2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 11, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 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 downhill 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. I will not be riding, so I will timekeep. I will ride the route this week, and post the risk assessment no later than Friday evening. 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. Following the race, there will be a short expedition to Bridge of Weir for tea, coffee and scones, although possibly not all at once. Gerard Deeley and George 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 11, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 See you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted March 11, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 No , not going not assisting, enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gerard Deeley Posted March 12, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 I will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holms Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Apologies, attending granddaughters swim meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 12, 2018 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Just cycled the route tonight and there's a hole in the road with temporary traffic control. I'll look into again on Friday afternoon, but if the works are still there, I'll have to postpone the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted March 12, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 if its on i think i can help push off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 12, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 hour ago, AlanT said: Just cycled the route tonight and there's a hole in the road with temporary traffic control. I'll look into again on Friday afternoon, but if the works are still there, I'll have to postpone the event. Alan, if the course is unrideable can we do a Georgetown event instead? I’m desperate to get a TT in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 13, 2018 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 Not a bad shout. We can do the first chocolate event instead and push the hilly into April.  I’ll check the course on Friday afternoon and post up accordingly. JaneF and George 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted March 13, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 was hoping to ride, but daughter in her first race for Kilbarchan Harriers, so wont make it out ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Scott M Posted March 14, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Won't make this as at Bella crit with Joseph on Saturday morning , Working next weekend too so will miss that one also . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gerard Deeley Posted March 15, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 I had a look on roadworksscotland.org and it lists the works as going on for 11 days. Â I like the Georgetown, nice and flat... George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 15, 2018 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Apart from the pot trenches..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted March 15, 2018 Members Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 The pictured section of road is in a shocking state. I reported it to the council weeks ago, but no sign of any repairs last time I was down there. (The road leading into this section in the opposite direction, westbound, is also in poor condition.)  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 15, 2018 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Richard said: The pictured section of road is in a shocking state. I reported it to the council weeks ago, but no sign of any repairs last time I was down there. (The road leading into this section in the opposite direction, westbound, is also in poor condition.)  It's not as good as that. It's practically a gravel track for about 20m. If I was taking part, I'd be thinking about robust wheels rather than light ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted March 15, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 I reported it a few weeks back too - looking at www.fixmystreet.com and www.fillthathole.org.uk there have been numerous other reports but nothing done yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 16, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Is this on? I see the Bella Crits are off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 16, 2018 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 And the good news is, the road is open. I’ll post a risk assessment before 7pm tonight, but the event is on. The forecast is for very cold, so wrap up well. Gerard Deeley and George 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gerard Deeley Posted March 16, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 So it is the hills then, yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted March 16, 2018 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 The risk assessment for tomorrows event. In addition, there is mud on the road at Towncroft farm, about 2 miles from the start, which is where the temporary traffic control was, probably affecting the return leg more than the out leg. I will brief on this at the start line tomorrow. So, who else, apart from Gerard and George, is in for this. I will timekeep, but we need more riders and a holder would be good too. doc 20180316 JWCC Risk Assessment - Langbank Hilly.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Scott M Posted March 16, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 As Bella is cancelled I will be down with Joseph . Â Â Gerard Deeley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted March 16, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Must be the Gulf Stream Bella cancelled due to frost , our confined on. Enjoy the cold  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions James Posted March 16, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 I 'll do the holding up AlanT and Gerard Deeley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted March 17, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Alan, will this be on? Currently -1 in Paisley & blowing a gale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted March 17, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Its lovely out here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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