Author Topic: Forth Finale (Read 7487 times)

valkyrie · « **on:** 30 October, 2009, 05:08:53 pm »

Anyone else planning on doing this ride on Sunday? Forecast is a bit on the wet side, but hopefully I'll manage to drag myself out of bed.

I'll be taking the footbridge at the ford, not like last time I attempted to cycle over water

MercuryKev · « **Reply #1 on:** 30 October, 2009, 05:40:51 pm »

I'm down for it. I'm doing it as a DIY + calendar 200, which means that I've got to ride out to north Berwick and back afterwards.

eck · « **Reply #2 on:** 30 October, 2009, 05:45:37 pm »

Afraid not, Mr v. I've been in serious training, and am now tapering, for The Nippy Sweetie.

But I might be tempted to drive down to the ford, in hopes of spectating at your new improved "bike - swim triathlon transition", seeing as how I missed the last attempt.

The Mechanic · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 October, 2009, 06:06:17 pm »

I will be there. Hope it is not raining and windy. One is enough.

audave · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 October, 2009, 06:15:25 pm »

I'm down for this one
Hope to see you there.

Captain Zep · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 October, 2009, 08:02:17 pm »

Quote from: MercuryKev on 30 October, 2009, 05:40:51 pm

I'm down for it. I'm doing it as a DIY + calendar 200, which means that I've got to ride out to north Berwick and back afterwards.

Me too, but with the detour to Stirling in the morning. See you all nice and soaked on Sunday.

Captain Zep · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 October, 2009, 08:02:55 pm »

Quote from: valkyrie on 30 October, 2009, 05:08:53 pm

Anyone else planning on doing this ride on Sunday? Forecast is a bit on the wet side, but hopefully I'll manage to drag myself out of bed.

I'll be taking the footbridge at the ford, not like last time I attempted to cycle over water

Want me to chap your door when I pass?

bodach · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 October, 2009, 09:42:12 pm »

I'm doing this as well as a last attempt at the Saltire on Sat to see if I can avoid the dip in the ford there and to bring my total of AAA points to 20. {I'm 1/4 point short at the moment.} The forecast looks better for Sat as well.

MercuryKev · « **Reply #8 on:** 31 October, 2009, 03:22:07 pm »

Oh how I wish that this ride was taking place today - it's almost perfect cycling weather. Nevertheless, it looks like I'll get a change to break out the new rain legs tomorrow!

salar55 · « **Reply #9 on:** 31 October, 2009, 04:21:09 pm »

Hi Will do this on the vtt or commuter, weather looks grim for tomorrow need some ballast added. 100km will feel like a 200 at the end so good training. Anyone else dumping the light bike.

valkyrie · « **Reply #10 on:** 31 October, 2009, 05:24:41 pm »

Quote from: RJMcB on 30 October, 2009, 08:02:55 pm

Quote from: valkyrie on 30 October, 2009, 05:08:53 pm
Anyone else planning on doing this ride on Sunday? Forecast is a bit on the wet side, but hopefully I'll manage to drag myself out of bed.

I'll be taking the footbridge at the ford, not like last time I attempted to cycle over water

Want me to chap your door when I pass?

What time do you reckon you'll be passing?

innesh · « **Reply #11 on:** 31 October, 2009, 06:04:22 pm »

My bag is packed - Gore-tex jacket, Gore-tex mitts, Gore-tex hat ..... $:-\$

I'm not breaking out the winter bike just yet, but my bag is nice and heavy.

See y'all in the morning.

Ariadne · « **Reply #12 on:** 31 October, 2009, 06:08:10 pm »

I'm not going to make it - a combination of going out tonight and the forecast -- I've just gone off the idea!

MercuryKev · « **Reply #13 on:** 31 October, 2009, 06:34:12 pm »

Quote from: innesh on 31 October, 2009, 06:04:22 pm

My bag is packed - Gore-tex jacket, Gore-tex mitts, Gore-tex hat ..... $:-\$

I'm not breaking out the winter bike just yet, but my bag is nice and heavy.

See y'all in the morning.

It's been that long, you'll have to wear a red carnation in your lapel so that we'll recognise you

Captain Zep · « **Reply #14 on:** 31 October, 2009, 06:35:46 pm »

Quote from: valkyrie on 31 October, 2009, 05:24:41 pm

Quote from: RJMcB on 30 October, 2009, 08:02:55 pm
Quote from: valkyrie on 30 October, 2009, 05:08:53 pm
Anyone else planning on doing this ride on Sunday? Forecast is a bit on the wet side, but hopefully I'll manage to drag myself out of bed.

I'll be taking the footbridge at the ford, not like last time I attempted to cycle over water

Want me to chap your door when I pass?

What time do you reckon you'll be passing?

Emmm, 08:00-ish

Captain Zep · « **Reply #15 on:** 31 October, 2009, 06:36:07 pm »

Quote from: Ariadne on 31 October, 2009, 06:08:10 pm

I'm not going to make it - a combination of going out tonight and the forecast -- I've just gone off the idea!

Jessie!

Captain Zep · « **Reply #16 on:** 31 October, 2009, 06:37:37 pm »

Quote from: MercuryKev on 31 October, 2009, 06:34:12 pm

Quote from: innesh on 31 October, 2009, 06:04:22 pm
My bag is packed - Gore-tex jacket, Gore-tex mitts, Gore-tex hat ..... $:-\$

I'm not breaking out the winter bike just yet, but my bag is nice and heavy.

See y'all in the morning.

It's been that long, you'll have to wear a red carnation in your lapel so that we'll recognise you

Only so long for those of us who didn't face the sub-zero temperatures in Gala a fortnight ago.

GlasgowDave · « **Reply #17 on:** 31 October, 2009, 06:52:22 pm »

I'm calling off too. I've got the cold and I'm not taking a soaking on top of it.

Yes, Valkyrie, I'm a big girls blouse.

Dave

bodach · « **Reply #18 on:** 31 October, 2009, 07:03:45 pm »

I woke at 4.45 this morning and set off after brekkers. Saw a wonderful dawn over Redstone Rigg. No sign of the Saltire gremlin on the whole ride. Did see a beautiful rainbow but no accompanying rain the whole day. didn't fall in the ford. It was a tad windy esp as I got tired near the end. Not sure now about tomorrow as the forecast seems grim. What a wimp!

valkyrie · « **Reply #19 on:** 31 October, 2009, 07:39:39 pm »

Quote from: RJMcB on 31 October, 2009, 06:35:46 pm

Quote from: valkyrie on 31 October, 2009, 05:24:41 pm
Quote from: RJMcB on 30 October, 2009, 08:02:55 pm
Quote from: valkyrie on 30 October, 2009, 05:08:53 pm
Anyone else planning on doing this ride on Sunday? Forecast is a bit on the wet side, but hopefully I'll manage to drag myself out of bed.

I'll be taking the footbridge at the ford, not like last time I attempted to cycle over water

Want me to chap your door when I pass?

What time do you reckon you'll be passing?

Emmm, 08:00-ish

Aye - come on round, it'd be good to have some company on the road and you might want a wheel to follow for a wee while after your early start. If you're not here by about 8.10am I'll just head off myself. It's about 10 miles to Dalmeny and I'm hoping for a cup of tea at the start. If you're going well and early then I can offer you a coffee/tea here.

Captain Zep · « **Reply #20 on:** 31 October, 2009, 07:44:43 pm »

Quote from: valkyrie on 31 October, 2009, 07:39:39 pm

Aye - come on round, it'd be good to have some company on the road and you might want a wheel to follow for a wee while after your early start. If you're not here by about 8.10am I'll just head off myself. It's about 10 miles to Dalmeny and I'm hoping for a cup of tea at the start. If you're going well and early then I can offer you a coffee/tea here.

Okay-Dokey

valkyrie · « **Reply #21 on:** 31 October, 2009, 08:53:09 pm »

Quote from: GlasgowDave on 31 October, 2009, 06:52:22 pm

I'm calling off too. I've got the cold and I'm not taking a soaking on top of it.

Yes, Valkyrie, I'm a big girls blouse.

Dave

I didn't expect anything else from the Audax Ecosse DNS Champion! What excuse do you think you'll be using for the Nippy Sweetie?

Graeme Wyllie · « **Reply #22 on:** 01 November, 2009, 02:13:50 pm »

I was never riding today but was toying with the idea of riding out to Damney this afterrnoon for a blether.

I have un toyed with that idea having just got soaked to the skin putting the bin out!

eck · « **Reply #23 on:** 01 November, 2009, 02:18:58 pm »

Quote from: Y Lee G on 01 November, 2009, 02:13:50 pm

I have un toyed with that idea having just got soaked to the skin putting the bin out!

What is they say? This post is useless without photos.

Do you think there will be Fotos of the Forth Finale later?

Cyclops · « **Reply #24 on:** 01 November, 2009, 02:33:04 pm »

I'm sort of glad my knee was playing up now and preventing me from riding. I got fair drookit just wandering round to the Co-op for some bread.

On a positive note if you fell off in the ford today you're unlikely to get much wetter.

Quote from: eck on 01 November, 2009, 02:18:58 pm

Do you think there will be Fotos of the Forth Finale later?

Mmm, Lanarkshire on a grey, wet and windy day. I can hardly wait

Author Topic: Forth Finale (Read 7487 times)

The Mechanic

Graeme Wyllie