Stephen Hickey Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 After speaking to a few folks it is planned to hold a confined APR on DATE: THURSDAY 28th APRIL TIME: 1900 PROMPT (daylight will be an issue) VENUE: GATESIDE CIRCUIT Gateside is just West of Beith on the B777. You can usually park at or near the church / village hall. Start line is further out this road (ie away from Beith): you will notice a road heading off on your right with a notice about a whisky bond. Start is about 100 yards along this road. Route is along this unclassified road past the whisky bond until you reach the A736 (Barrhead - Irvine road); turn left (careful here - the A736 can be busy) straight until you reach Lugton and turn left at the Paraffin Lamp (pub) which brings you onto the B777 heading back to Beith and turn left again to cross start line. Lap distance about 6 miles. Race distance just over 4 laps (finishing at top of hill at whisky bond). This event is being run specifically to encourage new comers to racing to try it out. Derek McFarlane has kindly agreed to coach the first group. We do need chasing groups as well though. Ideally 2 more groups. 2nd group could be faster riders with less race experience, those coming back from injury or time off, those who are still working on perfecting their power to weight ratio etc etc. And ideally a 3rd group of elite riders - you know who you are . Kenny Mac will be on hand to make sure that the time gaps at the start are adhered to rigorously No day date time will suit all but let's have a show of hands and with the Bellsdyke series being cancelled then this might make up for some lack of early season racing for the good guys. See you all there. Stephen H ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all your computer needs, spares & repairs - PC Express, Love Street, Paisley 0141-561-0323 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen L Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 stephen, my cycling fanatic da is up for this. if the weather's decent I may even come along with him myself Stephen L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hickey Posted April 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Good news Stephen. Make sure he realises that there is a sprint at the end of this one - he was left standing still the other Sunday after the gallop to the thirty sign with a "what was all that about" look on his face Cheers Stephen H PS I think there were about 8 replies to this one last night - did the worms eat them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek McElhinney Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Sounds good Stephen, see you there. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted April 20, 2005 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 I had posted to say Yip, but the worm ate my post PMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 I'll be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott D Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I'll try to make it too, driving up on thursday afternoon. An idea for 3rd group is to sprint at finish every lap (in case Stevie finds it too easy ) Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted April 25, 2005 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Good idea Scott, lots of frequent pain makes for gain PMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 ok Paul. You sit at the front and show me how you led out Stuart McGregor again . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott D Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 thats me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hamilton Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Unfortunately, I wont be able to make it along to this, My work is sending me down to London ............I hope that you have a great night and enjoy some good racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted April 26, 2005 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Scott I'd have to keep up with you as far as the finish to be able to lead you out - and that could be a challenge!! PMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 I'll give this a go, how much of a start do we gett? Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 I'll be there Craig PS that is assuming that I can get a start - Scott said the event is not limited to JWCC only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott D Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Well.. your thinking of joining Craig Maybe check with organiser. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hickey Posted April 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 The more the merrier Craig Stephen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Cheers Stephen I'll see you there. Thanks for the description of the course, just to check is it to the west or east of Beith? Scott- do you think you'll make it up in time? Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 I'll be there. Looking forward to catching up with people (thats socially I mean, not the groups in front ! ) Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hickey Posted April 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Emmmmm that'll be east of Beith - Just a reminder to all...... £2 entry. It's race conditions so if you puncture or have other mechanical you're on your own (I will drive round the course at the end to make sure no-one is abandoned) 7 pm prompt (first group)- daylight hours may be a problem. (3rd group will be about 7:45 so don't rush ) See you all there Stephen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euan Posted April 28, 2005 Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 Sorry, Stephen, had expressed an interest in a trial APR but neither Ali or I can make it tonight. Maybe next time...or may have to just enter a race. Have a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Blom Posted April 28, 2005 Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 Sorry Stephen Not going to be able to make it tonight, need the wee rest for saturday. Hope you get a good turn out and better weather. Stevie B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hickey Posted April 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 Truly shocking weather but not bad enough to put us off 8 mad yins turned up tonight for the confined APR. 1st group consisted of David McKellar, Michael, Tony Carrigan (started late but joined the first group on lap 2) and Stephen H. Chasing group of Ian Manson, Paul McDonald, Scott Donaldson and Craig (guest). 1st group sort of made it up as they went along for 1 1/2 laps but worked well in the conditions. At some point on the second lap they met up with Tony C and Ian. Pace picked up at this point with some excellent coaching on the move from Mr Manson and all took a turn at wheeling about. Paul and Scott caught and passed on the last lap (we decided on 3 and a bit laps) and there were various attempts at staying on - none of which lasted very long. Once again Ian came back and offered more wheels than Santa Claus to the pursuers. On the run in it got a bit strung out but Paul took first place in a sprint with Scott - they had plenty of time to sit up and watch the rest: Ian and Stephen H came up the final climb shoulder to shoulder with Ian handing out lots of encouragement (sprint ya begger - or maybe i misheard him ). Stephen H taking third spot. Then came Ian, Craig, Michael, David and Tony. Kenny S turned up to provide support and photos of the event. I don't think we could have expected more out on such an awful night but those that turned up seemed to have a great time. Special congrats to Michael and Tony on their first event of this sort and to Ian for cycling 2 laps in the right direction and about the same in the opposite direction as he went back to help and coach others. Round 2 ?? Cheers Stephen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hickey Posted April 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 PS - Darryl: is the Herald interested in our midweek confined APR results? Cos I was 3rd Stephen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted April 29, 2005 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 PS - Darryl: is the Herald interested in our midweek confined APR results? Cos I was 3rd Stephen H Sure is...just pass the results to Stevie Blom and he'll phone them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Blom Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Any results you guys have pass it on to me on the night of the Club TT and i will inform the Guy from the Herald. Stevie B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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