Mark O Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 This has been a topic that has cropped up now and then on the forum and in the bunches (I'm told). I'm proposing an all inclusive "end of season" whole club social Sunday run for the 23rd Sept. The route will be Miller Street, Georgetown Road, Bishopton, Westferry, through Greenock and Gourock and down the coast to Largs, up the Haylie Brae, over to Kilbirnie and then along the track returning to Miller Street for a bit of a social. The concept will be to mix the bunch(es) with 30 milers, intermediates and antisocial main bunchers. The pace will be relaxed down to Largs, every man/woman for him/herself up the Haylie with a regroup at the entrance to the civic skip site. The fast boys can then up the pace if they so wish back to Miller Street with a view to opening up the clubrooms putting on the soup and kettle. NB. No meeting on route please, the start is Miller St. I will not rule out a 30 sprint into Largs, if safe to do so, and relaxed pace is not 10mph - bunches will slow down or send someone back for stragglers to get back on but the expectation will be you try to get back on if dropped given the route is generally flat. Usual rules for mechanicals etc apply. Bunch sizes probably limited to no more than 20, consquently there may be more than 1 bunch. I'm open to the idea of a mass lycra clad invasion of the Bagel Basket for a coffee stop and a bacon roll (Chung now tempted), but will go with majority view. Rolling out of Miller Street 09.00 sharp with subsequent bunches going at approx 5 minute intervals. The idea is to get to know your fellow club members you never otherwise meet as we all spend the rest of the year persuing our own individual or collective cycling agendas, to ask questions of more experience riders, pass your knowledge on others, dispell some of the myths and generally have a bit of fun. Newbies and potential new members or indeed some old members who think they could do the distance also most welcome. Any takers? Post up - in order to get an idea of numbers - add the bunch you normally ride with - helps with random mix. Would be nice to see as many faces as possible on the day. This might take a bit of organising in terms of food etc to clubrooms and some homebaking volunteers perhaps? Offers to muck in would be appreciated. Mark O PS not sure about more senior Jets taking part. Kenny/Martin can you advise, it is a full club day afterall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Fox Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Up for this, although I have applied to enter the Fort William Loachaber 100 on the 22nd! Therefore, voting to boost the BB profits and can I go in the first bunch so that the remaining bunches can tow me home? Cheers Alan F P.S. Are you sure about the 10 mph pace...looks appealing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebish Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Hoping to do my first 30miler when the next one happens, and if that goes ok, I'm in. I'm new, so if I'm being over-optimistic right now, I should have a better idea by the time the 23rd comes. Ewan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreigS Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Great idea Mark lets have a big show for this one what could be better than a large train of blue and yellow heading down to the 30 milers B B in Largs Ewan you will be fine for this run the good ol 30 milers will see you to the end we dont do cycling away and leaving anyone Greig & Elaine ps Elaine says she will do some baking for the returning calvary probably fruit and plain scones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanC Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'd be up for this. I've been out with the 30 milers a couple of times but tend to do my own thing on the weekends. Time to change that! Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Malcolm Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I am in for this provided I dont have to work. Game is scheduled for Sat and dont think it will change for TV. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions carol cowan Posted August 20, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Great idea Mark. Count us both in from the well oiled 30milers machine. Carol & Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted August 20, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 PS not sure about more senior Jets taking part. Kenny/Martin can you advise, it is a full club day afterall. I'm not sure about some of the more senior Wheelers taking part! Only joking, this could be the start of my comeback as I try to get fit enough to join Billy's winter programme. I've done the coast run with my own two older Jets (age 14 and 12) including the sprint into Largs (I won, before you ask. But it was Father's day and they said they gave it to me ) Some of our older riders could join in, but think it would be wise to specify some conditions. For example road bikes only, experience of bunch riding on an open road, previous experience at or near that distance, and no unaccompanied riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted August 20, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Tip for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted August 20, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Meant to say yip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Martin, Thanks for that. Ride is open to senior Jets (and senior Wheelers). Please see Martin's post for general criteria on whether you should be taking part. I would work on the basis that if you are in any doubt of your abilities or skills then err on the side of caution, hopefully there will be future rides of this nature. Mark O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sounds great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreigS Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 No posts from the inter-muggles as yet are they not wanting to play ? Maby their looking for a new name for next season eg huffy and anti social bunch cmon get yer names down for a wheelers and.jets day out down the coast I'm sure George will want someone to try and wind up from his table for 1 Greig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted August 21, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Mark That's a great plan. I'm in for this. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Accrington Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Away that weekend - hope you have a good run. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreigS Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Do we have à rough number of how many plan to turn up for this run ? Greig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Planning on being there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Malcolm Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Now having to work. TV has changed the game to the Sunday. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 I WILL BE THERE FOR THIS RUN CAMPBELL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted September 16, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Sorry I'm going to miss this, got a good reason - going to lake Garda for 5 days (WITHOUT BIKE!!!) (Might hire one for a day or two though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted September 16, 2012 Administrators Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Can't make this one, I'll be on way back from a race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted September 17, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 If all goes to plan, I'll be out and officially starting my comeback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Morning All, So far we have 15 down to ride this one. I accept that there are those who normally turn out on a Sunday but don't post. However, as part of the day is a little bit of a post ride social I'm looking to establish likely numbers to cater for at the clubrooms, just the usual soup and a roll, tea coffee and some scones (cheers Missus Greg!) and buns - Home baking is very welcome from those skilled in the art. Also if I know who is riding I can loosely establish the groups beforehand to save the usual chaos and hanging about immediately before setting out. Also, are there any key holders riding. If so can you identify yourselves. If no keyholder is riding can someone get in touch with me in order to make a key available. We would probably need the clubrooms opened up Sunday before the ride say half 8ish. This has been billed as an end of season social ride which I hope it will turn out to be. It is a chance to ride with fellow club members who you don't normally get a chance to ride with. Mixed groups, social pace, coffee at the BB followed by a bit of a social back at JWCC HQ, can't think of many better ways to spend a sunday. Cheers M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouiseMac Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I will be along for this ride! Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions David Thomson Posted September 17, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I'll be out. DT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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