Road or MTB

There was choice on Saturday, road or MTB, not too sure which turned out to be the better.....

On the road, it was a chilly day you may recall, rain threatening all the time, Mr Reid texts Young Schleck (Leitch) at 7.55 saying "see you in 10.." he arrives and they leave at 8.15.

G3R Tree

The world has strange things in it, but I couldn't believe our luck when out cycling on Saturday with 2 of the G3R crew that we found a G3R tree, how cool is that.....

Club Kit

Spoke to Endura yesterday about the kit and fingers crossed we may have it before the end of November. I have paid 50% deposit so if I will send an email with payment details on it. It will be a different bank account from the standard one as I am going to try and get the VAT back through the G3R company and then that can subsidise the Xmas night out!

Iona on TV - The Adventure Show

G3R are on the adventure show for the second time. The link below is to the TV feature which was on the other night, it isn't long and comes on around 2 minutes in.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ntmg9/The_Adventure_Show_2009_2010_Episode_5/

At least after seeing this many of you will know what Iona looks like as she never turns up at any rides :-), but she is doing an Ironman next year so no doubt she will make an appearance or two.

Sports Injury

Just to remind you if you need any running repairs done or even a sports massage Iona (G3R team member) @ The Body Maxtrix (working out of Run 4 it, Bothwell St can assist. In addition Andy Devine (elaine_andy@btinternet.com) who looks after Gordon is now doing 2 half day sessions at Achilles Heel in Great Western Rd. They are Mon 9.15 to 1pm and Wed 1.45pm to 5.30pm.

I know it's not right but................

What with it being winter and given that I don't race much at the best of times, but I was overcome today by a strange sensation. Goodness knows why and after weeks of abstinence I had a week moment and shaved my legs again. I mean they look good at the best of times, but there is a certain pleasure with them freshly polished. Perhaps it was my new 4 bladed razor with its lubricating strip that made such a fine job of them or the fact that they had been hidden for a few weeks, but it was nice to see them again. I can't wait for a dry day and I can adorn a pair of 3/4's and get some air around them again.

Night Rider......

Ok, Wed nights were our summer nights and now it's winter so we are going to meet at Drumclog car park, Mugdock to ride for circa 90 mins. We may alternate with Glennifer Braes. The bunch will leave promptly at 6.15, if you get lost on the route know how to find your own way home. Bring spares and phone. It will be slightly more social than a summer Wed night ride. Good lights are essential and finally don't drive into the car park with your bikes on the roof :-).

Thomson seatpost

My new thomson elite seatpost, with 7 degrees of layback. It's for my big pink one, the 29er, the raceface one looked too scuffed. A new green chris king headset to go with my pink chris king rear hub and orange chris king front hub and we have the prefect G3R mountain bike!

Keeping it flat...........

Having not ridden since Relentless apart from a 40 mile commute to work Gordon thought it would be better if we did a flat route for a gentle 3hr ride. So out Great Western Road, Dumbarton, Helensburgh, over Glen Fruin and home via Loch Lomond and Great Western Road again! Not too sure why I agreed to this route and his interpretation of flat! We got lucky with the weather and the sun shined on us for the ride. Great route but spent the last 20 mins riding outwith my comfort and energy zone! Was on the rivet as they say. Fingers crossed that I get a few more miles in over the forthcoming weeks.

Cross @ Aviemore

Well only Giancarlo and Paul made it up this weekend and seemingly had a good time save for the curry on Friday night!