The way out was fine. Nice hills. Maybe a bit too much wind but the way back was brutal. The rain didn't bother me too much until I got to Glasgow where it was awful but that wind! 64 miles in all with 4hr 50m riding time. I think my 13.1mph average was quite good considering the 8mph 'limp-home'. I wont be rushing out to do so many miles on another day like today.

Merak and johnnyhotdog - well played!

Well done y'all. Good work. No more 'mice' insults from me from now on...

Yeah to be fair you guy's had a bit more mileage than me. Johnny in particular:) and with no lights! Sir, I salute you.
Fair play to you both, that was a painful day in the saddle.
My GPS is good in as much as its a totally wireless speedo. You can upload your journeys to motionbased and stuff which is quite handy, the figures don't lie!
Got it for £50 from Halfrauds last summer, which I thought was a touch.
Everyone up for the same again tomorrow? *goes off to whimper*

Ha, I lol'd:)

I was 37mph max and it was coming down a big hill on the way out. It would have been faster if I hadn't been holding back because of the wind. I think I'm going to go for 50mph down there on a nice calm day.

The Saturday Morning Ride Club is having a winter suspension until the weather gets back to being cold and dry. I don't currently have the inclination to commit myself to a weekly Saturday morning ride. I'll be replacing the Saturday morning ride with turbo sessions throughout the week until the weather changes.

This weekend marks the beginning of March and so the Saturday Morning Ride Club will be restarting (even though Saturday is still February). The meeting place is now changing to Royal Exchange Square. This is partly due to it being a bit smaller than George Square so people should be easier to find and partly due to the fact that I would like to get a quick espresso down immediately prior to leaving.

As for the cycling aspect of it rides will be out into the country, or at least close to it, with the most common ride being a ride to Eaglesham and back (20 miles) with the option to do the Eaglesham Moors Road (30 miles). I'll usually be doing this on my geared bike fully clad in lycra. This Saturday I'll be doing a longer route which I haven't decided on yet but it's likely to be about 50 miles going through Strathaven and onto Kilmarnock if anyone is up for it. There are, of course, plenty of opertunities to turn back so if anyone wants a 20 mile cycle then it's easily accomodated with you finding your own way back into Glasgow (this is very easy, just follow the A77 road all the way)

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rusty:

This weekend marks the beginning of March and so the Saturday Morning Ride Club will be restarting (even though Saturday is still February). The meeting place is now changing to Royal Exchange Square. This is partly due to it being a bit smaller than George Square so people should be easier to find and partly due to the fact that I would like to get a quick espresso down immediately prior to leaving.

As for the cycling aspect of it rides will be out into the country, or at least close to it, with the most common ride being a ride to Eaglesham and back (20 miles) with the option to do the Eaglesham Moors Road (30 miles). I'll usually be doing this on my geared bike fully clad in lycra. This Saturday I'll be doing a longer route which I haven't decided on yet but it's likely to be about 50 miles going through Strathaven and onto Kilmarnock if anyone is up for it. There are, of course, plenty of opertunities to turn back so if anyone wants a 20 mile cycle then it's easily accomodated with you finding your own way back into Glasgow (this is very easy, just follow the A77 road all the way)

that route sounds brilliant - you'll also pass my house.

sadly, i'm off out disco dancing on friday night so will be unable to attend as i'll be broken.

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johnnyhotdog:

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rusty:

This weekend marks the beginning of March and so the Saturday Morning Ride Club will be restarting (even though Saturday is still February). The meeting place is now changing to Royal Exchange Square. This is partly due to it being a bit smaller than George Square so people should be easier to find and partly due to the fact that I would like to get a quick espresso down immediately prior to leaving.

As for the cycling aspect of it rides will be out into the country, or at least close to it, with the most common ride being a ride to Eaglesham and back (20 miles) with the option to do the Eaglesham Moors Road (30 miles). I'll usually be doing this on my geared bike fully clad in lycra. This Saturday I'll be doing a longer route which I haven't decided on yet but it's likely to be about 50 miles going through Strathaven and onto Kilmarnock if anyone is up for it. There are, of course, plenty of opertunities to turn back so if anyone wants a 20 mile cycle then it's easily accomodated with you finding your own way back into Glasgow (this is very easy, just follow the A77 road all the way)

that route sounds brilliant - you'll also pass my house.

sadly, i'm off out disco dancing on friday night so will be unable to attend as i'll be broken.

fake blood?

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johnnyhotdog:

it was a hard decision but my friend euan is DJing at the southern comfort night before mylo and then i have another friend who's putting on an italo night with heartbreak in stereo so that's my plan so far.

i'd like to go to fake blood but i think two clubs in one night is enough!

are you off to see fake blood?

nah,

my mate bought me a ticket for erol alkan in edinburgh. was really up for goin, now i cant be assed then i can then i cant. really want to be in a fit state to get to murryfield on sat aswell.

fake blood playing edinburgh end of april so might go then.

Good ride this morning. 50 miles in total. Down to Newmilns and back. The wind was against us on the way down (13mph not an uncommon sight) but on the way back we were flying (28mph on the flats). Enjoyed a slice of cake and an americano in a nice café in Newmilns. They're very friendly out in the country (usually).

i've just noticed you rode out to newmilns a few weeks ago- that's where i live. If i'd been at home you could have come round for tea and carbs!

I'm in for the 21st March - the weekend after this one - as I have the weekend off to go to the Instal festival.

Royal Exchange Square then.

Yarp. Will you be fixed or geared? I wouldn't mind a little fixed run.

If I wake up then I'll come out fixed.

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johnnyhotdog:

I can be fixed if you like. I'll be lycra'd though :-)
Fixed and lycra'd is great for me.

That was quite quick. Ah well, we'll see you in a couple of months.

Is the SMRC on tomorrow? I'd be fixed and not looking for anything overly savage. Reading the above posts made my knees somewhat weak.

What's the script with the Sat morning meet? Distance, numbers etc? How much danger is there of me being totally humiliated thru utter lack of fitness/technique?

EDIT: Moved - rusty

I'd like to do this, fo' sho'. Especially if the sun's shining. And 20 miles sounds perfect for a saturday morning. What time do you tend to finish? I quite often have to be at a game by 3.

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Johnny Crash:

Eaglesham Moor seems to be the standard route but hopefully with some new people we can have some variation.
I'd quite like to organise a 'Saturday Morning Series' during the summer. 40 mile out and back rides leaving from George Square. All inclusive, different every week.

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rusty:

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Johnny Crash:

Eaglesham Moor seems to be the standard route but hopefully with some new people we can have some variation.
I'd quite like to organise a 'Saturday Morning Series' during the summer. 40 mile out and back rides leaving from George Square. All inclusive, different every week.

If I'm around, you can count me in.

I can see some trips to the seaside coming on too. Ride out, eat ice-cream, drink beer, play frisbee, get the train back? Maybe some more Loch Lomond type outings?

I think more loch lomond type rides is a good shout, mostly cos i missed it. tho i wont be free for many of them, i intend on comming whenever i get the chance.... is there going to be a ride on saturday the 25th? I think im free, and so is the Demo madone 5.2in my size I believe.....

This Saturday I'm off round the Dunoon loop, just over 100 miles. Up the lochside, Arrochar, Rest and be thankful, Cairndow, St Catherines, Strachur, Dunoon, Gourock and home.

Will be passing the north side of the Erskine bridge 9am on Saturday, you are welcome to join in!

If you do it fixed I will be very impressed! :)

Toodle pip.