Guest EPCC Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 As organised as one can be proposed run Nort side of river Glen fruin return via langbank Lochwinoch Howood 65 miles i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Not out for this in classroom doing coaching course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Remember your apple for teacher McBagel. I'll rally the troops for the first pasta session during the course of next week. M ps your curry on friday was delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Unfortunately, I am on 'wife-pleasing' duty so no-go in the morning. Will be back in LW about 13:00 so wil try to get out 14:00 for 3 hours if anybody interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Paul, I assume it is your wife you are pleasing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted March 5, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Morning All This is just a suggestion for Sunday. We've had a lot of long runs over the last 6 weeks. I know some of you are also wanting to do some hills as well. However, given that some of you are racing quite soon, and as an alternative to the long run, why don't we do some race practice? I am suggesting that we have a ride over to the Barmill circuit and have a wee APR of our own. We could have 2 or 3 groups depending on numbers and it would give us all a chance to: a. work on speed b. work on group cohesion (as in all APRs this is important) and c. it is ideal prep for the JD memorial Just a suggestion. What do you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 +1 for Barmill circuit. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Not out but I think it would be a good mix as Dunoon run posted for week after which will be long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Would probably join main bunch for Darryl's idea this Sunday. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 I'm happy with D's suggestion. Would be good to see a good turn out to make the APR format work. No reason why bodies from the other groups can't turn up and have a go. For those who are not in the know the Barmill circuit is about 8 miles of relatively quiet roads between Beith/Barmill and Dalry. The APR format is a handicap format and sees various groups, each group is made up of riders of a similar ability, set off at time intervals with the idea that the later groups attempt to chase down the earlier groups. The time intervals are engineered to give the earlier groups a fighting chance to keep ahead of the chasers, at the same time giving the chasing groups a chance to catch the one in front. Ideally all the groups should come together near the end of the last lap. We had a bash at this last year and it was good work out but not too serious. Would also give the 30 milers and intermediate group riders a taste of a "race" environment and as Daryll suggests a chance to work on group cohesion. That's assuming these groups don't have other plans. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions David Thomson Posted March 5, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Been thinking about Barmill but not got myself organised so Im definitely up for it. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 I jest. I would be up for it but I don't see anyone slower than me who is which is a worry. More info please:how many laps?/start time?/estimated finish time? and can someone meet me at clubrooms as I aint got a clue where Barrmill is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted March 5, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 George Will meet you at club rooms at 9.30am for cycle to barrmill and then apr pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted March 5, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 I suggest a 10am start at Barmill. Probably should start from club room, but of course, people could meet us there. Charlie and George, 9am would be better, giving plenty of time for an easy ride up. I'll meet you at the club. We can decide the number of laps and the exact format on the day according to how many turn up. Please post here if you are up for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 9am fine for me-Charlie, Darryl-see u there. I need a blast to clear the cobwebs after my lurgy fest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted March 5, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Ok General Gunson 9 bells at club rooms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Sounds good guys. Will probably meet you there/paper shop at mini roundabout. Will pm my mobile number to Charlie in case of delays on either side. Davie B, RT cycles about 09.40 on Sunday for a gentle amble to Barmill. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FergusM Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Possibly/hopefully up for Barmill, depending on how busy I am EDIT: Bike's broken, I'm out for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted March 6, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Should make this.... Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Sounds good guys. Will probably meet you there/paper shop at mini roundabout. Will pm my mobile number to Charlie in case of delays on either side. Davie B, RT cycles about 09.40 on Sunday for a gentle amble to Barmill. M Mark, 09:40 at RT's is fine - would suggest the general meeting place for the APR group is at the start / finish line, for those who don't know this is a couple of 100yds up the road from the main entrance to the MOD facility. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Does anyone know how to post the route for this? I have visions of me riding on my own for long periods* *not in the break away sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 George, The route is posted on the Jim Daly Memorial APR postmark, but it is difficult to get lost. Start on road outside MOD heading towards Dalry, take 1st left. Proceed up rollling country road and take 2nd left*, take the next left as you enter Barrmill before taking the next left towards start/finish straight. That's it (honest!) but a cracking wee loop. * the 1st left on this section is a nifty short cut which actually cuts out about a half of the route and contains a sectour of North Ayrshire pave which may well rival the Arenberg Trench at some points - recommended Would imagine a "sighting" lap is in order for those not familier with the road. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Ayrshire Pave = nae fillings left!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted March 6, 2012 Members Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Each to their own, folks, but this isn't for me. I've got no interest in birling round the Barmill circuit on a Sunday. I'd much rather have a longer club run, preferably somewhere easy on the eye, on roads that are out of range for me on my own. I'll make a final decision when I know what the weather's like, but I'm of a mind to leave with Tony's group then do my own thing when we get to Ardrossan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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