2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 12, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Following on from the Restricted Gear TT, this is the first of 2 Langbank Hillys at the beginning of the season, with a further one scheduled near the end. The start is in Langbank, just along from The Wheelhouse restaurant. The course runs up the B789 all the way to the small roundabout in the middle of Houston, where you turn and re-trace most of the way back to Langbank. The end of the course cuts off to the left before the last steep section and finishes at the entrance to Gleddoch Country Club. 09:45 meet, first rider off at 10:00. Here is a link to the route:http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/650383978 An undulating course, reasonably quiet but occasionally rough road for those yet to do their first TT, open to those who intend to join the club or are already a member. As usual we need 2 volunteers for pushing off and timekeeping. The Championship will be decided based on the results of all the TTs on the route in the season with 20, 15 & 10 points awarded for each 1st, 2nd & 3rd place achieved. The competitor with the most points will be the winner. There are also TT league points up for grabs. Gerard Deeley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Happy to help out. I have a 30 mile hilly TT on Sunday so won't be riding. AlanT and Ian Holms 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions James Posted March 15, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Alan Can't make Sat as taking eldest to Bella Crit J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted March 15, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 It's hilly so no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 15, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 There's lots of flat bits too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gerard Deeley Posted March 16, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 I am working, so I will not be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted March 16, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Sorry at the Bella Crit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted March 16, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Unfortunately unable to make it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holms Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Sorry, at bellahouston with granddaughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 17, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 So far, I have 2 confirmed riders and a maybe, and only one helper. If there's not going to be any more than that it's hardly worth bothering apart from the TT league points. Come on people, I even organised dry-ish weather for the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted March 17, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Alan I think it's the weather that may be the blocker, as I actually can't manage this week , have to paint plastered walls by Monday , which means working hard all day Saturday , would it not be worth postponing, and putting it on latter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 17, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 What is the view of the riders on this? The forecast for Saturday is dry, but there is the final(?) Renfrew bunch going off on Saturday, and I think there's a number of people going on that. We can either go with it, in which case we need more riders, or we can slide the Hilly TTs back a week and hold the first one next week, and the second the week after. Opinions please, and I will make call tonight no later than 8:30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I can help out next week instead if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted March 17, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Two masters races next week Road and track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 17, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I'm riding at the masters next week as well, so we're well covered for helpers next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted March 17, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I can't ride tomorrow as I'm playing hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holms Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Unable to be there tomorrow as I'm off to Bellahouston with granddaughter. Willing to ride and assist with event next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 17, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 People, thanks to a general lack of interest, this event is postponed until next weekend. This will knock next weekends event into the following week, with the first of the chocolate series taking place on the intermediate Tuesday. The relevant dates are now: Hilly 1, 25th March, Chocolate series 1, 28th March Hilly 2, 1st April, Chocolate 2, 4th April. That brings us back on track again. On the upside, there's some good training in there JaneF, Ian Holms and Gerard Deeley 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gerard Deeley Posted March 18, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 I should be out on Saturday 25th and 1 April. So that clearly suits me, as I am interested in how I shall fare in the TT points and missing one less must help. For anyone unsure if the confined events are for them come along to a few this season and realise how good you are. Ian Holms 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 18, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Thread re-titled to capture the revised date. We still need riders and helpers to confirm that they will, er, ride and help. I'll timekeep since I'm going to the velodrome in the afternoon for some 'old gits' racing. These events need the members to take part, otherwise they will just die. Get your name in to take part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gerard Deeley Posted March 19, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 I will be there, probably just to find out how far off pace I am. If needed I can help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted March 19, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 I'll hopefully be along to ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions BoydJohnston Posted March 19, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 For me, Saturday is a golf day, so no cycling (unless I decide to take on the >20% up to the golf club). Been in Majorca, warm weather training this week (for the Paisley Beer Festival). Hope to be out next Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted March 21, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I will ride... like the wind Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 21, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I've arranged for the weather to be dry on Saturday, so there should be no excuses. Unless the contractor lets me down. JaneF and PaulL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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