KennyS Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 The 2015 Don Smith Memorial Ride, organised by Johnstone Wheelers Cycling Club, will take place on Sunday 8th March based at Lochbarr Services, Lochwinnoch There will be three Rides as per previous years Long Route 108km Setting off at 09:30amMedium Route 72km Setting off at 10:00amShort Route 42km Setting off at 10:30am All proceeds from the Ride are split evenly between the Braveheart Cycling Fund and the Accord Hospice in Paisley Further details and online entry via the British Cycling website https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/126128/Don-Smith-Memorial-Ride-2015# Entries also taken on the day chung and Roberto 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Further details posted for this year's event Thanks to all those who have entered to date. Still plenty of spaces and entry on the day available as always http://www.johnstone-wheelers.co.uk/events-wheelers/reliabilities/don-smith-memorial-ride-2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted February 26, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 That will be me Colin & Paul. Come on the rest of u Accord Hospice is a worthy charity so enter KennyS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 If I'm able to make it I'll enter on the day. 😉 KennyS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted February 27, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Planning to enter on the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted March 4, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Finally got round to signing up - anyone intending to ride down from Miller Street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted March 4, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Yip meet u there 8.30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted March 4, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Me also, see you there, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Yes. I'll tag along from Miller Street. Is this a no mudguard day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Alex. As it's open to all, club rules don't apply so it can be mudguard free if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Alex, There seems to be a tradition where everyone brings their bling out on the Don Smith Entirely your choice KennyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Some folk even warm up on their turbo before arriving P McDonald and Richie Cross 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I'd heard about the turbo warm up. Especially for those residing nearby... I'll take the cycle there as my warm up. As for bling, I could fit my daughter's handlebar tassels to my bike and maybe another lollipop stick onto my spokes. Hopefully that should suffice. Should also add, I've signed up online. KennyS, Richie Cross and PaulL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 It's time for my annual plea so I've pretty much copy pasted last year's :-) Thanks for the early entries to all those who've already done so. I'm looking for assistance on Sunday morning. Although a number of riders pre-enter, everyone has to sign on so I'm looking for 2-3 volunteers to assist with this from 8-30 onwards Also, there are no plans for rider support on the day but if anyone is planning on being around with their car and could maybe be on standby it would be appreciated Finally, I need to have a final check of each of the three routes on Saturday afternoon evening or Sunday morning to ensure the risk assessments are up to date. If anyone could assist with this I would be eternally grateful as I need to get a couple of riders to Lochwinnoch for 8:30 Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Kenny, I could either do one of the route so the Saturday evening, or I could drive to Lochwinnoch on Sunday rather than meet at Miller Street and be there for 0830. Cheers, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks Alex I'll pm you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted March 4, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Kenny Pm'd you. Just let you know in case your inbox full. P KennyS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Mac Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Kenny, Will send PM. KennyS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted March 5, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Kenny Happy to check a route on the Saturday KennyS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Renny Posted March 5, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Not done the Don Smith before. Pace of 20mph on the 70 mile route sounds v fast! is there a fair mix of speeds that would allow me to settle into a bunch or is it every man/woman for themselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted March 5, 2015 Life Members Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Hi Renny, Usually the Long route will have more than a few groups, setting off in waves of say 10-12 riders every 3-5 minutes. So, if you can start off with the first/early group but want to drop down for what ever reason, then you can wait & join others up-coming bunches/groups to ride with. Usually, I'm one of the last to finish anyway, so you won't be riding alone for long. Might be a good idea to know where you're going though, but don't worry it's a fairly straight forward route. Hop that helps. See you on Sunday! Cheers Chung Renny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 ......Chung beat me to it I've always ridden the long route and haven't had that speed yet! Renny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 And we should add that me and Chung stop for a coffee in Largs Renny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Thanks for the offers of assistance. I'll work out a plan so that the load can shared and contact you all individually KennyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Renny Posted March 6, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks Chung, will definitely pitch up for the 70 mile route then. Coffee stop sounds like a good shout too :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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