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  • ElCampesino
    ElCampesino Posts: 146
    Or Eggbeaters - they are better for the mud.

    It's good fun but much harder the road cycling. It's the running and jumping-over-obstacles bit that makes it to tiring. And the resistance if the grass is wet and muddy.

    EC
  • grantus
    grantus Posts: 690
    I could be tempted to have a go at the CX.

    I'll use my 30lb full susser with 5" of travel front and rear if you promise not to lap me?
    www.westlothianclarion.co.uk
  • Fat Head
    Fat Head Posts: 765
    ok all, not sure what my plans are this weekend yet as I will have to work either sat or sun and want a day with the family but if I can make it out for a couple of hours sharpish either day I will let you know on here

    i am going to enter the trossachs TT on the 5th after all but will be at a mates 50th on the Friday night which put me off a bit :? i know i said to os65 i wasnt going to bother but going up 7 2000mtr passes then thinking about entering a TT has that effect!
  • SparkyP
    SparkyP Posts: 259
    Hey FH

    How was your trip??

    I am probably going to be out sometime during the day on thursday if anyone fancies it.I can be flexible with the time.Isnt working from home great :)

    Mark.
    http://www.westlothianclarion.co.uk/
  • OS 65
    OS 65 Posts: 415
    Nice one Fat head!
    Remember to mention that you are in the NATIONAL CLARION (West Lothian Section) which is affiliated to the RTTC and they have a reciprocal agreement with the SCU.

    Sparky - got an email of new member Dave and he is looking for a ride on Thursday... If you want I can send you his details


    OS 65
  • BillR1
    BillR1 Posts: 271
    Reminder about the Glentress visit this Saturday. Meet at the bottom car park for 9am leaving 9.15am for a wee blast round the red route followed by food at the hub cafe afterwards. It will take about 1hr 30 mins max for the lap so a good work out for all.

    Hopefully see you there, please post a reply so that we can get the numbers and not leave anyone at the bottom.

    Bill
  • SparkyP
    SparkyP Posts: 259
    I shall be at Glentress on saturday so wont be at the KWM.

    Mark.
    http://www.westlothianclarion.co.uk/
  • SparkyP
    SparkyP Posts: 259
    Evening All

    I shall be meeting David for a run tomorrow.We are meeting at Linlithgow Cross at 9.30 for any takers.Should be out for around 2-3 hours.

    Mark.
    http://www.westlothianclarion.co.uk/
  • grantus
    grantus Posts: 690
    I will also be at Glentress on Saturday along with a pal who wants to come along
    www.westlothianclarion.co.uk
  • BillR1
    BillR1 Posts: 271
    The more the merrier, we may even gain another member ?? :wink:

    At the moment we have:

    Myself
    Stevie
    Mark
    Grant
    Grant's mate

    Bill
  • OS 65
    OS 65 Posts: 415
    Hey Bill I'll send a reminder out on the email today
    OS 65
  • BillR1
    BillR1 Posts: 271
    Cheers Matt
  • grantus
    grantus Posts: 690
    Hey Bill,

    You could well be right about another member! My mate (Kevin) has been e-mailing me today asking about spending £500-ish on a road bike.

    He's been swithering for a while - just need to convince him to take the plunge!

    See you Saturday
    www.westlothianclarion.co.uk
  • BillR1
    BillR1 Posts: 271
    Excellent mate lets get him captured.

    See you Saturday.

    Rgds, Bill
  • SparkyP
    SparkyP Posts: 259
    Hi All

    Not long back from a run with new mbr David.Met at Linlithgow and went Winchburgh,Kirkliston,Dalmeny House,South Queensferry,Lanes to Winchburgh,Faucheldean,Bridgend and then(and i gave him the option,so i dont want you calling me bad names :) ) KINGSCAVIL,Beecraigs then down Preston Road.Great run of around 34 miles for me,but david still had to get home.... He put in a great showing on Kingscavil,getting up on a 39x25 for his first attempt. :oops: (unlike my 30x25 on my first)

    See whoever on saturday at Glentress,and I may even be able to get out on Sunday :D

    Mark.
    http://www.westlothianclarion.co.uk/
  • ElCampesino
    ElCampesino Posts: 146
    Will there be anyone at all at the KWM on Saturday?

    This could be your last chance of leaving me behind - I've just ordered an i-magic and will be joining the ranks of the turbo trainer saddos soon. Boy, will I be fit and fast.
  • OS 65
    OS 65 Posts: 415
    Fit and fast? What about the drag caused by your beard and pony tail? shurly they gotta go?
    :wink:
    OS 65
  • ElCampesino
    ElCampesino Posts: 146
    Not to forget my hairy legs. They certainly slow me down.

    I could use hairspray to style my hair in the fashion of a TT helmet to make me more aerodynamic.
  • OS 65
    OS 65 Posts: 415
    Nice idea, but you might lose precious seconds if it rains on the 'helmet hair'
    OS 65
  • OS 65
    OS 65 Posts: 415
    Question is will it look good with the new jersey design?
  • ElCampesino
    ElCampesino Posts: 146
    Hm, good point. I shall give some thought to how to make it waterproof.

    Now, the possibilities are endless. I could have a different style every week, just like Cippollini.
  • ElCampesino
    ElCampesino Posts: 146
    It certainly will. As long as we go for a brown and grey jersey, that is.
  • Mamore
    Mamore Posts: 16
    Hi there,
    First time out with wl clarion, good ride, nice pace will be back for more,

    See you soon, Andy.
  • Fat Head
    Fat Head Posts: 765
    how are next weekend's TT specialists getting on?

    i got meself some aerobars and went out for a run today during the world champs coverage to try to get the best position sorted. defo need to concentrate whenever switching hand position from the bars to change gear, brake etc, and dont fancy being on them much in a decent crosswind but they do make you notably faster. will come in handy for flatish sections and even on not-too twisty climbs.
  • OS 65
    OS 65 Posts: 415
    Hi Mamore
    Glad to hear you got out - did you make it to the Saturday or Sunday run?

    Fathead: I'm using Tribars too, I suspect their weight will add a few seconds up the major climb but that'll be made up on the flat bits...
    Matt
  • SparkyP
    SparkyP Posts: 259
    Tribars :? I am going retro stylee as it doesn't matter what bars i have got,i will still be first (last) for the club :)

    Mrs P is making a Banana Loaf,or two,for the after TT carb intake on Sunday.

    Going out today around 12 for an hours (lunch break) blast from the house.

    Went to Glentress with Bill and Stevie and the weather was great.

    Mark.
    http://www.westlothianclarion.co.uk/
  • OS 65
    OS 65 Posts: 415
    The hill is going to be timed so It'll be interesting to see the diffrence between the flat and hilly bits. You rouleurs guys should be able to make up time on the flat bits.
    :wink:

    Best tip I've got is not to change gear too much on the rolling hills, try to plough on keeping the pace as even as possible

    The thought of Mrs P's Banana cake 'll keep we going round the route!
    OS 65
  • ElCampesino
    ElCampesino Posts: 146
    Hi Andy

    Glad you enjoyed the ride on Saturday.

    Hope you'll come out with us again.

    Cheers,

    Tobias
  • SparkyP
    SparkyP Posts: 259
    Hi All

    Went out for an hour and a half today.It was FREEZING :( I think it is time to put the good bike into hibernation for the winter....

    Regards

    Mark.
    http://www.westlothianclarion.co.uk/
  • Mamore
    Mamore Posts: 16
    Hi OS65,
    I was out on the Sat run. Hope to go out on the Sun runs sometime and maybe get my wife out as well on our tandem. I believe you are the man for membership of the Clarion.
    Will catch up sometime to get details.

    Rgs Andy.

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