Guest fatblokeonbike Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 . Don't miss out by not being up-to-date! The times and routes of the 2006 Don Smith Memorial Ride are already being planned. To put yourself on the list of riders wishing to be notified of all the details, as they get finalised, use the short form at - http://www.johnstone-wheelers.co.uk/don ... morial.php and Johnstone Wheelers will do all the work for you. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Does the 70 mile route have to be "quick" or will there be a "moderate" group doing the 70 miles. I have finaly realised I'm not twenty one any longer and this year am aiming for a few of the longer distance sportives, so I don't want to travel up just to do 50 miles, but I don't want to be with the the young raceheads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted February 15, 2006 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Does the 70 mile route have to be "quick" or will there be a "moderate" group doing the 70 miles. I have finaly realised I'm not twenty one any longer and this year am aiming for a few of the longer distance sportives, so I don't want to travel up just to do 50 miles, but I don't want to be with the the young raceheads. Hi Dave the 70 mile run is called 'quick' because that's seems to be how it's always been described (at least for the last 4 Don Smiths that I've seen). However you'll be able to choose the bunch you ride in on the day, so assuming that there are other like minded individuals riding then there could easily be a moderate 70 mile gruppo. On the other hand, the 50 mile ride is actually 60 miles this year, as we discovered when we measured it so I guess you've got a couple of choices. cheers martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted February 15, 2006 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 89 riders registered, and growing daily. Just look at this list of where they're coming from: Ayrodynamic / bicycleworks.com / Chryston Wheelers / Chryston Wheelers / CRT Inverclyde / ctc / Dundee Thistle / Dundee Wheelers / Dunfermline Cycling Club / Edinburgh Racers / Edinburgh RC-The Bicycle Works / EK Road Club / Evans RT / Fullarton Wheelers / Glasgow Couriers / Glasgow Nightingale / glasgow road club / Glasgow United / Glasgow Wheelers / Glenmarnock Wheelers / Ivy c.c. / JWCC / killie boys.sat morning ride / Kirkcaldy & District C.C. / Law Wheelers / musselburgh rcc / North Beach Hotel -Dooleys Cycles / Onimpext RT Bioracer / Pedal Power RT / Rockhard Mountain Bike Club / Royal Albert Sandy Wallace Cycles / St Christopers CC / stirling tri / V.C. Astar But... so far we've only got 7 Johnstone signed up We're in serious danger of being outnumbered on the 5th! let's be seein' see you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon simpson Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Today's Cycling Weekly (p59) has the start as Erskine Sports Centre...is this correct? ss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fatblokeonbike Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Today's Cycling Weekly (p59) has the start as Erskine Sports Centre...is this correct? ss Where've you been, babe? http://www.johnstone-wheelers.co.uk/post.php Where and When? Sunday 5th March 2006, Erskine Sports Centre, Bridgewater Centre, Erskine, Scotland PA8 7AA Event registration from 08:30 on the day. Early registration will ensure your place. Complete the short entry form below. Route maps will be available on the day. Full use of sports centre facilities: changing rooms, lockers, showers. On-site car parking. Food and drinks available at the sports centre following the rides. On the day, the Ride HQ can be contacted on cellphone 07887 596 638 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted February 23, 2006 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Today's Cycling Weekly (p59) has the start as Erskine Sports Centre...is this correct? ss Simon You mean you registered but you ddin't read the form? the start is as you say: Erskine Sports Centre, Bridgewater Centre, Erskine, Scotland PA8 7AA What else did it say in the comic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fatblokeonbike Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 . Mind you, Martin, the bloke has other problems; as his registration said - "I am intending to have a full set of working gears this year!!! Please wait at the top of the Haylie." Not to worry, Simon, you're going *down* the Haylie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted March 6, 2006 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Just a quick note to thank all those who took part and supported this year's Don Smith run. First and foremost thanks to the 200 riders from all over the country who took part in the event. Together we raised £1650 to be split 50:50 between our two charities, the Braveheart Cycling Fund and the Accord Hospice. The event could not have happened without the support of a great many people. Sorry if this sounds like an Oscar speech, and apologies if I’ve missed anyone out but let me embarrass these people by thanking them: 'Waving off' by Dot SmithBunch leaders Alex McPhee, Simon Simpson, Robert Sharp, Allan from Kilmacolm (new JWCC rider), Brian Smith, Donald Scally, Steven Hickey, Dave McKellar and the restJoyce McKellar at Renfrewshire Leisure and the Erskine Leisure Centre staffBrian Smith and Allan Millar at Braveheart for their experience and inputIan Dooley for bringing his bike shopFirst Aid support from Aileen and Kenny at St Andrews Ambulance serviceSupport vehicle drivers Ian Manson, Kenny Steele and Alan YeomanExecutive Route consultancy by Kenny MacDonaldPolice liaison by Jim BroganJWCC website & online registration by Iain LaingDesign and printing of the Don Smith materials by Chung Wong and Kenny Steele and critically... catering by Sharon Flindall, Kirstie Stephen, Lynne Brady and young Josh Clappers Many thanks to all. Clappers Look forward to seeing you again next year - let's go for 300 riders! Martin Mulholland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hickey Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 A cracking day Martin. Well done. SH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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