Paul C Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Can we do the Troon run next Sunday? - getting a bit bored with the Largs thing. Not quite sure of the route - cycling in a generally SW direction! Two Lungs ( the cyclist formerly known as One Lung) knows the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 One lung was given the task of posting this one so watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I'm watching, I'm watching.......nothing is happening, it's not moving. Â Yes, Coach did task me with posting a run and I did have the Venice cafe in mind. So here goes. Miller Street depart 09.00, Bowfield Hill, Luggie, Dunlop, Stewarton, Kilmaurs, Auchentiber (think there is a 20 there for you Billy, won't be contested) Crosshouse, Gatehead, Dundonald (with option of hill), Troon (cafe stop). Return via Irvine, Kilwinning then either Barrmill, whisky bonds, Howwood and Johnstone; or 3 towns up the coast to Seamill, West Kilbride, Dalry, Kilbirnie then track. Mileage 60ish via Barrmill, 70+ via 3 towns. A bit more rolling than the coast road, plenty of 30s for Gregand others to play with and Dundonald Hill, which will wake your legs up, for the Skinnies. If particularly icy, the intention would be to stick to coast route. Â Rode the Barrmill circuit this morning, the roads are rubbish to say the least. Potholes, loose stones and gravel and all sorts of debris from storms. My preference would be 3 towns, Seamill and West Kilbride etc. So, who is coming out to play? Â Marko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I'm in. Will be on best behaviour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted January 9, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I'm in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Colin McPhee Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Me too  Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted January 9, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I'm in too! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Weather looking good for Sunday! MarK O - meet at usual place/time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I'm in although I haven't been on the bike since Dec 11th and have had a cold so I'm afraid I'll take up the rear and hang on til I bail out! Â I think Jody is also moving up from the 30milers so we shall buddy up if needs be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Richie, go for it. It's pretty flat anyhow so u should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I think the Troon run is usually ok for me George after the early Bowfield. Last time I got as far as Stewarton on the way home so something to aim for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted January 13, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 2 muls should be there. I'll keep anyone company at the back of the bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Paul, yip, usual place and time. Ritchie, 08.20 on the track if you are heading out. Subject of course to conditions under tyre. If its icy I intend driving to Johnstone. Will keep eye on weather and advise accordingly. Â As general point I'm keen on the 3 town route and up coast to W kilbride. this is slightly longer but pancake flat to Seamill then a bit of a drag part way to Dalry before rolling road. Ritchie, if you can get to Seamill then I'll tow you home. Jody, if you can get to Kilbirnie the bunch will tow you along track to Johnstone. Usual rules apply if you're feeling it sit in at the back and don't be afraid to ask for the pace to be moderated. Long steady miles is the order of the day at the moment. Hopefully a good turn out will mean a shared work load on the front. Â Marko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodyc Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Cheers Mark, Â Def want to give it a go, just no idea how I'll be and I don't want to hold anyone up. Â Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Matt Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Have only just joined the club and have been out with the 30 milers once but am interested to up the mileage as stepping up to half ironman this triathlon season. Can someone give me some rough details on where the group meets, approx distance and an honest opinion if I am up the task. I will then decide if this group is do-able? I generally cycle 3 times a week with 3 spinning classes in winter and a decent ride of a weekend. Any assistance would be much appreciated as don't want to embarrass myself or hold people up due to lack of ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Steady pace my +++ stuff the skinnies get some big gear grinding cone on the powerhouses get the pace up and.make them suffer Might get back to do route in reverse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi, Matt, Distance to troon and back about 60 miles? Meeet at club in Miller street (same as 30 milers). Ave speeed is 16 - 17 mph. If you struggle dont worry = there are bail out options. you seem to be doing more training than me! I manage to get round with the bunch (just about) and I am 61. Give it a go!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Matt Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Paul, Â Many thanks for the info. It sounds like a challenge but as a hardy Royal Navy CPO I will give it a go assuming there is no ice on the roads on Sunday. Not sure how many turns I will do on the front but will try and do my fair share!! Â Hope to see you on Sunday morning. Â Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Matt, As Yoda said in Star Wars, the Empire Strikes Back :' There is no try, only do or do not' Ice is no excuse = I have been out in -5 C. See you Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Paul and Matt average pace on a flat route may creep up with most of the route flat and the only bumps on way back you will likely to be moving a bit faster than that. However mat it wont be such a pace that you will struggle if you are allready doing tris in fact you may find it slow, if not stay in the bunch but not last man as that can be very hard and impossible to stick on a wheel. Thats my tupence worth wich counts for nothing as i wont be out but you will be fine. Try the bunch and see as pace average mph is all relative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Billy Mac you're not coming out to play on Sunday, so wheesht.  Matt, pace will be steady but not plodding. Don't feel you must take a turn on the front. If you can't don't worry. The guys in the bunch will keep you right if you are not experienced in bunch riding. The main bunch is a bit different to the 30 milers to be fair, but you're more than welcome to join us. There are a few who have said they are turning out for the main bunch who are dipping a toe or don't get out as often as they would like, so you won't be alone.  As Paul says there are bail out options we will regroup at the top of climbs and no one gets left behind. The planned route is relatively flat after the Bowfield with only a couple of ramps in the run down to the coast. The return is flat to Seamill then a bit of a drag part way to Dalry. No other hills to speak of.  Hopefully see you Sunday  Mark 'Mon the skinnies (especially on the hills) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted January 13, 2012 Members Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 As Yoda said in Star Wars, the Empire Strikes Back :' There is no try, only do or do not' Â Brilliant, Paul - absolutely brilliant! You've got hidden depths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks Richard - it's an age thing!! Are you out on Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted January 13, 2012 Members Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 No, I'll be at work, I'm afraid (if I'm not off sick - I'm loaded with the cold just now.) Hope to see yous all next Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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