2023 Subscriptions George Posted August 5, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Sincere apologies but I can no longer make this. Sometimes life gets in the way of cycling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 5, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Was it the thought of the 3rd lap George ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 5, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Alex, you can expect to get the 1105 ferry back after one lap challenge which is back in Ardrossan 1155. Worse case if you puncture or that you can get 1230 ferry back 1325. Great if you can make it, understand if not. Enjoy sportive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted August 6, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I hope to make this. Only caveat is son visiting from Bristol & may have other plans but trying to sort to be there. Will post Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Sorry Paul won't make it now. Had fully intended to go for the two lap this year but didn't realise that I'd entered the pedal power race. Hope there's a decent number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted August 6, 2015 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Numbers are dwindling. If the consensus is still to go ahead then I'll be there at 6.40. I really won't be doing two laps though - one or 11/2 at most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted August 6, 2015 Committee Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hi guys, would you like a hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 6, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 We have an perfect posse size Ian mcJan Ian Arch Alan McB Darryl Paul McD Mibeez Chas Mibeez dark horse Alan (yes we would like a hand, especially from one of the original pioneers of the single challenge, remember that one many years ago with Davie B and Fergus) Any one want to team up at my house company would be welcome. I plan to leave about 0600 so I have time to spin a small gear for 15 mins before ferry. This is cunning plan to address the long drag straight off the ferry then the Ross after about 5 miles A short word on domestics without telling me granny how to suck eggs. If you fancy the double then previously we stashed a poly bag about 200m up the hill from ferry with additional bottles and grub. A 5 min max stop is permitted to reload food and drink and unload liquid behind a tree if reqd. There is NOT unfortunately time for a shop stop. However when you get back to boat the full Bhoona mash, 3 bangers and beans goes down a treat. Briefing on ferry on how to install a motor in your frame from Jan. robster82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Enjoy the run guys , it looks like it's going to be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted August 7, 2015 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Billy Sure you don't fancy 1 lap? I could drop by yours and pick you up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Darryl Would love to but on call all weekend so need to be with my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted August 7, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Darryl How about picking me up as I can play as long as make 1105 ferry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted August 7, 2015 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Ok Charlie. Where do you live? Will be there around 6am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted August 7, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Darryl I have sent u a text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hi paul, if it's ok I'll cycle to yours for 6 and cadge a lift. I only have winter bike with muddies, will this be ok to get in car? If so I can take my car and pick you up. It's no problem ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted August 7, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Enjoy tomorrow lads! Hope there's no casualties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 7, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Alan, no problem to get your winter bike in car. See you at 6.00? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Ok see you then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted August 7, 2015 Committee Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Room for one more? Will be there for ferry at 7. Would like to do double if I have good leg sensations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted August 7, 2015 Committee Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hi, previous timetables only allowed about 150 mins for a lap but we now seem to have almost 3 hours for one lap and 6 hours for two. Still hard work but nowhere near as challenging. Are we going round the far south for extra pain or have I missed something? Fairly academic question because tomorrow i will be mainly sucking wheels from the off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 7, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Dark horse Alan You must be getting old there is zero change to timetable, believe me I have studied it in great detail for many years. Sorry but cannot manage winter bike and two race bikes with 3 bodies in car so maybe just see you down there. For the data junkies, 1 FULL lap of 56 miles. Arrive 0755 depart 1105. Effective ride time 0805 to 1055 and that is tight. Average required 19.76 mph. For one lap of 50 miles ( short cut over Ross) average required 17.64mph. For 2 laps of 50 miles. Arrive 0755 depart 1350. Effective ride time 0805 to 1340 tight plus 5 min stop. Average required 18.18mph. This is the proposed option tomorrow. Last year the challenge of one full lap of 56 and one shorter lap of 50 was done between 0755 and 1350. This was 106 miles and the average was 19.27mph. Frankly this was a near death experience but one I would attempt again if there was a body of fine men willing to flog themselves with me hinging on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted August 7, 2015 Committee Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 yup, you are absolutely correct, my memory was playing tricks. I have just checked last year's attempt and gulping. Unfortunately I was temporarily so relieved by my rubbish arithmetic that I poured a fourth glass of wine but now in garage with black coffee looking at kit. See you 0640. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted August 7, 2015 Committee Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 at ferry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Gents enjoy tomorrow! There were signs on the M8 saying the A737 was closed southbound when I passed at 10pm Friday. Hopefully lifted by the time you guys are passing but worth leaving a few minutes early just in case you are diverted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 7, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Ok Alan. Having reminded myself of the arithmetic 15 mins ago I am now on my second Pimms to try and block out the thought .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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