2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 3, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Yes, it's the opening TT of the confined events series. This is the first trophy of the season up for grabs to the fastest rider on the day, as well as early season TT league points. 2 laps of a hilly route with some challenging turns and a terrific descent. An excellent introduction to time trialling for beginners, as well as a decent warm up for the more experienced. As normal, there will be a £3 entry fee, payable on the day, the proceeds going towards the costs of the awards at the end of the season. The course: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/651582320 Meet at the start at 09:45 ready for first rider off at 10:00. The start is at the house on the Gateside road, just opposite the right turn that leads to Tandleview stables. Volunteers required for timekeeping and holding. I will bring some cable ties. This event is apparently attracting some high level interest across the world. There's gonna be a Time Trial, and it's going to be great. It's going to be beautiful. There's some fantastic riders, some of the greatest riders ever, and they're going to put in fantastic winning performances and they're all going to win. But. We're going to have to restrict entry to this Time Trial. No big rings allowed. No way. Not going to happen. You only have to look across the world at what's going on. Look at what happened across Europe, in Sweden. If you want to see what can actually happen, you only have to look at North Korea, or Russia or the USA when they allowed a big ring to enter. GrahamF, P McDonald, thejanullrichdietplan and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Hi Alan. Should be up for this but there's nowhere for a tie wrap on my chain set. Pvc tape on chain ring will work though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gerard Deeley Posted March 5, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 I will miss out, I am away for the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 6, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 As is normal for this particular event, there will be short post event run, probably to lochwinnoch for a cafe stop, bearing in mind that some will be on TT bikes and wearing pointy hats, which always looks good on a bunch run. Anyway, riders and volunteers required so that we can get a good start to the TT league. PaulL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 6, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi Alan. Should be up for this but there's nowhere for a tie wrap on my chain set. Pvc tape on chain ring will work though. I imagine the zip tie would go on your front mech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted March 6, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Sorry not here will be at mi cassa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 I imagine the zip tie would go on your front mech. I like that even less... I understood from discussions with Alan that the tie went through the chain ring to stop the chain being used on the outer ring. Thought PVC tape on outer chainring would also indicate if the chain had been on the outer ring. As a complete newcomer I'm not sure of the specifics of this but I wouldn't want my mech being retained by a tiewrap, as inadvertent use would damage it. Prefer being DQ'd for inadvertent use than costly damage. Like the idea of a run afterwards though. Pointy hats galore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 6, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 My mistake. I just spoke to Alan and he tells me all riders have to wear a boxing glove on their left hand to avoid any inadvertent shifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted March 6, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Is Sram Etap not the perfect groupset for this? Just remove the front battery George and alexb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Esus Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 I thought it was restrictive gear as in bib shorts that were too tight, neck braces and leather vests!! Roberto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted March 6, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 The cable tie goes on the big ring nothing more , however would have to say bunch ride on TT bikes very bad But as I won't be here I don't care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 7, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 I thought it was restrictive gear as in bib shorts that were too tight, neck braces and leather vests!! You can if you want. We are an inclusive club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Is Sram Etap not the perfect groupset for this? Just remove the front battery Love it. And think of the weight saving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 7, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 If there's any interest, I could swing past the clubrooms at about 08:45 for a leisurely group ride up to the start via Bowfield. If no one posts an interest I'll just go straight to the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 8, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Alan, I'm happy to help with pushing off duties but the map my ride thingy is a bit vague. Could you post the postcode so I can satnav my way there? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted March 8, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Sorry away, enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted March 8, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Love it. And think of the weight saving! Does that battery not operate the motor in your new knee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Geo, Ride past Greenacres heading towards Uplawmoor, take next right turn, once you meet the Beith to Lugton road hang a left - the start line is at the 1st turn off on the right - it is indicated (or used to be) by a "farm to freezer" sign. Would like to have been there but away this weekend. Hoping to get more involved in bunch runs and so after this. Enjoy. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted March 8, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 For anyone not sure of where the start is. The place on the right of this photo says boarding kennels. Roberto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 8, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Alan, I'm happy to help with pushing off duties but the map my ride thingy is a bit vague. Could you post the postcode so I can satnav my way there? Cheers. There is a video of the course on the thread below. That actual start of the course is about 2 minutes in. http://www.johnstone-wheelers.co.uk/thebunch/index.php?/topic/8374-sun-13-mar-1000-restricted-gear-tt-gateside-10ish-miles/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 9, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 So if I head over the braes & turn right I will come to the start after a couple of miles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Yes. Right at the junction towards Gateside will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted March 9, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Since my TT bike is currently out of commission and i dont fancy doing this in a 34T chaninring, i'll come along and help George with the timekeeping / hawding up duties... McGinty AlanT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 10, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Risk Assessment for Sunday. And the forecast is improving too. pdf 20170310 Gateside Circuit.pdf alexb and Gummers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Tried the TT bike on the road for the first time today. Wobble, wobble, wobble! Fingers crossed I'll get more used to it on the way out tomorrow. You meeting at clubrooms at 0845 Alan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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