I'll try to be there a bit earlier but it will likely be nearer 11.25am. If you get worried about time then don't wait but I should be there ok. If I end up a bit late I will just drive further along towards W Bay. cheers PMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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