2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted April 5, 2016 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Myself James and Mark did the first angry wasp run of season. Full route done. James clearly on epo as he flying up hills. Mark & I did well to hang in. Great night. XXX and James 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions James Posted April 5, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Good night with Charlie & Mark. Hopefully get the benefit by the time we get to Spain !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Angry Waasp - Done. Gubbed by the time I got home. Legs dug out the white flag on the last wee incline at the dams and begun waving it on the rise through Mearns. Capitulation completed through Clarkston. James going well, had his pipe and slippers out going up the Bowfield. I'm claiming the Stewarton 30 for the first and only time this year. M'Lud clearly keeping something in reserve for the climbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted April 10, 2016 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Angry Wasp this Tuesday departing Morrison Lights @later time of 6.15 pm . who in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Me. 6.15 depart??? Oooh you are kind M'Lud. I've been practicing on the Stewarton Road a few times since last week. Definitely steeper inclines climbing from the Mearns side. If it weren't for the early evening traffic volumes I'd suggest doing the route in reverse every now and then starting at Barrhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Yes - should manage 1815! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriscaad8 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Still planning on doing this but not until I've been round the route. Might even try setting off before you guys one night so I can take my time and wait for you to catch me (probably a lot less brutal that way) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted April 11, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 In too minds not had the P3 on the road yet so might do confined , don't think I have a sub 17 so if not great will do the stinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hi, I have Strava, how do I link this route so I can follow it and see how I get on ? I'll be out this Sunday with the 30 milers, last 2 weeks I have had Golf Matches, they have finished on Sunday mornings now. I have done 30 miles Bridge of Weir to Glengarnock, so should not be that slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted April 11, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Andy Don't know, this is a last man standing sort of ride, which starts at the cycle track at Morrisons then up the bow field once at the top the pace increases with a rolling bunch ride pace stays manageable and they may even slow down a fraction to let you stay on once they turn towards Stewarton pace stays high with a sprint for the two 30 signs When they turn left its left to the skinnies to drive the pace us mortals hang on for as long as we can there is no waiting , re group at farmhouse for a easier run home via some lanes and the Dalek hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Andy/Chris 'Tis too early in the year for the last man standing nonsense that McBagel refers to, added to which the boggers are still bogging it on the westferry. There was a distinct air of mutual respect re-established by the elder statesmen and co-founders of this ride last week - work hard but no one got broken. That said this is not a Sunday bunch ride but a mid week training ride. We do soft pedal to let people come together after a climb such as the Bowfield but the pace is brisk and sustained for the most part, especially on the flatter sections. The long drag out of Stewarton, most definitely the hardest section of the ride, is a work out and if one gets dropped then one gets dropped. If you fancy giving it a bash I'd suggest you come along with the view of getting to at least Dunlop or Stewarton with the group and have a bail out plan if the pace is too strong, stick at it for a few weeks and then aim to do the whole route. There is a side road back to Dunlop a mile or so out of Stewarton off the main drag. You don't need to have ridden the route beforehand. Some Strava follower will have posted the route somewhere on the forum. Check back through last year's threads for the Swing Bee rides Chriscaad8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted April 11, 2016 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I'll be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Esus Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 What time will we return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted April 11, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 If anyone is heading down gleniffer road towards paisley after the sewing bee then be careful with the descent, the road is in an awful state - even worse than normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Depends how slow you are on the hills, plump one. I read your account of some mystical col du Bishy. The route is about 25 miles. 18mph ave. will see it done in 1 hr 20ish so I reckon 7.40 pm at the regroup point just outside Mearns - all the usual variables apply. No idea how long it takes to drop down back into Paisley/Johnstone via dalek hill. Stick on some lights just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hey Jesus, I'm heading via firework road to cycle track. Should be at the traffic lights in Houston at 6pm if you need a tow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriscaad8 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Andy/Chris 'Tis too early in the year for the last man standing nonsense that McBagel refers to, added to which the boggers are still bogging it on the westferry. There was a distinct air of mutual respect re-established by the elder statesmen and co-founders of this ride last week - work hard but no one got broken. That said this is not a Sunday bunch ride but a mid week training ride. We do soft pedal to let people come together after a climb such as the Bowfield but the pace is brisk and sustained for the most part, especially on the flatter sections. The long drag out of Stewarton, most definitely the hardest section of the ride, is a work out and if one gets dropped then one gets dropped. If you fancy giving it a bash I'd suggest you come along with the view of getting to at least Dunlop or Stewarton with the group and have a bail out plan if the pace is too strong, stick at it for a few weeks and then aim to do the whole route. There is a side road back to Dunlop a mile or so out of Stewarton off the main drag. You don't need to have ridden the route beforehand. Some Strava follower will have posted the route somewhere on the forum. Check back through last year's threads for the Swing Bee rides Thats some good advice mark thanks. Iv saved the route i wana get a run with the 30 milers once or twice for experience then try the route once or twice. I see a lot of johnstone guys on the strava leaderboards on my routes so ive no illusions regarding the speed. Im slow on the hills but hopefuly can change that doing club runs as well as my own stuff. Il come prepared eventually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Chris, you should give it a try with bailout planned. You'll get a measure of things really quickly and either push yourself more than you normally would, or get bored waiting for us at the top of hills! PaulL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted April 11, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I'm a maybe. Feeling a bit jadeD After stretching the old birthday line and going for a jolly over Fairlie moor on my cross bike on Sunday. The views over the firth of Clyde were amazing. Looks like a nice island in the background 😄 James Esus and PaulL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriscaad8 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Knowing the road and whats coming will be worth the wait alex, just done my 2nd tt and planning to do a couple of the confined ten milers. Need to start climbing hills again been mostly flat to practice bars and pacing so far this year but got that now so il get round this for hills and practice never been any of the route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted April 11, 2016 Members Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Chris only way to get better is miles in the legs, I am not best on hills but the more you get out the easier it gets. good luck mate and hope to see you out one Sunday Chriscaad8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions DavidC Posted April 12, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I hope to be there at 6.15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Esus Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Won't make tonight, got a sneaky secret (not so secret now) ride in today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted April 12, 2016 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I won't make this now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions DavidC Posted April 12, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 won't be out tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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