Richie Cross Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Sorry to hear that George. As long as you're ok. It wasn't your £90 Assos overshoes was it?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FergusM Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Nice run with the 9.30 bunch - good pace out of Port Glasgow. Did the fast bunch take a different route? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted February 5, 2012 Committee Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Fast bunch took same route but were left hanging in no-mans land by 0930 bunch They claimed a puncture held them back. Lovely day after escaping the icy highlands. Looking forward to next week. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Richie, afraid so. Currently in negotiations with the banker for a new pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodyc Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 I can confirm the 0945 bunch took the same route as they flew passed me on my slow trudge along the Old Greenock Road coming out of Bishopton. My legs chucked it after turning on to the A78 and I was dropped like a lead balloon Bailed out at the Red Smiddy and got myself back in to Renfrew to the call of a nice warm bath. As my school reports always said must do better !!!!!!! Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Officially the longest puncture in history no less. Still, a good run today and with the Peacock express at the front the pace was high along the West Ferry 30 mph at times and i don't remembering it dropping much below 25 for the most part. A good effort all round, mes amis. I think we were all pretty much done in by the time we got to Houstoun, I know I was. Get to do it all over again next week M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted February 5, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Good ride today. I think we called it right with the alternative route. Even though flat, it was still a good workout. There's a reason why the Dooley's boys do that route every week: at speed it's hard Big thanks to Andy for the soup. See you all next week. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted February 5, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Alan 9.45 bunch became 10.00 am bunch as I had a mechanical on way in. needed to steal mcginty's back wheel. Ta Ian. agree with Daryl good call on change of route as it was very icy out there. once we got going after greg's puncture we shifted a long at a cracking pace. the only down side was that the svelte Billy mac was looking strong but hey it was a flat route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 So who can claim to have completed the original route then???? I suspect only Mike Ferguson as he was the only one to pass me on Phil's Folly at around 11am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Oh yeah, meant to say.................. Not a bit of ice at that time either. Are you sure you guys are not just getting too used to flat roads??????? Memories of days gone by with snow banks at either side of the road at the "wall" are still fresh Perhaps someone should contact the Nove organisers and advise them that if snow is evident atop their big mountains alternative flat routes should be avaliable for those in blue and yellow Falling off is all part of the experience and how do you expect to learn to tuck and roll if you never expose yourself to the risk??????? Seriously though, has any thought been put into having more pink in the Wheelers on Tour top for the Nove??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted February 5, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Err...very icy this am Colin. At least 3 came off. Would have been dangerous over the wall. Jersey now has pink collar and sleeve trim. Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted February 5, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Are you sure you guys are not just getting too used to flat roads??????? I never said a word. Sorry I missed it. Spent the morning on the malletsheugh / moscow circuit today while the youths were out on their run. Some ice and a few polar bears, but spotted Ian Cowden, plenty of Kooriers and quite a few other bods braving the elements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted February 5, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 That was a great run this morning though the pace on the westferry was blistering. Thanks to James for trying to get me back on. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted February 5, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 So where did you go? A78 to Houston? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted February 5, 2012 Administrators Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 No ice at the wall this morning, I was up it twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted February 5, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 There was plenty elsewhere and it was a group decision (made by Billy ) not to take the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions iain couttie Posted February 5, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 thanks to all for towing me allong, will work at it, but hey so will everyone ealse! so i hope i dont have to get towed every week.Chung i should hve kept your bannana. iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Route change was made after consult with the boys from that neck of the woods It was a pity not to have those wee lumps Couple of lessons Learnd today are i am not light enough or fast enough yet need to work harder Great fun and good pace from the roundabout through Greenock and home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Hindsight is indeed a wonderful thing and wish I'd went out now, had a gutful of a cold and windy coast road yesterday though. Turbo'd this afternoon for penance after "fun" foray to IKEA and Dobbies - don't know which was worse Would have thought the decision to change route was the right one at the time as even some treated roads had some dodgy sections in the morning. Billy - you need to give yourself a break no' work harder - there are only 7 days in the week. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions duncan thomson Posted February 5, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 classic picture of Mike glad someone tested the route, although the flatlanders did 85k (at increasing speed ) good to get out, will miss next week, hoping for slippy conditions as I will be sur la piste Cheers duncan ps. soup excellent, plenty left in fridge for next week, although a pot would be helpful as the microwave heats at a glacial pace. That may be a bit of a misnomer. pps. some grumbling from softies looking for sugar in their tea. Bring some next week if you want it ppps. Reliabilities are a favourite part of the cycling year for me, Spring must be on the way, surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 LOchwinnoch was like an icerink this morning. Had to walk down to the main street and then cycle up the main road to Johnstone!! Excellent run today and especially enjoyed the chain gang blast on the Westferry organised by Alan in our bid to stay ahead of the fast bunch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Missed all the fun today after slipping on my arse this morning trying to get down to the main road. Managed to head out for a quick blast in the afternoon after the ice had melted. Looking forward to getting out next week Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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