Iain Cowden Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Forecast looking not too bad at present so I'll be out again for some 50-60 miles at 9.30am from Miller St on Saturday. Pace average about 16mph - route determined by conditions/suggestions on the day - if it's frosty again a variation on the coast most likely - many more of those and I'll be coming in and out with the tide! Company very welcome for those it suits. Thanks Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted February 6, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I'll be out Saturday this week Iain....... see you at 9.30... cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodyc Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hopefully be out this week to see how long I can hold on for and try and get some miles in. Working back shift on Friday night so just depends what time I get away. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Fox Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Up for a spin on Sat as can't make Sun this week. Will probably have to bail out early though - can't get a full pass on Saturdays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted February 7, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Alan, i can meet you at the smiddy at 8.50 if you're headin over to Johnstone ? Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Fox Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Ian, O.K. - see you at the Smiddy. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted February 7, 2013 Life Members Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi Iain & All, I cannae make it this Saturday, I'm going fishing with my son. Any suggestion on good fishing locations guys? yes, I know this is a cycling forum. Have a good one chaps & hope weather is grand for you! Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions BoydJohnston Posted February 7, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Looks like Saturday is the day to be out this week-end. I should be there on Saturday unless there is some serious warming up to make golf feasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewD Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 See you all at miller st - Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted February 7, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Chung, What kind of fishing you talking about ? Fly fishing, fresh water bait fishing, sea fishing , etc ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted February 7, 2013 Life Members Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Iain, I'm completely hopeless at it, tried it a few times and only thing I caught was a cold! My boy seems to really like it, we're thinking about Loch Long near Arrachor to do some sea loch fishing. Is that any good? Are you a keen angler, Iain? Any good tips will be very much appreciated, mate! Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted February 8, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Chung, I used to do a bit, not sure there's much fishing in Loch Long this time of year, especially for kids, unless you hire a boat there, you're more likely to lose all your lures, hooks,etc, on the rocky bottom.... if you've got a local fishing shop, you should give them a call, they will tell you where's best to go at this time of year... no point in going somewhere in the freezing cold if there's not much chance of any action... you could try PM'ing Gordon Goldie (Hertz Van Rental), i believe he's a real keen angler... cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted February 8, 2013 Life Members Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thank you Iain, good suggestion! I'll definetly give the shops a call & maybe email HVR for some advise! Cheers again & have a good one tomorrow! Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted February 8, 2013 Life Members Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Apologies to Iain C & all for turning this post into a fishing helpline! Sorry! Richard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Excellent folks! See you in the morning. Chung - have a great day wherever you decide. I have never had a day's fishing in my life - must put it on a to-do list! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Iain and Alan - may join you at Red Smiddy 8.50 if weather ok. Forecast looks grim for Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma MacLaren Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi would it be ok if i tag along (if weathers ok)? don't have much experience bunch riding though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodyc Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Not making this one unfortunately, still at work and no idea when I'll get finished. Enjoy your run hope it dries up. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Another fine day on the bike in good company! Ian McG, Alan F, Kenny C and I met at the Smiddy in good time to ride over to Miller St for 9.30. All went well till Crosslee where I carelessly ran over a shard of glass with inevitable consequences! At the clubrooms we met lots of faces, some of them new to me. Apologies if I miss anyone or get a name wrong, but in addition to the above mentioned there was Emma, Andrew, another Alan, Bill T, Boyd, David T,Peter and Robin. So 12 of us set off. I held us up again just before Bowfield with another flat due to a dogdy valve on a new tube! Thanks to Kenny C for assistance and Andrew for the magic gas cannister (for the tyre sadly, not me)! We climbed Bowfield at our own pace, re-grouping at the top in misty conditions. From there over to Lugton, Dunlop (where AlanF headed off to Neilston due to time constraints), then on to Stewarton. From Stewarton we took the Irvine road as far as Cunninghame Head where we took a right on thru' Benslie, skirting Kilwinning, up the sharp hairpin, before crossing the Lugton/Irvine road, then on to the White road back to Barrmill. From there down to Beith, taking the B road from below the cemetery over to the Hungry Monk and down to Lochwinnoch - one further puncture ( for Boyd) and a minor mechanical along the way. At Lochwinnoch some returned via the track, whilst Emma, Andrew, Bill T, Boyd, David T, Kenny, Ian and I headed over Johnshill towards Kilmacolm. Once over the tops David, then Emma peeled off - David for home, Emma to head over the track to Kilbirnie, returning to BOW "for some flat miles". Chapeau indeed! At Kilmacolm, Andrew and Boyd headed homeward via the track, whilst the rest of us headed over Westglen road. At the end of that we parted company with Bill, with the remaining three headed over to Bishopton via the Monkey House to Bishopton. That was home for Ian and Kenny peeled off for the bridge and home to Milngavie, with me heading home via Renfrew, where I saw Alan McLean heading in the opposite direction. So another good run despite minor mechanical irritations and the rain mainly stayed away . Folk declined a cafe stop preferring to head for home . I had almost exactly 80 miles door to door. Thanks again to all for the company and patience with the punctures. Rider of the day was Emma in my book - coped well in the bunch, pedalled efficiently and seemed strong thru'out - then set off for more. Will post again for next Saturday if it suits anyone. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted February 9, 2013 Committee Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hi Iain, were you in a blue top at Inchinnan? I had an easterly wind home, 35-40kph from Renfrew/Georgetown/Houston :banana . Usually westerly in the face with rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions BoydJohnston Posted February 9, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Another great run. Thanks for organising again, Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewD Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Another great ride out guys, and the bunch is growing 12 this week. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanM Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Iain thanks for organising run...enjoyed the mystery tour through the back roads. Thanks everyone else for their company. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 No Alan - I was the weary and mud spattered rider in a cream top - we passed just about the stone bridge at the Cart just after the lights/metal bridge. Aye, it was an easterly wind alright! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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