2023 Subscriptions David Thomson Posted November 7, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Posted on "The Renfra Bunch" Facebook page, "saturday renfrew bunch starting this week, 10 am at the bogs. moderate pace to start then probably pick up towards the end. every one is welcome, spread the word" See you on the road DT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 7, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Coast or tour of renfrewshire route? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 7, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 D Probably coast, to be decided on day. I cannot go out till later Sunday morn so plan to do this on Saturday. George, why not join in? Benefit is that it builds up a sizeable Saturday bunch which is handy if you cannot make Sunday. David, Darryl - you planning to do this? /) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions David Thomson Posted November 8, 2012 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Yes Paul was planning on going out. DT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Planning on being there as well. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 8, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Not sure about this. Forecast looks poor. Will keep an eye on weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GEORGE DONNELLY Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Will try for next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 9, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 I will be at Houston roundabout 9.40am. I will be at lochwinnoch loch 9.10am unless I go via work first. So don't wait for me at loch if not there by 9.10am. Company most welcome along the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Aargh, can,t be bothered with the constant switch from 'cross to winter bike and the added hassle of mudguards will hit the trails and get muddy instead. Winter bike purchase required. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted November 10, 2012 Committee Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Sundays are busy for me until Xmas so I hope to join some sessions if weather holds. Does the bunch always come past Red Smiddy to West Ferry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 10, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 A You can be pretty certain the bunch will pass red smiddy about 10.15am (I've sussed out how to do banana man with text symbols:)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 10, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 I'm out on Sunday this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Plan to go out with them but not for a few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 10, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 8 fanatics including David T and me ploughed a furrow in the water round the coast road to W Kilbride. David was cut short with a mechanical at Inverkip. Pace was a fair clip to try and keep body temp above the critical limit. Nice single line from Inverkip to Largs and run in along admiralty circuit, but without habble as most hands were too numb to change gears! Tom Hill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 16, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Weather looking ok for saturday at this stage. I plan to do bogs bunch from 10am Renfrew. If interested you can expect 70 miles about 20mph - steady except for hill at W Kilrbide where there is a regroup at top. Either no stop or short stop in Largs at toilet so bring plenty grub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions David Thomson Posted November 16, 2012 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Won't be out tomorrow, got tickets for the rugby. DT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Paul, Are u heading out from loch w in the morning? D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Working so no go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 17, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Davie Sorry, just home from business do, yes it's 3am!, I plan to be at loch 9.10am and ride to red smiddy to meet bunch coming out of Renfrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 That's dedication!! Should be there at 09:10. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 17, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 16 set off and by the time we got to west ferry we had to be fanatics for 2nd week in a row. Hail, heavy rain and crosswinds round to Largs. Regrouped at Largs after the run from Inverkip became the habble of the day. Alan McL and Davie B increased the JWCC contingent After Largs it was dry and sunny which was a bit of a shame as everyone had pretty well emptied the tank by then. Another 75 miles in 'gritty' conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 17, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 16 set off and by the time we got to west ferry we had to be fanatics for 2nd week in a row. Hail, heavy rain and crosswinds round to Largs. Regrouped at Largs after the run from Inverkip became the habble of the day. Alan McL and Davie B increased the JWCC contingent After Largs it was dry and sunny which was a bit of a shame as everyone had pretty well emptied the tank by then. Another 75 miles in 'gritty' conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions iain couttie Posted November 17, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 i tried to join you today, was at the round about for 9 45 (red smiddy) but must have missed you,will try for next week.had a good ride round the local hills iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 17, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Iain It leaves Renfrew at 10am ! So red smiddy about 10.10 / 10.15 Maybe next time then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted November 18, 2012 Committee Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Paul. Gritty indeed. Utterly soaked by Largs but the sun came out with tailwind for the return. The group blew apart in the wee dig into the headwind to Largs, I could barely hold a wheel, but regrouped at the toilets. By common consent, we eased off on the way to WK and had a very civilised return run, everyone stopping to help with puncture and mechanicals. Currently this is a very civilised bunch with minimal shouting and I would encourage others to join.It gets faster later in winter so get your training in now! The WK to Dalry section is famously undulating and remains really hard work, good practice for your Classics season! No cafe stop, just ride steady. I can't make Sundays for a few weeks so I am planning on doing a few of these. Alan PS, watch the forecast. Even in awful weather a S/SW wind is ideal for giving a little boost back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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