2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 5, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Team JWCC The doctor said it was ok for me to think about Arran one or two days a week. So I did. ToDAy I thought it would be splendid to extend the Arran challenge a little further. We have the SA(single Arran) the SS (solo single), the 56 +50 and the DA (mythical and immortal DA). Clearly that is not enough. So we need to add the WSA (winter single Arran). To qualify it requires that you must do it during the winter ferry timetable (Oct to March) and it must be on your recognised winter bike with muddies. That may well lead to a WSS (winter solo single) etc. Just sayin like. But I would be up for this one SaturDAy if the weather looked benign. robster82, KennyS, thejanullrichdietplan and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted November 5, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 You're mental! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted November 5, 2017 Members Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Nutter..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 GuARRANteed Paul will eventually work up to recruiting a bunch of TA squaddies!!.......what have I done???!!! KennyS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galeb Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 I would be up for a 2-up WSA if there are no takers. Pick a day and let's aim for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted January 1, 2018 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Excellent Galeb. Weather forecast will be scrutinised and target DAte identified. Once you do the reconnaissance WSA you will be hooked on the mythical DA. I sense a DA18 dream team taking shape............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galeb Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Just looking at the route (assuming it's anti-clockwise) it is lumpier than expected...2hrs 45min will be a challenge! I guess that's the point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted January 1, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 We normally do it clockwise Galeb, the wind blows more favorably and legs usually numb for Lochranza climb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted January 1, 2018 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Its been done in both directions Galeb. It depends on wind on the day. Meantime, here is the current Hall of Fame which you will no doubt join soon thejanullrichdietplan and Galeb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted January 2, 2018 Committee Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 This man is clearly deluded and a danger to others. George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted January 2, 2018 Committee Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Anyway, the few times I've been out with the Saturday bunch almost everyone but me is riding a full-on carbon race axe with a set of biro-sized muddies. WSA will be a very severe test of strength and ethics. Any claims will need supported by photos. I suggest that no carbon frames or clip-on muddies are permitted. Only metal frames and fully fitted guards. And lights:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ian Archibald Posted January 2, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 We could have a new category for Alan - FPWSA - Faux Poor Winter Single Arran. I'll look out my Brooks saddle, sou'wester and rain cape. Anything as long as I get to keep my di2 Thinking I might go for a solo on Friday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted January 2, 2018 Committee Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Actually I've just realised that this thread is merely another excuse for Paul to head off for the Ardrossan CalMac terminal regardless of the day/month/year. He doesn't really care about WSA, he just wants to disembark at Brodick and keep riding round Arran, preferably in a six person paceline, forever. (Four's not really enough and eight gets a bit ragged). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted January 6, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 Monday looks ok for anti-clockwise attack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted January 11, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Winter Solo Single Where do I begin. Last night I was visualising my moment of glory on the Hall of fame. Arrived on Arran this morning with nothing but positive vibes, winter bike metal frame full muddies rear light but chose to ditch the front to go for the title. Set off on a steady pace and feeling good, weather was meant to be sunny but still foggy. Half way round, 5 minutes behind the summer pace, first negative thought creeps in but crack on. 36 miles, 2 hours dead, means 20 miles in 45ish minutes, games a bogey but again I'll crack on. Got to the top of Lochranza climb with 30 minutes until the ferry leaves, bottle empty and a wee packet of wiggle haribo, I can make it, I've lost my minerals! Rode as hard as I could, really really struggling by this point, missed the boat by 5 minutes. I'm writing this still on Arran, next boat is 2hrs 40 minutes later, ouch! On the plus side I don't think I'll have a harder training ride this winter, rode in Z4 for 1hr 2min and Z5 for 1 hr 52min! Anyone who completes the Winter Solo is a strong man! Cheers thejanullrichdietplan, Galeb, GaryK and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted January 11, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Some effort! Might have made it if the wind had been a bit stronger and help push you up the west coast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Marc Posted January 11, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Top effort Robbie, big kudos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted January 11, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Top stuff Robbie, next time don't stop for a coffee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted January 11, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Some effort Robbie .. 2h 40min café stop, mmm, sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted January 11, 2018 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Outstanding effort Robbie, this may prompt a spate of attempts now - just like when Obree and Boardman kept breaking the hour record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted January 11, 2018 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Top stuff Robbie. And with a dodgy rear mech to boot. I know you'd already lost yer marbles but losing yer minerals as well? That'll take some getting over I'm sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ian Archibald Posted January 12, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 18 hours ago, robster82 said: Winter Solo Single Where do I begin. Last night I was visualising my moment of glory on the Hall of fame. Arrived on Arran this morning with nothing but positive vibes, winter bike metal frame full muddies rear light but chose to ditch the front to go for the title. Set off on a steady pace and feeling good, weather was meant to be sunny but still foggy. Half way round, 5 minutes behind the summer pace, first negative thought creeps in but crack on. 36 miles, 2 hours dead, means 20 miles in 45ish minutes, games a bogey but again I'll crack on. Got to the top of Lochranza climb with 30 minutes until the ferry leaves, bottle empty and a wee packet of wiggle haribo, I can make it, I've lost my minerals! Rode as hard as I could, really really struggling by this point, missed the boat by 5 minutes. I'm writing this still on Arran, next boat is 2hrs 40 minutes later, ouch! On the plus side I don't think I'll have a harder training ride this winter, rode in Z4 for 1hr 2min and Z5 for 1 hr 52min! Anyone who completes the Winter Solo is a strong man! Cheers I had planned a solo attempt the previous Friday. Weather forecast was Paisley dry, Arran wet, and most of all I did think it was a 50/50 chance I'd miss the ferry. Anyhow I'd love to have been able to replicate your post. Awesome. Almost better that you failed. Totally hard. Totally proves how hard the SA and DA are. Kudos cubed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted January 12, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I’m doing the SS tonight. Sausage Supper! couple o’ fritters anaw! Yass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted January 12, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good effort by another thin man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions James Posted January 12, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Great effort Robbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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