alexb Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 I've more chance of Paul's DA than the one below! P McDonald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted June 8, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted June 8, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Who is this 'Robert' Hughes? PaulL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted June 9, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Who is this 'Robert' Hughes? Never heard of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted June 13, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Is anyone actually up for a Daring Adventure on Sat 24th June? Just want to plan ahead a bit, I am willing if others up for it. YOLO. Alternative 1) is there anyone who would like to get into the single hall of fame? I would be up for helping/pacing a single especially if there are any potential new inductees into the Hall of Madness Alternative 2) Ayrshire Alps day out steady ride, hard on the 6 categorised climbs if one so wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions EricL Posted June 14, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Paul, I'd love a go at SA but can't do 24th as on holidays! P McDonald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted June 14, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Hey Paul, I'm about for the for a SA attempt if a few going over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holms Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 What distance is the SA ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gerard Deeley Posted June 15, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 With all of the talk on here I am starting to get thoughts about trying a Single Arran..,I even looked at the ferry timetable. Is there any hope of a cure? stevenk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted June 15, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Ian Think it's about 56 miles but don't quote me on that, Gerard you are now hooked , I feel sort of sorry for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holms Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 56 mls for SA is doable, so I'm up for that. I might regret it but you only live once !! Oh no, is it over the String ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted June 15, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 lADs, it is indeed 56 miles. Average required is 20mph. It is quite challenging even in a bunch as the road has a few steep up and downs and is quite twisty in sections. But you do get the everlasting and immense satisfaction of being in the Hall of Fame. The format is normally to ride at a pace required to bag an SA and this can mean that people might get dropped in order for others to achieve the goal. Idea is to get as many as possible round in time to board the 1105 return ferry. It counts even if you don't physically board the ferry but choose to hang out and drink coffee then maybe a jaunt up the string to descend at 50mph Ian Holms 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted June 15, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Billy you know you can do it again before you get old and crabbit, or should that just be old..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holms Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 P Mcd, since joining the JWCC I've ridden two sportives and now attempting a SA monument this year !! But I'm willing to give the SA a go. I have chilling memories of the String but I face my fears on the 24th. I'm old, crabbit and senility is obviously setting in. I'll be watching the thread for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted June 15, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Paul It's just your timings that are wrong for me or I would do a single again , but just to clarify I am already too old and have always been crabit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted June 15, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Paul It's just your timings that are wrong for me or I would do a single again , but just to clarify I am already too old and have always been crabit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted June 16, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 56 miles for SA Ian Holms 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted June 18, 2017 Committee Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 24th no good for me but I would be happy to set pace for new inductees later in summer. First SA involved pushing up Lochranza which could be arranged again in the interests of club solidarity. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Marc Posted June 18, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Can't think of a reason not to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holms Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 DNS for me, weather doesn't look good for the SA and I realise after my intermediates run on the 18/06/17 that I'm not the rider I used to be 40 yrs ago. Sorry guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted June 21, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 All Don't think it's going to happen this SaturDAy as sort of 2 for single maybe 2 for double but weather will be an issue, wind in particular with 18-20mph westerly. Looks like maybe August same as last year once everyone has holidays over and at peak of form ( of course you were training on holiday not eating and drinking ! ) DA17 will happen so keep the faith. Jan and Robbie - my offer of domestique stands indefinetly but my physical ability may not ! robster82 and PaulL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted June 21, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Sounds like a sensible call, the strong westerly would make things fun in terms of echelons but would make for a tough day out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted July 20, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 DA17™© Anyone for tennis on SaturDAy 5th August ? Robbie and Jan - I was out doing specific DA domestique training today in case you want to have a go at immortality. 75 miles and 2400m climbing. Got way too hot though by 11am. And I bet McBride with his usual 'takes me a whole 2.5 weeks to get peak form again' after a lay off is flying And of course Alex who unfortunately missed the golden day at the last minute last year when he was in flying form, And of course one of the original pioneers of the SA way back about 6 years ago, Dr McLean who was also flying last time I saw him, And of course anyone else who is eminently capable of either a DA or SA, Jesse (could be first female SA or DA), Colin, Andy, et al robster82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted July 20, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 I'm night shift on the 5th Paul which really isn't ideal for attempting the double, but if there's a team heading over I'd be more than happy 2 be a super domestique again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted July 20, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 I think im ok for 5th but if another date is better for Robbie happy to postpone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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