SATURDAY 13 JUNE – NEWCASTLE CYCLOSPORTIF – 102 MILES 6h 19m 1880 metres climb 16.4 mph Leaving the delights of the new Loch Lochy Hill Race for others to enjoy, I headed to the north east for the Newcastle Cyclone – a 100 mile cycle sportif. Based at Newcastle Falcons rugby ground there were 3
Amidst the stories of chaos and carnage round the Mull of Kintyre, ours was a pleasant wee stroll in comparison. Gordon Pryde and I managed a creditable 4h 59m for the Ben More hill leg from Salen. The wind helped us along the drudgery of the 4 mile road leg early on, and a good
Saturday 2 May 200922km 1600metres There was a massive turnout of over 300 runners for this British Champs race over the Trossachs Corbett of Ben Each and Munro Stuc a Chroin. However there was only a smattering of Westies men and a smidgeon of Westies women. David Riach led the way home in 68th followed
Sunday 9 May 2009 OK so it’s not running, but what a fantastic event!!! And anyway our CCC could well stand for Cycling Challenge Club?! This was my first attempt at this modern classic cycling challenge – 110 miles and 10 000 feet – and I’m still buzzing with the thrill of it all –
A great turnout of approx 20 Westies for the first proper hill run of the year in the Kilpatrick Hills. We had a lovely sunny evening, great views, and no sheep holding us up this year. Later 8 of us had a cracking curry at the Spice of Life.
SAT 14 MARCH 2009 32 MILES 1745 METRES My 9th attempt at this Yorkshire classic was, of course, slower than before (bit of a trend here) but no less enjoyable. It comprises 32 miles traversing gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. It throws in wide tracks, reservoir dams, bits of tarmac, some very
Details below of this month’s curry house, booked for 9p.m., chosen by Captain Charlie himself – maybe he may even turn up this time ?! Let’s see you all there, no excuses of having to go to any Guy Fawkes’ bonfires. John ” Papa Gill’s 337 Dumbarton Road. Telephone: 337 3777 Looking for something different?
so far the following have paid up their £25:- Alisdair & Isobel, Ana, Charlie & Liz, Muffy & Dave, Drew & Margaret, John Slowe, Ian Murray, Pat, Archie, Chris Upson, Nigel, Maureen Ian Struthers & wife. The following all said you were going, so please send me your cheques asap:- Peter & Elspeth, Blair, Gillian,
Right folks, I need to start getting some serious cheques in pronto! So far it is – me, Charlie, Nigel, Keith, Fiona&John, Liz, Steffen, Dave & Muffy, Gillian, Pat – making 12 so far. As a special incentive the Committee have agreed to subsidise the weekend to a limited extent if need be to ensure
Yes, the rumours are true! Westies are venturing south of the border to the lovely Lake District, home of fellrunning, tea shoppes, bargain- basement outdoor shops and our very own Captain Chris. I have booked Bassenthwaite Village Hall which can take up to 20 of us and all at the bargain basement price of only