Pedal for Scotland

[Joey Shabadoo]

Probably about to be overtaken again -

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Remember James is the guy who cycled from his house to the SECC but then couldnt remember how to get back from there

Glasgow confuses me

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

Glasgow confuses me

I can testify to this... how you ended up out towards Shettleston when you were coming round to mine for that derailleur I'll never know!

 

[Scoosh]

Glasgow confuses me

Glasgow confuses most* people, Jaz - you're in good company !








*except Weegies - and they are a breed apart

 

[Fubar]

Just wanted to say a wee thanks for all the tips and advice I picked up here before Sunday's PfS. I really enjoyed the whole thing. We set off at 8.30 (dead on our allocated time) and had a really great ride. I may well have been one of those newbies to group cycling that got in the way of some of you more experienced cyclists but I found the camaraderie superb ( I also found the cakes at Avonbridge superb...) The only bit we didn't enjoy were those last few miles along the cycle path and through the residential streets. Just too busy there and I felt a bit sorry for the walkers and runners!
I also agree with what someone else said about it being a lot to pay for a cycle that you could go and do yourself on a Sunday morning, but for me it was worth every penny. I was buzzing for ages after, and I think that was really just down to being a part of, and finishing, a big fun event alongside so many other cyclists of all shapes, sizes and abilities.

Told you...

 

[burndust]

i had considered doing the middle distance one...glad i didnt now...considering the sportive next year is it less conjested

 

[Rasmus]

The sportive is a a lot less congested. You set off in smaller groups - I think about 30-40 people, altough I don't know for sure as I was in the first group... There's also no narrow cyclepaths at any point. On my ride the highest density of cyclists was on the two main climbs, but these are very quiet and decently wide roads, so there was no issue, and everyone spread out safely on the descents.

I actually found myself wishing for more congestion a few times, where I had found myself alone exposed to some wind.

 

[Louch]

The sportive is a a lot less congested. You set off in smaller groups - I think about 30-40 people, altough I don't know for sure as I was in the first group... There's also no narrow cyclepaths at any point. On my ride the highest density of cyclists was on the two main climbs, but these are very quiet and decently wide roads, so there was no issue, and everyone spread out safely on the descents.

I actually found myself wishing for more congestion a few times, where I had found myself alone exposed to some wind.

I'll chum you next year

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I'll chum you next year

I want to do the sportive next year too

 

[Louch]

I want to do the sportive next year too

We will put you in the fast group

 

[doddy73]

The sportive is a a lot less congested. You set off in smaller groups - I think about 30-40 people, altough I don't know for sure as I was in the first group... There's also no narrow cyclepaths at any point. On my ride the highest density of cyclists was on the two main climbs, but these are very quiet and decently wide roads, so there was no issue, and everyone spread out safely on the descents.

I actually found myself wishing for more congestion a few times, where I had found myself alone exposed to some wind.

Spot on, it couldn't be less busy, we left just before the close of the start around 7:15. Along the way there was never more than 5 or 6 near us. The food stops were a lot quicker also.

Great event!

 

[burndust]

gonna do this next year for sure

 

[Booyaa]

Well the plan had been to do it this year, barring any worsening of the health and me actually being able to cycle, I will do it next year, I think the sportive as well!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Well the plan had been to do it this year, barring any worsening of the health and me actually being able to cycle, I will do it next year, I think the sportive as well!

Let's start training
Did you get your bike back from the Rutherglen polis?

 

[Booyaa]

Let's start training
Did you get your bike back from the Rutherglen polis?

It's a good plan!
Yes I did thanks, everything was still attached to it! Not been back out on it yet though, will try and work up the courage this weekend. I got a Garmin 500 for my birthday this week so I guess I am going to have to make use of it now!