Mark O Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'm proposing another full club run for Sunday 14th, as a farewell to the summer. To keep things simple, I propose to use the same format as before, which seemed to work well - a ride down to Largs, up the Haylie Brae and back to Miller Street via the track from Kilbirnie in 2 or 3 mixed bunches at a steady almost social pace. Cafe stop at the bagel basket as per normal. From the Largs those wishing to go stretch their legs - more miles or faster pace can feel free to do so. The run is open to Jets who can do the distance (60 milesapprox) and can nominate a responsible adult - parent or a willing senior - to accompany them. Mul or other Jets coaches, could assist with this bit? The idea is to allow the various groups to mix, experience what riding with stronger more experienced riders is like and for those experienced riders to pass on their knowledge. It might be an idea if you have a friend who is thinking of joining the club or just cycles but hasn't thought about joining a club to invite them along. Finally, this may prove to be a good oppotuntiy to get some contemporary photos of you all for the website showing off the new kit, something Alan C would welcome, so be prepared to get your piccy taken - any budding photographers out there? 09.00 (or thereabouts) departure from Miller Street It would be good to see a large turn out for this, so who is in? M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Fox Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'll be making my long anticipated comeback on this ride. Don't be shy about asking for a selfie with me. What more incentive do you need???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Certainly wouldn't be a skelfie according to word on the street G. Hagen Daas and Tunnock's share prices still holding strong; a fat dividend expected I hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'll be there. Can't remember the last time I was in the BB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I want to be in Grorges group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Certainly wouldn't be a skelfie according to word on the street G. Hagen Daas and Tunnock's share prices still holding strong; a fat dividend expected I hear. Tut. An unwarranted attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted August 28, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Since gorgeous Georgeous is out, I'll be at miller st 9 bells Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted August 28, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Count me and my enthusiastic 13 year old son in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Sounds great.....then my wife decides to fly to NYC on the Sun morning See you on my next club run....either Oct 19th or 26th!! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted August 28, 2014 Members Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I am in. great idea Mark, as missed last years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sus-L Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 I'd quite like to join you on this outing, what kind of paces are we talking? Is it also a good time to mention that so far in my cycling life I have only ever ridden DOWN the Haylie brae, so hope someone will wait for me at the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Sus, You're more than welcome to join, it's an all member and/or potentially new member ride. For this type run the group your are in will generally ride at a pace everyone is comfortable at, but mid to high teens would be normal for as an average speed, added to which the route is pretty flat. You'll be amazed at how much quicker you can ride when being towed along by stronger riders. Just don't be afraid to shout out if the pace gets too much - this is a club social, not a Thursday chain gang and no one will get dropped and left on their own. Climbing the Haylie Brae - a right of passage. The hard bit is at the graveyard and round the bends, after that its just a steady drag. There's always a regroup at the top. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted September 2, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Sounds good, but i'm going to be away for the weekend , so not going to make it..... have fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Not many posting about this mark could be one bunch only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted September 11, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Will be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Should be, but will be rough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted September 11, 2014 Members Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 You out on the town big man? Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted September 11, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 I aim to be out. Alan T was doing a good job of recruiting at the track league so there might be a new member coming along too. If any other potential new members are reading this thread then this ride would be the ideal introduction to the club. alexb and Mark O 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 A number of the Jets are riding the Scottish Youth TT Champs on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted September 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 We'll organise the bunches on Sunday morning. It would be good to know in advance however who is riding, especially those jets not riding the youth TT champs and might be looking to ride and who is riding as their designated responsible adult. One bunch or two won't matter a great deal. Would be nice to have a good turn out as a bit of a curtain call for the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions iain couttie Posted September 12, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 i should manage this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest john_s Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 I'll be out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted September 12, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Yip for Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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