2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 8, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Some who missed out last time have mentioned this so ....Would there be much appetite for another sortie this year on Saturday 24th August? 7am ferry, I was home for 1.15pm last time and rode up and down to Ardrossan. But I need to be honest, this doesn't really mean you are totally 'available' for the rest of day - I went to bed and struggled to get up after 3 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FergusM Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Yeah, probably! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted August 9, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Yes please. Suffering, pain, back early and wipe out Saturday afternoon. Seems very sensible. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 18, 2013 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Well this would be so much fun with some more riders. Why not join the exclusive club which now includes Billy and Ross(hisss). All it takes is 2h50m of snot, sweat and spells if you feel up to it. Btw Ross, if you read this then your substantial horsepower would be very welcome if you want to do it again , in fact my legs made a special request, So who is in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Paul, I'd forgotten you had posted up for another Arran sortie this weekend. I've posted an Arran alternative to replace Sunday's non run. Apologies, but I'm guessing others may prefer my lesser sufferfest. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 18, 2013 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Nae problem Mark, Arran is a pretty extreme way to spend a Saturday morn! Was chatting to your mate Jason from GGCC after the race today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J. Udas Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Can't make Saturday sorry, will really miss looking over at Billy's snot ridden face when he comes through for a spell, which wasn't very often P McDonald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Never mind I can't make it either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 In Edinburgh unfortunately was looking forward to getting my dinghy out ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Judas Toole isn't permitted on any club rides, official or not. Not because he got a bosman move to the paisley gringos it's because he's smelly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions iain couttie Posted August 19, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 cant manage got a tt on sunday iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted August 19, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Still up for this. Please don't make Paul and I do a two up on this. Paul has been dragging me around more than enough miles this season! George, I think that was yourself volunteering to put a shift in? Go on 2 hours 50 of snot, sweat and tears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Sounds fun Paul but will be riding with "Fat Judas" and the Gringos iain in the National team TT instead (as JWCC, don't worry ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Al you will be hung for collaboration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 21, 2013 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 So Andy and I plan to take full advantage of the good weather forecast on Saturday and go for a sail to Arran. Then a bike ride. Then a sail back. Fergus, should we expect you? Or any other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions iain couttie Posted August 21, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 paul i would still be up for this on another date,the club 25tt is on sunday so not a good prep! iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FergusM Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Sorry Paul, with the lack of interest I didn't ask for the day off work... Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted August 22, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'm looking forward to this epic challenge! George has been loitering in this thread. I wonder if he's considering especially after his strong showing in Sunday. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Flu. My talent is matched by my fragility....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 24, 2013 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Left side brain report, Job done. Again. Andy joins the club. Average speed 20.13mph. Average speed when me, Ross and Billy did it one month ago 20.06mph. Ross you're a donkey. A fat one. fair to see we were motivated to beat the speed. Right side brain report On a wonderful late summer morn it was good to see Mr Anonymous, of Ayrshire, join me and Andy for the ferry trip. Even more wonderful when he duly provided 1/3 of the horsepower for the first 30 miles before opting to head over The String. With a strong NNW wind at Ardrossan we opted for an anti clockwise route. However the wind was almost non existant on Arran and when we turned at Lochranza I noted the flat sea and not the expected howling tail wind. So we just had to man up and get on with it. South end was truly magnificent with sparkling views to the Holy Isle and Ailsa Craig and Andy's hub. People were out on the beach enjoying the sun. We were just out of our boxes. Can I think of a better way to spend a glorious late summer morn, mmm no. In conclusion, chapeau Andy on a fine performance, thank you Mr Anonymous of Ayrshire for the input. Is the double doable? Richard, Gummers and Big Al 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted August 24, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Paul Superb ride report. Special thanks to our ghost rider who stayed with us around to Blackwaterfoot, all souls putting in decent turns, good discipline and spirits. Lack of anticipated tailwind after Lochranza was disappointing to put it mildly. After Blackwaterfoot proceedings became a two man TT and over the last 15 miles or so Andy's hub became a rarer and rarer sight as the tiredness and pain set in. I had my last Muesli bar coming out of Whiting Bay so when the curtains started closing on the climb out of Lamlash I knew I was cooked. Paul was positive, vigilant and encouraging all the way making sure I held his wheel. Pace dropped to 19.94 at this point. Once the summit was made spirits rose and a good 30 to 40 mile decent saw us easily get well over the 20mph. I reckon a two ferries 110 miler is possible but it would require a bunch to do the 55 miler with those doing 110 hiding for the first half? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J. Udas Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Good shift boys! Did Colin wave you off again? If we had maxed out at 8.4 MPH for the first 15 miles, no names will be mentioned lol! I'm getting the boat tonight can't have Andy being faster than me! Even if he did get pulled round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Judas It's called pacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted August 24, 2013 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Good shift boys! Did Colin wave you off again? If we had maxed out at 8.4 MPH for the first 15 miles, no names will be mentioned lol! I'm getting the boat tonight can't have Andy being faster than me! Even if he did get pulled round Yay! Paul he's no donkey. Fresh fish landed for tea tonight! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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