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      CommentAuthortrailstar
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010
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    do we have a "no matter what we meet at this final park at time xyz" rule? so that everyones together for a pint at the same time at the end?

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      CommentAuthorrusty
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010
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    trailstar:do we have a "no matter what we meet at this final park at time xyz" rule? so that everyones together for a pint at the same time at the end?

    You wont know what park the end is at until the checkpoint.

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      CommentAuthorJoshvegas
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010
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    bit shit if you come a cropper first leg...

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      CommentAuthornewfix
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010 edited
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    Auchinlea Park. J10 off the M8. To get there join the M8 at Charing X and pedal for your life.

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      CommentAuthorJoshvegas
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010
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    would there be a prize for 'fast lane and back'

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      CommentAuthoreuan
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010
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    "Overall route will be 6-7 miles"

    I can't imagine we will be going too far out

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      CommentAuthornewfix
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010
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    Auchinlea Park is handy for Decathlon though. Get your weirdly named cycling goods and archery supplies.

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      CommentAuthorSmout
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010
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    Thought this was a simple a.. b.. c.. Alleycat... More like A to Z with all those parks... I'm gonna get so lost...

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      CommentAuthorrusty
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010
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    The finish will almost definitely be in a larger park. The other park will likely be a small park but will still be quite centrally located I'd imagine. I have a pretty good idea of what the route could be.

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      CommentAuthornewfix
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010 edited
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    I'm personally working on a park/beer proximity/fandan safety formula for final park calculations. I don't want to be stuck in Springburn in a Rapha cap with a wee moustache asking for directions and I hope that's being factored in (imagine 30 bams in trackies riding fixed while we nurse our injuries)...also going to stop speculating about parks 'cos if we work out the right ones on the thread it would undermine the work of the good people who organised it.

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      CommentAuthorrusty
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010
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    newfix:if we work out the right ones on the thread it would undermine the work of the good people who organised it.

    If we work out plan A, we'll race plan B. Rabsda has a few different races and he'll decide which we're doing on Saturday morning.

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      CommentAuthoreuan
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010
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    If you want to speculate, I'd expect a twist. Because rabsda is a sadist.

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      CommentAuthornewfix
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010
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    euan:If you want to speculate, I'd expect a twist. Because rabsda is a sadist.

    Bigsmee mentioned tales of cycling up Gardner Street and having to change a wheel? Was that last year?

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      CommentAuthorSmout
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010
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    I'm taking time penalty if it's that kind of shenanigans...

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      CommentAuthoreuan
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2010
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    That was the Hillclimb challenge.

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    Wee map for them folk what don't know glasgow?

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      CommentAuthorrabsda
    • CommentTimeFeb 26th 2010
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    Smout:Thought this was a simple a.. b.. c.. Alleycat... More like A to Z with all those parks... I'm gonna get so lost...

    It is still A to B to C
    Queen's Park is A
    Another park on that List is B
    and another is C.

    The list is there to show you the possibles, not where we're going.

    My phone will be on and the number will be on the manifest / map so people can phone me if they get lost or are running behind.

    The maps will be made tonight so guess away. I will not confirm if anyone guesses the correct route.

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    is there a prize for the wettest arse?

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      CommentAuthorTp
    • CommentTimeFeb 26th 2010
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    Mustache a ready. Don't finish work till 3 so hopefully everyone won't leave dead on the dot from george square

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      CommentAuthorCuppa T
    • CommentTimeFeb 26th 2010
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    It's been a while........ might make it to take some photos.

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      CommentAuthorjoeadams87
    • CommentTimeFeb 26th 2010
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    Racers
    1. Johnny Crash (definite)
    2. CA (def maybe)
    3. euan
    4. NMK
    5. phunkymunky
    6. mechanical_vandal
    7. Tp (def maybe)
    8. Retro (possibly a definite)
    9. rusty
    10. Gedilicious
    11. islipaway
    12. jeffcapeshop
    13. Leviticus (maybe)
    14. bigsmee
    15. Krakow
    16. Callum
    17. josh
    18. Lessbrakesmorecakes
    19. Dickie
    20. Tojo
    21. Smout
    22. Dickymobile
    23. 1903
    24. trailstar
    25. Cris
    26. newfix (shifts/wife permitting)
    27. McDuck
    28. no-brakeboss
    29. Trackdropout
    30. Rory
    31. badgerbudge
    32. Joeadams87

    I got my shifts swapped, and I got a new saddle. :-)

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      CommentAuthorotherjames
    • CommentTimeFeb 26th 2010
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    Racers
    1. Johnny Crash (definite)
    2. CA (def maybe)
    3. euan
    4. NMK
    5. phunkymunky
    6. mechanical_vandal
    7. Tp (def maybe)
    8. Retro (possibly a definite)
    9. rusty
    10. Gedilicious
    11. islipaway
    12. jeffcapeshop
    13. Leviticus (maybe)
    14. bigsmee
    15. Krakow
    16. Callum
    17. josh
    18. Lessbrakesmorecakes
    19. Dickie
    20. Tojo
    21. Smout
    22. Dickymobile
    23. 1903
    24. trailstar
    25. Cris
    26. newfix (shifts/wife permitting)
    27. McDuck
    28. no-brakeboss
    29. Trackdropout
    30. Rory
    31. badgerbudge
    32. Joeadams87
    33. otherjames

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      CommentAuthorTp
    • CommentTimeFeb 26th 2010
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    Racers
    1. Johnny Crash (definite)
    2. CA (def maybe)
    3. euan
    4. NMK
    5. phunkymunky
    6. mechanical_vandal
    7. Tp
    8. Retro (possibly a definite)
    9. rusty
    10. Gedilicious
    11. islipaway
    12. jeffcapeshop
    13. Leviticus (maybe)
    14. bigsmee
    15. Krakow
    16. Callum
    17. josh
    18. Lessbrakesmorecakes
    19. Dickie
    20. Tojo
    21. Smout
    22. Dickymobile
    23. 1903
    24. trailstar
    25. Cris
    26. newfix (shifts/wife permitting)
    27. McDuck
    28. no-brakeboss
    29. Trackdropout
    30. Rory
    31. badgerbudge
    32. Joeadams87
    33. otherjames

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      CommentAuthornewfix
    • CommentTimeFeb 26th 2010
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    Racers
    1. Johnny Crash (definite)
    2. CA (def maybe)
    3. euan
    4. NMK
    5. phunkymunky
    6. mechanical_vandal
    7. Tp
    8. Retro (possibly a definite)
    9. rusty
    10. Gedilicious
    11. islipaway
    12. jeffcapeshop
    13. Leviticus (maybe)
    14. bigsmee
    15. Krakow
    16. Callum
    17. josh
    18. Lessbrakesmorecakes
    19. Dickie
    20. Tojo
    21. Smout
    22. Dickymobile
    23. 1903
    24. trailstar
    25. Cris
    26. newfix
    27. McDuck
    28. no-brakeboss
    29. Trackdropout
    30. Rory
    31. badgerbudge
    32. Joeadams87
    33. otherjames

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      CommentAuthorclaveo
    • CommentTimeFeb 26th 2010
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    Racers
    1. Johnny Crash (definite)
    2. CA (def maybe)
    3. euan
    4. NMK
    5. phunkymunky
    6. mechanical_vandal
    7. Tp
    8. Retro (possibly a definite)
    9. rusty
    10. Gedilicious
    11. islipaway
    12. jeffcapeshop
    13. Leviticus (maybe)
    14. bigsmee
    15. Krakow
    16. Callum
    17. josh
    18. Lessbrakesmorecakes
    19. Dickie
    20. Tojo
    21. Smout
    22. Dickymobile
    23. 1903
    24. trailstar
    25. Cris
    26. newfix
    27. McDuck
    28. no-brakeboss
    29. Trackdropout
    30. Rory
    31. badgerbudge
    32. Joeadams87
    33. otherjames
    34. claveo

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      CommentAuthorrabsda
    • CommentTimeFeb 26th 2010
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    The maps are about to be printed.
    I've not made anyspoke cards, sorry but have had no time / money
    I think the route is easy but we'll see who knows the shortcuts...

    my number is 07525 654 645 put it in your phone just in case.

    see you at 3pm (or 3.30 if you're going straight there)

    Shaun

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      CommentAuthorSmout
    • CommentTimeFeb 26th 2010
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    Bring on the after party... The finishing bar better stock Red Stripe rabsda or we're gonna have words...

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      CommentAuthorrabsda
    • CommentTimeFeb 26th 2010
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    watch your words or the finish might end up in a bar which doesn't take kindly to your type

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      CommentAuthorrabsda
    • CommentTimeFeb 26th 2010
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    If anyone has a printer and some laminating pouches then if you could make spoke cards that would be cool

    I've made an A4 page with 9 on, the file is here: http://www.subcity.org/shaun/files/Fandan-Spokecard-9up.pdf

    same size pouches as rusty had for the easter weekender

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    whats the chances of rabsda falling asleep now and not making it to vic park by half 3?

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      CommentAuthorrabsda
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    i'm still up

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    rabsda:i'm still up

    still plenty of time for a wee nap. where u at HYP last night? any good?

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      CommentAuthorrabsda
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    nah missed it. been up working

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      CommentAuthorrabsda
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    Last bit of giveaway before the race.

    point B will require a dismount.

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      CommentAuthorTp
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    More Black and white spoke cards printed and laminated curtisy of Apple.

    See you at 3 on georges, may be 5 past as i finsh at 3.

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      CommentAuthorrusty
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    rabsda:Last bit of giveaway before the race.

    point B will require a dismount.

    The plot thickens.

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      CommentAuthorCuppa T
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    Camera Charged, I hope the weather stays good.

    Who's going but not racing?

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      CommentAuthortrailstar
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    I might not be able to make it :-(

    lying in bed in agony, after a night of drinking in big slope I decided to jump down stairs on way home.. Didn't hurt then, but my ankle is size of a Mellon :-(

    I'm happy for the bars to still be used as a prize, will meet up with person to give them it. Or I can post stuff via work for free.

    Sorry guys

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    I'll ride the route but won't be racing. I'm sore as fuck and have a wee hangover from last night. Maybe the Buckie will sort me out though....

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      CommentAuthoreuan
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    I'm going to draft Johnny all the way and then follow his wheel and sprint for the finish.

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      CommentAuthorkrakow
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    Cuppa T:Camera Charged, I hope the weather stays good.

    Who's going but not racing?

    A non-cycling photographer friend of mine might also show up to take some snaps at the start.

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    euan:I'm going to draft Johnny all the way and then follow his wheel and sprint for the finish.

    I'm going for style rather than speed - I may ride the whole route with a gin an tonic in my hand...

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      CommentAuthorCuppa T
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    canapes also my dear friend.

    P.s - i just noticed what i state my bike is actually in visually and technically...

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      CommentAuthorJoshvegas
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    i'm polishing my rims and checking every spoke

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      CommentAuthorrusty
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    Johnny Crash:I'm going for style rather than speed - I may ride the whole route with a gin an tonic in my hand...

    You'd definitely win a few fandan points for that.

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      CommentAuthorJoshvegas
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    only if its in cut crystal

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      CommentAuthoreuan
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    Cuppa T:canapes also my dear friend.

    P.s - i just noticed what i state my bike is actually in visually and technically...

    Aye mine is getting the dirty rag treatment, which should still improve on what it is currently.

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      CommentAuthorCrisdufy
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    That was fun. I wish I took better care of myself the night before, I would have been better at actually meeting everyone!

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      CommentAuthorkrakow
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    Great race. Well done & big thanks to rabsda for the idea and the organisation.

    For those that couldn't make it, the checkpoints were:

    Queens Park -> Kelvingrove Park Amphitheatre -> Necropolis John Knox Statue

    How did other folks do? I was 11th, so feeling proud.

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      CommentAuthorCrisdufy
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
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    I forgot to get my sheet marked, oops. Just glad I didn't die. Yes, cheers Shaun!