Issue 516
HADDO CRIT
March 2017
Deeside Thistle created a sea of green at Haddo on
Sunday 25 February. They raced in beautiful sunshine at
the annual crit hosted by Ythan. 32 riders raced, doubling
last year’s entry, and making up around 47% of the field.
CRANKS
Volume 43
It’s not surprising with those numbers that DTCC
featured heavily on the podium. There were also notable
showings from our tinies in the U8 race and from our
new club members throughout.
The Magazine of
Deeside Thistle Cycling Club
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Performance of the day came from Erin Murphy who
after a lifetime of fighting it out with the boys came out
on top in the U14 race. Fraser Amundrud raced hard with
team mates Finn Watt and Hope Thomson to win his own
mini race in the U10 race and a ding dong battle between
Millie Thomson and Evie White livened up the U12 race.
Fiona Thomson
CLUB CLOTHING
Current Membership 624 (576)
SCU Membership 314 (294)
Scottish Cycling’s Largest Club
Jon Strachan is able to provide a sizing facility for those
members who wish to order new club clothing. He also
has a small stock of garments available for emergency
needs. Jon can be contacted on [email protected]
Editorial:
I’ve had to edit your magazine a bit early. There’s a trip
to Sierra Leone happening in the second half of the
month and I didn’t want to miss an issue.
It’s the usual trip that happens now and then. Alastair
Brodie’s charity, Kids Action, is supporting a number of
young people who were traumatically affected by the
rebel war a few years ago. We go out to check on their
progress – which is generally good. Quite a few of them
have moved on to regular employment. Others have
started their own businesses and the remainder are still in
education.
As the numbers being supported have decreased Alastair
has developed other avenues for Kids Action to assist.
There have been projects where small herds of goats have
been placed in rural settlements. These are a sustainable
means of income for villagers. There have been
boreholes dug to provide fresh water.
This time round we’ll look at two new projects which
are: a) setting up a home where unmarried mothers are
taken off the streets and given the opportunity for
training, b) the eradication of scabies in the main prison
in Freetown.
While there we’ll take the opportunity to do a wee bit of
cycling. The bikes will be gifted to a worthy cause. Last
time we handed bikes over to youngsters in a school
who’d a long way to travel each day.
Bikes have been kindly donated by Andy Massie, Kevin
Stewart and Pedal Power in Inverurie. We’ve ended up
with more than required as we’ll only take two with us.
The others will be reserved for a future visit.
KNOCKBURN, STRACHAN
ASSISTANT MANAGER
We are offering a live in position for the successful
candidate to be available from May 2017. You must be
computer literate and be prepared to work flexible
hours as events and duties dictate. Applications with
CV’s to be made by emailing [email protected]
Event Secretary
The position of Event Secretary for your club is
vacant. This is your chance to get involved with
running one of the best clubs in the country. Duties
include ensuring that organisers get events registered,
assisting with enrolment of event officials, advising
procedures during the organisation process. Rewards?
Just a lot of chocolate on your biscuit. Please reply to
[email protected]
Prudential Ride London 2017
The weekend of 28 - 30 July sees the 5th Prudential Ride
London Festival of Cycling.
Your club has applied for teams in the Club Challenge
100 which uses the same roads as the 2012 Olympic RR which will happen on 30 July. Our application comprises:
3 all male, 1 all-female and 1 mixed (2 male + 2 female)
teams.
PHILOSOPHER’S CORNER
Better three hours too soon, than one minute too late
(William Shakespeare)
Whether we get what we've asked for won't be known
until 24 March or later. However you may register your
interest in taking part by replying to [email protected].
Your name will be added to the list and if we’re oversubscribed a ballot will be held.
Do you have a view on life? Why not submit your favourite few words
of wisdom for public consumption in this exclusive corner of your
magazine. Send now to Sandy Lindsay, Rowan Cottage, Inveramsay,
Inverurie, AB51 5DQ or email [email protected]
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courtesy of the Clatterin Brig restaurant - why not have a
cup of tea and some cakes?
Feed 1). Strachan (UNDO/REDO/DINAEDO)
Feed 2). Clatterin Brig (UNDO/REDO/DINAEDO)
Feed 3). Clatterin Brig (REDO/DINAEDO)
Feed 4). Strachan (UNDO/REDO/DINAEDO)
Feed 5). Strachan (UNDO/REDO/DINAEDO)
Mechanical support - Provided at the start, during the
event via motorcycle support and broom wagon
following the rear. You should however come prepared
for all eventualities.
Safety and special considerations
Respect all road users
Keep your line – indicate changes in direction,
holes and obstructions
All right hand turns – there are a number
All downhills, especially Cowton and Cairn
O'Mount
Sharp left hand turn at Clatterin Brig
Feed 2). At the bottom of the Cairn O'Mount at Clatterin
Brig there will be feed stop. Riders NOT stopping should
stay to the INSIDE, allowing riders taking the chance to
stop to turn right as you go left.
Feed 3). At the bottom of the Cairn O'Mount at Clatterin
Brig there will be feed stop. Riders NOT stopping should
stay to the OUTSIDE, allowing riders taking the chance
to stop to turn left as you go straight on.
Physical support - Michael Levack of Levack
Physiotherapy will be on hand at registration to provide
any last minute taping and at the end for corrective
remedies!!! A small donations box will be available for
use.
REDO - UNDO - DINAEDO !!!!!
Lifelong Deeside member Robert Lindsay is organising
Stonehaven's 3rd Cycle Sportive - see details below who's going to bite at the new for 2017 DINAEDO
!!!!!!!?
£20 entry - best value sportive in the UK and free entry,
including a beer, to the festival.
http://midsummerbeerhappening.co.uk/cycle-sportive/
SPORTIVE DETAILS
All new for 2017. Joining the REDO and the UNDO is
the DINAEDO
100 miles with over 8,100ft of climbing!!! Adhering to
the founding principles of the REDO all major climbs are
re-done during the DINAEDO – it's not for the fainthearted and definitely not for those without some miles in
their legs!
Starting and finishing in Stonehaven’s Baird Park, home
of the Midsummer Beer Happening on Saturday 17th
June, our (52/70/100 Mile) routes all take in the Cairn
O’Mount; the REDO and DINAEDO in both directions,
the UNDO in one direction.
Starting in waves from 8.00am with complimentary tshirt, goodie bag, entry to beer festival and sore legs!
That can’t be bad for only £20.
Useful Rider Information
The focus of this event is on enjoyment - and a little selfreliance, but here is some helpful information:
Parking - Free car parking can be had close by at
Stonehaven Open Air Pool. PLEASE DO NOT park in
the start area by the garden plots and the festival park.
Registration - You can collect your registration pack on:
THURSDAY evening from the Beer Festival Exit
5.30pm till 8.30pm
FRIDAY evening from the Beer Festival Exit
5.30pm till 8.30pm
SATURDAY morning prior to the event start from
7.15am till 7.45am
Routes - Routes will be marked by way of arrows:
UNDO (52M) with YELLOW arrows and then
TURQUOISE arrows from just before Auchenblae
in the Drumtochty Glen.
REDO (70M) with YELLOW arrows.
DINAEDO (100M): with RED arrows from
Knockburn Sporting Lodge.
Routes can be accessed on STRAVA, links above.
Waves - Please note we have reversed waves this year
and the fastest riders will be leaving in wave one first.
Waves will leave at:
1st Wave 8.00am (REDO - 4hrs/18mph)
2nd Wave 8.15am (REDO - 4.5hrs/16mph)
3rd Wave 8.30am (REDO - 5hrs/14.5mph)
4th Wave 8.45am (REDO - 5.5hrs/13mph)
If you have requested wave changes we will have
adjusted this for you.
Feed stops - Water, energy bars and bananas and soon to
be famous home bakes will be provided (feel free to
bring some along). Toilets are available at stops 1 and 2
Tacx Trainer benchmarking
It’s the 200th anniversary of the bicycle and Grampian
Transport are staging an exhibition. They need your
expertise and athletic ability. Age and gender are no
barrier.
They mention names like Alan Campbell, Rod Stone,
Simon Stromberg, Jody Hall, Andrew Ramsay, Emily
Middleditch – the list goes on. So far only a few high
calibre local riders have agreed to come along on 23
March but they’d like 6 or 8 if possible. They’d would
especially like to get data from top female riders.
Volunteers will be asked to come along for 1815 hours
and they’re thinking of a 1 or 2 minute timed session for
obtaining the power data. Riders can warm up on the
track if they wish but don’t take things too seriously!
Having said that, shower facilities will be available for
the riders taking part.
Rider volunteers and their families will be invited to
attend the preview evening which will include a buffet.
Please contact Roddy Matheson at the museum on
[email protected]
or
Mike
Ward
on
[email protected]
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Ride on Parliament - 22 April at 11:00–12:00
Proposed Calendar for 2017
Aberdeen Cycle Forum will ride again to make Aberdeen
a cycle-friendly city and they’d like you to join them!
Note start from the Beach Esplanade - North Side
(Bridge of Don). More here - Roy Milne posted in DTCC
Members Group
We are looking for an organiser of the Coffee Pot
50TT on Sunday 30 July. We don’t want to lose this
local trophy race (for the second year running). Are
you interested? Advice and assistance is available.
Please contact [email protected] as soon as possible
Links will be added to this list when events are added to
the National Calendar. Members who have put their
name down to organise an event and have not yet
registered should do soon.
Methlick Cycle Challenge 2017
16 July at 9:30 - 70 mile Ballater to Methlick cycle
challenge or shorter 40 mile Crathes to Methlick and 20
mile Dyce to Methlick routes. FREE BBQ in Methlick at
finish. Brilliant routes through very scenic countryside.
It's not a race, it's a challenge! More here - Roy Milne
posted in DTCC Members Group
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29/04/2017
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TT organisers required
As many of you are aware, Mark Higgins had an accident
the other week and fractured his pelvis. While he is
recovering he cannot do the organising of the Glegg
Trophy 25 mile TT. The date of that race is 21 May. Can
anyone step in to help with this? We also don’t yet have
an organiser for the Coffee Pot 50 mile TT this year.
Contact Colin on [email protected].
City Centre Race
You will have seen that the city centre race is coming to
Aberdeen. We have had discussions with the council and
they have allowed us time to put on other races. At the
moment we have youth races and want to put on a senior
/ vet race. We are considering having teams of six from
each of the local clubs (must include at least one woman,
but she can be co-opted from another team) what do you
think of this proposal? Contact Colin on
[email protected]
Aberdeen Pump Track
Myself and fellow student Neil Kean have been
cooperating with NETCO (the North East Trail Centre
Organisation) in an effort to bring a world class mountain
bike pump track to Aberdeen.
At NETCO the board are wholly focused on building a
large mountain bike trail facility close to the outskirts of
Aberdeen. I am sure you are aware that there is a gap in
the area for the sport, with most of the official trail
centres in Scotland being situated in the borders and
towards the west coast.
Go-Ride
Ythan APR
Bob Soutar
Spring Bunny 25
Road race
Evening Series
Dick Londragon
3/4 cat road race
Evening Series
Pearl Izumi Crit
Grampian Grand Prix
Up the Glax Vets
GCRT 25
Evening Series
Neish Low 25
Stoney 10
Massie Shield 25
Mid-Summer RR
Fetternear RR
Ian Brodie 10
Fitnut Trophy 50
Evening Series
Coffee Pot 50
Evening Series
Classified 10
Evening Series
Ellon Youth Crit
Furneaux 100
Jolibar Trophy
Falling Leaves
Up the Glax
3 Braes TT
Hill Climb Champs
Grampian Champs
Knockburn cross
Youth
RR
TT
TT
RR
RR
RR
RR
RR
RR
Youth
RR
TT
RR
TT
TT
TT
RR
RR
TT
TT
RR
TT
RR
TT
RR
Youth
TT
RR
RR
RR
TT
TT
TT
Cross
Tigers
YCC
YCC
DTCC
DTCC
GCRT
GCRT
YCC
AWCC
All
YCC
DTCC
GCRT
DTCC
AWCC
SCC
YCC
DTCC
DTCC
DTCC
GCRT
AWCC
YCC
AWCC
YCC
DTCC
GCRT
BSB
DTCC
DTCC
AWCC
DTCC
Hoodies and Track Jackets
Hamilton Huxham is looking to gauge interest in either a
hoodie or a track jacket or both. Hoodies are available
with or without zip and can be in mens/unisex, ladies fit
or kids sizes.
NETCO have gathered great momentum towards their
goal and hope to have achieve it in the next few years. It
is very exciting!
Depending on size of the order will ultimately decide
price but will be circa £35-40.
NETCO have entrusted Neil and I with the task of
drumming up interest in building of a pump track within
Aberdeen. A pump track is a loop of rollers and berms
designed to be ridden without pedalling, very much like a
BMX track.
Hoodies are 330g sweat 60% and cotton 40% and Track
jackets are 130g microfibre 100% polyester.
If you are interested then please contact Hamilton on
[email protected]. Sizing can be found at
http://www.kukrisports.co.uk/help/#size-guide.
It is our aim to bring a part of the trail into the city, to
encourage people of all ages and skill levels to ride their
bike.
Michal Novotny and Neil Kean
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Club Handbook
Same hills. Not so new legs
Your Club Handbook has been updated and republished.
It contains all the Rules and Regulations and a list of
your Club Officials. There is also a complete list of club
records and all of last year’s Championship winners as
well as a complete historical listing of Champions and
trophy winners over the years. You can see the
Handbook here. There’s also always a link at the bottom
of club emails
Hello people. While doing my usual secret training, I met
up with a Club Run for a while. So even though they
were Wheelers, I thought it was about time to produce
some more of my rare written drivel.
I was cruising down The Slug on Sunday when I nearly
ran into the back of The Wheelers, who were coming out
of the junction at the end of the Durris Road. They were
riding down to the bridge before turning left to go up the
Garrol Hill. It was a big group, with about 40 red and
yellow jumpers on wheels. It reminded me of how times
have changed because back in the 70s there were barely
40 members in the entire Deeside Thistle.
Dick Bird – Tonsured
Check out Dick Bird’s latest photo. Go here:
www.justgiving.com/dickbirdwspoon to see his progress
and to make a donation. This year Dick is raising money
for the Wooden Spoon Society for disadvantaged kids.
On New Year’s Day he had his head shaved, and will be
regrowing it until 31/12/17! He’ll update with new
photos on a regular basis
There was a car stuck behind the bunch, so I typically
stayed sat in behind the car. When the group turned left
to turn up the Garrol, this would have been ideal for me
back in the days when the competition was slightly less
serious. The car also turned left to go up the hill; I was
poised for attack.
LETTER
Good manners were shown by everyone and the car
safely overtook the large group just after the start of the
climb.
Sir, My sincerest gratitude to the unknown group of
riders who helped get me back on the road the other
Sunday after my chain decided to wedge itself down the
back of the sprocket at the AA box near Cambus O’May.
They were on their way back to Alford and may or may
not have been DTCC members but, regardless,
demonstrated exemplary camaraderie by stopping to
help. Big boos to the two solo riders who sailed past
without even saying hello (and probably guffawing under
their breath!)
Kind regards, Steve Brechin
With a sudden rush of enthusiasm, I thought I could stay
in the car's slipstream a little longer and then go flying
straight past the bunch with my dreamt-about display of
effortless power. Unfortunately, I didn't have the power
and several of the bunch quickly rode straight past me
again! I was hyperventilating and gasping, and my legs
turned to jelly. I honestly never thought I would get
dropped again so easily. It seemed my Watts had gone. It
was no use saying the Carbon Kids had an unfair
advantage over my aluminium pony; they were just
faster.
Circuit Sessions at Garlogie
Helen Miskelly is fronting the weekly circuit sessions at
Garlogie Hall. They happen on a Wednesday, starting at
7.00pm and lasting about an hour. All members are
welcome to attend. It’s an informal gathering where you
are able to work at your own pace. These sessions are
free to members. Bring a towel. Joggers/trainers/t-shirt is
the fashion. Doors are open from 6.30pm and there’s
always a cup of tea and biscuit to finish.
Humiliated but not entirely destroyed, I looked back and
saw that a reasonable portion of the bunch was still a
merciful distance behind and there was still a lot of the
climb to go. And so, I continued.
Stuck in no-man's land. Half way between the break and
the happy bunch. That's my life I suppose. Not exactly a
winner, but still grateful for what I've got.
SOCIAL MEDIA
For those members who wish to use Facebook to chat
about club matters including training sessions here’s the
address: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DTCCChat/.
Roy Milne has set this up on behalf of your club and he
asks that if there are sessions which take place over and
above those listed in these Notes they contact him with
details. He’s on [email protected]
At the top of the hill I smiled and waved at the fast guys.
They had respectfully stopped and waited for the not so
fast guys. Someone said they were on their way to
Monument Hill. I didn't want to risk getting dropped
again, so I set sail for The Cairn O'Mount on my tod.
And so I tried to reassure myself, as I do. There is a high
price that people pay for top-class fitness and I just
wasn't going to do it anymore. Wouldn't or couldn't; it
doesn't really make a huge difference as long as you still
love riding your bike.
Sportiv Calendar
I was having a look for a list of sportives being run this
year and I'm finding that to be fairly hard work.
Assuming that I'm not being completely thick and
guessing that others might be in the same boat, how
would you feel about us having a list on our web site? I'm
happy to collate the details, but I could do with a hand
from other members. If anyone is able to assist me in
collating a list please get in contact on
[email protected].
Steve Brechin
But maybe secret training will finally pay off? God
knows. I don't. But I'll be back and preferably not going
backwards quite so fast!
Somewhere between reality and rambling will do me
fine.
Dougal B
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Everesting on the Cairn o’Mount
myself emotionally and physically drained. I knew this
phase would pass but listening to music on the iPod a
track came on which reminded me of someone who’s no
longer with us. Cue the tears.
We lost two highly respected and dedicated cyclists last
year - Peter Clark and Dick Stewart. This event will raise
money for charities supported by Peter and Dick (charity
details TBC). It is thought that teams could be made up
of 1, 2 or 4 cyclists. It’ll likely happen mid-summer.
The hours slowly passed and as my mind drifted into
deep thoughts my tally of ascents slowly increased. By
early evening I knew every lump, bump, ripple and
defect of tarmac. The remains of a dead snake in the
middle of the road became a marker post for me and
something to look out for.
As with other endurance events, you will be permitted to
have your own support team on the road or at base camp
and DTCC will also have event support onsite
throughout. More info to follow.
By late evening as darkness crept in the traffic was sparse
and it was soon time for my old but trusty “Exposure”
front light to go on. Using the lowest setting on the climb
and “ludicrously bright” on the descent meant I had
enough candle power to see me through the night if
needed.
Simon Stromberg is the Event Organiser and focal point.
Leave
a
note
for
him
on
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“Everesting” – I’m Addicted (part 2)
So, after the disappointment of the previous weekend and
my failed attempt at Everesting Glenshee I was like a
coiled spring desperately waiting for the next free
weekend to come around. The week was spent scrolling
through numerous Strava segments finally setting my
sights on Gairnshiel (heading North).
However, night time meant the return of my nemeses the
“suicide rabbit squad”. Out in force “they” began their
game of waiting for me to descend and then would run
out in front of me. My solution was to descend down the
middle of the road with both hands on the brakes in
anticipation. Lots of cursing filled the air as “they’d” dart
out then change their minds at the last minute.
Meanwhile there was always one that would run down
the road not sure which way it was heading……….
aghhhh!
The weather forecast was good and so, on the Friday
morning with the sun shining I parked the car at the top
in the layby and freewheeled my way down to the bottom
of the segment.
Night time meant a stunning moon but with it the
temperature fell quickly. Time for the winter jacket and
gloves to go on. By 1am I was stopping on a regular basis
and getting picky about food and forcing myself to eat
something. Meanwhile, my coffee was lukewarm and not
very pleasant to drink. The GPS was running out of
power and by 2am it died.
8am and I had 65 ascents in front of me but, if needed I
had all day (and night) to complete my ride. The climb
was easy going and with little traffic the morning period
passed without incident. I’d decided I would stop every 3
hours even if I didn’t need to.
On the menu today was: Brussels pate with mayonnaise
in wholemeal softies, two big flasks of coffee, jumbo
packet of chocolate raisins, “Jaffa Cake” cake bars,
“Cadburys” mini rolls, various “Weetabix on the go”
drinks, assorted gels (emergency use only) and the
obligatory bananas. I’d also chosen to use the cyclocross
bike for both its comfortable ride and perfect position
with the added bonus of a 36 x 32 as my bailout gear for
when my legs and body decided to give up on me.
Added to my list of complaints were brakes that were
squealing as I descended and although I was getting close
to the magic 29090 number I wasn’t a happy camper.
By 4am the end was in sight and it was all over. Having
done an extra ascent for good measure (as recommended
by the Everesting web site) I congratulated myself on a
good ride, packed the bike away, got into some warm
clothing and drove home a very tired but content man.
By midday the volume of traffic had taken me by
surprise. The reason? It was the Lonach Gathering at
Strathdon and probably the busiest weekend for this
section of normally quiet road.
https://www.strava.com/activities/690271790
Once home came the moment of truth and the uploading
of the file………. Cue the fanfare. But no. There was
altitude missing? Strava said 28,024 even though my
Lezyne before it had died, had said I was on track. So,
215miles, 17hrs riding time and almost 3hrs off the bike
and I was 1000 feet short.
To be fair, despite the numerous cars, vans and lorries
passing me I didn’t have any problems. However, one
problem did raise its head as the day progressed. Having
bought a new GPS unit as a backup I’d failed to set it up
properly. The result? Every minute it would
automatically display my “lap time”. Not only was this
proving to be very annoying but the backlight came on at
the same time and thus the battery life was greatly
reduced.
Once the disbelief and disappointment had subsided it
was time for more planning and another go. Third time
lucky?
You can find out more about Everesting here:
http://www.everesting.cc/the-rules.
Apart from a brief light shower of rain the first half of the
day passed without incident. The coffee and sandwiches
were a welcome treat but later in the afternoon I found
(To be continued)
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Phil Kelman
I’d already tried (twice) for the record. The first had been
thwarted by bad weather. A gale blew all hopes away and
I climbed off after 40 or so of the 134 miles total.
Starting at Inverbervie I was blown to Aberdeen in
double quick time only to find it took me as long to get
back to Stonehaven. The second attempt had also used
the coast road through Inverbervie, Montrose and
Arbroath. The thinking here that it would be an easier
road was my undoing. Though completing the distance
the attempt foundered some miles from the finish line.
Aberdeen – Dundee – Aberdeen
It was in the days before sliced bread. Memories are
dimmed by the mists of time but Dougal Bannerman
managed to trigger one or two dormant brain cells into
life when he asked me to recall a day way back when.
Saturday 06 June 1970 dawned a calm morning, mild,
and traffic on the streets of Stonehaven before 0800 was
light.
A wee boorachie of folk collected on the pavement just
south of the traffic lights, just outside the door of The
Hook and Eye. Mary held year old Robert in her arms,
her sister Isabel was there, George Fraser held the
watches and I leaned on my bike.
So there I was heading into Aberdeen, on schedule and
quietly confident. The then Post Office HQ sat on Crown
Street and turning here I set off south and soon had
passed my starting point. There was, of course, no
Stonehaven by-pass and the climb out of the town was a
bit of a trial. Still, once on the level again the miles rolled
by through Laurencekirk, Brechin and into Forfar.
The bike was black, silver rings on the seat tube, gold
lining round the Prugnat lugs. Equipment was varied.
Loads of Campag for they had the best bearings, rear
derailleur a Nuovo Record but no front for the bike only
sported one chainring, a 57 tooth TA mounted on a
Milremo crank. The other crank was Campag! In those
days the block still only had 5 cogs with the smallest of
these a 13 tooth. Cinelli bars and stem but no tri-bars for
they’d still to be invented. Campag hubs sported sprint
rims which were wrapped in 6oz Vittoria tubs but no
disks or tri-spokes. The saddle was a Brooks Pro, supple,
smelling of Proofide, rivets filed and all the excess
leather round the nose and rear cut away. That bike was a
dream. Harry Quinn from Liverpool had built the frame
in 531 double butted tubing and to many folk nothing
compares.
The weather was settled, dry, warm and calm. And the
rolling terrain into Dundee didn’t affect me.
Isabel drove the support vehicle, a green VW Beetle.
Mary fed and watered while George handled the watches
and kept a careful eye on the support offered. Overtaking
is only allowed every few miles or so, close following
has to be avoided. But the attention was superb.
Onto the Kingsway and round Camperdown with a horde
of Dundee (cycling!) supporters out cheering. Then north
again to Forfar. Things were running smoothly. No
helmet so the air cooled me, sweat glistened on my legs.
The 57 ring churned steadily and the miles to go
gradually reduced.
As the clock tower in the square gradually eased its way
towards 8.00am I mounted my dream machine. With the
traffic lights turning to green George started his watch
and I was away. Out of Stonehaven and climbing past the
golf course I’d soon settled in.
Then half way between Forfar and Brechin this guy
appeared at my side of the road. He was running north
with one hand held high. From it hung a pear. I took it as
I passed and he shouted “dig-in”. A ready to eat pear
can’t be beaten. The juices ran down my chin and
dripped onto the Team Green (original) colours.
I’d often contemplated attacking the Road Records
Association of Scotland’s record for Aberdeen to Dundee
and back. It was a road very familiar to Aberdeen
cyclists. It was generally the first big ride of the new
season when a group would head for Nicky’s bike shop
at the end of February. Then, as the year progressed they
often rode it on a Saturday staying in Dundee YH, racing
an event in Dundee the next day before riding home
afterwards.
Just a few miles up the road he reappeared with another
pear. It was equally as good. Ally Cownie had been
alerted the attempt was on and he’d come out to offer his
support and encouragement. Buoyed by this, extra efforts
were made over the last 30 or so miles.
With no fancy computers attached to my bike I’d to rely
on occasional shouts from my helpers. They kept
indicating I was up on the record but by how much and
could I maintain it to the end?
Dod Lawrie of the Wheelers had first set the record for
the round trip on 26 August 1934 with 7:08:19. Ally
Cownie of Forfarshire RC now held the record in a time
of 6:20:28. It had stood since 1951. I was keen to bring it
back to the north-east. The roads hadn’t changed much
since Cownie’s day; a half mile stretch at Muchalls
Bridge and the downhill bit past Kincorth to the Bridge
of Dee were the only dualled sections north of Dundee.
Then the descent into Stonehaven started. Winding
through the corners down Dunnottar Woods I was flying;
gutter to white line using all the road I could. My support
car suddenly came barrelling past just before I entered
the town (George had been pulling his hair out – he’d to
be stationary on the finish line and I was going so fast
Isabel couldn’t find the space to overtake).
These place to place records are simple- travel between
the central Post Office in each city by which ever route
chosen. Only, Dundee was a nightmare; convoluted one
way streets would be a big penalty so things were
rearranged. The turning point in Dundee had been
redesigned to the Camperdown Gates circle on the
Kingsway. This meant a couple of miles of dualled road
at the furthest south end.
Dunnottar Avenue and onto Allardice Street to find the
traffic lights at red but that didn’t matter. I climbed off
outside The Hook and Eye and sank onto the pavement.
Andy Knowles, owner of the pub, suddenly appeared and
thrust a very welcome pint into my hand (and me
absolutely abstemious). George thrust his hand into mine
and gave me the news. I’d done the round trip in 6:15:45.
AJL
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CLUB TANDEM
Total Endurance Ltd
The club tandem is back in business. Previously it was
used to offer locals with poor vision the opportunity to
get out in the fresh air. That remains a key objective. We
could also put it to use for people with arm or leg
injuries, inducting newbies into club runs or even use it
for time trials. It’s 23” front, 21½” rear, has lights &
mudguards. John Sands garages it in Mid Stocket Road
in Aberdeen’s west end. If you know someone who
might enjoy a run out, or fancy taking it for a spin
yourself,
contact
John
on
07736
143836,
[email protected]
The Total Endurance Centre opened
its doors on Saturday 21 May. Go
here for more information:
http://www.totalendurance.co.uk/contact.html
Total Endurance Ltd
2-4 Oldmeldrum Road
Bucksburn
Aberdeen
AB21 9DT
If you are travelling by car there is a
free car park behind the building.
INTRODUCTORY BC MEMBERSHIP
A benefit of your club's affiliation to British Cycling is
that club members can get up to £20 off membership
when they join British Cycling for the first time. Simply
use the promotion codes below. You will get the
introductory discount when you join online.
The promotional codes required are:
Race: NEWCMRA
Ride: NEWCMRD
If you need any assistance, don't hesitate to contact our
team: [email protected]
Existing members and those who have been members in
the past are eligible for a 10% discount when they set up
their first direct debit instruction to renew or rejoin their
British Cycling membership.
Bike Box Hire
The Aberdeen Bikebox hub, hire Velovaults to cyclists
transporting their bikes to and from holidays and races do
so for £6 a day. We can usually drop off and pick-ups or
collection from us near Inverurie. We also assist with
purchases of Velovaults through the try before you buy,
allowing hire cost to be reclaimed from the purchase
value (up to £50) following rental. For further
information please email the Aberdeen Hub on
[email protected] or go to the web site at
www.bikebox-online.co.uk.
ALPINE BIKES
We are running double discount throughout the store. All
you need to bring with you is your Outdoor Experience
card. All club members are entitled to a free OE card, just
pop in past the store and we can sort them out with one
SVTTA
Velocita Coaching
Membership of the SVTTA: Solo £15.00 and £20.00 for
couples. Standards: multiple attempts at all distances £10. Details: http://www.svtta.org.uk/downloads.html
Velocita Coaching is a full time professional and
dedicated cycle coaching business. A range of
services are available including prescriptive
training plans, technique/tactics 1-2-1 coaching
(tarmac & trail), performance testing and bike
fitting. Core values to Velocita Coaching is our
personal 1-2-1 service, with prescriptive sessions
fully and continuously adapted around your
busy lifestyle.
OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE CARD
Get a FREE Outdoor Experience Card, which entitles
you to 10% OFF Everything at Tiso, Blues the Ski Shop
and Alpine Bikes. Normally £10 this is a good offer to
Deeside members. Not sure what proof you need but
maybe your club membership card will do. Pop in and
request one at one of the shops.
YOUTH FREE MEMBERSHIP
Full details of coaching packages and services
are available on the website, so get in touch if
you would like to discuss a specific coaching
requirement and make 2017 your season at
www.velocitacoaching.com
Deeside Thistle Cycling Club is delighted to offer free
membership to new youth riders for their first year. If
you would like to take advantage of this offer please see:
http://www.deeside.org/membership.html
WELFARE OFFICERS
Tim Mackley [email protected]
Club Welfare Officers are: Ian Wilson who can be
contacted by telephone on 07919 280656 and Gillian
Watt who’s number is 01975 564520. The email address
to use is [email protected]
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Always remember that any interpretation of rule can only
be modified at and with the consent of an AGM.
MAMIL’S
The Saturday Toonser Group has now morphed into
another group, the MAMIL’s. Richard Harris organises it
and he is using the WhatsApp system to coordinate;
apparently there’s things called mobile telephony now?
The plan is still to head out from the Toon on a Saturday
morning to Banchory. If you want to join this new group
you have to e-mail Richard and he will ‘join’ you. His
address is [email protected].
Sandy Wilson
KNOCKBURN LOCH MANAGEMENT
We are keen to try and be proactive and allow certain
areas of the site recover during the winter months.
With the increased usage of the site and larger numbers
attending training sessions and events it is having an
impact on the site / trails etc. and we would like to give
some of the ground some recovery.
a) Grass area on your left as you come through the main
gate - this area is very obvious as the MPH team have
already done a good deal of work and most of it is roped
off. You can still access the bridge but from the south
side (grass area where transition is for the triathlons)
b)
The camping area in the woods - We have
maintained this area over the last 12 months and it has
been really successful with groups camping and school
groups. The Cyclocross course went through this area
and there has potential for a ‘track’ to be cut in here - We
do NOT want this to happen, the flattened grass will
bounce back if left.
There may well be other small areas that we may restrict
use on during the winter - we will keep you posted on
this.
Hopefully this will in no way affect your sessions and we
would very much appreciate that you share this, where
appropriate, among your coaches and riders.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in
contact.
Tom Wilson
Knockburn Site Manager
Knockburn Loch
Strachan
Aberdeenshire
AB31 6LL
E: [email protected]
T: 01330 822234 M. 07741314999
www.knockburn.co.uk
You can like us on FaceBook and follow us on Twitter
25 YEARS AGO
THE ROLLER MARATHON
A quick phone call from Sandy Lindsay and an equally
quick "yes" reply led to my involvement in this year's
Roller Marathon.
It wasn't until the sponsor sheet arrived that I realised
nine years had passed since I had last ridden in the
Marathon. The memories began to flood back.
The last event had been held at what was then "Aberdeen
Motors" (now a baby shop and car park) in Justice Mill
Lane. I can remember children walking past from the
swimming baths next door, faces pressed against the
showroom window laughing and making gestures with
two fingers at the suffering cyclists!
I remember "Motorhead" screaming from Sandy's tape
deck (my choice, not his!) - while Anthony English (the
Lake District rough-stuffer) had supplied sophisticated
tastes in the sounds of Deep Purple.
But in 1992 I no longer had the experience of time-trials
and long Sunday runs and on arrival I felt anxious about
the next hour.
Explaining to Sandy that I had a mountain bike (and let's
face it, not ideal for the rollers), without question a fixed
wheel bike was offered. This led to the next problem.
This bike had LOOK pedals and I didn't have LOOK
shoes to fit them! But Robert Lindsay did - so, with
borrowed bike and borrowed shoes, I took to the rollers,
nervously.
The hour passed slowly, very, very slowly and thanks
must go to Steve who held me and the bike safely while
he suffered from sweat dripping down his left arm (very
unpleasant).
But apart from the sore legs, what I will remember about
this Marathon was the committed and unselfish attitude
of the Club's officials and members. The feelings of
contentment and self-satisfaction far outweighed the pain
I felt.
People helping and giving encouragement, not for their
benefit but for mine, is what makes the Deeside, in my
opinion, the best cycling club in Scotland, and I am
proud to be a member.
Philip Kelman
Arch Bistro in Fettercairn
Cyclists very welcome
Opening Times
Mon – Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am – 7 pm
CLUB HANDBOOK 2017
(Pop-up Chip Shop 4-7 eat in or take-away)
Your Club Handbook is on line and may be accessed
Saturday/Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
here. It has been updated for 2017 after our AGM in
Main Street, Fettercairn, AB30 1XX
January.
01561 340592
For your own interest and to understand better how your
https://www.facebook.com/thearchbistro/
club is managed you could spend a bit of your leisure
We have a great selection of cakes and
time reading through it.
excellent fresh coffee served by our Barista
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cyclists
Britain’s National Cyclists’ Association
Runs
March
Sun 12 Mar Social
19:30
Please let Alan know
(01224) 861209 by this date if attending the Pacific coast bicycle route
of Canada and USA by John Tuckwood on the 18th of Mar
Alan
Sun 12 Mar Faster Full Day
A 9:00
Parkhill Bridge, Dyce,
coffee at Lochters, Oldmeldrum (01651 872000/78), lunch at
Kellockbank, Insch (01464 851114).
John S.
Sun 12 Mar Morning Run
D 9:30
Seaton Park St Machar
Entrance, The Chanonry, coffee at Craibstone Golf Club, Craibstone
(01224 716777).
Gordon
Sun 12 Mar Try Cycling
E 10:00 Duthie Park, Riverside
Drive, Short easy rides, all welcome.
Gerard
Thurs 16 Mar Thursday Run
D 9:30 Airyhall Library, destination
to be decided on the day, Slowish morning ride with coffee stop. Cindy
Sat 18 Mar
Faster Full Day
A 9:00
Peterculter (west end),
coffee at Platform 22, Torphins (01339 882807), lunch at Andersons of
Inverurie, Highclere Business Park, Inverurie (01467 620360). John T.
Sat 18 Mar
Social
19:30
Pacific coast bicycle
route of Canada and United States by John Tuckwood being held at
Alan and Daphne's, 4 North Deeside Road, Bieldside .
Alan
Sat 18 Mar
Morning Run
D 9:30
Leggart Terrace, coffee
at Teacake, Chapelton of Elsick (07917 762464).
Heather
Sun 19 Mar Medium Full Day B 9:30
Parkhill Bridge, Dyce,
coffee at Ross's Coffee Shop, Inverurie (01467 620764), lunch at
Kellockbank, Insch (01464 851114).
Sheila
Sun 19 Mar Try Cycling
E 10:00 Hazlehead, Groats Rd
Car Park, Short easy rides, all welcome.
Mike
Thurs 23 Mar Thursday Run
D 9:30
Airyhall
Library,
destination to be decided on the day, Slowish morning ride with coffee
stop.
Cindy
Sat 25 Mar
Faster Full Day
A 9:00
Old
Mill
Inn,
Maryculter, coffee at Kirktown Garden Centre, Stonehaven (01569
764343), lunch at The Anchor, Johnshaven (01561 362288).
Alberto
Sat 25 Mar
Morning Run
D 9:30
Airyhall
Library,
coffee at Wynford Farm, Kingswells
John S.
Sun 26 Mar Special 2:00 Switch to British Summer Time, clocks go
forward by 1 hour.
Sun 26 Mar Slower Full Day C 9:30
Brig O Balgownie,
coffee at The Store, Foveran (01358 788083), lunch at New Inn, Ellon
(01358 720425). (Mothering Sunday)
Anne
Sun 26 Mar Try Cycling
E 10:00 Seaton Park, Don St
Entrance, Short easy rides, all welcome.
Irene
Thurs 30 Mar Thursday Run
D 9:30
Airyhall
Library,
destination to be decided on the day, Slowish morning ride with coffee
stop.
Cindy
Working for all Cyclists
Newcomers are welcome
particularly on the Morning/
Slower Full Day runs.
Faster Full Day runs are for
the more experienced
Contact numbers: Please do not phone after 9pm - In case of bad
weather, you may wish to phone that day’s designated run leader to
check if the run is going ahead
Office Bearers
Chairman
Secretary
Runs Co-ordinator
Social Secretary
Treasurer
Membership Records
John B
Sheila
John S
Heather
Doug
John T
01224 571984
01224 639012
01224 790269
01224 680749
07760 720428
01224 639012
Right to Ride Representatives
South Aberdeenshire
Central Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen
Mark
Hamish
John T
01330 823418
07547 953000
01224 639012
Gerard
Cindy
Heather
Dave W
Dave B
Alan
Derek
Gordon
Irene
Joe M
Liz L
Sandy
01224 734799
01224 310719
01224 680749
01569 730313
01224 876136
01224 861209
01224 630669
01224 318507
01224 869434
01224 583195
01224 314127
01224 682781
Runs Co-ordinators
Try Cycling Rides
Morning Runs
Slower Full Day Runs
Medium FDay Runs
Faster Full Day Runs
Additional Runs Leaders
Newcomers: We welcome newcomers, particularly on the ‘Try
Cycling’ and ‘Morning’ runs. You do not need to be a member of
the CTC to join our runs, but after 4 or 5 runs you would be
expected to join the CTC. Ask the run leader for a membership
form or join through the CTC website: www.ctc.org.uk/
Runs start promptly at the time stated. Distances are calculated
from the meeting place. Bring spare inner tube, puncture repair kit,
tools, wet weather gear, some food, drink and LIGHTS where
relevant. It is contact coffee/lunch stops with eta.
FACEBOOK
Try Cycling: Runs aimed at beginners, at a slow pace with
frequent stops, about 10 - 15 miles long. They may include a
coffee stop. The start point (Duthie Park, Riverside Drive) has
parking for those bringing their bikes to the start by car.
The
Club's
Facebook
page
is
at
https://www.facebook.com/DeesideThistle. This page is
open to the general public and can be "Liked" by any
Facebook member, worldwide.
Morning Runs: These runs are at a relatively slow pace and are
usually about 25–30 miles long. A coffee or picnic stop will
usually be made.
In addition to the Club official page, we also run a
closed, private and secret group specific to the Road
Racing Team to discuss race tactics and preparation.
Full Day Runs: These are all-day runs intended for experienced
cyclists. A coffee stop and lunch/picnic stop will be made.
Distances and speeds vary as outlined below:
The group page is accessed by invitation only at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/deesideteam/. To be
"invited", contact me at [email protected] or connect
with me on Facebook.
Laurent Schirrer
Slower Full Day Runs: Slowish - distance normally 30-45 miles
Medium FDay Runs: Moderate - distance normally 45-60 miles
Faster Full Day Runs: Fast pace - distance normally 60-75 miles
RECENT NEW MEMBERS
Pub Runs: Start prompt at the time stated, to reach the pub by 21:00
approximately. LIGHTS! For further information, contact Sheila
1583
2729
Bike & Hike: These runs are generally from Aberdeen to a beauty
spot for a short walk and picnic, before returning
Social Evenings: Partners & friends welcome. Please arrive at
19:45 for a start at 20:00 and take a bottle and/or some food.
Please also give a contribution of £3.00 per head
Paul Green
Lewis Moir
Inverurie
Westhill
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Have you still to join British Cycling?
Go here:
Tea & Biscuits: Visits to member’s homes. Please give a
contribution of £2.00 per head
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/signupbsg/stage1
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list of officials. The inclusion of Gillian Watt as
the club’s female Welfare Officer is to be
confirmed. Officials are to be asked to supply a
photograph / email address / phone number
(optional). Officials’ home addresses are to be
removed from the online handbook
d) PVG – Updates on PVG requirements were
indicated. All helpers with the Youth group must
be checked and those in responsible positions on
road rides where young people may be included
will also require PVG checking. Scottish Cycling
will be asked to supply a list of members who
have been PVG checked
5 New Business
a) Hoodies – It was agreed that Hamilton Huxham
can pursue the purchase of hoodies as per his
design
b) Coaching Support – It was agreed to give
coaching support to members in line with that
offered to the Youth Group provided the same
commitment is made
c) Officials Development – Deferred to the next
meeting were ideas for the development of what
officials can offer. This to include attendance at
courses such as updating welfare information
d) Financial Support – Deferred
e) Female Rides and Racing – Deeside Divas was an
open coached session offered weekly during the
summer months to female members. It may not be
able to continue unless someone picks it up
f) Group Rides for Beginners – Scottish Cycling is
to be asked if they can run a Leaders Course for
members willing to lead beginner groups. A
document highlighting Club etiquette is to be
prepared and issued to members
g) Event Support Secretary – Simon Stromberg has
resigned from this position. Disappointment was
expressed for Simon had been preparing a number
of projects to attract more support from members.
The position is to be advertised to members and
ideas brought to the next meeting. One avenue
being explored is for the league where no entry
without commitment
h) Timekeeping – A refresher course is being
organised into March/April. Members are to be
invited to attend a MyLaps training course at the
sportsscotland offices on 07 March
i) Organogram – The list of Club Officials is being
re-organised. It is suggested with the expanding
nature of media coverage that the Press officer be
retitled Social Secretary with responsibility
covering Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as well
as newspaper coverage. A list of available
Facebook/Instagram/Twitter accounts is to be
notified to members
6 Next Meeting - Monday 17 April 2017 1900 at Exova
SYNOPSIS OF MEETING
A Finance and Management Committee meeting took
place at Exova, Unit 4 International View, ABZ Business
Park, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 0BH, on Tuesday 21
February 2017. In attendance were Roy Milne, Sandy
Lindsay, Andrew Harrington, Mona Mackley, Tim
Mackley, Alexa Mair, Craig McCulloch, Jon Strachan,
and Ian Wilson.
Agenda
1 Apologies for non-attendance were received from
Rob Armstrong, Sam Long, Simon Stromberg and
David Walton
2 Youth Development - Approximate rider numbers for
Saturday mornings sometimes exceeds 50. This
requires 6+ Coaches to be operational. We have
approximately 75 riders registered and a Waiting List.
We have 8 Coaches and a team of Parent Helpers. 9
new Level 1 Coaches have commenced training with
Scottish Cycling. Road riding for A and B riders will
start in the Spring. Youths have a booking at the
Glasgow Velodrome on 26th March. Support
methods for hire of the Velodrome are being
investigated. Scottish Cycling will give Youths
specific support in 2017. Capital spend is normally
split 80/20 with DTCC and smaller items are bought
directly from Youths funds. Club pays for our lease at
Knockburn Loch. Coach training is paid from
available public funding and the balance from club
funds 6 months after qualification and dependent on
12 month commitment to the Club. We do not have
any immediate needs for more kit, although a further
4 Walkie Talkies of the Mitex type might be useful.
Walkie Talkies recommended by British Cycling are
to be investigated. A communication from Scottish
Cycling suggested that we should go for Go Ride
status. This is to be investigated
3 Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted as a
correct record
4 Business Arising from Minute
a) Club Clothing – Pactimo are apparently coming to
Aberdeen on 23 February. Questions are to be
asked of Pactimo in relation to the purpose of the
visit and if required members will be notified of
the venue and time. The club website has been
updated to show current clothing. Kids’ sizes are
to be removed as it is expected all requirements in
this range are being met by Champion Systems
UK. It was suggested that the Youth group should
have a similar service in place for change of
clothing as offered to the adult members.
Members are to be reminded that a sizing facility
is available with a small stock available for
emergency needs. The next batch of clothing is
due to arrive on 27 February. A survey on the
Pactimo supply of clothing is to be issued to
members
b) Laptop – This has been purchased with payment
coming from club funds. A bag for protection is to
be obtained. Brian Gourlay is setting up the
various required files
c) Website – Discussion took place on the display of
Club contacts. These are to be updated with a full
Don’t forget your commitment to the club.
This really centres round agreeing to assist
on occasion at the many events we run
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breaks and dropped riders may not be waited on by the
group (emergencies / injuries excepted). Please be selfsufficient, ensure your bike is in good working order and
carry appropriate spares / tools. Ride is managed through
the
following
page
https://www.facebook.com/petercultertuesdaynightrides/
Contact Craig. [email protected]
j) Sunday – 10.00am - Banchory, The Square Car Park,
Town Hall. Two or three groups depending on numbers: a
Fast group leaving at 10:00am, a second Fast group at 10:03
and a Steady group at 10:05 for new or recovering riders.
The Steady group will try not to drop anyone. All head to
Ballater for coffee and then may choose different return
routes. To join email group, contact Bill Byth
[email protected]
k) Sunday Kintore Sunday winter base rides with the
normal start time being 0900 from the Kintore Primary
School car park. Rides will be “no-drop” and the plan is
to start at circa 40miles and build up to the high 80’s in
late March. Shorter options or peel off points will be
offered where possible to ensure everyone can
participate. As a guide, rides will be average 15-17mph.
If you want to participate, drop me a line on
[email protected] or “like” the FaceBook page
https://www.facebook.com/kintoresunday/?fref=nf
Note – Banchory runs have an added meeting point where
departure is at 8 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings from
Tesco's at Mannofield. Whoever is there is included. We set
out along the North Deeside Road and pick others up along
the way as and when they join. Richard Harris has set up a
WhatsApp group for information and if people want to be
included they just have to drop him an email on
[email protected]
DEESIDE TRAINING
Training/Clubruns/Chaingangs
a) Monday - Metafit Class - Metafit Airyhall Community
Centre, Countesswells Road. Every Monday night 7.25 –
7.55pm. £3.50/class. High intensity interval session. Contact
[email protected]
mobile
07736247911
Facebook page Metafit Airyhall
b)
Tuesday - The Road Race Team meet on
Tuesdays at 1800 at Peterculter bus stop, opposite Spar.
Now into winter we will be doing night rides, 40 miles at
Z2-Z3, starting steady in October building up to spring.
Lights and mudguards are essential, as are good group
riding skills and a high level of fitness. Please ensure
your bike is in good working order and carry appropriate
spares / tools. Rides are managed through FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/petercultertuesdaynightrides/.
Routes
–
Banchory
Tillydrine
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10699467 and Learney –
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12601111
Craig. [email protected]
c) Tuesday – Banchory Bike Shop at 18.15 – Hilly Ride –
Steady - David Stewart [email protected]
d) Tuesday - Turbo Session - FFT turbo training
sessions started Tuesday, 6th of October at the Cults
Sports Complex in Quarry Road (next to Cults
Academy). Sessions are suitable for both Cyclists and
Triathletes. Doors will open at 7pm in the main gym hall.
Over the winter we will progressively develop bike skills
and fitness starting with the skill of pedalling quickly and
smoothly. It is useful if you have a computer which can
measure cadence for these sessions. Cost, £4 for FFT
members, £6 for non-members.
e) Wednesday - Very civilised run with a coffee stop. Pace
is moderate to fast. Start from Banchory Town Hall at
10:00hrs. Around 50 miles, returning well before 14:00hrs.
Contact [email protected] to join the email list
f) Thursday – Every Thursday 10am – 11am at
Knockburn Sports Academy (£5 per session). Weekly
progression – all abilities catered for. The sessions will be
structured, progressive and continue throughout the winter
months. This is the ideal way to get fit over the winter and
to be ready to enjoy the spring and summer. If you are
interested please contact Sarah Rowe (ABCC and BC Level
3 Coach) for more details on [email protected] or
07970 919453
g)
Thursday – Turbo Session - The final 4 Week
Speed Phase started on Thursday 2nd March, door open
1800. Crathes Hall is on the North Deeside Road, just
west of Crathes crossroads (junction of A96 North
Deeside Road and A957 Stonehaven Road) 3 miles east
of
Banchory.
Contact
me
on
[email protected] for more detail or if you
have any questions - Nelly Shand
h) Friday – Very civilised run with a coffee stop. Pace is
moderate to fast. Start from Banchory Town Hall at
10:00hrs. Around 50 miles, returning well before 14:00hrs.
Contact [email protected] to join the email list
i) Saturday - The Road Race Team meet on Saturday
mornings at Peterculter bus stop, opposite Spar. Usual
start time of 9, but may change with weather / ride type check FaceBook page for weekly ride info. The training
is road race orientated, good group riding skills are
essential. Race drills and ride objectives will be set out
depending on race team focus. Mechanicals, nature
More detail
Organised runs take place throughout the northeast. Leaders
are invited to publish details in this column and to post them
on http://www.deeside.org/knockies/biketrainingridescaw.doc.
To confirm any particular run prospective participants should
make prior arrangement with the organiser. Or, indeed, you
are welcome to advertise your run here.
To keep this column accurate please update your
information. If sessions have ceased or if you have a new
session started please contact [email protected].
Banchory - Bill Byth
Very civilised midweek & Sunday club runs arranged by
email with a stop for coffee and scones. Pace is moderate
to fast. Depending on levels of fitness we may set off a
faster group first followed by a moderate group five
minutes later. Start from Banchory Town Hall at
10:00hrs. The route is decided on the day but is usually
up the Dee Valley to Ballater for coffee, around 50 miles,
returning well before 14:00hrs. Midweek runs are usually
Wednesday and Friday but may also be on other days.
Contact [email protected] to join the email list.
Stonehaven Training Sessions - Fleet-Feet Triathletes
Multiple training sessions are available through FleetFeet. These include circuit training, interval running,
swimming and trail running. See www.fleet-feet.com for
more information.
If you’d like to add any training sessions to this column
please get in contact with Sandy on [email protected].
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FOR SALE
When (1) appears at the end of an item that item will not
appear next month (unless requested). Items that sell
before the third month should be notified to the editor.
1 Cube Litening road bike size 53 cm. Shimano DuraAce groupset and SRAM S60 carbon clincher
wheels. Excellent condition. Price to be negotiated.
Contact Kevin Stewart on [email protected]
or 07803 119979 (1)
2 Giant Mountain Bike. Fully adjustable suspension
with 26 inch offroad wheels. Front forks are Tora
302 and the rear is a Giant fully adjustable shock.
Frame is Aluxx 6000 series butted tubing. Front and
rear disk brakes are by Shimano and have minimum
wear. Travutiv main crank and 21 gears with quick
action selection levers. Rear cassette is Shimano
Deore LX. This bike has had very little usage and
has never been used for downhill racing. The bike
has mainly been used on well prepared cycle routes
on the Deeside Way. The bike is not perfect, it does
have some minor paint marks from being carried on
a cycle rack. This bike is in 100% working condition
with little tyre wear. Price is £350 ono. Original
purchase price was £1000. Tel: 07932933906 or
email: [email protected] (1)
3 2y/o 18" Titanium Cove Hummer hardtail Frame
(c/w dropout bottle opener) - £500 ono. Contact
Alex on [email protected] (2)
4 a) Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper FSR - 2010, 26in
wheels, full suspension, size Large, top spec, heavily
upgraded 2yrs ago - £1,550 (2)
b) Canyon Dude CF 9.0 SL 'fat bike' - size large, 18
months old done only 235km - £1,250 (2)
Contact Jody on [email protected]
5 a) Tacx I-Vortex (inc. head unit, ANT+ stick, TTS4
Basic software + front wheel support) New £300 (3)
b) Tacx Bag New £38 (3)
c) Tacx Training Tyre New £24 (3(
d) Shimano WHRS010 9 / 10 / 11 Speed Rear Wheel (a
month old) New £56 (3)
e) Shimano 105 5700 10-speed cassette New £27 (3)
All in excellent condition. Offers to Steve on
[email protected]
6 a) Nukeproof Mega 275 MTB bike – Medium - 2016
Nukeproof Mega 160mm travel bike, Marzocchi 350
forks, Stans wheel set, SRAM drivechain and Guide
brakes, DMR components. Fully serviced by
Greasemonkey cycles in Glasgow. £1800 (3)
b) Comic Escapade Adventure/Road Bike – Medium
(Approx 54cm) - Custom built Cotic Escapade in
Immaculate condition – Shimano hydraulic discs,
Shimano 105 group set, Hope custom wheels on H
Plus Son rims, Richey finishing kit. Used
approximately 6 times with less than 300 miles.
£1400 (3)
Contact Chris Hutchens 07887768465 or
[email protected] for more details.
DISCOUNT SERVICE
The following businesses offer substantial discount.
Show your Membership card when purchasing goods.
F.Caie, 1 Laburnum Villa, Cammachmore, Stonehaven
(01569) 731155. Frame repairs and enamelling
approximately £30.00 for a standard job. 9.00am to 6.00pm
Grampian Health Foods, 10% discount to members on
Herbal Supplements & remedies, Bodycare, Homecare,
Foods and Drinks
Nevis Sport, 186 George St (Aberdeen 363592). 10% off
mountain and ski equipment
Bike Remedy, Stonehaven - Christian at Bikeremedy in
Stonehaven will give 10% discount on accessories and
clothing
to
Deeside
members
http://www.bikeremedy.co.uk/
Wanted
1 My son is looking for a single child trailer. I thought
maybe someone may have one they no longer use and
would be willing to sell. Please contact Catherine on
[email protected] (2)
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Ian Grant
Gardening: - Grass Cutting
General Tidying - Rotovation
Pressure washing - Tree Surgery,
Welding (electric) and small repairs
£9.00/hr or estimates
30 Sclattie Park, Bucksburn, Aberdeen
Tel (01224) 713033
Workshops, Musical Theatre, Performance
Class, Exam classes
Rhona Mitchell, BA (Hons), Dip S&D, TQSE,
LGSM, LLAM (Hons), MSTSD.
www.rhonamitchell.co.uk
01467 621861
CAR CLINIC
Car Clinic contacts: [email protected] ,
http://www.car-clinic.co.uk/
Car Clinic, Unit 2, Hillview Road, East
Tullos, Aberdeen, AB12 3HB
(01224) 891414
Car Clinic, Broadfold Road, Bridge of
Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8EE Phone:
(01224) 821010
Grampian Health Foods
Mon - Fri 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5.30pm
Sunday Closed
34 Market Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5PL
01224 590 886
www.grampianhealthfoods.co.uk
Total Endurance
Scientific Cycle Coaching for Fitness, Bike
Racing & Multisport. One to one coaching and
personalised training to help you to reach your potential
as a bike rider. Substantial discounts for DTCC
Members
For more information contact Ken Bryson Email [email protected]
Tel 01224 877533
This small area has been reserved to persuade each
member who has read this far, to invite anyone showing
an interest in cycling to apply for membership of
Britain’s biggest cycling club
Membership Application
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Address: …………………………………….……...
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Phone Number:…………………….……………….
Email: ………………………………………………
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Please complete and return to Sandy Lindsay, Rowan
Cottage, Inveramsay, Inverurie, AB51 5DQ Telephone
(01467) 681330 or email: [email protected]
Grampian
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Thistle Cycling Club publishes this magazine. The Editor is Sandy Lindsay MBE, Rowan Cottage,
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Inveramsay, Inverurie, AB51 5DQ. Tel: Pitcaple (01467) 681330 – Email: [email protected]
Mon - Fri 9 am - 6
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Saturday 9 am 5.30pm
Sunday Closed